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Term<\/th>Acronym<\/th>Category<\/th>Definition (Plain Language)<\/th>EWU Context<\/th>Example<\/th>Related Terms<\/th>Keywords<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Academic Appeals Board<\/td>AAB<\/td>Academic\/Leadership<\/td>Formal committee that reviews and decides on student request to challenge academic decisions.<\/td>Students submit appeals with documentation if they believe a decision was unfair or did not consider their circumstances.<\/td>A student appeals an academic dismissal after a medical emergency. <\/td>appeal, probation, academic decision<\/td>aab, board, academic, university, appeals, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
American Association of State Colleges and Universities\u00a0<\/td>AASCU<\/td>Leadership<\/td>National organization that advocates for state colleges and universities by supporting their policies, promote student success, and strengthen public institutions.<\/td>Leadership may use AASCU resources for policy guidance and best practices.<\/td>A university president attends an AASCU conference on student success.<\/td>higher education, advocacy, governance, leadership<\/td>aascu, state, and, university, association, american, of, colleges, universities, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
American Association of University Professors<\/td>AAUP<\/td>Academic<\/td>National organization that advocates for professors by protecting their rights to teach and research, support their role in decision-making, and promoting standards for fair pay.<\/td>Faculty may follow AAUP guidelines on tenure, academic freedom, and governance.<\/td>AAUP standards are used in faculty contract discussions.<\/td>tenure, academic freedom, faculty rights, shared governance<\/td>university, association, american, of, aaup\u00a0, professors, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Administrative Computing Advisory Committee<\/td>ACAC<\/td>Operations<\/td>Committee that helps the institution make decisions about student information systems, financial software, HR platforms, and other tools used to run operations. <\/td>Helps evaluate and improve systems like Banner or other campus platforms. <\/td>Recommends updates to student information systems.<\/td>IT services, enterprise systems, Banner, data management, administration<\/td>acac, ewu, university, committee, administrative, computing, advisory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Committee for Innovation and Technology <\/td>ACIT<\/td>Academic<\/td>A group within a university that focuses on improving teaching, learning, and academic programs through the use of new technologies and innovative practices.<\/td>Supports tools like Canvasor new classroom tech for faculty.<\/td>Pilots new online learning tools for courses.<\/td>instructional technology, learning tools, e-learning<\/td>for, academic, and, acit, university, innovation, technology, committee, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Archaeological and Historical Services<\/td>AHS<\/td>Operations<\/td>Refers to the department that specializes in researching, preserving, and managing archaeological sites and historical resources<\/td>May support research projects or ensure compliance with preservation laws<\/td>Conducts a site survey before compus construction.<\/td>cultural resource management, history, preservation<\/td>historical, and, university, ahs, archaeological, ewu, services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Integrity Board<\/td>AIB<\/td>Academic<\/td>A committee that reviews situations such as cheating, plagiarism, or unauthorized collaboration<\/td>At EWU, Academic Integrity Board is used within campus operations to support students, faculty, or administrative processes.<\/td>A student is reviewed for plagiarism in a research paper.<\/td>plagiarism, cheating, honor code, academic policy<\/td>board, academic, aib, university, integrity, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
American Indian Studies Program<\/td>AISP<\/td>Academic<\/td>An academic program that focuses on the histories, cultures, perspective, and contemporary experiences of Native American and Indigenous peoples. <\/td>Offer courses, minors or majors, and community engagement opportunities that center Indigenous knowledge, support Native students, and promote cultural awareness.<\/td>A student takes a course on tribal sovereignty.<\/td>indigenous studies, cultural studies, diversity education<\/td>indian, studies, university, aisp, program, american, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Libraries<\/td>AL<\/td>Academic<\/td>Libraries that provide students, faculty, and staff access to books, research databases, journals, and other academic resources. <\/td>Academic libraries like JFK Library offer study spaces, research help, access to scholarly databases, and services like tutoring, writing support, and technology checkout to support academic.<\/td>A student uses the online library source for peer-reviewed sources.<\/td>databases, research, archives, study spaces<\/td>academic, university, al, libraries, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Advanced Placement<\/td>AP<\/td>Academic<\/td>A program that allows high school students to take college-level courses and exams.<\/td>Students who took AP classes in highschool can submit their exam scores to receive college credit, which may help them graduate earlier or place into higher-level courses.<\/td>AP Biology counts toward a science credit in college.<\/td>transfer credits, college readiness, placement exams<\/td>ap, university, advanced, placement, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Programs Assessment Committee<\/td>APAC<\/td>Academic<\/td>A group that evaluates how well academic programs are meeting their learning goals and educational standards.<\/td>Reviews data such as student outcomes, graduation rates, and course assessments to ensure programs are effective and continuously improving.<\/td>Assesses whether students meet graduation competencies.<\/td>assessment, accreditation, program review, learning outcomes<\/td>programs, academic, university, committee, apac, assessment, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Athletic Policy Board<\/td>APB<\/td>Leadership<\/td>A committee that oversees and sets policies for the athletic programs, ensuring they align with institutional goals and regulations. <\/td>May review athletic policies, ensure compliance with NCAA rules, and help guide decisions related to student-athlete welfare, academics, and program integrity. <\/td>Reviews eligibility policies for athletes.<\/td>ncaa, athletics governance, compliance, student-athletes<\/td>policy, athletic, board, university, apb, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Asian Student Association<\/td>ASA<\/td>Student Services<\/td>Student led organization that supports Asian and Asian American students while promoting cultural awareness, community, and inclusion on campus.<\/td>ASA may host cultural events, provide a supportive space for students, and collaborate with other groups to celebrate diversity and advocate for student needs. <\/td>ASA organizes an Asian Market in the PUB Mall every year.<\/td>asian, culture, student organizations, diversity, community<\/td>asa, university, student, association, asian, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Associated Students of Eastern Washington University<\/td>ASEWU<\/td>Student Services<\/td>The official student government organization that represents the interest, needs, and voices of students at the university.<\/td>ASEWU advocates for students by working with university administration, supporting student initiatives, and organizing events that benefit the student body.<\/td>Funds campus events or student initiatives.<\/td>student government, leadership, representation<\/td>students, washington, asewu, university, of, eastern, associated, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Breadth Area Core Requirement<\/td>BACR<\/td>Operations<\/td>Part of college’s general education curriculum that requires students to take courses across a variety of subject areas (like humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences) to ensure a well-rounded education. <\/td>Students must complete breadth requirements by taking courses in different disciplines outside their major.<\/td>Taking a humanities class as a science major.<\/td>general education, curriculum, requirements<\/td>bacr, core, university, breadth, area, requirement, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Board of Trustees<\/td>BOT<\/td>Leadership<\/td>The governing body of the university responsible for overseeing the institutions overall direction, policies, and financial health.<\/td>Makes major decisions such as approving budgets, setting tuition, hiring university president, etc. <\/td>Voting on tuition increases.<\/td>governance, administration, policy<\/td>board, trustees, university, bot, of, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Black Student Union<\/td>BSU<\/td>Student Services<\/td>Student led organization that supports Black students, promotes cultural awareness, and creates a sense of community on campus.<\/td>Provides a space for connection, hosts events that celebrate black culture, advocates for student needs, and helps address issues related to diversity and inclusion.<\/td>BSU organizes a Black Excellence Ball every year.<\/td>diversity, student organization, black students, student leadership<\/td>bsu, university, black, student, union, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Center for Academic Advising and Retention<\/td>CAAR<\/td>Academic<\/td>A campus office that helps students plan their courses, stay on track for graduation, and access support if they are struggling academically. <\/td>Connects students with academic advisors who help with class selection, degree planning, and navigating university requirements.<\/td>A student meets in the center with an advisor to fix their schedule.<\/td>advising, retention, student success, academic planning<\/td>for, academic, and, university, retention, caar, advising, center, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences<\/td>CAHSS<\/td>Technology<\/td>An academic division within a university that includes departments focused on subjects like literature, history, sociology, arts, and social studies.<\/td>CAHSS houses majors and programs in areas such as history and sociology and supports both teaching and research in these fields.<\/td>A sociology or music major would be apart of this college.<\/td>arts, humanities, social sciences, college, majors, department<\/td>social, sciences, and, ewu, university, of, cahss, arts, humanities, college<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
