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 |