Academic Courses & Programs
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ACCT | Accounting |
| ACR | Air Conditioning |
| AGEC | Agricultural Economics |
| AGED | Agricultural Education |
| AGRI | Agriculture |
| ANSC | Animal Science |
| ART | Art |
| AST | Automotive Technology |
| BIOL | Biological Science |
| BOT | Botany |
| BSYS | Business Systems |
| BUAD | Business Administration |
| BUS | Business |
| CHEM | Chemistry |
| CIS | Computer Information Systems |
| CMT | Computerized Machining Technology |
| COM | Career Communications |
| CRIM | Criminology |
| CST | Computer Systems & Networking Technology |
| CTE | Career Education Internship |
| DST | Diesel Technology |
| ECH | Early Childhood |
| ECON | Economics |
| EDU | Education |
| EGR | Engineering Technology |
| EGT | Computer Aided Drafting & Design | Engineering Graphics Technology |
| EMS | Emergency Medical Services |
| ENG | English |
| ENTR | Entrepreneurship |
| ESCI | Environmental Science |
| FIN | Finance |
| FREN | French |
| GEOG | Geology |
| HIA | Health Informaion Technology |
| HIST | History |
| HLTH | Health |
| HORT | Horticulture |
| HUM | Humanities |
| IET | Industrial Technology |
| JDAT | John Deere Agriculture Equipment Technology |
| LAW | Law |
| LPN | Licensed Practical Nursing |
| MAR | Marine Technology |
| MATH | Mathematics |
| MGMT | Management |
| MLT | Medical Laboratory Technology |
| MSL | Military Science & Leadership |
| MUS | Music |
| NRSG | Registered Nursing |
| PCT | Patient Care Technician |
| PE | Physical Education |
| PHIL | Philosophy |
| PHSC | Physical Science |
| PHT | Pharmacy Technology |
| PHYS | Physics |
| POSC | Political Science |
| POUL | Poultry Science |
| PSSC | Plant & Soil Science |
| PST | Power Sports Technology |
| PSY | Psychology |
| SOC | Sociology |
| SPAN | Spanish |
| SPCH | Speech |
| SPED | Special Education |
| SW | Social Work |
| THE | Theater |
| UNIV | University | Principles of Academic Success |
| VET | Veterinary Technology |
| WELD | Welding |
| ZOOL | Zoology | Anatomy & Physiology |
Assessments & Accreditations
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ADHE | Arkansas Division of Higher Education |
| ASE | Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation | program accreditor for Automotive Technology |
| ASHP | American Society of Health-System Pharmacists | program accreditor for Pharmacy Technician Science |
| ATMAE | Association of Technology, Management & Applied Engineering | program accreditor for Agriculture Equipment Technology, CADD & CSNT |
| AVMA | American Veterinary Medical Association | program accreditor for Veterinary Technology |
| CoAEMSP | Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession | program accreditor for EMS |
| CVTEA | Committee on Veterinary Technician Education & Activities | program accreditor for Veterinary Technology |
| HLC | Higher Learning Commission | institutional accreditor |
| NAACLS | National Accrediting Ageny for Clinical Laboratory Sciences | program accreditor for MLT |
| NACEP | National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships | accreditor for concurrent enrollment |
| NCCER | National Center for Construction Education & Research | program accreditor for Welding Technology |
| NIMS | National Institute of Metalworking Skills | program accreditor for Computerized Machining Technology |
| SSC | Student Success Council |
| SSO | Student Success Outcomes |
Classrooms & Buildings
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | Auditorium/Theater | in the Owen Center building |
| AC | Academic Building | on the Heber Springs campus |
| ACR | HVACR Building | on the Searcy campus |
| AT | Agriculture Equipment Technology/John Deere |
| AUTO | Automotive Technology Building | on the Searcy campus |
| BA | Business & Agriculture |
| BB | Beulah Bloodworth (Nursing) Building | on the Searcy campus |
| DT | Diesel Technology Building | on the Seary campus |
| EC | England Center |
| FM | Farm |
| HC | Howell Center |
| IT | Industrial Technology Building | on the Searcy campus |
| LC | Latimer Center |
| LRAFB | Little Rock Air Force Base |
| MB | Main Building | on the Searcy campus |
| OC | Owen Center |
| PS | Power Sports Technology Building | on the Searcy campus |
| SB | Science Building |
| SC | Student Center |
| T | Advanced Technology & Allied Health |
| TE | Technology East | on the Searcy campus |
| TW | Technology West | on the Searcy campus |
| UC | A-State University Center |
| VT | Veterinary Technology |
| WLD | Welding Technology Building | on the Searcy campus |
Degrees & Certificates
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AA | Associate of Arts |
| AALA | Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts |
| AAS | Associate of Applied Science |
| AFA | Associate of Fine Arts |
| AGS | Associate of General Studies |
| AS | Associate of Science |
| ASLAS | Associate of Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| CP | Certificate of Proficiency |
| TC | Technical Certificate |
Titles & Offices
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AP | Accounts Payable |
| AVC | Associate Vice Chancellor |
| CAO | Chief Academic Officer |
| CFO | Chief Financial Officer |
| CSAO | Chief of Students Affairs/Services Officer |
| FA | Financial Aid |
| HR | Human Resources |
| IA | Institutional Advancement |
| IE | Institutional Effectiveness |
| IR | Institutional Research |
| ITS | Information Technology Services |
| PC | Program Coordinator |