College Assistance Migrant Program<\/td>CAMP<\/td>Operations<\/td>A federally funded program that helps students from migrant or seasonal farmworker backgrounds succeed in their first year or college by providing academic, financial, and personal support.<\/td>CAMP supports eligible first-year students through services like academic advising, tutoring, financial assistance, and community-building programs to help them transition to college.<\/td>A first-generation student from a migrant farmworker family receives tutoring and financial support through CAMP during their first year.<\/td>migrant students, support program, federal program<\/td>camp, migrant, university, assistance, program, ewu, college<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Collective Bargaining Agreement<\/td>CBA<\/td>Operations<\/td>A legally binding contract between an employer and a labor union that outlines terms of employment such as pay, benefits, working conditions, and job protections.<\/td>CBAs are negotiated between university and employee unions and governs things like salaries, workload expectations, leave policies, and grievance procedures.<\/td>A faculty union negotiates a CBA that includes salary increases and clearer guidelines for promotion and tenure.<\/td>labor union, negotiation, employment conditions<\/td>cba, bargaining, university, collective, agreement, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Continuing Education Unit<\/td>CEU<\/td>Technology<\/td>A standardized way of measuring participation in non-credit educational programs, typically used for professional development or certification requirements. <\/td>CEUS may be awarded for completing workshops, trainings or professional courses offered through continuing education programs, especially for careers that require ongoing learning.<\/td>A teacher completes a professional development workshop and earns CEUs to maintain their certification.<\/td>professional development, certification, training programs<\/td>ceu, university, education, continuing, unit, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Council of Faculty Representatives<\/td>CFR<\/td>Academic<\/td>A faculty governance body made up of elected representatives <\/td>Participates in shared governance by reviewing curriculum proposals, discussing academic standards, and representing faculty perspectives to administration.<\/td>The council may review and vote on changes to degree requirements or academic policies.<\/td>faculty senate, shared governance, academic policy, faculty leadership<\/td>representatives, council, faculty, university, cfr, of, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Council of Graduate Schools<\/td>CGS<\/td>Leadership<\/td>A national organization that represents and supports graduate education at colleges and universities in the United States.<\/td>Graduate school administrators may use CGS resources, research, and guidelines to improve graduate programs, policies, and student support.<\/td>University leaders might reference CGS reports when updating graduate admissions policies or funding structures.<\/td>graduate education, higher education policy, administration<\/td>council, schools, university, cgs, graduate, of, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
College of Health Science and Public Health<\/td>CHSPH<\/td>Operations<\/td>An academic division within a university that offers program focused on health, wellness, and public health.<\/td>This college includes major and programs that prepare students for careers in healthcare, public health, and related fields through coursework, labs, and community-based learning.<\/td>A student majoring in public health or nursing would be part of this college.<\/td>health sciences, public health, nursing, academic programs<\/td>health, chsph, public, and, ewu, university, of, science, college<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Classification of Instructional Programs<\/td>CIP<\/td>Operations<\/td>A standardized system of codes used to classify and organize college majors and academic programs across institutions<\/td>CIP codes are used for reporting data to the federal government, tracking enrollment by major, and organizing academic programs in official records.<\/td>A psychology program is assigned a specific CIP code that identifies it within national education data systems.<\/td>program codes, data reporting, institutional research<\/td>classification, programs, cip, university, instructional, of, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conflict of Interest Review Committee<\/td>CIRC<\/td>Operations<\/td>A group that reviews and manages situations where a faculty or staff member’s personal, financial, or professional interest could influence their decisions or responsibilities at the universities. <\/td>This committee may review disclosures from employees to ensure outside activities, research funding, or business relationships do not create bias or violate university policies.<\/td>A professor discloses a financial connection to a company sponsoring their research and the committee reviews it to determine if any safeguards are needed.<\/td>ethics, compliance, disclosure, research integrity<\/td>review, university, policy, conflict of interest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Course & Program Approval Committee<\/td>CPAC<\/td>Academic<\/td>A group within a university that reviews and approves new courses, degree programs, and changes to existing curriculum to ensure they meet academic standards.<\/td>This committee evaluates proposals from departments for new classes or program changes, making sure they align with university requirements, accreditation standards, and student learning goals.<\/td>A department submits a proposal for a new major, and the committee reviews and approves it before it can be offered to students.<\/td>curriculum committee, academic policy, accreditation, academic policy<\/td>course approval, curriculum, academic review, education, committee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
College of Professional Programs<\/td>CPP<\/td>Academic<\/td>An academic division within a university that offers career-focused degrees designed to prepare students for specific professions.<\/td>This college includes major programs that emphasize practical skills, internships, and real-world experience to prepare students for the workforce after graduation.<\/td>A student majoring in psychology, business, education, or social work will be apart of the College of Professional Programs.<\/td>professional studies, academic programs, applied learning <\/td>cpp, careers, majors, professional programs, ewu, workforce preparation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Club Sports Federation<\/td>CSF<\/td>Student Services<\/td>An organization within a university that oversees and supports student-run sports clubs, helping them organize teams, compete, and operate effectively.<\/td>Helps manage club teams by providing funding guidance, coordinating competitions, ensuring compliance with university policies, and supporting student athlete involvement outside of varsity athletics.<\/td>A student-led soccer club works with the federation to schedule games, access funding, and follow campus guidelines.<\/td>club sports, student orgs, recreation, intramurals<\/td>federation, club sports, recreations, club, athletics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics<\/td>CSTEM<\/td>Technology<\/td>An academic division within a university that offers programs in scientific and technical fields.<\/td>This college includes majors that focus on research, lab work, and technical skills, preparing students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math-related fields.<\/td>A student majoring in biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, or computer science would be part of this college.<\/td>STEM, science programs, technology, research, labs<\/td>science, technology, math, stem, engineering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Calculated Value<\/td>CV<\/td>Operations<\/td>A number or result that is automatically generated by a system using a formula or set of rules based on existing data, rather than being manually entered.<\/td>Calculated Values might be used in systems like student records or payroll such as automatically calculating a student’s GPA or a staff member’s total hours worked.<\/td>A GPA is a calculated value based on a student’s grades and credit hours.<\/td>data calculations, formulas, analytics, system-generated data<\/td>calculated, formula, data, system, automatic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
College and University Professional Association<\/td>CUPA<\/td>Operation<\/td>A professional organization that provides research, resources, training and support for human resources professionals working in higher education.<\/td>HR staff may use CUPA salary data, policy guidance, and professional development resources to support hiring, compensation, and employee management practices.<\/td>HR administrators use CUPA salary surveys to compare faculty and staff compensation with similar universities.<\/td>human resources, compensation studies, workforce planning<\/td>CUPA-HR, human resources, salary data, higher education, compensation, employee management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Counseling and Wellness Services<\/td>CWS<\/td>Student Services<\/td>A campus office that provides mental health support, counseling, and wellness resources to help students manage stress, emotional challenges, and overall well-being.<\/td>Counseling and Wellness Services offers services like individual services like individual counseling, crisis support, workshops, and referrals to help students succeed both academically and personally.<\/td>A student feeling overwhelmed with school might schedule a counseling session or attend a stress management workshop.<\/td>mental health services, counseling center, wellness programs<\/td>counseling, wellness, mental health, support, therapy, students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Data Analysis Systems<\/td>DAS<\/td>Operations<\/td>Tools and software used to collect, organize, and analyze data so an organization can make informed decisions.<\/td>These systems may be used by offices like Institutional Research or administration to track student performances, enrollment trends, and program effectiveness.<\/td>A system that analyzes graduation rates and identifies patterns to improve student retention.<\/td>data analytics, reporting systems, institutional research<\/td>data, analytics, reporting, decision-making<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Distance and Extended Learning<\/td>DEL<\/td>Academics<\/td>Refers to programs offered outside of the traditional in-person classroom, including online, hybrid, evening, or continuing option designed to provide flexible access to learning.