Edmonds College Glossary 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Edmonds College Glossary
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Department


Definition
  1. An organizational unit within a college or university, offering courses about closely related topics. For instance, the Math Department. [Edmonds College Definition]
  2. (Department - Instructional) A subcomponent of each instructional division. [Edmonds College Definition]
  3. (Department - Instructional) Each distinct program or academic discipline (or groups of related disciplines or programs if there are few course offerings) shall form a department for purposes including but not limited to curriculum development and program planning, certification and accreditation functions, and representation to the community. [Edmonds College Faculty Contract]


Source Information
Article Viii, 8.2.1 of the (faculty) Negotiated Agreement -



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