1. Blogging by anyone posting to an Augusta State University (ASU) system, whether using ASU's property and systems or personal computer systems, is subject to the terms and restrictions set forth in this Policy and the ASU Computer and Network Usage Policy. Blogging is acceptable, provided that it is done in a professional and responsible manner, does not otherwise violate ASU's policy, and is not detrimental to ASU's best interests. Blogging from ASU's systems is subject to monitoring.
2. Blogger identity is not anonymous. Only those with a valid and current JagNET account may post a blog or comment to a blog hosted on the network of Augusta State University or within an ASU-related course management system.
3. ASU's Confidential Information policy applies to blogging. As such, Members of the ASU community are prohibited from revealing any ASU confidential or proprietary information, trade secrets or any other material covered by ASU's Confidential Information policy when engaged in blogging.
4. Bloggers shall not engage in any blogging that may harm or tarnish the image, reputation and/or goodwill of ASU and/or any of its personnel. Bloggers are also prohibited from making any discriminatory, disparaging, defamatory or harassing comments when blogging or otherwise engaging in any conduct prohibited by ASU's Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy
5. Bloggers may not attribute personal statements, opinions or beliefs to ASU when engaged in blogging. If a Blogger is expressing his or her beliefs and/or opinions in blogs, the blogger may not, expressly or implicitly, represent themselves as a representative of ASU. Bloggers assume any and all risk associated with blogging.
6. Bloggers should follow all laws pertaining to the handling and disclosure of confidential, copyrighted or export controlled materials.
7. Use of ASU's trademarks, logos and any other ASU intellectual property are subject to the terms and conditions outlined on the Augusta State University Web site. Enforcement: Any Blogger found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the Computer and Network Usage Policy.

Definitions

Blogging, Writing a blog - A blog (a contraction of the term web log) is a website with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order.

"Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.(Wikipedia, 2/26/2009)