<\/td>Distance and Extended Learning offers online degrees, remote classes, and programs for working adults or non-traditional students who need flexible scheduling.<\/td>A student completes their degree fully online while working full-time.<\/td>e-learning, continuing education, hybrid courses, adult education<\/td>online, flexible, remote, hybrid, education, distance learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Division for International and Educational Outreach<\/td>DIEO<\/td>Operations<\/td>A university unit that supports international students and promotes global education through programs, partnerships, and outreach initiatives.<\/td>This division may assist international students with admissions, visas, and cultural adjustment, while also offering study abroad opportunities and global learning programs for all students.<\/td>An international student receives help with visa requirements and joins cultural exchange events through this division.<\/td>international students, study abroad, general education<\/td>international, global, support, programs, outreach<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Data Universal Numbering System <\/td>DUNS<\/td>Operations\/Technology<\/td>A unique nine-digit identification number assigned to organizations to track and verify businesses and institutions, especially financial and federal programs.<\/td>A DUNS number may be used when applying for federal grants, contracts, or funding to identify the institutions in official systems. <\/td>A university includes its DUNS number on a federal grant application to verify its identity. <\/td>federal identification, grants, organization ID, compliance<\/td>numbering, system, university, data, universal, duns, ewu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Employees by Assigned Position <\/td>EAP<\/td>Operations<\/td>Refers to how employees are organized and tracked based on the specific job roles or positions they are officially assigned within an organization.<\/td>HR systems track employees by their assigned positions (such as advisor, professor, or administrative assistant) to manage payroll, responsibilities, and organizational structure.<\/td>An employee is listed as a “Program Coordinator”, which determines their duties, pay scale, and reporting structure.<\/td>job classification, position management, roles, organizational structure<\/td>employees, position, job role, classification, structure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
English Language Institute<\/td>ELI<\/td>Student Services<\/td>A program that helps non-native English speakers improve their English skills for academic, professional, or everyday use.<\/td>May offer courses in reading, writing, speaking, and listening to help international students prepare for university-level coursework.<\/td>An international student enrolls in ELI courses before starting their degree program to strengthen their academic English skills.<\/td>esl, international students, language learning, support<\/td>eli, international, language, students, preparation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Executive Leadership Team<\/td>ELT<\/td>Operations<\/td>A group composed of the President and Vice Presidents of EWU.<\/td>The groups sets policy and direction of the institution.<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
External Relations Committee<\/td>ERC<\/td>Technology<\/td>A group that focuses on building and maintaining relationships between a university and outside organizations, such as community partners, alumni, donors, and government entities.<\/td>This committee may help guide outreach efforts, partnerships, fundraising strategies, and community engagement initiatives.<\/td>This committee might work on strengthening partnerships with local organizations or supporting alumni engagement events. <\/td>community engagement, alumni relations, fundraising, partnerships<\/td>external relations, outreach, partnerships, alumni, donors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eastern Washington Area Health Education Center<\/td>EWAHEC<\/td>Operations<\/td>A program that works to improve access to healthcare by supporting the education and training of healthcare professionals, especially in underserved or rural communities. <\/td>May provide students with opportunities for clinical experiences, community-based training, and resources that prepare them to work in rural or underserved areas.<\/td>A health science student participates in a rural internship through AHEC to gain hands-on experience serving underserved populations.<\/td>healthcare workforce, clinical training, public health, community health<\/td>healthcare, rural, clinical training, public health, community<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Family and Medical Leave Act<\/td>FMLA<\/td>Benefits\/HR<\/td>A federal law that allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family or medical reasons, such as serious illness, childbirth, or caring for a family member.<\/td>Eligible employees may use FMLA leave while maintaining job protection and continued access to certain benefits during qualifying situations.<\/td>An employee takes FMLA leave to recover from surgery or care for a newborn child.<\/td>PFML, medical leave, employee benefits, HR policies, leave of absence<\/td>FMLA, family leave, medical leave, HR, employee rights, job protection, benefits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Financial Accounting Standards Board<\/td>FASB<\/td>Leadership<\/td>An independent organization that establishes rules and standards for financial accounting and reporting in the United States. <\/td>Financial offices follow FASB guidelines to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with accounting standards. <\/td>The university prepares financial statements according to FASB standards to ensure transparency and consistency.<\/td>GAAP, financial reporting, accounting standards, auditing<\/td>accounting, finance, reporting, compliance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Free Application for Federal Student Aid<\/td>FAFSA<\/td>Student Services<\/td>A form that students complete to determine their eligibility for financial aid, including grants, loans, and work-study programs the federal government.<\/td>Students must submit the FAFSA each year to qualify for financial aid packages, which the financial aid office uses to award funding.<\/td>A student fills out FAFSA and receive a Pell Grant and federal student loans to help pay for college.<\/td>financial aid, pell grant, student loans, work study, scholarships<\/td>financial, aid, grants, loans, funding, free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Federal Interagency Committee on Education code<\/td>FICE<\/td>Technology<\/td>A unique identification number assigned to colleges and universities by the federal government to standardize how institutions are recognized across federal agencies and systems.<\/td>May be used in federal reporting, data systems, and administrative processes to accurately identify the institutions.<\/td>A university includes its FICE code when submitting information to a federal education database.<\/td>institutional identification, federal reporting, IPEDS, data systems<\/td>code, federal, identification, reporting, institutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Federal Information Processing Standards code<\/td>FIPS<\/td>Operations<\/td>A standardized numeric or alphanumeric code used by the U.S. federal government to identify geographic areas, agencies, and other entities for data processing and reporting.<\/td>May be used in data systems, research, or federal reporting to identify locations (like states or counties) when analyzing or submitting data.<\/td>A dataset uses a FIPS code to indicate that data comes from Spokane County, WA. <\/td>federal standards, geographic codes, data reporting, government data<\/td>code, federal, data, geographic, identification, standards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Faculty Commons Committee<\/td>FCC<\/td>Academic<\/td>A group that supports faculty development by promoting collaboration , professional growth, and the sharing of teaching and research practices.<\/td>May help organize workshops, discussions, and resources through a faculty commons space where instructors can improve teaching strategies and connect with colleagues. <\/td>This committee might host a workshop on inclusive teaching practices for faculty members.<\/td>faculty development, professional development, collaboration<\/td>faculty, commons, development, professional growth, teaching<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Faculty Organization<\/td>FO<\/td>Operations<\/td>A group made up of university that represents their interest, participates in shared governance, and helps shape academic policies and decisions.<\/td>Work alongside different bodies to discuss curriculum, advocate for faculty concerns, and contribute to university decision-making.<\/td>Faculty members meet through the organization to review proposed academic policies or raise concerns about workload and teaching conditions.<\/td>faculty senate, shared governance, academic policy, unions<\/td>faculty, organization, governance, policy, academic, representation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Faculty Review Board<\/td>FRB<\/td>Academic<\/td>A committee that evaluates faculty performance, conduct, or disputes, often in relation to promotion, tenure, grievances, or policy compliance.<\/td>May review cases related to tenure decisions, faculty grievances, or alleged policy violations to ensure fair and consistent outcomes.<\/td>A faculty member appealing a tenure denial may have their case reviewed by the board.<\/td>tenure review, promotion, faculty evaluation, academic policy<\/td>faculty, review board, tenure, evaluation, grievance, academic, committee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Full time teaching equivalent<\/td>FTTE<\/td>Operations<\/td>A measurement used to represent a faculty member\u2019s teaching workload compared to a full-time standard. It shows how much someone is teaching relative to a full-time instructor.<\/td>May be used to track and compare faculty teaching loads, especially when some instructors teach part-time or have additional responsibilities like research or administration.<\/td>A full-time professor teaching a full course load equals 1.0 FTTE, while a part-time instructor teaching half that load would be 0.5 FTTE.<\/td>teaching load, faculty workload, course load, instructional staffing<\/td>teaching load, faculty, workload, full-time equivalent, courses, academic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Full time teaching equivalent students<\/td>FTTES<\/td>Student Services<\/td>A measurement that represents the total student enrollment in terms of how many full-time students it equals, based on the number of credits students are taking.<\/td>Used to track enrollment levels by converting part-time and full-time student credit loads into a single standard measure for reporting and planning.<\/td>If two students each take half of a full-time course load, together they equal 1.0 FTTES (the equivalent of one full-time student).<\/td>May support research projects or ensure compliance with preservation laws.<\/td>students, enrollment, credits, full-time equivalent, academic, reporting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
