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	Contributions generally don't require prior approval, so '''be bold'''! If there's an issue with your edit, another contributor can revert it and you can discuss on a talk page if needed. Please read and understand VassarWiki [[VassarWiki:Policies\|policies]] before you edit. It's encouraged that you read any relevant [[VassarWiki:Guidelines\|guidelines]] before you edit, but there is no need to be an expert.		Contributions generally don't require prior approval, so '''be bold'''! If there's an issue with your edit, another contributor can revert it and you can discuss on a talk page if needed. Please read and understand VassarWiki [[VassarWiki:Policies\|policies]] before you edit. It's encouraged that you read any relevant [[VassarWiki:Guidelines\|guidelines]] before you edit, but there is no need to be an expert.

	VassarWiki is deliberately open-ended to adapt to community needs. There are ~~a few~~ main types of pages:		VassarWiki is deliberately open-ended to adapt to community needs. There are two main types of pages:

	* ~~[[VassarWiki:Encyclopedia pages\|~~'''~~Encyclopedia pages~~'''~~]] are~~ about things like [[:Category:Student orgs\|student orgs]], events, classes, departments, and college lore. Content should be written from a neutral third-person point of view<ref>but by no means soulless!</ref> and [[VassarWiki:Policies\|be sourced]].		* '''Articles''' can be about things like [[:Category:Student orgs\|student orgs]], events, classes, departments, and college lore. Content should be written from a neutral third-person point of view<ref>but by no means soulless!</ref> and [[VassarWiki:Policies\|be sourced when possible]].
	* Every contributor has a [[VassarWiki:User pages\|'''user page''']] that only they can edit. You can put pretty much anything on your user page (e.g. interests, projects, org memberships, essays or freeform content, contact information).		* Every contributor has a [[VassarWiki:User pages\|'''user page''']] that only they can edit. You can put pretty much anything on your user page (e.g. interests, projects, org memberships, essays or freeform content, contact information).
	* [[VassarWiki:Project pages\|'''Project pages''']] (those with the prefix "VassarWiki") deal with the governance and maintenance of VassarWiki.

	~~Other~~ types of pages:		But there are other types of pages as well:

	* Every page has a corresponding '''[[talk page]]''', where you can resolve disputes about page content or otherwise talk freely about that page's subject.		* Every page has a corresponding '''talk page''', where you can resolve disputes about page content or otherwise talk freely about that page's subject.
	* '''[[VassarWiki:Categories\|Categories]]''' are assigned to pages to assist in navigation and organization. They are listed at the bottom of a page.		* '''[[VassarWiki:Categories\|Categories]]''' are assigned to pages to assist in navigation and organization. They are listed at the bottom of a page.
	* '''[[VassarWiki:Templates\|Templates]]''' are pages designed for inclusion in other pages.		* '''[[VassarWiki:Templates\|Templates]]''' are pages designed for inclusion in other pages.
	* '''[[VassarWiki:Files\|Files]]''' like images, videos, and audio files, can be embedded in pages. Files should almost be uploaded to [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:UploadWizard Wikimedia Commons], where they will be released to the public domain.		* '''[[VassarWiki:Files\|Files]]''' like images, videos, and audio files, can be embedded in pages. Files should almost be uploaded to [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:UploadWizard Wikimedia Commons], where they will be released to the public domain.
			* [[VassarWiki:Project pages\|'''Project pages''']] (those with the prefix "VassarWiki") deal with the governance and maintenance of VassarWiki.
	~~If you feel limited by these page types, feel free to~~ [[VassarWiki:~~Improvements~~\|~~suggest a new one~~]]!

	== Policies and guidelines ==		== Policies and guidelines ==

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	Welcome to '''VassarWiki''', a wiki for the Vassar College community!		Welcome to '''VassarWiki''', a wiki for the Vassar College community!

