Over the last year, Sreenivasan said Facebook has become an essential part of his life. He finds it "a convenient, effective way to keep in touch with my friends, family and professional contacts." Via Twitter, he often updates his Facebook status several times a day.

Sreenivasan believes that it's important that administrators and faculty use tools like Facebook and Twitter to connect with students.

"Limited, smart, strategic use of these tools is essential if you want to reach students," he said.

At the same time, one must presume "your activities will be read, dissected and forwarded - especially when you are not careful," he said.