First Time Undergraduate<\/td>FTU<\/td>Operations<\/td>A student who is enrolling in college for the first time and has not previously attended another college or university after graduating from high school.<\/td>Typically incoming freshmen who are new to college and may be part of orientation, first-year programs, or retention initiatives.<\/td>A student who enrolls at EWU right after graduating high school and has never attended another college is considered a first-time undergraduate.<\/td>freshman, first-year student, new student, enrollment status, admissions<\/td>first-time, undergraduate, freshman, new student, enrollment, college entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Federal Work Study <\/td>FWS<\/td>Student Services<\/td>A financial aid program that provides part-time jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for college expenses.<\/td>At Eastern Washington University, eligible students can work on-campus or with approved off-campus employers through work-study, often in roles that support their academic or career interests.<\/td>A student works part-time in the campus library through Federal Work-Study to earn money for tuition and living expenses.<\/td>financial aid, FAFSA, student employment, part-time jobs, campus jobs<\/td>work-study, federal aid, student job, financial aid, earnings, employment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate Affairs Council<\/td>GAC<\/td>Operations<\/td>A committee that oversees and makes decisions about graduate-level academic programs, policies, and standards within a university.<\/td>Reviews proposals for new graduate programs, evaluates curriculum changes, and helps ensure that graduate education meets institutional and accreditation standards.<\/td>The council reviews and approves a proposal for a new master\u2019s degree program.<\/td>graduate studies, curriculum committee, academic policy, program approval<\/td>graduate, council, programs, policy, curriculum, academic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Governmental Accounting Standards Board<\/td>GASB<\/td>Leadership<\/td>An independent organization that sets accounting and financial reporting standards for state and local governments in the United States.<\/td>Financial reporting follows GASB standards to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with government requirements.<\/td>The university prepares its annual financial statements using GASB guidelines.<\/td>public finance, accounting standards, financial reporting, compliance, auditing<\/td>accounting, government, standards, finance, reporting, compliance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Education Council<\/td>GEC<\/td>Operations<\/td>A committee that oversees the university\u2019s general education curriculum, including course requirements, learning goals, and program standards.<\/td>This council reviews and approves courses that fulfill general education requirements and ensures the program supports a well-rounded education for all students.<\/td>The council evaluates whether a new course can count toward a general education requirement.<\/td>general education, core curriculum, curriculum committee, academic policy, learning outcomes<\/td>general education, council, curriculum, requirements, academic, courses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Educational Development<\/td>GED<\/td>Academic<\/td>A set of exams that individuals can take to earn a high school equivalency credential if they did not complete a traditional high school diploma.<\/td>Students who have earned a GED may apply for admission as incoming students, similar to those with a high school diploma.<\/td>A person who left high school early passes the GED test and uses it to apply to college.<\/td>high school equivalency, diploma, adult education, standardized testing, admissions<\/td>test, equivalency, high school, certification, education, admissions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate Management Admissions Test<\/td>GMAT<\/td>Operations<\/td>A standardized exam used by many business schools to evaluate applicants\u2019 readiness for graduate-level programs like MBA degrees.<\/td>Some business or graduate programs may require or consider GMAT scores as part of the admissions process.<\/td>A student takes the GMAT and submits their score when applying to a master\u2019s program in business administration.<\/td>graduate admissions, standardized tests, MBA, GRE, business school<\/td>test, admissions, graduate, business, MBA, exam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Global Programs Academic Committee<\/td>GPAC<\/td>Academic<\/td>A group that oversees and supports academic programs with an international focus, such as study abroad, exchange programs, and global learning initiatives.<\/td>May review and approve study abroad courses, ensure academic quality of international programs, and help integrate global learning into the curriculum.<\/td>The committee reviews a proposal for a new study abroad program to ensure it meets academic standards.<\/td>study abroad, international programs, global education, curriculum review<\/td>global programs, international, committee, study abroad, academic, curriculum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General purpose financial statement <\/td>GPFS<\/td>Operations<\/td>Standardized financial reports created to provide useful information about an organization\u2019s financial position and performance to a wide range of users, such as administrators, government agencies, and the public.<\/td>At Eastern Washington University, these statements include documents like the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, prepared to meet reporting requirements and provide transparency about the university\u2019s finances.<\/td>The university publishes annual financial statements showing revenues, expenses, and overall financial health<\/td>financial reporting, balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, GASB, auditing<\/td>financial statements, reporting, GPFS, accounting, finance, transparency, data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduation Rates <\/td>GR<\/td>Operations<\/td>Refers to the percentage of students who complete their degree program within a specific period of time, often measured within 4, 5, or 6 years for undergraduate students.<\/td>At Eastern Washington University, graduation rates are used to track student success, evaluate programs, and meet reporting requirements for accreditation and federal data systems.<\/td>If 100 students start as first-time freshmen and 60 graduate within six years, the graduation rate is 60%.<\/td>retention rate, completion rate, student success, enrollment, persistence<\/td>graduation, rates, completion, students, success, retention, academic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graduate Record Examination<\/td>GRE<\/td>Operations<\/td>A standardized test used by many graduate schools to assess a student\u2019s readiness for advanced academic study, including skills in verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing.<\/td>Some graduate programs may require or consider GRE scores as part of the admissions process.<\/td>A student takes the GRE and submits their scores when applying to a master\u2019s or doctoral program.<\/td>graduate admissions, standardized testing, GMAT, entrance exams, graduate school<\/td>test, admissions, graduate, exam, standardized, education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies<\/td>GWSS<\/td>Technology<\/td>An academic program that explores how gender, sexuality, and identity shape social experiences, culture, and power in society.<\/td>This program offers courses that examine topics like gender inequality, feminism, LGBTQ+ studies, and social justice, and may be offered as a major, minor, or certificate.<\/td>A student takes a course on gender and media to analyze how gender roles are portrayed in society.<\/td>feminist studies, LGBTQ+ studies, social justice, identity<\/td>gender, women, sexuality, studies, GWSS, identity, society<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Honors Advisory Board<\/td>HAB<\/td>Leadership<\/td>A committee that provides guidance and oversight for a university’s honors program, helping shape policies, curriculum, and student opportunities.<\/td>This board may review honors programs requirements, support curriculum development, and ensure the program maintains high academic standards for honors students.<\/td>This might evaluate proposals for new honors courses or recommend changes to admissions criteria for the honors program.<\/td>honors program, academic policy, curriculum committee, student achievement<\/td>honors, academic, advisory, program, curriculum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Health Care Authority<\/td>HCA<\/td>Operations<\/td>A Washington State agency that manages public healthcare programs and employee health benefits, including programs like Medicaid and PEBB.<\/td>Oversees health benefit programs available to eligible employees through the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB).<\/td>An EWU employee enrolls in a health insurance plan administered through the HCA.<\/td>PEBB, healthcare benefits, state government, employee insurance, Medicaid<\/td>HCA, healthcare, benefits, insurance, Washington State, employees, public health<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Health Education Assistance Loan<\/td>HEAL<\/td>Operations<\/td>Was a federal loan program that was designed to help students pay for education in health-related fields. (no longer active for new loans, but may still apply to existing borrowers).<\/td>Students in health programs may encounter HEAL loans if they previously received them or are managing repayment through federal loan systems.<\/td>A medical student who took out a HEAL loan in the past is now repaying it after graduating.