Term Definitions Related Policies
Abuse
Involves behavior that is deficient or improper when compared with behavior that a prudent person would consider a reasonable and necessary business practice given the facts and circumstances. Abuse includes misuse of authority or position for personal financial interest or those of an immediate or close family member or business associate.
Academic Advising Syllabus
is a tool which allows individual advisors or offices to outline the advising relationship and experience for their advisees. Use of this tool is grounded in our understanding that advising is essential to the educational mission of our institutions (National Academic Advising Association).
Academic Advisor
refers to a faculty member and/or a professional academic advisor. a. Faculty Advisors, in collaboration with professional advisors, cover all objectives of academic advising and concentrate on degree advising; provide academic advising and support to advisees in their discipline or school; and provide guidance and support to advisees in the work they do in their chosen major. b. Professional Advisors, in collaboration with faculty advisors, cover all objectives of academic advising and concentrate on support services; provide support to advisees in meeting their educational goals; and connect advisees with necessary resources.
Academic Advisory Committees
provide guidance and advice on program design, delivery and outcomes consistent with the College’s mission.
Academic Dishonesty
means any behavior that misrepresents or falsifies the student’s knowledge, skills, or ability with the goal of unjustified or illegitimate evaluation or gain and includes cheating, plagiarism and falsification or fabrication of records. Assisting another student in cheating, plagiarism and falsification of records is also academic dishonesty.
Academic endeavors
Undertakings in the pursuit, creation, and expression of knowledge and understanding, regardless of format. These include, but are not limited to, teaching, teaching methods, learning, researching, accessing and sharing information, publishing, and participating in professional activities. It does not include activities that are generally considered part of the administrative functions of the College.
Academic freedom
Defined as the right to freely engage in intellectual inquiry and debate without fear of censorship, sanction, or retaliation.
Academic Integrity
A fundamental principle which is important to the College. Students are responsible for ensuring they are honest in their academic pursuits. Academic dishonesty means any behavior that misrepresents or falsifies the student’s knowledge, skills or ability with the goal of unjustified or illegitimate evaluation or gain and includes cheating, plagiarism and falsification of records.
Academic Program Discontinuance
The cessation of an academic program, center, institute, or department based upon educational, academic, and financial considerations in accordance with Policy 3-5 Academic Program Review.
Academic Support (Exhibit 11)
Funds that provide support services for the College’s primary missions. This includes academic administration, libraries, galleries, ancillary support, academic personnel development and course and curriculum development.
Accelerated or Compressed Format
Courses are offered in fewer weeks than the standard 16-week semester.
Acceptable Use
is behavior that respects the rights of others, does not compromise the availability, security, or integrity of technology resources, and complies with applicable laws and policies.
Account Owner
An individual who has been assigned the privilege and the responsibility for access to any SFCC information technology resource.
ACE Guidelines
are the American Council on Education’s Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, which outline credit recommendations for military transcripts.
Act, The
Per Diem and Mileage Act (10-8-1 NMSA 1978 et seq.), or successor statute.