ConnectEd is exclusively for currently enrolled University of Tasmania (UTAS) online students. By joining this community, you acknowledge that you are an active UTAS student studying via online/distance education. This rule ensures our discussions and meetups remain relevant to the shared UTAS online learning experience.

ConnectEd Community Guidelines
These guidelines help ensure our community remains a supportive, respectful, and valuable space for all UTAS online students.

Rules 

1. Respect and Kindness 
Treat all members with respect and kindness. Remember that text-based communication can sometimes be misinterpreted, so approach interactions with goodwill and patience.

2. Professional Conduct 
Maintain a level of professionalism appropriate for a university student group. While we encourage casual and friendly interaction, remember that this is fundamentally an academic community.

3. Inclusive Environment 
Respect the diversity of our community. UTAS online students come from various backgrounds, locations, and life circumstances.

4. Privacy and Confidentiality 
Respect the privacy of other members. Do not share personal information about other members outside the group.

5. No Commercial Activity 
The group is not a platform for advertising, marketing, or selling products or services.

6. Academic Integrity
While we encourage collaboration and support, maintain academic integrity at all times. Helping each other understand concepts is encouraged; sharing assignments or engaging in academic misconduct is not.

The ConnectEd executive team reserves the right to moderate content and, if necessary, remove members who repeatedly violate these guidelines. Our goal is to maintain a supportive community where everyone feels welcome and valued. Suggestions for improvements are always welcome and can be directed to the executive team.

ConnectEd: Building Community Among UTAS Online Students