<\/td>student loans, financial aid, healthcare, repayment, federal loans<\/td>loan, student loans, health, education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Human Resources<\/td>HR<\/td>Operations<\/td>The department within an organization that manages employees, including hiring, training, payroll , benefits, and workplace policies<\/td>Supports faculty and staff by handling recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.<\/td>HR helps a new employee complete hiring paperwork and enroll in health benefits.<\/td>recruitment, payroll, benefits, employee relations, hiring, onboarding<\/td>resources, employees. hiring, benefits, workplace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institutional Characteristics<\/td>IC<\/td>Technology<\/td>Refers to the key details and data that describe a college or university such as its size, location, type, programs offered, and student population.<\/td>At EWU institutional characteristics include information like enrollment numbers, degree offerings, campus locations, and classification, which are used for reporting, planning, and comparison with other schools.<\/td>Data showing that a university is a public, four-year institution with 10,000 students is part of its institutional characteristics.<\/td>institutional data, enrollment, demographic, classification, reporting<\/td>institutional characteristics, data, university profile, demographics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intercollegiate College of Nursing\u00a0<\/td>ICN<\/td>Academic<\/td>A collaborative academic program shared by multiple universities that offers nursing education, allowing students to complete nursing degrees through a joint partnership.<\/td>A partnership with other regional universities that provide nursing programs, clinical training, and shared resources for students pursuing a nursing degree.<\/td>A student completes general education courses at EWU and then enters the ICN program to finish their nursing degree through the partnership.<\/td>nursing program, clinical training, partnerships, healthcare education<\/td>healthcare, nursing, clinical, partnership, academics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intramural (Sports)<\/td>IM<\/td>Student Services<\/td>Recreational sports leagues and activities organized within a university where students play against other students from the same school, rather than competing against other colleges.<\/td>Intramural sports are offered through campus recreation and allow students to participate in activities like basketball, soccer, or volleyball in a fun, low-pressure environment.<\/td>A group of friends forms a team and join an intramural flag football league on campus.<\/td>recreation, club sports, campus activities, student engagement<\/td>sports, recreation, students, teams, activities, intramural<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intellectual Property Committee<\/td>IPC<\/td>Technology<\/td>A group that reviews and manages issues related to ownership, use, and protection of creations such as research, inventions, publications, and creative works produced within a university.<\/td>This committee may evaluates who owns rights to faculty or student inventions, review patent or copyright matters, and ensure compliance with university and legal policies.<\/td>A faculty member develops a new technology, and the committee reviews whether the university or the individual holds the patent rights.<\/td>patents, research, innovation, technology transfer, legal compliance<\/td>copyright, ownership, research, policy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System<\/td>IPEDS<\/td>Operations<\/td>A federal data collection system that gathers information from colleges and universities across the United States on topics like enrollment, graduation rates, finance, and staffing.<\/td>Institutional research and administrative offices report data to IPEDS each year to meet federal requirements and provide public information about the university.<\/td>EWU submits annual data on student enrollment and graduation rates to IPEDS for federal reporting.<\/td>federal reporting, HEGIS, institutional research, education statistics, data systems<\/td>data, reporting, federal, education, statistics, enrollment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Integrative Studies<\/td>ITGS<\/td>Academic<\/td>An academic program that allows students to combine courses from multiple disciplines to create a customized field of study based on their interest and career goals.<\/td>Students in Integrative Studies can design a degree by selecting courses from different departments, often working with an advisor to build a cohesive academic plan.<\/td>A student combines courses in psychology, business, and communication to prepare for a career in human resources.<\/td>interdisciplinary studies, majors, academic advising, curriculum<\/td>degree, academic, studies, courses, program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Information Technology Policy Council<\/td>ITPC<\/td>Technology<\/td>A group that develops and reviews policies related to the use, security, and management of technology systems within a university.<\/td>The ITPC may help guide decisions about data security, acceptable use of technology, system access, and long-term IT strategy to support campus needs.<\/td>The council reviews and updates policies on cybersecurity or student data protection.<\/td>IT governance, cybersecurity, data privacy, technology policy, information systems<\/td>IT, technology, policy, data, security, systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Information Technology Support Center<\/td>ITSC<\/td>Technology<\/td>A campus service that provides technical assistance to students, faculty, and staff with computers, software, accounts, and other technology-related issues<\/td>Heps users with things like password resets, Wi-Fi access, troubleshooting devices, and campus systems like email or learning platforms.<\/td>A student contacts the IT Support Center to fix issues logging into their student email.<\/td>help desk, technical support, troubleshooting, user support<\/td>IT, services, systems, assistance, campus, troubleshooting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JLR Multicultural Center<\/td>JLRMCC<\/td>Student Services<\/td>A campus space that supports students from diverse cultural backgrounds by promoting inclusion, community, and cultural awareness.<\/td>Provides a welcoming environment for students, hosts cultural events, supports student organization, and offers resources that promote diversity and inclusion on campus.<\/td>A student attends a cultural event or joins a student organization meeting hosted in the JLRMCC.<\/td>cultural centers, student organizations, identity-based support, campus community<\/td>multicultural, diversity, inclusion, students, culture, community<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Liberal Arts Enrichment Core<\/td>LAEC<\/td>Academic<\/td>A set of general education requirements designed to give students a broad foundation in areas like humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.<\/td>LAEC refers to the university’s general education program, where students complete courses across different disciplines to build critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills.<\/td>A student takes writing, science, and social sciences to fulfill LAEC requirements.<\/td>general education, core curriculum, breadth requirements, GECR<\/td>LAEC, liberal arts, core, general education, requirements, academic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano\/a de Aztl\u00e1n<\/td>MECHA<\/td>Student Services<\/td>A student organization that focuses on empowering Chicano\/a\/x and Latino\/a\/x students through cultural awareness, education, activism, and community building.<\/td>MEChA may serve as a space for students to connect, advocate for inclusion, and host cultural or educational events that highlight Chicano\/a\/x experiences.<\/td>MEChA might organize events for Hispanic Heritage Month or advocate for resources that support Latino\/e\/x students on campus<\/td>cultural organizations, student advocacy, diversity and inclusion<\/td>chicano, chicana, chicanx, latin, latino, latina, latinx, activism, community<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Motion, seconded, carried<\/td>MSC<\/td>Leadership<\/td>Terms used in formal meetings to describe the process of making and approving a decision. A motion is a proposal, it is deconded when another member supports discussing it, and it is carried when the group votes to approve it. <\/td>These terms are commonly used in meetings for student government, committees or boards when making official decisions.<\/td>A member makes a motion to approve a new policy, another member seconds it, and after a vote, the motion is carried.<\/td>voting, quorum, agenda, procedure<\/td>motion, voting, meetings, decision, carried, seconded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Native American Student Coalition<\/td>NASC<\/td>Student Services<\/td>A student organization that supports Native American and Indigenous students by promoting community, cultural awareness and advocacy on campus.<\/td>NASC may provide a space for Native students to connect, host cultural events, and advocate for resources and representation within the university.<\/td>The coalition might organize events for Native American Heritage Month or create programs that support Indigenous student success.<\/td>Indigenous students, cultural organizations, student advocacy, tribal relations<\/td>Native American, indigenous, culture, community, advocacy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
