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Higher education

Post-secondary education at universities, academies, colleges, and institutes of technology etc.

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Higher education

regional accreditation

Education; Higher education

Accreditation granted to an entire academic institution by the accrediting commission responsible for institutions in the particular geographic area. There are six regional accrediting commissions ...

multiple-choice examination

Education; Higher education

An objective examination giving students several choices of answers to a question of which one is correct.

load

Education; Higher education

An informal term used by students and faculty to refer to the number of credits they are studying or teaching, respectively.

academic advisor

Education; Higher education

The officer (a member of the faculty or another professional) who provides academic advice and guidance to students.

drop-add

Education; Higher education

A period at the beginning of each term when students are allowed to change their class schedules by dropping or adding courses.

dissertation

Education; Higher education

The formal writing requirement -- often an original contribution to knowledge -- for a doctoral degree.

public institution

Education; Higher education

Institutions supported directly by public funds.

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