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| − | [ | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from [[Latin]] convocation-, convocatio, from convocare |
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A '''convocation''' ([[Latin]] 'calling [[together]]', translating the [[Greek]] ecclesia) is a group of people [[formally]] assembled for a special [[purpose]]. | A '''convocation''' ([[Latin]] 'calling [[together]]', translating the [[Greek]] ecclesia) is a group of people [[formally]] assembled for a special [[purpose]]. | ||
| − | In some [[universities]], the term "convocation" refers specifically to the entirety of the alumni of a college which [[function]] as one of the university's [[representative]] bodies. Due to its inordinate size, the Convocation will elect a standing committee, which is [[responsible]] for making representations concerning the views of the alumni to the university [[administration]]. The convocation also, however, can hold general meetings, at which any alumnus can attend. The main [[function]] of the convocation is to represent the views of the alumni to the [[university]] [[administration]], to [[encourage]] [[co-operation]] among alumni (esp. in regard to donations), and to elect members of the University's governing body (known variously as the Senate, Council, Board, etc., depending on the particular [[institution]], but basically equivalent to a board of directors of a corporation.) The equivalent of the Convocation in the Scottish University system is the General Council.[ | + | In some [[universities]], the term "convocation" refers specifically to the entirety of the alumni of a college which [[function]] as one of the university's [[representative]] bodies. Due to its inordinate size, the Convocation will elect a standing committee, which is [[responsible]] for making representations concerning the views of the alumni to the university [[administration]]. The convocation also, however, can hold general meetings, at which any alumnus can attend. The main [[function]] of the convocation is to represent the views of the alumni to the [[university]] [[administration]], to [[encourage]] [[co-operation]] among alumni (esp. in regard to donations), and to elect members of the University's governing body (known variously as the Senate, Council, Board, etc., depending on the particular [[institution]], but basically equivalent to a board of directors of a corporation.) The equivalent of the Convocation in the Scottish University system is the General Council.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convocation] |
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Latest revision as of 23:45, 12 December 2020
Origin
Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin convocation-, convocatio, from convocare
Definitions
- 1a : an assembly of persons convoked
- b (1) : an assembly of bishops and representative clergy of the Church of England (2) : a consultative assembly of clergy and lay delegates from one part of an Episcopal diocese; also : a territorial division of an Episcopal diocese
- c : a ceremonial assembly of members of a college or university
Description
A convocation (Latin 'calling together', translating the Greek ecclesia) is a group of people formally assembled for a special purpose.
In some universities, the term "convocation" refers specifically to the entirety of the alumni of a college which function as one of the university's representative bodies. Due to its inordinate size, the Convocation will elect a standing committee, which is responsible for making representations concerning the views of the alumni to the university administration. The convocation also, however, can hold general meetings, at which any alumnus can attend. The main function of the convocation is to represent the views of the alumni to the university administration, to encourage co-operation among alumni (esp. in regard to donations), and to elect members of the University's governing body (known variously as the Senate, Council, Board, etc., depending on the particular institution, but basically equivalent to a board of directors of a corporation.) The equivalent of the Convocation in the Scottish University system is the General Council.[1]
