THIS IS A LONG MEMO. HOWEVER, TO BE ABLE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THIS SERVICE, YOU ARE ASKED TO READ THE ENTIRE MEMO. PLEASE SAVE THIS FILE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

HEDIR POLICIES & PROCEDURES:

To subscribe to the Health Education Directory, you must read and agree to abide by all the policies and procedures of the HEDIR. Please save this file for future reference.

PURPOSE:

1. it provides an electronic directories of health educators throughout the world--one can search by name, state, or professional interests
2. an electronic communications system for news of interest to professionals and students in the field of health education (referred to as the listserv or a list).
    

The directory is open, free of charge, to all full-time health education professionals and doctoral students in health education. To be listed read this entire memo and then go to http://www.hedir.org/subscribe to complete the form.

This database is available on the world-wide web.  Go to  http://www.hedir.org/directory and type either the last name of the person, the state/country or professional interest.

TO SUBSCRIBE

The listserv (list) is an electronic mechanism in which one can send memos to all subscribers instantly with just one memo. By addressing the memo to the list address, it will be sent to all health educators who subscribe to this list. This list is called HEDIR. HEDIR is a vehicle in which we can share thoughts, ideas, job announcements, conferences (and calls for papers), requests for ideas, etc. It is to be used to help health educators communicate more effectively and efficiently. The HEDIR list is not for personal communications, but rather announcements of general importance to all subscribers. The HEDIR list is different from the directories. Not everybody listed in the directories will be on the HEDIR list. On the other hand, not everybody on the HEDIR list are health educators. Let me explain:

If you do not meet the qualifications to be listed in the directory (for example, you are not a health educator or a doctoral student in health education), you can still request to be added to the listserv. You will receive all correspondence from among all participants in this listserv. There are many people who are not health educators, but who have a vested interest in the profession. MASTERS STUDENTS IN HEALTH EDUCATION CAN REQUEST SUBSCRIBING TO THE HEDIR, BUT THEY WILL NOT BE LISTED IN THE DIRECTORY.

Since the vast majority of people who will be using this service are health educators, they will be listed in the directory and subscribed to the HEDIR list. If for some reason you want to be dropped from the HEDIR, you must send a memo to me asking to be dropped. UNLESS YOU SPECIFY, YOUR NAME WILL STILL BE LISTED IN THE DIRECTORY. What this means is that you will not receive messages received from the HEDIR list, but others will still be able to locate you and send you personal memos.

To subscribe to the HEDIR listserv and to be considered for inclusion in the HEDIR Directory, go to the following URLs and complete the requested info: http://www.hedir.org/subscribe.

DIGEST OPTION

For those individuals who have been subscribed to the HEDIR prior to June 1, 2008, they had an option to use the DIGEST mode.  If you selected the digest option you received only ONE email each day containing all the messages sent throughout that day.  Those joining after June 1, 2008 do not have the option of the digest mode.

If you are in the DIGEST mode and want to remove it (in other words, receive the emails as they are sent), do the following:

Send an email to: listserv@siu.edu
Leave Subject Line Blank
In the text area type:

set hedir-l NODIG

Then click send. Be sure that you are sending this from the email on the HEDIR (and it has to be the exact email…for example, kittle@siu.edu and kittle@mail.siu.edu are, according to the listserv software, different emails).
 

Other Configurations

Depending upon one's email system, your registry with the HEDIR has some basic components.  To see what your configurations are, or if you  would like to know how you can change your configurations regarding this listserv, go to http://www.kittle.siu.edu/information/changes.htm.  Where it asks for the listserv name, substitute (HEDIR-L).