	Put simply, a wiki is a collaboratively edited website.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki</ref> While many wikis are encyclopedias, they don't have to be. VassarWiki was created to be an encyclopedia and more~~. It's a~~ space for the Vassar community to collectively share and organize ~~information—building~~ a persistent institutional memory and ~~bridging~~ otherwise isolated corners of our campus.		Put simply, a wiki is a collaboratively edited website.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki</ref> While many wikis are encyclopedias, they don't have to be. VassarWiki was created to be an encyclopedia and more: an open space for the Vassar community to collectively share and organize information. We hope to build a persistent institutional memory and bridge otherwise isolated corners of our campus.

	== Getting started ==		== Getting started ==

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Policies and guidelines: Main article template

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	== Policies and guidelines ==		== Policies and guidelines ==
	~~'''[[~~VassarWiki:Policies\|Policies~~]]'''~~ are the site's foundational principles that all contributors must follow. Put simply, contributors should:		{{Main\|VassarWiki:Policies\|VassarWiki:Guidelines}}
			Policies are the site's foundational principles that all contributors must follow. Put simply, contributors should:

	* Build and respect consensus when disputes arise		* Build and respect consensus when disputes arise
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	* Be civil and assume other contributors come in good faith		* Be civil and assume other contributors come in good faith

	~~'''[[VassarWiki:~~Guidelines~~\|Guidelines]]'''~~ are records of best practices in content and behavior. While there is no need to be an expert on guidelines when starting out, contributors should generally defer to and attempt to follow them.		Guidelines are records of best practices in content and behavior. While there is no need to be an expert on guidelines when starting out, contributors should generally defer to and attempt to follow them.

	Like everything on VassarWiki, policies and guidelines are established by community consensus and can change.		Like everything on VassarWiki, policies and guidelines are established by community consensus and can change.

	== Governance ==		== Governance ==

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	{{Consensus\|status=~~policy~~}}		{{Consensus\|status=draft}}

	Welcome to '''VassarWiki''', a wiki for the Vassar College community!		Welcome to '''VassarWiki''', a wiki for the Vassar College community!

EdwardNWM: /* Getting started */ clarified guidelines scope

2026-04-30T03:42:38Z

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	{{Consensus\|status=~~draft~~}}		{{Consensus\|status=policy}}

	Welcome to '''VassarWiki''', a wiki for the Vassar College community!		Welcome to '''VassarWiki''', a wiki for the Vassar College community!
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	=== How do I contribute? ===		=== How do I contribute? ===

	Once you register an account, click the "Edit" button by a section or at the top of the page. You can either use the visual editor (recommended ~~for~~ new ~~editors~~) or switch to the source editor on the upper-right.		Once you register an account, click the "Edit" button by a section or at the top of the page. You can either use the visual editor (recommended if you're new to editing) or switch to the source editor on the upper-right.

	Make whatever changes to the page you want, write a short edit summary, and save your changes. If your changes only contain ''superficial'' differences (e.g. fixing typos or minor formatting errors), click the minor edit button before saving your changes.		Make whatever changes to the page you want, write a short edit summary, and save your changes. If your changes only contain ''superficial'' differences (e.g. fixing typos or minor formatting errors), click the minor edit button before saving your changes.
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	== What can I contribute? ==		== What can I contribute? ==
	{{See also\|VassarWiki:What should I contribute?}}		{{See also\|VassarWiki:What should I contribute?}}
	Contributions generally don't require prior approval, so '''be bold'''! If there's an issue with your edit, another ~~editor~~ can revert it and you can discuss on a talk page. ~~It's recommended that you~~ read and understand VassarWiki [[VassarWiki:Policies\|policies]] ~~and~~ any relevant [[VassarWiki:Guidelines\|guidelines]] before you edit, but there is no need to be an "expert~~" when you start~~.		Contributions generally don't require prior approval, so '''be bold'''! If there's an issue with your edit, another contributor can revert it and you can discuss on a talk page if needed. Please read and understand VassarWiki [[VassarWiki:Policies\|policies]] before you edit. It's encouraged that you read any relevant [[VassarWiki:Guidelines\|guidelines]] before you edit, but there is no need to be an expert.

