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| Word | Description |
| e-portfolio | A portfolio is a type of learning record that refers to a personal collection of information describing and documenting a person’s achievements and learning. An e-portfolio might contain pictures, research papers, journals and is stored electronically. It can be easily updated over time. All CCV students can create and share e-portfolios on the Blackboard website (https://blackboard.vsc.edu). |
| E.O. | Essential objectives (or E.O.s) are CCV’s name for the core learning goals for each course. |
| ED MAP | ED MAP is CCV’s online bookstore. ED MAP serves all students taking CCV courses with the exception of courses at CCV Burlington. For more information, visit http://www.ccvbookstore.com. |
| EDP | The External Degree Program (EDP) is offered by Johnson State College (JSC) in collaboration with CCV. Students around the state, who may be unable to attend courses at the JSC campus, have the ability to complete a Bachelor's degree through EDP's online, evening, and weekend classes around the state. Every CCV site has an EDP advisor, and students are able to take courses offered anywhere in the state by any Vermont State College. For more information, visit http://www.jsc.edu/Academics/ExternalDegreeProgram. |
| EFC | The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is a number that is generated by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The EFC is used by your college to help determine your need and eligibility for financial aid. |
| elective | An elective is a college-level course from any subject area that can be used to fill credit requirements in a degree program. |
| electives | An elective is a college-level course from any subject area that can be used to fill credit requirements in a degree program. |
| Embedded Librarian | An Embedded Librarian is a librarian assigned to an online class to assist with research by helping students find, evaluate, and cite information. An Embedded Librarian works with a class at the invitation of the instructor and typically sets up and monitors a library discussion forum. |
| English as a Second Language | English as a Second Language (ESL) is a used to describe the study of English by individuals whose first language is not English. |
| English Comp | English Composition is a writing course (ENG-1061, 3 credits) required for all CCV degree programs. |
| English Composition | English Composition is a writing course (ENG-1061, 3 credits) required for all CCV degree programs. |
| enrollment | Enrollment is the act of registering and completing the payment process for one or more courses. Enrollment also refers to the overall number of persons registered for a course or in a school. |
| ESL | English as a Second Language (ESL) is a used to describe the study of English by individuals whose first language is not English. |
| essential objectives | Essential objectives (or E.O.s) are CCV’s name for the core learning goals for each course. |
| eTutoring | eTutoring is an online tutoring service offered to all current CCV students that provides assistance in math, English and more. Students can access eTutoring by logging into the Blackboard Portal at https://blackboard.vsc.edu. |
| evaluation | An evaluation describes how well students have met the objectives of a course. Instructors consider and grade students’ performance using attendance, participation, points earned on quizzes, tests, projects, presentations, and research papers. |
| expected family contribution | The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is a number that is generated by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The EFC is used by your college to help determine your need and eligibility for financial aid. |
| External Degree Program | The External Degree Program (EDP) is offered by Johnson State College (JSC) in collaboration with CCV. Students around the state, who may be unable to attend courses at the JSC campus, have the ability to complete a Bachelor's degree through EDP's online, evening, and weekend classes around the state. Every CCV site has an EDP advisor, and students are able to take courses offered anywhere in the state by any Vermont State College. For more information, visit http://www.jsc.edu/Academics/ExternalDegreeProgram. |