Bard Social Media

Social media is an excellent tool to keep the College in conversation with students, alumni/ae, families, and the public. Platforms like Facebook and Instagram put us in touch with our community, helping us keep people connected to College life and giving us the opportunity to listen to the many voices of Bard.
A man in a red Bard hoodie uses eclipse glasses to view the eclipse.
Lunar Eclipse 2024, as seen on @bardcollege on Instagram.

Where to Find Bard on Social Media

Follow the official Bard College accounts on these platforms:
Like us on Facebook   Follow us on Instagram   Follow us on Threads   Follow us on Bluesky   Watch us on You Tube

Bard-Affiliated Accounts

If you manage a social media account associated with Bard College, or you are considering starting one, it’s important to follow the correct steps to make sure your account is secure. All official Bard social media accounts must be approved by the College and follow its content and branding guidelines. Before starting a Bard-affiliated account, please reach out to [email protected] for approval. Our team can also help with questions that arise as you moderate your account.

While it’s difficult to offer comprehensive guidance for social media in an ever-changing technological environment, we can provide best practices and policies for Bard College. For more specific guidelines on opening and managing an account, as well as maintaining a Bard-affiliated web presence, please read our social media guidelines below.
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Bard College Social Media Community Guidelines

Official Bard College social media accounts are managed by Bard's Office of Communications. Our moderation of posts and comments follows the Bard College Community Standards of Behavior. We will restrict posts and comments that contain spam or commercial content, profanity or explicit content, hate speech, personal attacks, harassment, or bullying. We reserve the right to block the accounts of users who violate these guidelines. Please be thoughtful about the language that you use, and about the privacy of others.
Reporting Incidents of Discrimination and Harassment
The College is committed to preventing and addressing all forms of discrimination and harassment that affect the campus community, including those that are posted as comments on our official social media platforms. It is difficult, however, for the College to respond effectively or responsibly to anonymous allegations. When we see such statements, please know that we are working diligently to address these issues.

In order to investigate a complaint and determine an appropriate response, we need specific, verifiable information. Allegations should be delivered through established and secure reporting channels, which are available to everyone at the College. We have multiple channels for reporting misconduct or abuse. Reports can be made using the Bard College Incident Reporting Form or the Title IX Reporting Form, or by calling the anonymous reporting hotline at 888-323-4198. Members of the community who want the College to review reports of misconduct should use these reporting mechanisms to initiate the process.

Multiple committees and commissions (composed of faculty, staff, and students) are working on systematic and institutional progress toward equity and inclusion. These groups are actively working to address the needs expressed by our community in multiple forums, including those expressed in town halls and on social media platforms. Anyone interested in Inclusive Excellence initiatives can visit the Bard Inclusive Excellence website for more information.
Bard College Hashtags
General hashtag to be used as often as possible
#bardcollege

Class year and graduating class/commencement hashtag convention
#bard28
#bard24

Alumni/ae
#bardianandproud
#bardreunion

Civic engagement
#bardimpacts
#vote
#voteeverywhere

General education hashtags
#liberalarts
#highered

Referring to the Hudson Valley region and campus
#beautifulcampus
#hudsonvalley

Event-specific hashtags
#BardSummerScape
#BardMusicFestival
#BardReunion
#BardSpringBreak
#bardfallwknd
#Bard24 (class year for graduating class at commencement)
 

Student Guidelines

Looking for social media guidance and support for Bard students? View the Student Handbook for information.
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Communications Contacts