Faculty (academic division)

Short Definition

A Faculty is an academic division within a university comprising one field of study and responsible for offering instruction and conducting research. Universities usually include two or more faculties.

In-depth Overview

Faculty (Academic Division)

Long definition: In higher education, the term "faculty" refers to a specific academic division or department within a university or college responsible for teaching and research in a particular field of study. Faculty members are typically professors, lecturers, researchers and experts in their respective disciplines. They play a crucial role in delivering educational programs, conducting research, mentoring students and contributing to the academic community's intellectual growth.

Etymology: The word "faculty" originates from the Latin word "facultas", meaning "ability" or "skill". Over time, it evolved to represent a group of individuals with specialized knowledge and expertise.

Synonyms or related academic terms:

Academic Department, School, College, Division, Teaching Staff.

Examples of Use:

• The Faculty of Arts and Sciences offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Professor Smith, a renowned scholar, is part of the Faculty of Engineering at our university.
• The Faculty of Medicine conducts groundbreaking research in the field of healthcare.

Translations:

Spanish: Facultad (División Académica)
French: Faculté (Division Académique)
German: Fakultät (Akademische Abteilung)
Italian: Facoltà (Divisione Accademica)
Portuguese: Faculdade (Divisão Acadêmica)
Japanese: 学部 (Gakubu)
Chinese (Simplified): 学院 (Xuéyuàn)
Hindi: शिक्षकों का संगठन (Shikshakon Ka Sangathan)

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Faculty (academic division)

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Miscellaneous higher education terms > University academic divisions