National Center for Education Statistics <\/td>NCES<\/td>Operations<\/td>The primary federal agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and publishing data about education in the United States.<\/td>Institutional data reported through systems like IPEDS is ultimately used by NCES to create national education statistics and reports.<\/td>NCES publishes reports comparing college enrollment and graduation rates across universities nationwide.<\/td>IPEDS, federal reporting, education data, statistics, institutional research<\/td>NCES, federal data, reporting, enrollment, research, education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Faculty Orientation<\/td>NFO<\/td>Academic<\/td>A program designed to introduce newly hired faculty members to the university\u2019s policies, resources, expectations, and campus culture.<\/td>May include training on teaching tools, academic policies, student support services, benefits, and university procedures to help instructors transition into their roles.<\/td>A newly hired professor attends orientation sessions before the academic year begins to learn about Canvas, advising expectations, and campus resources.<\/td>onboarding, faculty development, HR training, professional development, employee orientation<\/td>orientation, faculty, onboarding, training, HR, new employees, university resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Native American and Pacific Islander Club<\/td>NHPI<\/td>Operations<\/td>A student organization that supports Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students while promoting cultural awareness, community, and inclusion on campus.<\/td>NHPI Club may host cultural events, create opportunities for student connection, and advocate for the visibility and support of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.<\/td>The club organizes an annual Luau featuring Pacific Islander dance, music, and food traditions.<\/td>cultural organizations, diversity and inclusion, student engagement, Pacific Islander students,<\/td>NHPI, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, student club, culture, diversity, community<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities<\/td>NWCCU<\/td>Technology<\/td>A regional accrediting organization that evaluates colleges and universities to ensure they meet standards for quality education and institutional effectiveness.<\/td>NWCCU accreditation confirms that the university meets established academic and operational standards, which is important for federal funding, transfer credits, and degree recognition.<\/td>EWU participates in regular accreditation reviews and submits reports to NWCCU to maintain accredited status.<\/td>accreditation, higher education standards, institutional effectiveness, quality assurance, federal recognition<\/td>NWCCU, accreditation, colleges, universities, standards, education, quality<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Office of Community Engagement<\/td>OCE<\/td>Operations<\/td>A university office that connects students, faculty, and staff with community service, partnerships, and civic engagement opportunities.<\/td>This office may coordinate volunteer programs, service-learning projects, and partnerships with local organizations to encourage students to engage with and support the surrounding community.<\/td>A student joins a community service project through the Office of Community Engagement to volunteer at a local nonprofit.<\/td>civic engagement, service learning, volunteerism, community partnerships, outreach<\/td>community engagement, service, outreach, partnerships, volunteering, civic involvement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Office of Employee Belonging, Development & Leadership<\/td>OEBDL<\/td>Operations<\/td>A university office that supports employee growth, workplace inclusion, and professional leadership development.<\/td>OEBDL provides programs, trainings, and resources that help faculty and staff feel supported, build leadership skills, and foster a sense of belonging within the workplace.<\/td>An employee attends an OEBDL workshop on inclusive leadership or professional development strategies.<\/td>professional development, workplace inclusion, leadership training, employee engagement, HR support<\/td>OEBDL, belonging, development, leadership, employees, inclusion, professional growth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Washington State’s Office of Fiscal Management<\/td>OFM<\/td>Operations<\/td>A state government agency responsible for budget planning, financial oversight, forecasting, and policy support for Washington state agencies and public institutions.`<\/td>Provides guidance and oversight related to budgeting, state funding, employee data, and financial reporting requirements for the university as a public institution.<\/td>EWU submits budget and staffing information to OFM as part of state reporting processes.<\/td>state budgeting, financial oversight, public funding, government reporting, fiscal policy<\/td>OFM, Washington State, finance, budgeting, reporting, government, operations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Office of Grant and Research Development<\/td>OGRD<\/td>Operations<\/td>A university office that helps faculty and staff find funding opportunities, develop grant proposals, and support research activities.<\/td>OGRD assists researchers with identifying grants, preparing applications, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and managing research support services.<\/td>A professor works with OGRD to apply for a federal research grant to fund a new study.<\/td>research funding, grants, sponsored programs, proposal development, compliance<\/td>OGRD, grants, research, funding, proposals, academic, development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Outcome Measures <\/td>OM<\/td>Operations<\/td>Tools or indicators used to evaluate the results or effectiveness of a program, course, service, or intervention by measuring whether specific goals or learning outcomes were achieved.<\/td>Outcome measures may be used to assess student learning, program effectiveness, retention efforts, or institutional performance for accreditation and improvement purposes.<\/td>A department uses graduation rates and exam scores as outcome measures to evaluate the success of its academic program.<\/td>assessment, learning outcomes, evaluation, program effectiveness, accreditation<\/td>outcome measures, assessment, evaluation, results, effectiveness, learning outcomes, data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paid Family Medical Leave<\/td>PFML<\/td>Benefits\/HR<\/td>A program that allows eligible employees to take paid time off from work for certain family or medical reasons, such as caring for a new child, recovering from a serious health condition, or caring for a family member.<\/td>Employees may apply for Washington State Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits when they need time away from work for qualifying personal or family situations.<\/td>An employee takes paid leave after the birth of a child or during recovery from surgery.<\/td>leave benefits, medical leave, parental leave, employee benefits, FMLA<\/td>PFML, paid leave, family leave, medical leave, HR, employee benefits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Personnel Action Form<\/td>PAF<\/td>Operations<\/td>An official document used to record and process employee-related changes such as hiring, promotions, transfers, pay changes, or terminations.<\/td>Departments may submit a PAF to Human Resources when an employee\u2019s position, salary, or employment status changes.<\/td>A supervisor completes a PAF to process an employee\u2019s promotion and salary increase.<\/td>HR paperwork, employee records, payroll changes, hiring process, personnel management<\/td>PAF, personnel action form, HR, employee changes, payroll, hiring, records<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peer Analysis System <\/td>PAS<\/td>Operations<\/td>A tool or process used to compare an institution\u2019s performance, data, or practices with similar colleges or universities (\u201cpeer institutions\u201d) for evaluation and improvement purposes.<\/td>Peer Analysis System may be used to compare enrollment, graduation rates, budgeting, or student outcomes with similar regional universities to support planning and decision-making.<\/td>Administrators use peer analysis data to compare EWU\u2019s retention rates with other public universities in the Northwest.<\/td>benchmarking, institutional research, comparative analysis, performance metrics, strategic planning<\/td>peer analysis, benchmarking, comparison, institutional data, metrics, planning, evaluation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
President\u2019s Cabinet<\/td>PC<\/td>Leadership<\/td>A group of senior university leaders who advise the university president and help make decisions about institutional priorities, policies, and operations.<\/td>May include vice presidents, provosts, and other top administrators who meet regularly to discuss budgeting, academics, student affairs, and strategic planning.<\/td>The President\u2019s Cabinet meets to discuss enrollment goals and campus initiatives for the upcoming academic year.<\/td>executive leadership, administration, strategic planning, governance, university leadership<\/td>leadership, administration, executives, planning, governance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Policy Development and Review Committee<\/td>PDRC<\/td>Operations<\/td>A group responsible for creating, evaluating, updating, and recommending university policies to ensure they remain effective, consistent, and aligned with institutional goals and regulations.<\/td>This committee may review proposed policy changes related to academics, operations, employee conduct, or student affairs before they are approved by university leadership.<\/td>The committee reviews and updates a university policy on remote work or student conduct procedures.<\/td>governance, policy review, compliance, institutional regulations, administration<\/td>policy, committee, review, development, governance, regulations, leadership<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pro-Equity Anti-Racism<\/td>PEAR<\/td>Technology<\/td>Refers to efforts, policies, and practices designed to actively promote equity and challenge racism within an organization or institution.<\/td>PEAR initiatives may include employee trainings, policy reviews, hiring practices, and campus programs that aim to create a more inclusive and equitable environment for students and employees.<\/td>Faculty and staff participate in PEAR training focused on recognizing bias and improving inclusive practices in the workplace and classroom.<\/td>diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, belonging, social justice<\/td>PEAR, equity, anti-racism, inclusion, diversity, belonging, training<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Program Leading to University Success<\/td>PLUS<\/td>Student Services<\/td>A student support program designed to help students transition successfully into college by providing academic guidance, mentoring, and campus resources.<\/td>PLUS may support first-year or underrepresented students through advising, workshops, tutoring, and community-building activities that encourage academic success and retention.<\/td>A new student participates in PLUS workshops to learn study strategies and connect with campus support services.<\/td>student success, mentoring, retention programs, academic support, first-year experience<\/td>PLUS, student success, support program, mentoring, retention, academic resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Program Participation Agreement <\/td>PPA<\/td>Operations<\/td>A formal contract between an educational institution and the federal government that allows the institution to participate in federal student financial aid programs.<\/td>Outlines the university\u2019s responsibilities and compliance requirements for administering federal financial aid programs such as grants, loans, and work-study.