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@GROUP1COM297 That's interesting students prefer uptown during the week!

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@GROUP1COM297 some students may choose uptown so they don't have to uber

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@citigirlscom297 @COMMethods297 @297Kjm a professor who is personable is someone I would feel most comfortable with

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@citigirlscom297 @COMMethods297 @297Kjm digital communication is easier sometimes because some people get scared to ask professors questions

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@citigirlscom297 @COMMethods297 @297Kjm underclassmen could be scared to ask questions

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@citigirlscom297 @COMMethods297 @297Kjm I would say passion is important!

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@297Kjm That's interesting interviews gave you a better baseline!

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@citigirlscom297 @COMMethods297 Sorry to hear that!

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@alexaaa418 @COMMethods297 Several students from our interviews described how they wished to see more student work showcases.

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@citigirlscom297 @COMMethods297 From our research we found that the school of communication page was most engaging!

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@COMMethods297 8/8 Researching this topic has given more insight into how students view their department on social media. Also, this information can be utilized by ISU to increase engagement by seeing what type of posts students look for. #COMference297

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@COMMethods297 7/8 We determined that the most common type of post found on department pages is events. These posts promote awareness of events and give thanks to the members who participate. #COMference297

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@COMMethods297 6/8 Here are exemplars for each code. We feel that these posts showcase how department pages structure their accounts. #COMference297

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@COMMethods297 5/8 For archival research we screenshotted posts from various departments' Instagram pages. We based our codes on the most common themes found which were meeting times, promotion, guest speakers, student / faculty spotlight, and events. #COMference297

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@COMMethods297 1/8 Our group researched student satisfaction with Illinois State University departments' social media. Does a department's social media presence influence a student's engagement and satisfaction within that department at Illinois State University? #COMference297

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@fab5research I have definitely become more satisfied on campus since getting involved!