#1
Who is responsible for overseeing the overall governance of a university?
Board of Trustees
Faculty Senate
Student Government Association
Department Chairs
#2
What is the primary role of a university board of trustees?
Managing day-to-day operations
Developing academic programs
Providing oversight and setting policies
Advising faculty on research projects
#3
Which of the following is an example of a public university?
Harvard University
Stanford University
University of Michigan
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
#4
What does FERPA stand for in higher education?
Federal Educational Records and Privacy Act
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Federal Enrollment Rights and Privacy Act
Freedom of Educational Records and Privacy Act
#5
What is the primary function of an academic advisor?
To conduct research
To teach classes
To provide guidance on course selection and academic progress
To manage campus facilities
#6
What is the purpose of a university's strategic planning process?
To assess student learning outcomes
To develop long-term goals and priorities
To manage campus construction projects
To evaluate faculty performance
#7
What is the main function of a university chancellor?
Academic program development
Financial management
Fundraising and alumni relations
External representation and advocacy
#8
Which accrediting body is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education?
Regional accreditation agencies
International Association of Universities
Association of College and University Educators
World Higher Education Database
#9
What is the purpose of institutional research in higher education?
To conduct experiments in laboratories
To assess student learning outcomes
To manage campus facilities
To recruit faculty members
#10
Which of the following is NOT typically a responsibility of a university registrar?
Managing student records and transcripts
Scheduling classes and exams
Overseeing financial aid disbursement
Enforcing academic policies
#11
Which federal legislation mandates equal access to education for students with disabilities?
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
No Child Left Behind Act
Higher Education Act
#12
What is the primary function of an academic dean?
Overseeing student services
Managing the university's budget
Supervising faculty and academic programs
Handling public relations
#13
What is shared governance in higher education?
A governing model where all decision-making power is centralized
A system where students and faculty have no involvement in decision-making
A collaborative process involving faculty, staff, and administration in decision-making
A hierarchical structure where administrators have ultimate authority
#14
What is the primary role of a university provost?
Overseeing student affairs
Enforcing campus policies
Managing academic affairs
Handling public relations
#15
What is tenure in academia?
A term limit for university administrators
A period of probation for new faculty members
A guarantee of lifetime employment for faculty who meet certain criteria
An annual performance review for tenured faculty
#16
Which accrediting body focuses on professional programs such as law and medicine?
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
American Bar Association
#17
Which of the following is NOT typically a role of the university president?
Managing budget and finances
Setting strategic goals and priorities
Teaching undergraduate courses
Representing the university to external stakeholders
#18
What is the purpose of a university's endowment?
To fund scholarships for international students
To support faculty research projects
To cover operational expenses such as utilities and maintenance
To provide a long-term source of financial support for the institution