Terminology

Familiar Vs. New

The new PeopleSoft Student System will introduce new terminology to it's users.  Listed below are some of the more frequently used terms from Legacy SIS along with the matching PeopleSoft SIS terms

Legacy	PeopleSoft
College.	Campus
Navigation	Breadcrumbs
Shared Student Data	Campus Community
Credit/Non-credit/Clock Hour	Career
Requirements/”To Do Lists”	Checklists
Maximum Seats	Class Capacity
Section Number	Class Number
Concurrent Sections	Combined Sections
Anecdotal Notes	Comments
Student Correspondence	Communications
Group of Screens	Component
Demographics	Bio/Demo Data
MAPS Audit	Advising Transcript
First Term of Enrollment	Admit Term
Academic Divisions	Academic Organization
Lab vs. Lecture	Associated Class
Object Code	Account

If you feel would like to try out your new vocabulary, test your knowledge here. NSSJeopardee.ppt  (Note:  You must have Microsoft Powerpoint 2003 installed on your desktop.  Once you enter the site please use your "F3" button to start the game.  The screens will automatically advance until you get to the heart of the game. Find the "end show" button on your bottom left.)

Another Resource:

Glossary of SIS Terms

"Those in the Know...Say Learning the Terms is the Only Way to Go!"