Finance Data Base

A process whereby data-based measures are used to provide information on institutional performance.

Certification by an official review board that specific requirements have been met, such as institutional accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

An achievement test from the American College Testing Program used for placement testing in some community colleges and for admissions screening in some baccalaureate institutions.

Education for adults whose inability to speak, read or write the English language constitutes a substantial impairment of their ability to procure or retain employment commensurate with their ability; [..]

The level at which an adult must be able to read, write, compute and otherwise use the skills of schooling in order to operate successfully in the workplace and society.

An Act, passed by Congress, that requires reasonable accommodations be made in public facilities, including postsecondary institutions, for those with a physical or mental disability.

An Act, passed by Congress, that requires reasonable accommodations be made in public facilities, including postsecondary institutions, for those with a physical or mental disability.

A person at least 16 years of age who is engaged in learning a recognized skilled trade through actual work experience under the supervision of journeymen craftsmen; whose training should be combined [..]

Structured vocational skill training in a given job through a combination of on the job training and classroom instruction.