SENDING MESSAGES

Since this directory is part of a "listserv" system, you can send a message simultaneously to EVERYONE who Is a. HEDIR subscriber.  To email a message across the system to all subscribers, simply send the email to: HEDIR-L@SIU.EDU 

NOTE!!! If you want to send a message to an INDIVIDUAL subscriber, use their own email address listed in the HEDIR directory. ----> THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT CONCEPT TO REMEMBER!! ANYTHING YOU SEND VIA THE LISTSERV WILL BE SENT TO EVERYBODY ON THE LIST. DO NOT USE THE LISTSERV AS A MEANS TO SEND PRIVATE MESSAGES...MAKE SURE YOU USE THE INDIVIDUAL'S EMAIL ADDRESS. Please help to cut down on the "junk mail" by using the system properly. For those of you who do  use the listserv in appropriately, you'll get a "gentle" reminder not to do so.

There is still much debate on the privacy of such messages via e-mail. Although I'm not in a position to discuss such legalities, it is my opinion that anything sent via the HEDIR list is public domain information, and by stating something you are releasing your rights to privacy about that particular memo. On the other hand, anything sent to somebody at their personal e-mail address should be considered completely confidential and not shared with others without the permission of the sender.

An issue related to this is my role as a censor. I will not serve as a censor to this list. What that means is that somebody may send something that you don't like. I will not put myself in a position as a censor nor will I be expected to put myself into that role. 

NETIQUETTE

This service is most efficient when subscribers are fully aware of how to use their personal e-mail systems, and when they are aware of the rules and regulations of this listserv. Listservs are new, and many people don't realize the purpose. People respond to issues of importance...please feel free to do so. If a particular person asks for some advice, in most instances, please respond to that person via his/her private e-mail address. However, sometimes the information you share with that person may be of value to everybody. Again, feel free to share that with the HEDIR list. You will receive many messages each day...many of which will be of no interest to you. That is the nature of the listserv. If you don't like what you are reading, you can either delete the message, or unsubscribe. Don't get irritated just because you don't like what some people are saying. Do become irritated at people who abuse the system by sending private memos via the HEDIR list. I get upset at that. The only exception are people who send a memo via HEDIR asking to subscribe. Be patient with them...they don't know the policies yet.

An example of what not to send via HEDIR:

To: Sam Somebody
From: Matilda Marvelous
Subject: Something

Sam, let's have dinner when I see you at the next conference. Love the story about the poodles.

The above example in red is an inappropriate memo to send via HEDIR. Such messages  should send such a memo to Sam's personal e-mail address.

What is appropriate is as follows:

To: Sam Somebody
From: Matilda Marvelous
Subject: Something

Sam, per your recent request on the HEDIR. I too experienced  the same problems with our schools. In my state, I contacted the local board and asked to speak with the chairperson personally. Also, the latest Journal of XXX had an interesting article on dealing with principals. Does anybody else have any other ideas?

This, in my opinion, is an appropriate use of the HEDIR list. Although it was focused at Sam, it may be of value to other subscribers.

Another example of an inappropriate/appropriate response:

Appropriate:

To: Jane Somebody
From: Matilda Marvelous
Subject: Something

Jane, I must really indicate that I disagree with your ideas.   My experiences have been just the opposite.  I'm curious to know why you believe what you said.

Inappropriate:

To: Jane Somebody
From: Matilda Marvelous
Subject: Something

"Jane, you ignorant slut." Your attitudes toward that group of people reveals your lack of intelligence.  You need to grow up.

Kittleson:  the red above, with the quotes from the famous Saturday Night Live sketch (featuring Dan Akroyd and Jane Curtin), crosses the line in personal insults and will result in immediate removal from the HEDIR.  You can disagree, but do it professionally and responsibly.

ARCHIVES

Go to http://www.hedir.org and pull down the Menu under 'The HEDIR'...go to the 'Archived' box and select the year you desire.    The messages are archived exactly as received, with the only modifications being the elimination of some header information.  If you send something over the HEDIR, it will be archived.

