Analytic Quality Glossary

 

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Citation reference: Harvey, L., 2004–9, Analytic Quality Glossary, Quality Research International, http://www.qualityresearchinternational.com/glossary/

This is a dynamic glossary and the author would welcome any e-mail suggestions for amendments or additions. Page updated 18 February, 2009

 

 

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Alumnus

 

core definition

An alumnus (plural alumni) is a graduate of an institution.

 

explanatory context

Alumni are those students, collectively, who have undertaken a programme of study at an institution (of higher education). It is a moot point whether an unsuccessful student is an alumnus.

 

analytical review

 

NTNC (2002) define:

Alumnus/alumni: A person/persons who attended or graduated from a particular school.

and the institution from which one has graduated is

Alma mater: The school from which one has graduated

 

associated issues

 

related terms

 

sources

Northeast Texas Network Consortium (NTNC), 2002, Distance Learning College Glossary. http://www.netnet.org/students/student%20glossary.htm