	VassarWiki is deliberately open-ended to adapt to community needs. There are a few main types of pages:		VassarWiki is deliberately open-ended to adapt to community needs. There are a few main types of pages:

	* [[VassarWiki:Encyclopedia pages\|'''Encyclopedia pages''']] are about things like [[:Category:Student orgs\|student orgs]], events, classes, departments, and college lore. Content should be written from a neutral point of view and [[VassarWiki:Policies\|be sourced]].		* [[VassarWiki:Encyclopedia pages\|'''Encyclopedia pages''']] are about things like [[:Category:Student orgs\|student orgs]], events, classes, departments, and college lore. Content should be written from a neutral third-person point of view<ref>but by no means soulless!</ref> and [[VassarWiki:Policies\|be sourced]].
	* Every contributor has a [[VassarWiki:User pages\|'''user page''']] that only they can edit. You can put pretty much anything on your user page (e.g. interests, projects, org memberships, essays or freeform content, contact information).		* Every contributor has a [[VassarWiki:User pages\|'''user page''']] that only they can edit. You can put pretty much anything on your user page (e.g. interests, projects, org memberships, essays or freeform content, contact information).
	* [[VassarWiki:Project pages\|'''Project pages''']] (those with the prefix "VassarWiki") deal with the governance and maintenance of VassarWiki.		* [[VassarWiki:Project pages\|'''Project pages''']] (those with the prefix "VassarWiki") deal with the governance and maintenance of VassarWiki.
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	== Policies and guidelines ==		== Policies and guidelines ==
	'''[[VassarWiki:Policies\|Policies]]''' are the site's foundational principles ~~and should always be followed. Like everything on VassarWiki, they are established by community consensus~~. Put simply, ~~editors~~ should:		'''[[VassarWiki:Policies\|Policies]]''' are the site's foundational principles that all contributors must follow. Put simply, contributors should:

	* Build and respect consensus when disputes arise		* Build and respect consensus when disputes arise
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	* Be civil and assume other contributors come in good faith		* Be civil and assume other contributors come in good faith

	'''[[Guidelines]]''' are records of ~~consensus that~~ contributors should ''attempt'' to follow, ~~generally regarding more specific issues~~.		'''[[VassarWiki:Guidelines\|Guidelines]]''' are records of best practices in content and behavior. While there is no need to be an expert on guidelines when starting out, contributors should generally defer to and attempt to follow them.

			Like everything on VassarWiki, policies and guidelines are established by community consensus and can change.

	== Governance ==		== Governance ==

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	VassarWiki is deliberately open-ended to adapt to community needs. There are a few main types of pages:		VassarWiki is deliberately open-ended to adapt to community needs. There are a few main types of pages:

	* [[VassarWiki:Encyclopedia pages\|'''Encyclopedia pages''']] are about things like student orgs, events, classes, departments, and college lore. Content should be written from a neutral point of view and [[VassarWiki:Policies\|be sourced]].		* [[VassarWiki:Encyclopedia pages\|'''Encyclopedia pages''']] are about things like [[:Category:Student orgs\|student orgs]], events, classes, departments, and college lore. Content should be written from a neutral point of view and [[VassarWiki:Policies\|be sourced]].
	* Every contributor has a [[VassarWiki:User pages\|'''user page''']] that only they can edit. You can put pretty much anything on your user page (e.g. interests, projects, org memberships, essays or freeform content, contact information).		* Every contributor has a [[VassarWiki:User pages\|'''user page''']] that only they can edit. You can put pretty much anything on your user page (e.g. interests, projects, org memberships, essays or freeform content, contact information).
	* [[VassarWiki:Project pages\|'''Project pages''']] (those with the prefix "VassarWiki") deal with the governance and maintenance of VassarWiki.		* [[VassarWiki:Project pages\|'''Project pages''']] (those with the prefix "VassarWiki") deal with the governance and maintenance of VassarWiki.
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	== Governance ==		== Governance ==
	VassarWiki adopts a collective governance model, where decisions are made through deliberation and consensus-building. ~~Each~~ contributor's voice should be evaluated by the strength of their argument.		VassarWiki adopts a collective governance model, where decisions are made through deliberation and consensus-building. The weight of each contributor's voice should be evaluated by the strength of their argument.

