Colleges and Schools

The formal names of the colleges and schools of the University of the Incarnate Word are presented as the full name capitalized with no ampersand in place of and:

• College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
• Dreeben School of Education
• Feik School of Pharmacy
• H-E-B School of Business and Administration
• Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions
• Rosenberg School of Optometry
• School of Extended Studies (ADCaP)
• School of Graduate Studies and Research
• School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
• School of Media and Design
• School of Physical Therapy
• University Preparatory Programs
• Virtual University
  

After initial formal reference, the acronym may be used for the following schools in the remainder of the text.

• College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences = CHASS
• Feik School of Pharmacy = FSOP
• Rosenberg School of Optometry = RSO
• School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering = MSE
• School of Media and Design = SMD
• School of Extended Studies = ADCaP
• Virtual University = VU

Acronyms may be used on first reference for internally distributed materials only.

Additional Acceptable Acronyms

Other acceptable acronyms include: (use with no periods; define at first use)

CIW - China Incarnate Word
CIW – Mexico - Centro Universitario Incarnate Word
IWHS – Incarnate Word High School
SACHS – St. Anthony Catholic High School
ELS - English Language Services
ROTC - Reserve Officer Training Corps
SMARRT - Science & Mathematics Alliance for Recruiting & Retaining Teachers
LAC - Learning Assistance Center

Department Names

When referring to departments and offices within the university, either the full name or shortened version are acceptable. When using the full name, use initial caps; with shortened name, use lower case; e.g.:

Mr. McFee of the Art Department will assist with the event.
Ms. Martin of the Office of Public Relations will attend the meeting.
Ms. Martin of public relations will attend the meeting.