<\/td>EWU signs a Program Participation Agreement with the U.S. Department of Education to remain eligible to distribute federal student aid.<\/td>federal financial aid, compliance, FAFSA, Title IV funding, institutional eligibility<\/td>PPA, financial aid, federal programs, agreement, compliance, student aid, operations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Program Review Committee<\/td>PRC<\/td>Operations<\/td>A group that evaluates academic programs to determine their effectiveness, quality, and alignment with university goals and standards.<\/td>This committee may review data such as student outcomes, enrollment trends, curriculum quality, and assessment results to recommend improvements to academic programs.<\/td>The committee conducts a review of a department\u2019s degree program and recommends curriculum updates to improve student success.<\/td>assessment, curriculum review, accreditation, academic evaluation, learning outcomes<\/td>program review, committee, assessment, curriculum, academic, evaluation, improvement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Postsecondary Statistics Division <\/td>PSD<\/td>Operations<\/td>A division or office responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data related to colleges, universities, and postsecondary education.<\/td>Data reported to federal agencies may be used by divisions like the Postsecondary Statistics Division to produce national reports on enrollment, graduation, staffing, and finances.<\/td>The division analyzes nationwide college enrollment trends using data submitted by universities.<\/td>NCES, IPEDS, institutional research, education data, federal reporting<\/td>postsecondary statistics, data, reporting, higher education, enrollment, research, operations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public School Employees of Washington<\/td>PSE<\/td>HR<\/td>A labor union that represents employees working in public education institutions across Washington State.<\/td>Some staff positions may be represented by PSE, which advocates for employee rights, wages, benefits, and working conditions through collective bargaining.<\/td>PSE representatives negotiate employee contracts and support staff members during workplace disputes or policy discussions.<\/td>labor union, collective bargaining, employee rights, staff representation, contracts<\/td>PSE, union, employees, bargaining, staff, labor, Washington<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Predominantly White Institution<\/td>PWI<\/td>Academic<\/td>A college or university where the majority of the student population is white.<\/td>Eastern Washington University may be described as a PWI because white students make up the majority of the student population, which can shape campus culture, diversity efforts, and student experiences.<\/td>Student organizations like the Black Student Union may provide community and support for students of color attending a PWI.<\/td>diversity and inclusion, minority-serving institutions, campus climate, equity, representation<\/td>PWI, diversity, white institution, inclusion, campus climate, representation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Public Employees Benefits Board<\/td>PEBB<\/td>Benefits<\/td>A Washington State program that manages health insurance and other benefits for eligible public employees and retirees.<\/td>Eligible faculty and staff receive medical, dental, and other benefit options through PEBB plans.<\/td>A university employee enrolls in a PEBB health insurance plan during open enrollment.<\/td>employee benefits, health insurance, retirement benefits, HR, state benefits<\/td>PEBB, benefits, insurance, employees, healthcare, HR, Washington State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Revised Code of Washington<\/td>RCW<\/td>Operations<\/td>The official collection of laws passed by the Washington State Legislature that govern the state, including public institutions like universities.<\/td>Policies and procedures must comply with RCW regulations related to education, employment, public records, and state operations.<\/td>A university policy on employee conduct may reference specific RCW laws to ensure legal compliance.<\/td>Washington State law, regulations, compliance, legal policy, state government<\/td>RCW, Washington law, regulations, compliance, legal, state policy, operations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reserve Officer Training Corps<\/td>ROTC<\/td>Academic<\/td>A college program that prepares students to become commissioned officers in the United States military while they complete their university degree.<\/td>Students in ROTC participate in leadership training, military science courses, and physical training while earning their degree and preparing for military service after graduation.<\/td>A student joins Army ROTC, receives leadership training and scholarship support, and becomes a military officer after graduation.<\/td>military science, leadership training, scholarships, commissioned officers, armed forces<\/td>ROTC, military, leadership, officers, training, scholarships, academic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research and Scholarship Committee<\/td>REC<\/td>Technology<\/td>A group that supports and oversees research, scholarly activities, and creative work conducted by faculty or students at a university.<\/td>May review research proposals, recommend funding opportunities, and help promote academic scholarship across departments.<\/td>The committee awards small research grants to faculty members conducting new studies or creative projects.<\/td>faculty research, grants, scholarly activity, academic funding, research development<\/td>research, scholarship, committee, grants, faculty, academic, studies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Accommodations and Support Services<\/td>SASS<\/td>Student Services<\/td>A campus office that provides accommodations and resources to support students with disabilities or other needs so they can fully participate in university life and academics.<\/td>Helps students arrange accommodations such as extended testing time, note-taking assistance, accessible materials, or classroom adjustments.<\/td>A student with ADHD receives testing accommodations and academic support through SASS.<\/td>disability services, accessibility, accommodations, student support, ADA compliance<\/td>SASS, accommodations, disability services, accessibility, support, students, academic assistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Information System<\/td>SIS<\/td>Technology<\/td>A digital system used by colleges and universities to manage student records and academic information, such as enrollment, grades, schedules, and financial aid.<\/td>Helps students and staff access information related to registration, transcripts, class schedules, billing, and academic progress.<\/td>A student logs into the SIS to register for classes and check final grades.<\/td>Banner, student records, registration system, academic records, database<\/td>SIS, student information system, records, enrollment, grades, registration, technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sports and Recreation Center<\/td>SRC<\/td>Operations<\/td>A multi-sport and activity center designed for enhancing recreation and sport for the student body and local community.<\/td>The SRC is home to \u201cReese Court\u201d, the Aquatic Center, the Strength and Conditioning Center, the Fieldhouse, the Dance Studio, as well as many other activity gyms and spaces.<\/td>A student reserves the dance studio located in the SRC for a club dance practice.<\/td>campus recreation, fitness center, wellness, intramurals, student activities<\/td>SRC, recreation, fitness, sports, wellness, students, campus activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Rights and Responsibilities<\/td>SRR<\/td>Student Services<\/td>Refers to the policies and standards that outline students\u2019 freedoms, protections, expected behavior, and accountability within a university community.<\/td>The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities helps enforce the student code of conduct, address behavioral concerns, and educate students about their rights and responsibilities on campus.<\/td>A student involved in a conduct case meets with the office to review university policies and disciplinary procedures.<\/td>student conduct, code of conduct, disciplinary process, student policies, campus standards<\/td>student rights, responsibilities, conduct, policies, discipline, accountability, students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Union Board of Control<\/td>SUBOC<\/td>Student Services<\/td>A student-led governing group that helps oversee activities, policies, and operations related to the student union or campus student center.<\/td>May help plan events, manage student union programming, and represent student interests related to the use of student union spaces and services.<\/td>SUBOC approves funding or helps organize events held in the student union building.<\/td>student government, campus activities, student leadership, event planning, student engagement<\/td>SUBOC, student union, leadership, campus activities, governance, students, events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transfer Advisory Group<\/td>TAG<\/td>Operations<\/td>A committee or working group that focuses on improving the transfer process for students moving from one college or university to another.<\/td>May work on transfer credit policies, partnerships with community colleges, and strategies to help transfer students transition successfully to EWU.<\/td>The group reviews transfer equivalencies to ensure students receive appropriate credit for courses completed at another institution.<\/td>transfer students, articulation agreements, admissions, academic advising, transfer credits<\/td>TAG, transfer, advisory group, credits, students, articulation, academic planning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Military Tuition Assistance Program <\/td>TAP<\/td>Technology<\/td>A financial assistance program that helps eligible military service members pay for college courses and educational programs while serving in the armed forces.<\/td>Military-affiliated students may use Tuition Assistance benefits to help cover tuition costs while completing degree programs.<\/td>An active-duty service member uses Military Tuition Assistance to pay for online classes at EWU.<\/td>veterans services, military education benefits, GI Bill, financial aid, ROTC<\/td>military tuition assistance, education benefits, service members, tuition, military students, aid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teaching English as a Second Language<\/td>TESL<\/td>Academic<\/td>A field of study and instructional practice focused on teaching English to individuals whose first language is not English.