| RCC | Regional Career Center |
| SME | Subject Matter Expert |
| SSS | Student Support Services |
| VA | Office of Veteran Affairs |
| VCA | Vice Chancellor of Academics |
| VCFA | Vice Chancellor of Finance & Administration |
Other
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2+2 | Transfer Agreement |
| ACC | Arkansas Community Colleges |
| ACH | Automated Clearing House |
| ACTS | Arkansas Course Transfer System |
| AD | Active Directory |
| ADA | Americans with Disabilities Act |
| ADHE | Arkansas Division of Higher Education |
| ADWS | Arkansas Department of Workforce Services | also known as DWS |
| AHECB | Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board |
| AP | Advanced Placement Credit |
| ArkACRAO | Arkansas Association of College Registrars & Admissions Officers |
| ArSAA | Arkansas Student Affairs Association |
| ATIXA | Association of Title IX Administrators |
| AUX | Auxiliary |
| AY | Academic Year |
| BCM | Banner Communications Manager |
| BOT | Board of Trustees |
| BOV | Board of Visitors |
| BYOD | Bring Your Own Device |
| CCAMPIS | Child Care Means Parents in School Grant |
| CCSSE | Community College Survey of Student Engagement |
| CE | Continuing Education |
| CEUs | Continuing Education Units |
| CFR | Code of Federal Regulations |
| CLEP | College Level Examination Prep |
| CRM | Customer Relations Management | software for Element 451 |
| CTE | Career Technical Education |
| CUPA-HR | College & University Professional Association for Human Resource |
| DANTES | U.S. Department of Defense's Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support |
| DEI | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
| DFA | Department of Finance & Administration |
| DHS | Arkansas Department of Human Services |
| DOL | U.S. Department of Labor |
| DPS | Distributed Purchasing System |
| DSST | DANTES Subject Standardized Test |
| DW | Degree Works |
| EAP | Employment Assistance Program |
| ED | Department of Education |
| EDC | Employee Development Committee |
| EEOC | Equal Employment Opportunity Commission |
| ERP | Enterprise Resource Planning |
| ESA | Emotional Support Animal |
| ESL | English as Second Language |
| FAFSA | Free Application for Federal Student Aid |
| FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions |
| FEMA | Federal Emergency Management Agency |
| FERPA | Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act |
| FLSA | Fair Labor Standards Act |
| FMLA | Family Medical Leave Act |
| FOAP | Funds Organization Account Program |
| FOIA | Freedom of Information Act |
| FSA | Flexible Spending Account |
| FTE | Full-Time Equivalent |
| FWS | Federal Work Study |
| FY | Fiscal Year |
| GAD | U.S. Government Accountability Office |
| GED | General Educational Development |
| GPA | Grade Point Average |
| HD | Hard Drive |
| HEA | Higher Education Act |
| HEERF | Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding |
| HIPPA | Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act |
| HLC | Higher Learning Commission |
| HSA | Health Savings Acount |
| HTML | Hypertext Markup Language |
| HTTP/S | Hypertext Protocol/Secure |
| IP | Internet Protocol Address |
| IPEDS | Integrated Post-Secondary Data System |
| IRB | Institutional Review Board |
| LMS | Learning Management System | Canvas |
| LOU | Letter of Understanding |
| LTD | Long-Term Disability |
| M365 | Microsoft 365 |
| MFA | Multifactor Authentification |
| MOU | Memorandum of Understanding |
| NACEP | National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships |
| NCMPR | National Council for Marketing & Public Relations |
| NISOD | National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development |
| OS | Operating System |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety & Health Administration |
| P-Card | Procurement Card |
| PC | Personal Computer |
| PD | Professional Development |
| PLA | Prior Learning Assessment |
| PO | Purchase Order |
| POE | Power Over Ethernet |
| PTK | Phi Theta Kappa | National Community College Student Honor Society |
| QIF | Quality Improvement Funds |
| QR Code | Quick Response Code |
| RA | Resident Assistant |
| RCC | Regional Career Center |
| RDP | Remote Desktop Protocol |
| RFI | Request for Information |
| RFP | Request for Proposal |
| RSO | Registered Student Organization |
| SA | Service Animal |
| SAB | Student Activities Board |
| SEVIS | Student & Exchange Visitor Program |
| SGA | Student Government Association |
| SGC | Shared Governance Council |
| SHRM | Society for HR Management |
| SIS ID | Student Information System Identification |
| SNAP | Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program |
| SOP | Standard Operating Procedure |
| SSCH | Student Semester Credit Hours |
| SSD | Solid State Drive |
| SSI | Student Satisfaction Inventory | Noel-Levitz Survey |
| SSN | Social Security Number |
| SSO | Single Sign-On |
| SSS | Student Support Services |
| STEAM | Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math |
| STREAM | Science, Technology, Engineering & Math |
| STREAM | Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts & Math |
| SWOT | Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats |
| T-Card | Travel Card |
| TA | Travel Authorization |
| TANF | Temporary Assistance for Needy Families |
| TR-1 | Travel Reimbursement Form |
| USDA | U.S. Department of Agriculture |
| VDI | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure |
| VOS | Vanguard One Stop |
| VPN | Virtual Private Network |