The new system, which uses the WordPress Multi-User platform, was developed by Terence Armentano from the Center for Online and Blended Learning.
However, for some faculty members, blogging is nothing new.
The Center of Teaching and Learning has been discussing the "significance to teaching, learning and the integration of technology in the classroom" in their blog since November 2006, said graduate assistant Matthew Caire.
Caire said the purpose of the center's blog is to promote dialogue on teaching and learning issues in higher education among University faculty, staff and graduate students.
This includes facilitating discussions on the latest research and developments, as well as informing University faculty of current workshops, learning community activities and other related events.
Anthony Fontana, an art instructor who has been blogging since 2001, maintains several educational and personal blogs.
For Fontana, blogging is an "easy way to publicly express your opinion, exhibit your recent work or research, or update interested parties on key happenings in your area of interest or study."
Fontana's personal blog contains articles, pictures, videos, links to his art, comics and Second Life related interests. Maintaining and developing relationships with the public is important to him as an artist.
"I am a big fan of technology and art blogs and I would like to contribute back to those communities with my own findings, even if that just means posting a new video from YouTube," Fontana said.
Some Departments at the University, such as the English Department, also have their own blog.
"Great Expectations" is a blog designed to serve as a resource for learning about department, campus and community events. It also acts as a forum for celebrating faculty, staff and student accomplishments across department programs.
Kristine Blair, professor and chair of the English Department, said the department created its blog after a recommendation from their Undergraduate Committee.
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