NMU Acronym Listing
AA – Associate of Arts
AA – Academic Affairs
AA/EO – Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
AAA Scholarship Program – Academic Achievement Awards
also known as Triple A
AACSB – Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
AAUP – American Association of University Professors
ACAC – Academic and Career Advisement Center
ACS – Academic Computing Services
ACT – All-Campus Tutoring
ACT – American College Testing Program
ADH – Academic department heads
AdIT – Administrative Information Technology
AFSCME – American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
AIS – Academic Information Services
AP – Administrative Professional
employee group
APP-CEEB – A testing program conducted by high schools for advanced credit
AS – Associate of Science
ASNMU – Associated Students of Northern Michigan University
student government
AV or AVS – Audio-Visual Services
BA – Bachelor of Arts
BOT – Board of Trustees
BS – Bachelor of Science
BSN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CAPS – Communication and Performance Studies
CAS – College of Arts and Sciences
CBA – Collective Bargaining Agreement
CDP – College Day Program
CDS – Common data set
CED – Center for Educational Development
CEE – Center for Economics Education
that’s an alternative listing in the new phone directory
CEEE – Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship
CIS – Computer Information Systems
CITE – Center for Instructional Technology in Education
CJ – Criminal Justice
CLEA – Concentrated Learning Experience Abroad
CLEP – Examination for advanced placement credit
CMS – Content management system
Web tool
CNAS – Center for Native American Studies
COB – College of Business
COPS – College of Professional Studies
CPS – College of Profressional Studies
CSE – Center for Student Enrichment
CT – Clerical-Technical
employee group
CUP – Committee for Undergraduate Programs
CUPA – College and University Personnel Association
Institutional Research
CUPS – Center for Upper Peninsula Studies
CVP – Campus Visit Program
DDH – Deans and department heads
usually in reference to the monthly deans and department heads meeting
DNR – Department of Natural Resources
questionable, but it IS in our phone directory under x1627
DSO – Dean of Students Office
DSS – Diversity Student Services
renamed to: Multicultural Education & Resource Center
ECDC – Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Committee
EDEN – English Department Electronic Newsletter
EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity
EPS – Emploment Processing System
ESL – English as a Second Language
ETRPC – Educational Technology Resources and Policy Committee
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FAO – Financial Aid Office
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
FERPA – The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
federal law
FLSA – Fair Labor Standards Act
FNP – Family Nurse Practitioner
FRT – Forest Roberts Theatre
FTIAC – First time in any college
Enrollment Management Network term
FYE – First-Year Experience Program
FYP – First Year Programs
GAP – Gateway Academic Program
no longer in existence
GLBT – Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
GPA – Grade point average
GRE – Graduate Record Exam
HEIDI – Higher Education Information Data Inventory
HPER – Health, Physical Education and Recreation
HPO – Health Promotion Office
HR – Human Resources
HRL – Housing and Residence Life
HSRRC – Human Subject Research Review Committee
No longer a committee. Was replaced by the IRB.
IAO – International Affairs Office
IB – International Baccalaureate
Advanced placement credit
ICP – Individually created programs
IMAC – Izzo-Mariucci Academic Center
IN – Identification Number
as used in NMU IN
IPEDS – Integrated Postsecondary Educational Data System
IR – Institutional Research
IRB – Institutional Review Board
Replaced the HSRRC
JXJ – John X. Jamrich
former NMU president, usually used in reference to John X. Jamrich Hall
K*C*P – King-Chavez-Parks Initiative
LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse
LRC – Learning Resources Center
MA – Masters of Arts
MERC – Multicultural Education and Resource Center
MG – Missing grade
MPSERS – Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System
MS – Master of Science
MSN – Master of Science in Nursing
MTTC – Michigan Test for Teacher Certification
Education
MTTC – Michigan Test for Teacher Certification
NAA – National Academic Award
NASA – Native American Student Association
NCLL – Northern Center for Lifelong Learning
NMU – Northern Michigan University
NMU IN – Northern Michigan University identification number
NSF – New Science Facility
PACE – Peer Advising, Counseling and Education Program
PC – President’s Council
PCSUM – President's Council, State Universities of Michigan
PEIF – Physical Education Instructional Facility
PIN – Personal Indentification Number
PPST – Pre-Professional Skills Test
RN – Registered Nurse
SA – Senior Administrators
employee group
SAT – Scholastic Aptitude Test or Scholastic Assessment Test
SE – Superior Edge Program
SLFP – Student Leader Fellowship Program
SM – Senior Management
employee group
SOLAR – Student On-Line Access to Records
deactivated in 2004 and replaced by MyNMU.edu
SSC – Student Service Center
TAS – Technology and Applied Science, School of
TLC – Teaching, Learning and Communication initiative
TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
UAW – United Auto Workers
UC – University Center
UNITED – Uniting Neighbors in the Experience of Diversity
conference held at NMU in fall 2006