<\/td>May be offered as a program, endorsement, or certification that prepares students to teach English language learners in schools or community settings.<\/td>An education student completes TESL coursework to become qualified to teach multilingual learners.<\/td>ESL, English language learning, bilingual education, language instruction, teacher certification<\/td>TESL, ESL, English learners, language teaching, education, certification, multilingual students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Test of English as a Foreign Language<\/td>TOEFL<\/td>Academic<\/td>A standardized exam that measures the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers, especially for admission to colleges and universities.<\/td>International students may submit TOEFL scores as part of the admissions process to demonstrate they meet English language requirements.<\/td>A student applying from another country takes the TOEFL and sends their scores to EWU for admission consideration.<\/td>English proficiency, international admissions, IELTS, ELI, standardized testing<\/td>TOEFL, English test, international students, admissions, language proficiency, exam<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teaching Unit<\/td>TU<\/td>Technology<\/td>A measurement used to represent the amount of instructional work or teaching responsibility assigned to a faculty member, department, or course.<\/td>Teaching units may be used to calculate faculty workload, schedule classes, and distribute instructional responsibilities across departments.<\/td>A professor teaching multiple courses during a quarter may be assigned a certain number of teaching units based on the workload of those classes.<\/td>faculty workload, FTTE, course load, instructional staffing, credit hours<\/td>teaching unit, workload, faculty, instruction, courses, academic, scheduling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate Affairs Council<\/td>UAC<\/td>Operations<\/td>A committee that oversees policies, curriculum, and academic standards related to undergraduate education at a university.<\/td>ay review undergraduate course proposals, academic requirements, and policies that affect undergraduate students and programs.<\/td>The council reviews proposed changes to undergraduate degree requirements before approval.<\/td>curriculum committee, academic policy, undergraduate studies, faculty governance, program approval<\/td>UAC, undergraduate, council, curriculum, academic policy, students, education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
United Faculty of Eastern<\/td>UFE<\/td>HR<\/td>The faculty union representing professors and academic employees at Eastern Washington University.<\/td>Advocates for faculty interests by negotiating contracts, addressing workplace concerns, and supporting issues related to salaries, workload, benefits, and academic working conditions.<\/td>UFE representatives participate in collective bargaining negotiations with the university administration.<\/td>faculty union, collective bargaining, labor organization, faculty rights, CBA<\/td>UFE, faculty union, bargaining, professors, contracts, HR, representation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Veterans Administration <\/td>VA<\/td>Operations<\/td>Officially known as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is a federal agency that provides benefits and services to military veterans, including healthcare, education benefits, and financial support.<\/td>Veteran students may work with campus veterans services offices to use VA education benefits such as the GI Bill to help pay for tuition and other educational expenses.<\/td>A veteran student uses VA benefits to cover tuition costs while attending EWU.<\/td>GI Bill, military benefits, veterans services, military tuition assistance, education benefits<\/td>VA, veterans, GI Bill, military, benefits, education, student support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Veterans Resource Center<\/td>VRC<\/td>Student Services<\/td>A campus office that supports military-connected students, including veterans, active-duty service members, and dependents, by providing resources, guidance, and community support.<\/td>Helps students access VA education benefits, navigate military-related paperwork, connect with campus resources, and build community with other military-affiliated students.<\/td>A veteran student visits the VRC for help using GI Bill benefits and finding academic support services.<\/td>veterans services, GI Bill, military students, VA benefits, student support<\/td>VRC, veterans, military students, support, benefits, GI Bill, campus resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Washington Administrative Code<\/td>WAC<\/td>Operations<\/td>The collection of rules and regulations created by Washington State agencies to carry out state laws.<\/td>University policies and procedures must follow applicable WAC regulations related to areas such as education, employment, student conduct, and public operations.<\/td>A university conduct policy may reference specific WAC rules to ensure compliance with state regulations.<\/td>RCW, state regulations, compliance, public policy, Washington State law<\/td>WAC, Washington Administrative Code, regulations, compliance, state rules, policy, operations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies<\/td>WGSS<\/td>Academic<\/td>An academic field that examines gender, identity, inequality, and social systems, with a focus on the experiences and contributions of women and marginalized groups.<\/td>WGS courses and programs explore topics such as feminism, gender roles, sexuality, intersectionality, and social justice through interdisciplinary perspectives.<\/td>A student takes a Women and Gender Studies course analyzing gender representation in media and society.<\/td>feminist studies, GWSS, social justice, sexuality studies, intersectionality<\/td>WGS, gender, women, feminism, identity, social justice, academic program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Washington Federation of State Employees<\/td>WFSE<\/td>HR<\/td>A labor union that represents many public employees in Washington State, including workers at public colleges and universities.<\/td>Some staff members may be represented by WFSE, which advocates for employee wages, benefits, working conditions, and labor rights through collective bargaining.<\/td>WFSE negotiates employment contracts and supports employees during workplace disputes or policy discussions.<\/td>labor union, collective bargaining, employee representation, public employees, contracts<\/td>WFSE, union, employees, bargaining, labor, staff, Washington State<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education<\/td>WICHE<\/td>Operations<\/td>An organization that works with western U.S. states and territories to improve access to higher education, collaboration, and educational policy.<\/td>WICHE programs may help students access reduced tuition opportunities, support regional academic partnerships, and provide higher education research and policy resources.<\/td>A student from another western state participates in a WICHE tuition exchange program to attend EWU at a reduced cost.<\/td>regional partnerships, tuition exchange, higher education policy, interstate collaboration, student access<\/td>WICHE, higher education, interstate, tuition exchange, policy, regional collaboration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Washington Student Lobby<\/td>WSL<\/td>Student Services<\/td>A student-led advocacy organization that works to influence state policies and legislation related to higher education and student issues in Washington State.<\/td>Students may participate in WSL activities to advocate for issues such as affordable tuition, financial aid, student basic needs, and access to higher education.<\/td>Students travel to the state capitol with WSL to speak with lawmakers about increasing college financial aid funding.<\/td>student advocacy, higher education policy, lobbying, civic engagement, financial aid advocacy<\/td>WSL, student lobby, advocacy, legislation, higher education, policy, students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems<\/td>DRS<\/td>Benefits <\/td>The state agency that manages retirement plans and pension benefits for public employees in Washington State.<\/td>Eligible employees participate in retirement programs administered through DRS, which provides information about pension plans, retirement savings, and retirement eligibility.<\/td>A university employee works with DRS to review retirement plan options and estimate future pension benefits.<\/td>retirement benefits, pensions, employee benefits, public employees, HR<\/td>DRS, retirement, pensions, employee benefits, Washington State, HR, public employees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Western Undergraduate Exchange<\/td>WUE<\/td>Operations<\/td>A tuition savings program that allows students from participating western U.S. states and territories to attend out-of-state colleges and universities at a reduced tuition rate.<\/td>Eligible students from participating WUE states may receive reduced nonresident tuition rates when attending EWU.<\/td>A student from Idaho attends EWU through the WUE program and pays lower out-of-state tuition costs.<\/td>WICHE, tuition exchange, financial aid, interstate education, student access<\/td>WUE, tuition exchange, out-of-state, reduced tuition, WICHE, students, financial support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":154,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"wpo365_audiences":[],"wpo365_private":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-39084","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/employeebelonging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/39084"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/employeebelonging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/employeebelonging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/employeebelonging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/154"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/employeebelonging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39084"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/employeebelonging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/39084\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39093,"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/employeebelonging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/39084\/revisions\/39093"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/employeebelonging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39084"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}