Academic Institute

A Academic Institute is an educational organization that is a learning institution (grants recognized educational certificates and delivers formal education programs).

AKA: Scholastic Institution.
Context:
- It can typically provide Educational Program through formal curriculum, accredited courses, and structured learning.
- It can typically grant Educational Credential through degree programs, diplomas, and certificates.
- It can typically maintain Academic Standard through quality assurance, program assessment, and learning outcomes.
- It can typically support Student Progress through academic advising, assessment systems, and learning support.
- It can typically manage Educational Resource through learning materials, teaching facilitys, and educational technology.
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- It can often facilitate Professional Development through career services and industry partnerships.
- It can often provide Student Service through student welfare, counseling, and extracurricular activitys.
- It can often implement Educational Innovation through teaching methods and learning technology.
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- It can range from being a Primary Institution to being a Tertiary Institution, depending on its education level.
- It can range from being a Traditional Campus to being a Virtual Institution, depending on its delivery mode.
- It can range from being a Public Institution to being a Private Institution, depending on its governance type.
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- It can integrate with Regulatory Body for educational compliance.
- It can partner with Professional Association for program accreditation.
- It can collaborate with Industry Partner for practical training.
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Examples:
- Higher Education Institutions, such as:
  - Universitys, such as:
    - Research University for advanced study and academic research.
    - Teaching University for undergraduate education and professional training.
  - Colleges, such as:
    - Community College for associate degrees and vocational education.
    - Liberal Arts College for interdisciplinary education.
- Secondary Education Institutions, such as:
  - High Schools, such as:
    - Public High School for general education.
    - Technical High School for vocational preparation.
  - Middle Schools for intermediate education.
- Primary Education Institutions, such as:
  - Elementary Schools for basic education.
  - Primary Schools for foundational learning.
- Specialized Institutions, such as:
  - Professional Schools, such as:
    - Medical School for medical education.
    - Law School for legal education.
  - Technical Institutes for technical training.
- Adult Education Institutions, such as:
  - Continuing Education Center for lifelong learning.
  - Professional Development Institute for career advancement.
- an Institute of Technology.
- a Research University.
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Counter-Example(s):
- Research and Development Institution, which focuses on research activity rather than formal education.
- Scholarly Society, which promotes academic disciplines but doesn't grant formal credentials.
- Training Center, which provides skill development without academic certification.
- Cultural Institution, which offers educational programs but not formal degrees.
See: Research Institution, Training Program, Education, Educational Institute, Learning Space, Learning Environment, Academic Organization, Educational System.

References

2016

(Wikipedia, 2016) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/educational_institution Retrieved:2016-10-2.
- An education institution is a place where people of different ages gain an education, including preschools, childcare, elementary schools, and universities. They provide a variety of learning environments and learning spaces.