UPCED – Upper Peninsula Center for Educational Development
USOEC – United States Olympic Education Center
VPAA – Vice President for Academic Affairs
VSS – Veteran Student Services
Communication and Performance Studies
PRSSA – Public Relations Student Society of America
Education
CI – Cognitive impairments
EI – Emotional impairments
NCATE – The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
PPST – Pre-Professional Skills Test
SCEC – Student Council for Exceptional Children
SMEA – Student Michigan Education Association
TEAC – Teacher Education Advisory Council
Human Resources
BCBSM – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
COBRA – Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
DCAP – Dependent Care Account Program
EOB – Explanation of Benefits
FSA – Flexible Spending Account
HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
LTD – Long Term Disability
MPSERS – Michigan Public School Employees' Retirement System
RA – Retirement Annuity
RIF – Reduction in Force
SIP – Severance Incentive Plan
SRA – Supplemental Retirement Annuity
STD – Short Term Disability
TIAA-CREF – Teachers Insurance Annuity Association and College Retirement Equity Fund
TSA – Tax Sheltered Annuity
Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports
AD – Athletic director
BEC – Berry Events Center
BLC – Blue Line Club
CCHA – Central Collegiate Hockey Association
CCSA – Central Collegiate Ski Association
EZ Ticket – Easy Ticket
GLIAC – Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Association
IM – Izzo-Mariucci Academic Center
IM – Intramurals
N Club – NMU letterwinners club
NCAA – National Collegiate Athletics Association
ORC – Outdoor Recreation Center
ORCP – Outdoor Recreation and Challenge Programs
PEIF – Physical Education Instructional Facility
REC – Recreation
SAAC – Student Athlete Advisory Committee
SID – Sports information director
SWA – Senior woman administrator
WCC – Wildcat Club
XC – Cross Country
International Affairs
AHA-International – American Heritage Association International
usually referred to by acronym
CCIS – College Consortium for International Studies
CIEE – Council on International Educational Exchange
a study abroad consortium, usually referred to by acronym
EU-US – European Union-United States
ISA – International Studies Abroad
JCMU – Japan Center for Michigan Universities
MCSA – Midwest Consortium for Study Abroad
NAFSA – Now known as NAFSA: Association of International Educators
SEVIS – Student Exchange Visitor Information System F-1 and J-1 (student visa types)
Main
CASAC – College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Committee
Main Area
ACAC-JCO – Academic and Career Advisement Center-Jacobetti Center Office
AQIP – Academic Quality Improvement Program
BSW – Bachelor of Social Work
CCS – Conference and Catering Services
EMN – Enrollment Management Network
HRL – Housing and Residence Life
MB – Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society
NMUAA – Alumni Association
NMUFA – Northern Michigan University Faculty Association
NW – The North Wind
President's Roundtable – The housing and Residence Life advisory group of hall presidents and representatives
SLHS – Speech, Language and Hearing Services
SOE – School of Education
SS&E – Student Services and Enrollment
SSWO – Student Social Work Organization
UBMS – Upward Bound Math and Science
UBRMS – Upward Bound Regional Math and Science
Music
BME – Bachelor of Music Education
MUS – Music department and course listings
NASM – National Association of Schools of Music
Nursing
ADN – Associate Degree of Nursing
NMU does not offer
DNP – Doctorate in Nursing Practice
FNP – Family Nurse Practitioner
LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse
MSN – Masters of Science in Nursing
PN – Practical Nursing Program
Pre-Med
CASPA – Central Application Service for Physician Assistants
Pre-Med/Pre-Dental
AACOMAS – American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service
AADSAS – Associated American Dental Schools Application Service
AMCAS – American Medical College Application Service
DAT – Dental Admission Test
MCAT – Medical College Admission Test
Public Broadcasting
AUDIX – Audio Information Exchange
NMU voicemail system
CPB – Corporation for Public Broadcasting
DTV – Digital Television
HDTV – High Definition Television
HSB – High School Bowl
IMAG – Image Magnification Television Projection
ITV – Interactive Television
LRD – Learning Resources Division
MSL – Mediasite Live
NMUCLC – Northern Michigan University Connected Learning Community
Off-campus wireless network
NPR – National Public Radio
PBS – Public Broadcasting Service
PR90 – Public Radio 90.1
PTV – Public Television
VPN – Virtual Private Network
wireless network access software client
Records
AHRS – Attempted Hours
EHRS – Earned Hours
QHRS – Quality Hours
QPTS – Quality Points
Technology and Applied Sciences
HAZWOPER – Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response
United States Olympic Education Center
AAC – Athletes Advisory Council
BOCOG – Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games
GLSA – Great Lakes Sports Academy
GLSTC – Great Lakes Sports Training Center
IOC – International Olympic Committee
OSP – Olympic Scholarship Program
OTC – Olympic Training Center
USAB – USA Boxing
USADA – United States Anti Doping Association
USAW – USA Wrestling
USAW – USA Weightlifting
USLA – United States Luge Association
USOC – United States Olympic Committee
USS – United States Speedskating
USSSA – United States Ski and Snowboard Association
VP3 – Veteran's Paralympic Performance Program
WADA – World Anti Doping Association