Role of Non-health educators

The HEDIR listserv does allow non-health educators to participate on the listserv.  The book publishing world has the most such individuals.  These individuals tend to join the listserv to observe what is going on in the health education world.  It is preferred that their role remain one as a passive participant--basically observe what is going on.  However, there may be the occasion in which a book publisher would like to participant.  To avoid the HEDIR from becoming a book publishing advertisement listserv, the book publishing participants have identified the following basic strategies for their involvement with the HEDIR listserv.

1. Never respond directly to the list when recommendations for texts are requested. Instead, respond directly to the individual requesting information.
2. Do not use the listserv as a means of requesting reviewers, focus group members, or workshop attendees. Instead, observe and note the responses of instructors to posts to develop reviewer candidates. Or, review the archives for other leads. If you have a health educator running your workshop, that person could post an announcement to the list.
3. Do not use the listserv to announce publication of your materials. Authors can do so if they are members of the HEDIR, but publishers are asked to purchase banners to announce new books.  Publishers can contact Michaela Conley (email below) to arrange for a 'packaged' deal to announce new books.
4. If in doubt, contact Dr. Kittleson.
    

Advertising on the HEDIR

ADVERTISING JOBS ON THE HEDIR IS A FEE BASED SERVICE

The e-mail services and HEDIR have been operating for many years now, all at no cost to you the subscriber. Over 1,200 health educators are subscribed and for the past 8 years over 20,000 messages have been delivered.  It is one of the best ways for health educators to communicate among themselves.  It is my intent that there will never be a charge to subscribe to the HEDIR, however, the amount of time it takes to monitor the HEDIR and continuous update the directories has become an enormous drain on my time and energy.  Thus, effective January 1, 2000 the HEDIR has initiated the following advertising policies. 

1. Effective January 1, 2000, no advertising of any kind will be permitted over the HEDIR.   The one exception is those universities and/or organizations that are advertising health education/promotion positions.  The fee for a one-time job announcement over the HEDIR will be $450.00.  Besides the listing of the job via the HEDIR, the job listing will be archived in the HEDIR Archives.
   • In addition to advertising to 1,200 plus individuals on the HEDIR, this job opportunity will also be processed through the HPCAREER.NET system, an email & web based service for the health promotion profession.  This job search has nearly 10,000 candidates who have subscribed to receive job announcements, real-time. 
2. Any companies desiring to promote their products and/or services can do so over the HEDIR by "renting" a banner on the HEDIR.  The banner is a single line, interactive message that will appear on all HEDIR messages.  These interactive messages will allow the reader to "click" and go to the URL selected.   Banners are placed on the top or bottom of each message. 

Adverting Rates for the HEDIR (effective January 1, 2000).

For more information for advertising on the HEDIR contact:

Michaela Conley, Principal
HPCAREER.NET, llc
http://www.kittle.siu.edu/hpcareer/default.htm

9622 Basket Ring Rd., Columbia, MD  21045

Voice: (410) 715-2268
Fax: (413) 653 2943

For more information on advertising fees, go to http://www.kittle.siu.edu/hpcareer/default.htm   Please note that the HEDIR has final determination on whether an advertisement will be permitted on the HEDIR banner

Attachments

Effective June 1, 2008 the HEDIR will allow individuals to send attachments.  We ask that you minimize the amount of attachments and the size of attachments.  A complaint form will be available for people who have received excessive amounts of attachments or have received inappropriate materials.  That complaint form can be found at http://www.kittle.siu.edu/subscriptions/complaints.htm. 

Other Services Offered:

Besides the HEDIR Directory and the HEDIR listserv, HEDIR also offers a pictorial web page of health educators.  One can send a picture and have it posted at that website.  The web page is www.hedir.org/people

Gift Giving

All services with the HEDIR are free (with exception of job advertisements).  All gifts would be greatly appreciated and acknowledged.  For more information, go to www.hedir.org/support.htm

Hope you enjoy this service. I thank you for your patience and support through all of these years.

Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D., kittle@siu.edu  
Southern Illinois University
Founder and Owner of the International E-Mail Directory and the HEDIR listserv