Higher Education Vocabulary and Concepts

These flashcards cover terminology, definitions, and statistics regarding higher education systems, collegiate administration, and student life based on the lecture transcripts and vocabulary lists.

How is higher education defined in the lecture notes?

Education after high school.

What is the highest academic degree a person can pursue?

Doctoral degree ($PhD$).

What is a community college?

A two-year college.

What is the term for the procedure of entering a university?

Admission process

According to the notes, what is a standardized test?

An exam with the same conditions for everyone, such as the $SAT$.

What are tuition fees?

Money paid for education.

In the context of collegiate sports (e.g., $NCAA\,I$), what is an endorsement deal?

A contract where a celebrity or athlete promotes a product.

Define revenue for a business or school.

The total amount of money a business or school receives.

What does it mean to lobby politicians?

To try to persuade politicians to change a law or decision.

How is amateurism defined regarding student-athletes?

Engaging in an activity as a pastime rather than a profession.

According to the Institute of International Education, what percentage of universities consider student recruitment a priority?

$$84\%$$

How many international student visas did the State Department revoke for law violations, including assault?

More than $6,000$

Which United Nations agency is mentioned as having a mandate in education?

UNESCO

What is student mobility?

The ability of students to move between different institutions or countries for study.

Define vocational education.

Education or training directed at a particular occupation and its practical skills.

What is a credential in an academic context?

A document or certificate proving a person's identity or qualifications.

What are the common pathways for a majority of students in traditional US universities and colleges?

Completing four years of study for a degree, often followed by $1$ to $3$ years of postgraduate study.

In the US educational system, what is an undergraduate?

A student who is studying for their first degree at a college or university.

Define curriculum.

The subjects that are included in a course of study or taught in a school or college.

What are soft skills?

Personal qualities that enable you to communicate well with other people, such as teamwork.

How is the digitalization process described?

The process of changing data into a digital form that can be easily read and processed by a computer.

What does tertiary education refer to?

Education after high school.

What is the American Dream?

The idea that anyone can succeed in the $USA$ through hard work.

What is a hallmark characteristic of a liberal arts college?

Teaching many general subjects rather than only one specialization.

Define censorship as described in the notes.

The prohibition of books, films, or news that are considered politically unacceptable.

What does it mean to regurgitate information in an academic setting?

To repeat information without understanding it.

According to studies, how do university graduates typically compare to non-graduates in the labour market?

Graduates tend to outperform non-graduates in terms of career advancement and earnings.

What is a major at a university?

The main subject a student studies.

What does FAFSA stand for?

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

What are Pell-eligible students?

Students from low-income families who qualify for federal Pell Grants.

Define completion rate.

The percentage of students who successfully finish their degree within a specific timeframe.

What percentage of recent graduates were underemployed as of June?

Over $40\%$

What is austerity in the context of university management?

Reduced spending to save money during financial difficulty.

What are transferable skills?

Skills that can be used in different jobs or situations.

What is the definition of a stakeholder?

A person or company that is involved in a particular organization, project, or system.