- Preface/Introduction
- Writing for BYU-Idaho Publications
- Acronyms
- Budgeting Terms and Acronyms
- Building Codes
- Titles and Terms Unique to BYU-Idaho
- Latter-day Saint Terms and Titles
- Download completed Terminology Guide 2007 (revised pdf file)
- Review draft of Terminology Guide 2007 (showing edits)
Note: The development of this terminology guide is a work in progress. The listings will be reviewed annually. Please submit suggestions for additional terms, updated descriptions, and corrections to University Communications.
Titles and Terms Specific to BYU-Idaho
This listing is alphabetical with italics added for emphasis only. Capitalization indicates when the term is normally used as a common or proper noun.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y
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academic advising
Academic advising at BYU–Idaho is a coordinated effort by departments, faculty, and the Career and Academic Advising Center. Career courses, planning tools, and research material aid students in their academic pursuits. See
Career and Academic Advising Center (CAC).
academic colleges
Please see online directory for office locations. Colleges are different schools within the university and function mainly in administrative and scholastic capacities. There are six colleges:
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
College of Business and Communication
College of Education and Human Development
College of Language and Letters
College of Performing and Visual Arts
College of Physical Sciences and Engineering
Council under the direction of the Vice President of Academics that meets regularly to discuss academic issues and formulate policies. Members include the associate academic vice president for curriculum, associate academic vice president for instruction and assessment, chief information officer, director of institutional research, college deans, director of the McKay Library, faculty association representative, dean of Continuing Education, academic administrator, director of advising, managing director of Outreach and Online Education, and a student representative.
See online directory for locations. The departments are subdivisions of the colleges:
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department of Agribusiness, Plant and Animal Sciences
Department of Biology
Department of Exercise and Sports Science
Department of Health Science
Department of Horticulture
Department of Nursing
College of Business and Communication
Department of Accounting
Department of Business Management
Department of Communication
Department of Computer Information Technology
Department of Economics
Department of Recreation Leadership
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Home and Family
Department of Psychology
Department of Religious Education
Department of Sociology and Social Work
Department of Teacher Education
College of Language and Letters
Department of Academic Learning
Department of English
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Department of History, Geography, and Political Science
Department of Humanities and Philosophy
College of Performing and Visual Arts
Department of Art
Department of Dance
Department of Interior Design
Department of Music
Department of Theatre
College of Physical Sciences and Engineering
Department of Architecture and Construction
Department of Automotive Technology
Department of Chemistry
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Geology
Department of Mathematics
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Physics
Academic Learning, Department of
Located in 272 McKay. The Department of Academic Learning helps students with special needs and those who need to master basic academic skills such as reading, writing, and study habits. The Department of Academic Learning also operates a tutoring center used by all academic departments. See academic departments and Disability Service Center.
Located in 210 Kimball. A central office overseeing administrative resources, curriculum, Instruction, Outreach and Online Education, and research and assessment. See Instruction, Outreach and Online Education, and Information Technology.
Academic Societies are student-led organizations with a specific academic focus such as the Dental Society, College Republicans, College Democrats, English Academic Society, etc. For similar student organizations on campus, see Student Activities Program and Cultural Associations.
Academic Technology, Department of
Academic support area for all colleges and offices on campus which offers assistance through instruction and technology support. Responsibilities include running Blackboard, Faculty Technology Center, Student Technology Center (formerly Media Lab), TechSmart, Photo Services, Help Desk, and Educational Technology.
Accreditation is an ongoing process of self-study and evaluation. Performance, integrity, and quality are reviewed periodically. BYU–Idaho is accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Accreditation for the school as a junior college was gained in 1936 and as a baccalaureate institution in 2004.
The Department of Accounting’s integrated major prepares students with job-ready skills in accounting. It also allows the selection of other courses in packaging a bachelor’s degree to fit individual needs and goals, including preparation to transfer to other universities in pursuit of a master’s degree. See academic departments.
Located in 130 Kimball. An administrative office providing services such as payroll, student insurance, accounts receivable, disbursements, etc.
Acceptable in all references to the ACT assessment, a national college admission and placement examination. ACT originally stood for American College Testing. In 1996 the official name was shortened to ACT.
