Academic AbilityThe degree of actual competence to perform in scholastic or educational activities. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences |
Academic Accommodations (Disabilities)Modifications of services, programs, and facilities to help persons with disabilities access the general education curriculum and validly demonstrate learning. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences |
Academic AdvisingA decision-making process in which a student and academic adviser use the resources of a postsecondary education institution to analyze and coordinate learning experiences consistent with the student's needs, abilities, interests, values, and goals. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences |
Academic AptitudeAn individual's potential ability to perform in scholastic or educational activities. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences |
Academic AspirationDesire to reach a level of academic achievement. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences |
Academic DegreesAcademic titles conferred upon students by a college, university, or professional school on completion of a program of study. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences |
Academic EducationRelating to college preparatory studies or liberal and classical studies in higher education, as contrasted with technical or vocational studies. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences |
Academic FreedomRight of teacher or student to be free from external or institutional coercion, censorship, or other forms of restrictive interference in academic matters. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences |
Academic LanguageLanguage used in academic environments. Includes language used by teachers and students to communicate within a school setting as well as language employed in scholarly works. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences |
Academic LibrariesLibraries forming part of, or associated with, institutions of higher education. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences |