Glossary
Accountability
Obligation(s) of an individual or group of individuals to account for its activities,
accept responsibility for the same, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner.
The sequence of accountability runs from the staff, to chief executive, to a board,
and to the owners.
Accreditation Standards, Federal Regulation, and Policy
Implicit in every accreditation standard or federal regulation that mandates a policy
or procedure is the expectation that the institution has a policy or procedure that
is in writing and has been approved through appropriate institutional processes, published
in appropriate institutional documents accessible to those affected by the policy
or procedure, and implemented and enforced by the institution. At the time of a review
by an accrediting body, an institution will be expected to demonstrate that it has
met all of the above elements. If the institution has had no cause to apply an approved
policy or procedure then it should state that an example of implementation is unavailable
because there has been no cause to apply the policy.
Governance
The process by which a group of persons, acting as a group on behalf of an organization’s
owners, cause the organization to achieve what it should as determined by law, legal
instrument, or legal entity, and to avoid what is unacceptable or places the institution
at risk.
Guideline
An advisory statement designed to assist; describe recommended practices that allow
some discretion in its interpretation, implementation, or use.
Information Technology Glossary
A glossary of terms and definitions specific to Kennesaw State University's policies
and procedures on information technology.
Policy
A formal statement developed and enforced by a governing authority that directs or
limits action of the organization or its members
Practice
A commonly accepted method or process used in a particular field or profession formulated
by agencies and organizations and endorsed by an organization.
Protocol
A set of conventions or standards particular to an organization and are observed by
all parties in the conduct of business, communication, and actions for the organization.
Procedure
List of defined, sequential activities completed to comply with established policy.
Process
A series of logically-related, interdependent activities or sub-processes performed
for a given purpose or to implement an approved procedure or policy.
Statement
A written document that describes a stance or a position on an issue.