See Student Activities Program.
Adaptive Services is a department within Student Activities that serves students with disabilities by adapting programs and events where possible to facilitate participation in a broader range of activities. See Student Activities Program.
Located in 290 Kimball. Office overseeing financial matters and service areas on behalf of the university (budget officer, internal auditor, property manager, and student services).
Admissions and Scholarship Office
Located in 120 Kimball. Administrative office overseeing student recruitment, the admission process, scholarships, deferments, etc.
advisor vs. adviser
Advisor is preferred over adviser. A faculty advisor is assigned to each student and assists in individualizing educational plans. Advisors guide students as they make decisions and progress toward their educational goals.
See Career and Academic Advising Center .
Located on South Center Street. Houses the Department of Agricultural Business, Science, and Technology. See Building Codes.
Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of
See academic colleges.
Agriculture Business, Science, and Technology, Department of
See Agribusiness, Plant and Animal Sciences, Department of
Agribusiness, Plant and Animal Sciences, Department of
The Department of Agribusiness, Plant and Animal Sciences prepares students for exciting and challenging employment specialties. It offers a wide variety of course work in agriculture. See academic departments.
An alumnus who represents BYU–Idaho and the Alumni Association in his or her home area. See Alumni Association.
Located at 16 East Main. Serves as offices for the Alumni Association, Annual Giving, and the Telefund Center.
An e-mail newsletter sent to alumni and friends of the university each month.
Located at 16 East Main. Referred to as the BYU–Idaho/Ricks College Alumni Association. Membership includes anyone who attended BYU–Idaho and/or Ricks College as a full-time student earning a minimum of 16 credit hours.
The official on-line community for BYU–Idaho/Ricks College alumni. The service provides an alumni directory, job placement resource, career networking, and message board.
The advising board of the Alumni Association. The Alumni Council includes representatives from Emeritus Club, Young Alumni Association, Student Alumni Association, academic colleges, and alumni regions. See Alumni Association.
Administrative area within University Relations which oversees the Alumni Association, Student Alumni Association, and all efforts to keep and strengthen the relationship between alumni and the university.
Any person who attended BYU–Idaho or Ricks College as a full-time student earning a minimum of 16 credit hours. The term has variations reflected by the ending syllable: alumnus or alum, singular; alumni, plural; alumna, singular feminine; alumnae, plural feminine. See Alumni Association.
See Agribusiness, Plant and Animal Sciences, Department of.
Office located at 16 East Main. Responsible for mass solicitation for BYU–Idaho Fund. Refers to philanthropic contributions given on an annual basis totaling less than $5,000. See LDS Philanthropies.
See Campus Outdoor Learning Center and Arboretum.
Architecture and Construction, Department of
The Department of Architecture and Construction prepares students to fulfill challenging employment in a wide range of career options within the industry. Students customize their course of study to fulfill future employment ambitions. See academic departments.
The Department of Art offers studies in art education, art history, ceramics, drawing, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. These emphasis areas are designed as preparation for a professional career choice as well as personal enjoyment. See academic departments.
Serves as the acting dean when the dean is not available. Reports directly to the dean. Associate dean is chosen by the dean and approved by the academic vice president and the president. The associate dean may serve concurrently with the dean and may be released at any time to return to the faculty. Associate dean serves much like a counselor.
See degrees.
Capitalize when referring to the Sports program in the Physical area of Student Activities. Athletics is a level of sports activity in which students participate in intra-campus team sports with tryouts, coaches, practices and regular competitive seasons in which teams compete against other Athletic teams at BYU–Idaho. See Student Activities Program.
Use on second reference for the Mark Austin Technology & Engineering Building. Houses the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Department of Architecture and Construction, The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and the Department of Automotive Technology. See Building Codes.
Automotive Technology, Department of
The Department of Automotive Technology prepares its majors to enter one of the most technical service industries. Courses are designed to give training in the technical, industrial, and business fields. See academic departments.
Auxiliary Services Building (ASB)
Typically not used as an abbreviation except as a postal or map location. Houses the Division of Continuing Education, University Press, and Purchasing Office. See Building Codes.
