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| Word | Description |
| A.A. | An Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree generally provides the knowledge you need for employment or further study at the bachelor’s level. Usually 24-36 credits in the concentration area are required, with general education courses bringing total credits to at least 60. CCV currently offeres A.A. degrees in Communication Studies, Early Childhood Education, Education, Graphic Design, Liberal Studies, and Visual Arts. |
| A.A.S. | An Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree focuses on a particular area of study and generally requires 45 credits in the program concentration and 15 credits of general education. CCV offers associate of applied science degrees in a variety of areas. An A.A.S.degree is widely recognized as a valuable qualification for employment. CCV currently offers associate of applied science degrees in: Massage Therapy and Bodywork, Network Administration, Opticianry, and Web Site Design and Management. |
| A.S. | An Associate of Sciences (A.S.) degree generally provides the knowledge you need for employment or further study at the bachelor’s level. Usually 24-36 credits in the concentration area are required, with general education courses bringing total credits to at least 60. CCV currently offers A.S. degrees in Accounting, Administrative Management, Business, Computer Assisted Drafting and Design, Computer Systems Management, Criminal Justice, and Human Services. |
| AC | Academic Council (AC) is the committee responsible for academic matters at CCV; chaired by the academic dean; membership appointed annually as recommended by the academic dean and approved by President's Council. |
| academic advisor | CCV's academic advisors (a.k.a. Coordinator of Academic Services, Coordinator, or CAS) are available to assist you in interpreting degree requirements, selecting appropriate courses, and recommending a wide range of resources to support your studies. |
| Academic Council | Academic Council (AC) is the committee responsible for academic matters at CCV; chaired by the academic dean; membership appointed annually as recommended by the academic dean and approved by President's Council. |
| academic forgiveness | Amelioration (also know as academic forgiveness) is the process by which a student may petition the academic dean to prevent any earned quality points of an unsuccessful semester from counting in his or her cumulative grade point average (GPA). Amelioration will not expunge grades from an official transcript, but can remove a given semester’s grades from the cumulative grade point average (used to establish good academic standing). |
| academic honesty | Academic honesty is the clear and fair representation of academic work done by an individual in a manner that does not harm others. Academic dishonesty, or cheating, occurs when a student gives or receives aid on an assignment or exam (such as copying material from other sources without acknowledgement) or impedes the work of other students. |
| academic incident | When an instructor believes a student has participated in academic dishonesty, s/he may complete an academic incident report, with the assistance of a coordinator. In the report, the instructor will document the incident. The report is included in a student’s academic file. The academic dean will dismiss any student who receives two academic incident reports. |
| academic notice | Students are placed on academic notice or probation when they do not achieve Good Academic Standing. To be in Good Academic Standing a student must: maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better, (1.75 GPA for students with fewer than 30 attempted credits) which includes all attempted credit; and satisfactorily complete at least 50% of basic skills courses attempted in any semester. |
| academic standing | CCV students must remain in good academic standing or face possible probation or dismissal from the college. This means maintaining an overall GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least a 2.0 (equivalent to a letter grade of C). More information about academic standing and the academic standing policy can be found in the student handbook. |
| Academic Standing Committee | Under the leadership of the Academic Dean, the Academic Standing Committee (ASC) is responsible for reviewing the academic progress of the College’s students. It meets at the end of each semester and, for those students in academic difficulty, determines whether they should be dismissed; have restrictions placed on their next semester’s enrollment; or informs them of their academic jeopardy, so they may take corrective action on their own initiative. |
| accreditation | Accreditation is higher education's quality assurance process. When a college is accredited, it means that it has passed through a rigorous evaluation to determine that it provides quality academic programs. Credit usually must be earned from a “regionally accredited” institution in order to be transferable to other colleges. Since 1975, CCV has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). |
| accredited | Accreditation is higher education's quality assurance process. When a college is accredited, it means that it has passed through a rigorous evaluation to determine that it provides quality academic programs. Credit usually must be earned from a “regionally accredited” institution in order to be transferable to other colleges. Since 1975, CCV has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). |
| Accuplacer | The Accuplacer basic skills assessments evaluate the skill level and ability of students in math and English. Completion of these assessments is required for admission to CCV and the scores are used to place students in appropriate courses. |
| ACT | The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has already learned in school. Similar to the SAT, it is generally taken by high school students before applying to colleges. The ACT and SAT are not required for admission to CCV. |
| ADA | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that protects the rights of people with disabilities. It requires college personnel to provide equal access to educational programs and employment. Students with documented disabilities may qualify for accommodations. CCV policy describes ADA implementation in detail. |
| add/drop | A student may sometimes add or drop a class after a semester has begun. For more information on how and when this can happen, see the ‘Drop, Add & Refund’ policy in the student handbook. In order to drop a class, students must officially notify the college by completing a drop form or calling the drop line at (888)-689-8895. |
| admissions | Admissions is the process by which applicants become official students. Students who have completed and filed the CCV's Admission Form, taken the accuplacer assessments (if applicable), and sent in official transcripts from past colleges/universities attended (if applicable), are admitted to the College and are eligible to register for classes. |
| admissions application | Completing CCV's application, or admissions form, is the first step to becoming a CCV student. The application can be completed online at http://www.ccv.edu/apply. There is no fee or essay required to apply. |
| admissions form | Completing CCV's application, or admissions form, is the first step to becoming a CCV student. The application can be completed online at http://www.ccv.edu/apply. There is no fee or essay required to apply. |
