BSU Acronyms
These acronyms are commonly used at Bemidji State University.
Bargaining Units
Minnesota State bargaining unit acronyms.
| Acronym | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AFSCME | American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees |
| IFO | Inter-Faculty Organization (statewide faculty union) |
| MAPE | Minnesota Association of Professional Employees |
| MMA | Middle Management Association |
| MSUAASF | MN State University Association of Administrative & Service Faculty |
BSU Facilities and Departments
Bemidji State facilities and departments.
| Acronym | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AA | Academic Affairs |
| AIRC | American Indian Resource Center |
| CDEI | Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion |
| CEC | Community Engagement Council |
| CEL | Center for Extended Learning |
| CPD | Center for Professional Development |
| HR | Human Resources |
| IRB | Institutional Research Board |
| ITS | Information Technology Services |
| TLC | Teaching & Learning Center |
| UTAP | Undergraduate Teaching Associate Program |
| WRC | Writing Resource Center |
Records and Registration
Student information.
| Acronym | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AAR | Academic Advising & Recruitment |
| DARS | Degree Audit Reporting System (called Interactive Degree Audit in student eservices) |
| DWF | Drop/Withdraw/Failure |
| FYE | First-Year Experience |
| ISRS | Integrated Statewide Record System |
| PSEO | Post-Secondary Enrollment Option |
| SAP | Satisfactory Academic Progress |
| Navigate | Navigate is a communication tool used by faculty to support student academic success. Navigate enables professors to provide praise or raise concerns regarding their students’ academic performance |
Faculty Resources
Resources for faculty.
| Acronym | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BSUFA | Faculty Association, the local branch of the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) |
| D2L | Desire2Learn |
| ELM | Employee Learning Management |
| EMS | Event Management System |
| FERPA | Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act |
| FTE | Full Time Equivalent |
| FWM | Faculty Workload Management |
| HLC | Higher Learning Commission |
| HPPA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| IRPA | Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment |
| MAP | Master Academic Plan |
| MnTC | Minnesota Transfer Curriculum |
| NDS | Non-Degree Seeking Student |
| NFSP | New Student and Family Programs |
| PDP | Professional Development Plan |
| PDR | Professional Development Report |
| RASP | Research and Sponsored Programs |
| RFP | Request for Proposal |
| SAC | Search Advisory Committee |
| SBP | Strategic Budget Planning |
| SRC | Student Relations Coordinator |
| SSAC | Student Scholarship and Achievement Conference |
| T&P | Tenure & Promotion |
| VPN | Virtual Private Network |
BSU Buildings Acronyms
- BG — Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex
- D — Deputy Hall
- S — Sattgast Hall
- M — Memorial Hall
- HS — Hagg-Sauer Hall
- HMU — Hobson Memorial Union
- L — A.C. Clark Library
- BN — Bridgeman
- DPH — David Park House
- AH — Alumni House
- OPC — Outdoor Program Center
- LH — Laurel House
- BE — Bensen Hall
- AIRC — American Indian Resource Center
- GH — Glas Scholars House
- BH — Birch Hall
- DH — Decker Hall
- GC — Gillett Wellness Center
- PE — Physical Education Complex
- FH — John Glas Fieldhouse
- LH — Linden Hall
- TK — Tamarack Hall
- CH — Cedar Hall
- WH — Walnut Hall
- PH — Pine Hall
- OH — Oak Hall
- CR — Central Receiving