Common Abbreviations and Acronyms at NAU
As with any organization, there are a TON of abbreviations and acronyms that get tossed out in meetings, conference calls, etc. that those NEW to the organization find confusing and frustrating. While immersion into this foreign language will eventually start to make sense, here are some high-level pointers to help you on your way.
Organizational/Area abbreviations Accordion Closed
AA – Academic Affairs
CIE – Center for International Education
CPCO or CPCOT – Capital Planning/Campus Operations
DAE – Development and Alumni Engagement
EMSA – Enrollment Management/Student Affairs (as of Fall 2019, the division split into EM and SA)
EM – Enrollment Management
ITS – Information Technology Services
SA – Student Affairs
SDAS – Student Departmental Account Services
SPRRC – Strategic Project Review and Resourcing Committee
System abbreviations Accordion Closed
PeopleSoft
Campus Solutions application (LOUIE) / NAU’s Student Information System (or SIS)
AD – Admissions
CC – Campus Community
FA – Financial Aid
HR – Human Resources
SIS – Student Information System
SR – Student Records
TX – Technical
Human Resources application
HCM – Human Capital Management
Financials application
FMS – Financial Management System
Salesforce
CRM – Customer/Client/Constituent Relationship Management
MC – Marketing Cloud
SF – Salesforce
Information Technology Services abbreviations Accordion Closed
SPIES – Strategic Planning, Implementation and Education Services
ITIL – Information Technology Infrastructure Library
ITSM – Information Technology Service Management