| advanced placement | Advanced Placement, or AP, refers to an advanced level course taken in high school, often for transferable college credit. New college students can sometimes enroll in advanced courses after successful completion of AP courses. For more information, visit http://www.collegeboard.com. |
| Advanced Standing Committee | The Advanced Standing Committee (ASC) is a group of people qualified to evaluate an Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) portfolio and recommend appropriate credit. |
| alma mater | An alma mater is a school, college, or university that one has attended and, usually, from which one has graduated. It may also refer to a school's official song. |
| alumna | Alumna (plural, alumnae) refers to a female graduate of a school, college or university. |
| alumnae | Alumna (plural, alumnae) refers to a female graduate of a school, college or university. |
| alumni | Alumni is the term applied to those students who have graduated from their particular college or university. All CCV graduates, for example, are CCV alumni. |
| Alumni Association | CCV's Alumni Association is an organization made up of former CCV students who work to build community among other CCV alumni, contribute an alumni perspective to CCV’s administration, and support and promote the College in pursuing its mission. |
| alumnus | Alumnus (plural, alumni) refers to a graduate of a school, college or university. Historically, this terms refers specifically to a male graduate with alumna (plural, alumnae) being the female equivalent. |
| ameliorate | Amelioration (also know as academic forgiveness) is the process by which a student may petition the academic dean to prevent any earned quality points of an unsuccessful semester from counting in his or her cumulative grade point average (GPA). Amelioration will not expunge grades from an official transcript, but can remove a given semester’s grades from the cumulative grade point average (used to establish good academic standing). |
| amelioration | Amelioration (also know as academic forgiveness) is the process by which a student may petition the academic dean to prevent any earned quality points of an unsuccessful semester from counting in his or her cumulative grade point average (GPA). Amelioration will not expunge grades from an official transcript, but can remove a given semester’s grades from the cumulative grade point average (used to establish good academic standing). |
| America Reads | America Reads is a college work-study program that pays financially eligible students to practice reading with children in pre-school - 4th grade. It is a great way to earn money, build work experience, and reduce the need for borrowing money to finance a college education. |
| Americans with Disabilities Act | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that protects the rights of people with disabilities. It requires college personnel to provide equal access to educational programs and employment. Students with documented disabilities may qualify for accommodations. CCV policy describes ADA implementation in detail. |
| AP | Advanced Placement, or AP, refers to an advanced level course taken in high school, often for transferable college credit. New college students can sometimes enroll in advanced courses after successful completion of AP courses. For more information, visit http://www.collegeboard.com. |
| APA | APA is a research paper format developed by the American Psychological Association and commonly used in the social sciences and nursing. APA format uses a list of References at the end of the paper for documenting sources of information. |
| APL | Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) is a course (EDU-1240, 3 credits) where students can earn additional college credit for learning acquired through work or other non-college experiences. |
| article database | A periodical database (or article database) is an organized online collection of articles, searchable by subject or author. Most periodical databases are “password-protected” and can not be searched openly on the World Wide Web. Colleges subscribe to periodical databases and provide students with a password for access. |
| articulation agreement | An articulation agreement (or transfer agreement) is a contract between two or more colleges that provides assurance of a smooth transfer of credit from one to the other, usually in selected programs of study. CCV has articulation agreements with most of the colleges in Vermont. |
| ASC | The Advanced Standing Committee (ASC) is a group of people qualified to evaluate an Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) portfolio and recommend appropriate credit. |
| Assessment of Prior Learning | Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) is a course (EDU-1240, 3 credits) where students can earn additional college credit for learning acquired through work or other non-college experiences. |
| associate degree | An associate degree is considered the first level of college degrees (in the hierarchy) that can be earned, followed by a bachelor’s, master’s, and then doctoral degree. CCV offers a variety of associate degree programs which require a minimum of 60 college level credits. These credits include general education and program concentration courses. |
| associate of applied science | An Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree focuses on a particular area of study and generally requires 45 credits in the program concentration and 15 credits of general education. CCV offers associate of applied science degrees in a variety of areas. An A.A.S.degree is widely recognized as a valuable qualification for employment. CCV currently offers associate of applied science degrees in: Massage Therapy and Bodywork, Network Administration, Opticianry, and Web Site Design and Management. |
| associate of arts | An Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree generally provides the knowledge you need for employment or further study at the bachelor’s level. Usually 24-36 credits in the concentration area are required, with general education courses bringing total credits to at least 60. CCV currently offeres A.A. degrees in Communication Studies, Early Childhood Education, Education, Graphic Design, Liberal Studies, and Visual Arts. |
| Associate of Sciences | An Associate of Sciences (A.S.) degree generally provides the knowledge you need for employment or further study at the bachelor’s level. Usually 24-36 credits in the concentration area are required, with general education courses bringing total credits to at least 60. CCV currently offers A.S. degrees in Accounting, Administrative Management, Business, Computer Assisted Drafting and Design, Computer Systems Management, Criminal Justice, and Human Services. |
| associate's degree | An associate degree is considered the first level of college degrees (in the hierarchy) that can be earned, followed by a bachelor’s, master’s, and then doctoral degree. CCV offers a variety of associate degree programs which require a minimum of 60 college level credits. These credits include general education and program concentration courses. |
| audit | At the start of the semester, a student may choose not to receive academic credit for a course in which they have registered. This is called auditing. An auditing student is not required to complete evaluated course work. At CCV, auditing students pay full tuition and fees. |
| award letter | Financial aid award letters are sent to notify students of their grants and other financial aid for the year. If there are any questions about an award letter, please talk with a financial aid counselor. |