FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, April 12, 2018
FORT WORTH, Texas —Tarleton State University’s Texas Social Media Research Institute (TSMRI) presents social media awards to educational institutions and state agencies — based on Klout scores and number of followers — at its sixth annual conference on Tuesday, April 17.
This year’s conference — in partnership with Education Service Center Region 11 — takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1451 S. Cherry Lane in White Settlement.
TSMRI brings together social media experts to provide insight and instruction on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Periscope, Vlogging and Snapchat, among other platforms. Sessions will incorporate the latest in social media research and best practices.
The conference is open to anyone interested in exploring social media, including educators and administrators at all levels as well as business and industry leaders.
Professionals in education should note sessions focused on social media and teaching, instructional design, social media and K-12 campus/district administration, and higher education.
Entrepreneurs and those working for local and state government, nonprofit organizations and businesses are invited to sessions on social media analytics, search engine optimization, social media campaign development and influencer campaigns.
To register, visit www.txsocialmedia.org.
TSMRI will honor the following area Texas educational institutions and government entities with the most Twitter followers:
Community Colleges
1. Del Mar College
2. San Jacinto College
3. Lone Star College
4. Blinn College
5. McLennan Community College
6. North Lake College
7. Tarrant County College District
8. Dallas County Community College District
9. Alamo Colleges
10. Collin College
Health-Related Institutions
1. Baylor College of Medicine
2. M.D. Anderson Center
3. Parker University
4. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
5. Texas A&M Health Science Center
6. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
7. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
8. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
9. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
10. University of North Texas Health Science Center
Independent School Districts — Region 10
1. Lewisville
2. Keller
3. Arlington
4. Mansfield
5. Fort Worth
6. Northwest
7. Carroll
8. Birdville
9. Denton
10. Eagle Mountain-Saginaw
Independent School Districts — Region 11
1. Dallas
2. Irving
3. Frisco
4. Richardson
5. Carrollton-Farmers Branch
6. Mesquite
7. Garland
8. Midlothian
9. Coppell
10. Grand Prairie
Private Universities
1. Baylor University
2. Rice University
3. TCU
4. Southern Methodist University
5. Trinity University
6. Texas Wesleyan University
7. St. Mary’s University
8. St. Edwards’s University
9. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
10. Southwestern University
Public Universities
1. University of Texas at Austin
2. University of Houston
3. University of Texas at Dallas
4. University of Texas at Arlington
5. Texas A&M University
6. Texas Tech University
7. Texas State University
8. University of Texas at San Antonino
9. Tarleton State University
10. Prairie View A&M University
State Agencies
1. Department of Transportation
2. Texas Historical Commission
3. Texas Education Agency
4. Texas Engineering Extension Service
5. Department of Public Safety
6. Attorney General’s Office
7. State Bar of Texas
8. Department of Parks and Wildlife
9. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
10. Texas Lottery Commission
University Systems
1. The Texas A&M University System
2. The University of Texas System
3. The Texas Tech University System
4. The University of North Texas System
Tweet @TSMRI and follow #TXSocialMedia on Twitter for conference activities and updates.
For more information about Tarleton’s TSMRI, visit www.tarleton.edu/tsmri. TSMRI is powered by Tarleton undergraduate and graduate student social media coaches as part of their internship experience. Coaches will offer one-on-one social media help at the conference.
For more information about Tarleton State University, visit www.tarleton.edu.
Tarleton, founding member of The Texas A&M University System, provides a student-focused, value-driven educational experience, marked by academic innovation and a dedication to transform today’s scholars into tomorrow’s leaders. Offering degree programs in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian and online to more than 13,000 students, Tarleton engages with communities through real-world learning experiences to address societal needs while maintaining its core values of integrity, leadership, tradition, civility, excellence and service.
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Contact: Dr. Jennifer Edwards, TSMRI Executive Director
254-968-9638
jtedwards@tarleton.edu
