Using Social Media in Higher Education discusses how social media can be utilized across various functions in higher education including recruitment, student guidance, teaching, peer support, university communication, student and academic professional development, and research. Specific social media platforms are highlighted for each function such as using Facebook and wikis for student FAQs, blogs and Google Drive for project collaboration, and Twitter and LinkedIn for academic professional development and research dissemination. The document provides an overview of how social media can enhance and support key areas in higher education.