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Capilano University Acronyms

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Capilano University
Acronyms
ABA Applied Behaviour Analysis
ABE  Adult Basic Education
ABESAP Adult Basic Education Student Assistance Program
ABT Applied Business Technology
ACP Acting for the Camera
ACTP Alternative Career Training Program
AD Assistant to the Dean
AEM Arts and Entertainment Management
ANIM Animation
APMCP Asia Pacific Management Co-op Program (no longer in use; now McRae Institute)
APN Access to Practical Nursing
APSD Assistance Program for Students with Disabilities
ASE Adult Special Education
ATT Apprenticeship Trades Training
ACCC Association of Canadian Community Colleges
AUCC Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
AVED Ministry of Advanced Education
BCCAT BC Council of Admissions and Transfer
BCCTLI BC Centre for Tourism, Leadership & Innovation
BCNU BC Nurses' Union
BMO Bank of Montreal
BMPA Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts
BPA Bachelor of Performing Arts
CA Chartered Accountant
CAC Career Access Centre
CCFA Capilano College Faculty Association
CCOHS Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
CCPP College & Career Preparation Program
CDO Community Development & Outreach Department
CE Continuing Education
CFA Capilano University Faculty Association
CFUW Canadian Federation of University Women
CGA Certified General Accountant
CIDA Canadian International Development Agency
CIE Centre for International Experience
CIEA College Institute Educators' Association (no longer in use; see FPSE)
CLC Computer Learning Centre
CMA Certified Management Accountant
COEDCO Council of Education Councils
COPE Canadian Office and Professional Employees' Union
CSB Capilano School of Business
CSL Canada Student Loans
CSU Capilano Students' Union
CTAG Closest-to-the-Action Group
DDA Departmental and Divisional Assistant
DFAIT Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
ECCE Early Childhood Care & Education
ECE Early Childhood Education (no longer in use; see ECCE)
EFAP Employee & Family Assistance Program
EIC Employment Insurance Commission
ELTT Entry Level Trades Training
ESL English as a Second Language
ESLSAP English as a Second Language Settlement Assistance Program
EU European Union
FAMIS Faculty Management Information System
FD Faculty Development
FIL Foundations for Independent Living Department
FN First Nations
FPSE Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC
GED General Educational Diploma
HKIN Human Kinetics
HLTH Health
HR Human Resources
HRDC Human Resources Development Canada
HUC Hangzhou University of Commerce
HUST Harbin University of Science and Technology
IATSE International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
IDEA Illustration/Design: Elements & Applications
IIDF Indigenous Independent Digital Film Making
IODE Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire
IPPP International Programs, Projects & Partnerships
IT Information Technology
ITA Industry Training Authority
LAMP Latin American Management Program (no longer in use)
LGAS Legal Assistants Program
LLP Limited Liability Partnership
MOA Medical Office Assistant
MPPP Motion Picture Production Program
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets from manufacturers and suppliers
MSP Medical Services Plan
NSSMC North Shore Sports Medicine Clinic
OHS Occupational Health & Safety 
OHSR Occupational Health & Safety Regulation
PAT Performing Arts Theatre
PATA Pacific Asia Travel Association
PD Professional Development
PDF Portable Document Format
PEO Philanthropic Educational Organization
POST Pre-Occupational Skills Training Program
PSEA Public Service Employees Association
PSEC Public Sector Employers' Council
RBMW Residential Building Maintenance Worker
SAAF Senior Academic Administrators Forum
SARAW Speech Assisted Reading & Writing
SART Studio Art
SCC Senate Curriculum Committee
SEA Special Education Assistant Program
SETA Special Education Teaching Assistant Program (no longer in use; see SEA)
TREC Tourism & Outdoor Recreation
UT University Transfer
VFX Visual Effects
VP Vice President
WCR Westcoast Reader
WebFIS Web Financial Information System
WLP Wilderness Leadership Program