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Glossary and Acronyms
- ACD – All College Day – A scheduled workday devoted to development activities for all Riverland faculty and staff.
- Age Structured Demographics – Systematic classification and analysis of student and community age groups and demographics, such as race and socio-economic status, to inform institutional strategies, academic programming, student support services, and workforce alignment.
- Alternative Revenue – Sources of funding beyond traditional tuition and state funding, such as grants, rentals, leases, donations, and partnerships.
- Closed Credit – Credits offered to students through contracts with external partners to provide credit courses that are only open to a select group of students. These credits count toward degree completion.
- Community Engagement – The intentional collaboration between the college and local communities to foster meaningful partnerships that enhance student learning and workforce development.
- Demographics – Statistical data relating to student populations, including age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic background.
- Equity Gap – Disparities in educational outcomes among different student groups, often based on race, income, or background.
- Fall-to-Fall Retention – The percentage of students who continue their enrollment from one fall semester to the next.
- FYE – Full Year Equivalent
- Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) – A college or university with an enrollment of at least 25% Hispanic students.
- Minority Serving Institution – A designation for institutions that serve a significant percentage of minority students.
- Noncredit Course/Program – A course program that does not count toward a degree but may be taken for personal or professional development.
- Outbound Visibility – See Unique Value.
- PACE – Personal Assessment of the College Environment, an evidence-based survey to assess employee perceptions and satisfaction.
- Q10 – Question 10 of the Pace Climate Survey: “Information is shared within this institution”.
- Q16 – Question 16 of the Pace Climate Survey: “Open and ethical communication is practiced at this institution”.
- Retention Rate – Percent of a fall cohort of undergraduates retained, graduated, or transferred by the next fall term.
- Social Opportunities – Activities and events that promote employee social interaction and engagement.
- Onboarding – The process of welcoming and integrating new students/employees into the college community.
- Student Retention – Efforts and strategies to support student persistence and completion of their programs.
- Student Success – The achievement of academic, career, and personal goals by students through institutional support.
- Unique Value – Measured through perception surveys to assess Riverland's visibility and value in the community.