Glossary

Several particular terms need disambiguation.

Unit: A particular subject, e.g., Introduction to sociology SOC101, Research methods RES603.
Program: 1. A set of studies leading to a qualification, such as Master of Arts 2. More generally, any set of sequenced and organized activities.
(Note: The word course is not used because it can refer to either unit or program.

Application: A person’s proposal to become a student.
Enrollment: A person’s registration as a student in one or more units.

Staff: Personnel who perform non-academic roles.
Faculty: Personnel who perform roles in oversight, delivery and/or assessment of academic programs.