Paul Rosen will be speaking at Blue Mountain 2010, OACC’s 37th Annual Conference on April 23
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“OMG – my college just tweeted me.”

And so begins a trend piece that was in the Toronto Star this weekend about post secondary institutions using social media. A Toronto student, frustrated with being placed on hold, complained via Twitter. Within minutes, a “How can I help?” reply came from a college rep.

Social media and its use for career colleges was the subject of a blog post I wrote a few months ago. Is it something your college is exploring? What have your experiences been?

A related item in the headlines: smart phone applications and their use in academic settings. Most recently, the University of Western Ontario’s Richard Ivey School of Business launched an app for the iPhone and Blackberry called “Ivey MBA.” It will allow students to connect to the School’s social media channels, news feeds and blogs posted by admissions staff and current MBA students. Students can also use the app to register for upcoming events.

Interesting. Do you think this is the future of recruitment?

Social media for career colleges will be the subject of a workshop on April 23 at Blue Mountain 2010, OACC’s 37th annual conference. Find out more by clicking here.