Acronym Guide
Acronyms, initialisms and abbreviations are common tools in higher education to denote organizations, departments, programs, and more. They can be used to quickly convey what may otherwise be a complex or long name, topic or task. However, they can also create added complexity. That's why using acronyms clearly and consistently is important.
Using Acronyms at MVC
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú follows three basic guidelines when it comes to using acronyms:
- Do not use abbreviations or acronyms that the reader would not quickly recognize.
- Do not use acronyms in without defining what they mean first. In a body of text, spell out the word to be abbreviated the first time, and follow it with the abbreviation in parentheses. In designs, elements such as a wordmark or logo can serve as the definition. An example is: Associated Students of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú (ASMVC). Thereafter writer is free to use ASMVC.
- Do not put acronyms in parenthesis if you don't plan to use the acronym again.
Common MVC Acronyms
These are common acronyms and abbreviations used at sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú.
Acronym | Definition |
ACCJC | Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ús |
ACES | Academic Counseling and Educational Support program |
ADT | Associate Degree for Transfer |
AOE | Area of Emphasis (Degree) |
AP | Administrative Procedures |
APC | Academic Planning Committee |
A&R | Admissions and Records |
ARC | Accessibility Resource Center |
AS | Academic Senate |
ASCCC | Academic Senate of the California Community sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ús |
ASMVC | Associated Students of MVC |
ASRCCD | Associated Students of Riverside Community sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú District |
BAM | Budget Allocation Model |
BCTC | Ben Clark Training Center |
BITS | Business & Information Technology Department |
BIRT | Behavioral Intervention and Resource Team |
BOT | Board of Trustees |
BP | Board Policy |
BSI | Basic Skills Initiative |
CBOC | Citizens’ Bond Oversite Committee |
CCCCO | California Community sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ús Chancellor’s Office |
CCSSE | Community sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ús Survey of Student Engagement |
CEC | California Education Code |
CI-D | Course Identification Numbering System |
CMP | Comprehensive Master Plan |
COMM | Communications Department |
COR | Course Outline of Record |
CPR | Comprehensive Program Review |
CPTESL | Computerized Proficiency Test for ESL |
CRLA | sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Reading and Learning Association |
CSEA | CA School Employees Association |
CTA | California Teachers Association |
CTE | Career & Technical Education |
DBAC | District Budget Advisory Council |
DCC | District Curriculum Committee |
DE | Distance Education |
DEC | Dental Education Center |
DEMC | District Enrollment Management Committee |
DOI | Dean of Instruction |
DSS | Disability Support Services |
DSP | District Strategic Plan |
DSPC | District Strategic Planning Council |
ECE | Early Childhood Education |
ECEC | Early Childhood Education Center |
EEO | Equal Employment Opportunity |
EOPS | Extended Opportunity Programs and Services |
EMP | Educational Master Plan |
FLEX | Flexible Calendar Program |
FMP | Facilities Master Plan |
FMTF | Function Map Task Force |
FTE | Full-Time Equivalent |
FTES | Full-Time Equivalent Student |
FYCP | Five-Year Construction Plan |
FYE | First-Year Experience |
FYSS | Foster Youth Support Services (Guardian Scholars) |
GELO | General Education Learning Outcome |
GP | Guided Pathways |
HASS | Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Department |
HHPS | Health, Human & Public Services Department |
HM | Humanities Building |
HRER | Human Resources and Employee Relations |
HSCE | High School Concurrent Enrollment |
ICC | Inter-Club Council |
IDS | Instructional Department Specialist |
IE | Institutional Effectiveness |
IGETC | Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum |
ILO | Institutional Learning Outcome |
INST | Instruction |
IOI | Improvement of Instruction |
IR | Institutional Research |
ISP | Integrated Strategic Plan |
ISS | Institutional Set Standards |
JD | Job Description |
KPI | Key Performance Indicators |
LGA | Local Goal Alignment |
LGBTQ+ | Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, Queer, Questioning |
LIB | Library |
LFM | Leading from the Middle |
LO | Learning Outcome |
LC | Learning Center |
LLC | Library Learning Center |
MCHS | Middle sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú High School |
MOU | Memorandum of Understanding |
MMAP | Multiple Measures Assessment Project |
MVC | sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú |
MVV | Mission, Vision, and Values |
NC | Norco sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú |
NOC | Network Operations Center |
OEI | Online Education Initiative |
OER | Open Educational Resources |
OPEB | Other Postemployment Benefits |
PACAH | Program and Course Approval Handbook |
PD | Professional Development |
PI | Proportionality Indices |
PLO | Program Learning Outcome |
PR | Program Review |
PSC | Parkside Complex |
QFS | Quest for Success |
RCC | Riverside City sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú |
RCCD | Riverside Community sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú District |
RR | Resource Request |
RSI | Regular and Substantive Interaction |
SAO | Service Area Outcome |
SAS | Student Academic Services |
SCFF | Student Centered Funding Formula |
SCI | Science and Technology Building |
SEA | Student Equity & Achievement |
SEP | Student Educational Plan |
SFS | Student Financial Services |
SHPS | Student Health & Psychological Services |
SI | Supplemental Instruction |
SLO | Student Learning Outcome |
SP | Strategic Plan |
SPC | Strategic Planning Council |
SS | Student Services |
SSS | Student Support Services |
SSSP | Student Success and Support Programs |
STEM | Science, Technology, Engineering and Math |
STU | Student Services Building |
SWOT | Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats |
SWP | Strong Workforce Program |
S&K | Science and Kinesiology Department |
TA | Teaching Assignment |
TSS | Technology Support Services |
VFS | Vision for Success |
VPAA | Vice President, Academic Affairs |
VPBS | Vice President, Business Services |
VPPD | Vice President, Planning and Development |
VPSS | Vice President, Student Services |
VRC | Veterans Resource Center |