	Certain technical actions require their access be limited to a smaller group of contributors called administrators. These actions include suspending users, deleting and restoring pages, and approving prospective contributors lacking a vassar.edu email. Administrators remain bound to community consensus and are not given any precedence in disputes.		Certain technical actions require their access be limited to a smaller group of contributors called [[VassarWiki:Administrators\|administrators]]. These actions include suspending users, deleting and restoring pages, and approving prospective contributors lacking a vassar.edu email. Administrators remain bound to community consensus and are not given any precedence in disputes.

	[[VassarWiki:~~Administrator elections~~\|Anyone can apply to be an administrator]]. While there are no official requirements, candidates should have a track record of constructive editing~~. '''~~(~~Given~~ how new the wiki is, feel free to immediately apply if you're interested.~~)'''~~ Applications to be an administrator are approved following community discussion. Administrators who abuse their authority should be [[VassarWiki:Reports\|reported]].		[[VassarWiki talk:Administrators\|Anyone can apply to be an administrator]]. While there are no official requirements, candidates should have a track record of constructive editing (given how new the wiki is, feel free to immediately apply if you're interested!). Applications to be an administrator are approved following community discussion. Administrators who abuse their authority should be [[VassarWiki:Reports\|reported]].

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	== What can I contribute? ==		== What can I contribute? ==
			{{See also\|VassarWiki:What should I contribute?}}
	Contributions generally don't require prior approval, so '''be bold'''! If there's an issue with your edit, another editor can revert it and you can discuss on a talk page. It's recommended that you read and understand VassarWiki [[VassarWiki:Policies\|policies]] and any relevant [[VassarWiki:Guidelines\|guidelines]] before you edit, but there is no need to be an "expert" when you start.		Contributions generally don't require prior approval, so '''be bold'''! If there's an issue with your edit, another editor can revert it and you can discuss on a talk page. It's recommended that you read and understand VassarWiki [[VassarWiki:Policies\|policies]] and any relevant [[VassarWiki:Guidelines\|guidelines]] before you edit, but there is no need to be an "expert" when you start.

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	{{Consensus\|status=draft~~\|users=[[User:Ewelchmorgan]]~~}}		{{Consensus\|status=draft}}

	Welcome to '''VassarWiki''', a wiki for the Vassar College community!		Welcome to '''VassarWiki''', a wiki for the Vassar College community!

EdwardNWM: /* See also */ privacy policy link

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EdwardNWM: /* Governance */ wording

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Governance: wording

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	== Governance ==		== Governance ==
	VassarWiki adopts a collective governance model~~. Decisions~~ are made through consensus-building~~, with each~~ contributor's voice ~~being considered equally and according to~~ the strength of their argument.		VassarWiki adopts a collective governance model, where decisions are made through deliberation and consensus-building. Each contributor's voice should be evaluated by the strength of their argument.

	Certain technical actions require their access be limited to a smaller group of contributors called administrators. These actions include suspending users, deleting and restoring pages, and approving prospective contributors lacking a vassar.edu email. Administrators remain bound to community consensus and are not given any precedence in disputes.		Certain technical actions require their access be limited to a smaller group of contributors called administrators. These actions include suspending users, deleting and restoring pages, and approving prospective contributors lacking a vassar.edu email. Administrators remain bound to community consensus and are not given any precedence in disputes.

	[[VassarWiki:Administrator elections\|Anyone can apply to be an administrator]]. While there are no official requirements, candidates should have a track record of constructive editing. '''(Given how new the wiki is, feel free to immediately apply if you're interested.)''' Applications to be an administrator are approved ~~by consensus through~~ community discussion. Administrators who abuse their authority should be [[VassarWiki:Reports\|reported]].		[[VassarWiki:Administrator elections\|Anyone can apply to be an administrator]]. While there are no official requirements, candidates should have a track record of constructive editing. '''(Given how new the wiki is, feel free to immediately apply if you're interested.)''' Applications to be an administrator are approved following community discussion. Administrators who abuse their authority should be [[VassarWiki:Reports\|reported]].

