CSS - Terms 4

Question 1

A student in the first year of high school or college / university. In college this student is working to complete 30 credits.

Answer 1

Freshman

Question 2

A student in the second year of high school or college / university. In college this student has completed 30 credits and is working to complete 60 credits.

Answer 2

Sophomore

Question 3

A student in the third year of high school or college / university. In college this student has completed 60 credits and is working to complete 90 credits.

Answer 3

Junior

Question 4

A student in the fourth year of high school or college / university. In college this student has completed 90 credits and is working to complete 120 credits.

Answer 4

Senior

Question 5

A school’s teaching and administrative staff who is responsible for designing programs of study.

Answer 5

Faculty

Question 6

A member of a school’s faculty who provides advice and guidance to students on academic matters, such as course selections.

Answer 6

Academic adviser

Question 7

The college or university official who is responsible for registering students and keeping their academic records, such as transcripts.

Answer 7

Registrar

Question 8

The senior academic officer of a college or university who typically oversees all academic policies and curriculum-related matters.

Answer 8

Provost

Question 9

The head of a division of a college or university.

Answer 9

Dean

Question 10

A status offered to high-level faculty members at a college or university that allows them to stay permanently in their positions, after demonstrating a strong record of teaching and published research.

Answer 10

Tenure

Question 11

A graduate student who assists a professor with teaching an undergraduate course, usually within his or her field.

Answer 11

Teaching assistant (TA)

Question 12

A student leader who works in campus dormitories and supervises issues and activities related to dorm life. They often receive free housing in the dorm in return for their services.

Answer 12

Resident assistant (RA)

Question 13

A listing of students who have achieved at least a 3.5 (B+) on a 4.0 scale. This achievement may vary from college to college, but generally speaking comprises of students in the top 5 percent.

Answer 13

Dean’s List

Question 14

A full professor is someone who has been in the profession for a long time and usually holds a doctorate degree.

Answer 14

Professor

Question 15

Responsible for the day-to-day workings of the college. Usually people in admissions, financial aid, the book store, housing, and student activities.

Answer 15

Staff

Question 16

Senior level administrators who assist with the daily operations of the college. Most colleges have vice presidents of academic affairs, financial affairs and student affairs.

Answer 16

Vice President

Question 17

First level of promotion for teaching staff at the college level

Answer 17

Adjunct Instructor

Question 18

Second level of promotion for teaching staff at the college level

Answer 18

Instructor

Question 19

Third level of promotion for teaching staff at the college level

Answer 19

Lecturer

Question 20

Fourth level of promotion for teaching staff at the college level

Answer 20

Assistant Professor

Question 21

Fifth level of promotion for teaching staff at the college level

Answer 21

Associate Professor

Question 22

Sixth level of promotion for teaching staff at the college level

Answer 22

Full Professor (Professor)

Question 23

The treasurer at a college or university. The office where you pay your tuition bills.

Answer 23

Bursar