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	Contributions generally don't require prior approval, so '''be bold'''! If there's an issue with your edit, another contributor can revert it and you can discuss on a talk page if needed. Please read and understand VassarWiki [[VassarWiki:Policies\|policies]] before you edit. It's encouraged that you read any relevant [[VassarWiki:Guidelines\|guidelines]] before you edit, but there is no need to be an expert.		Contributions generally don't require prior approval, so '''be bold'''! If there's an issue with your edit, another contributor can revert it and you can discuss on a talk page if needed. Please read and understand VassarWiki [[VassarWiki:Policies\|policies]] before you edit. It's encouraged that you read any relevant [[VassarWiki:Guidelines\|guidelines]] before you edit, but there is no need to be an expert.

	VassarWiki is deliberately open-ended to adapt to community needs. There are ~~a few~~ main types of pages:		VassarWiki is deliberately open-ended to adapt to community needs. There are two main types of pages:

	* ~~[[VassarWiki:Encyclopedia pages\|~~'''~~Encyclopedia pages~~'''~~]] are~~ about things like [[:Category:Student orgs\|student orgs]], events, classes, departments, and college lore. Content should be written from a neutral third-person point of view<ref>but by no means soulless!</ref> and [[VassarWiki:Policies\|be sourced]].		* '''Articles''' can be about things like [[:Category:Student orgs\|student orgs]], events, classes, departments, and college lore. Content should be written from a neutral third-person point of view<ref>but by no means soulless!</ref> and [[VassarWiki:Policies\|be sourced when possible]].
	* Every contributor has a [[VassarWiki:User pages\|'''user page''']] that only they can edit. You can put pretty much anything on your user page (e.g. interests, projects, org memberships, essays or freeform content, contact information).		* Every contributor has a [[VassarWiki:User pages\|'''user page''']] that only they can edit. You can put pretty much anything on your user page (e.g. interests, projects, org memberships, essays or freeform content, contact information).
	* [[VassarWiki:Project pages\|'''Project pages''']] (those with the prefix "VassarWiki") deal with the governance and maintenance of VassarWiki.

	~~Other~~ types of pages:		But there are other types of pages as well:

	* Every page has a corresponding '''[[talk page]]''', where you can resolve disputes about page content or otherwise talk freely about that page's subject.		* Every page has a corresponding '''talk page''', where you can resolve disputes about page content or otherwise talk freely about that page's subject.
	* '''[[VassarWiki:Categories\|Categories]]''' are assigned to pages to assist in navigation and organization. They are listed at the bottom of a page.		* '''[[VassarWiki:Categories\|Categories]]''' are assigned to pages to assist in navigation and organization. They are listed at the bottom of a page.
	* '''[[VassarWiki:Templates\|Templates]]''' are pages designed for inclusion in other pages.		* '''[[VassarWiki:Templates\|Templates]]''' are pages designed for inclusion in other pages.
	* '''[[VassarWiki:Files\|Files]]''' like images, videos, and audio files, can be embedded in pages. Files should almost be uploaded to [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:UploadWizard Wikimedia Commons], where they will be released to the public domain.		* '''[[VassarWiki:Files\|Files]]''' like images, videos, and audio files, can be embedded in pages. Files should almost be uploaded to [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:UploadWizard Wikimedia Commons], where they will be released to the public domain.
			* [[VassarWiki:Project pages\|'''Project pages''']] (those with the prefix "VassarWiki") deal with the governance and maintenance of VassarWiki.
	~~If you feel limited by these page types, feel free to~~ [[VassarWiki:~~Improvements~~\|~~suggest a new one~~]]!

	== Policies and guidelines ==		== Policies and guidelines ==

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[VassarWiki:Disclaimer]]		* [[VassarWiki:Disclaimer]]
			* [[VassarWiki:Privacy policy]]

	== References ==		== References ==
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