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A college ( Latin collegium) can be the name of any group of colleagues; originally it meant a group of people living together under a common set of rules (con-, "together" + leg-, "law"). As a consequence members of colleges were originally styled " fellow" and still are in some places. However, it is most often used today to denote an educational institution. The precise usage of the term varies among English-speaking countries.1 United Kingdom
British usage of the word "college" remains the loosest, encompassing a range of institutions:
- certain public schools for children ( Eton and Winchester, e.g.)
- certain secondary schools, particularly " sixth form colleges," where students (ages 16-18) wrap up their secondary education
- the constituent parts of some universities (see below)
- other assorted educational institutions outside the traditional degree-granting structure (ranging from the old and distinguished, such as the Royal College of Organists , to the newest attempts at adult educationAdult education is the practice of teaching and educating adults. This is often done in the workplace, or through 'extension' or 'continuing education' courses at secondary schools, or at a College or University. The practice is also often referred to as). This includes university collegeThe term university college is used in a number of countries to denote institutions that provide tertiary education but do not have full or independent university status. Precise usage varies between countries. Canada The title University College is extens - independent higher education institutions that have been granted degree-awarding powers but not university status
1.1 Universities and Colleges
1.1.1 Oxford and Cambridge
The two ancient universities of EnglandEngland is the largest, the most populous, and the most densely populated of the four " Home Nations" which make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK). Occupying the south-eastern portion of the island of Great Britain, England ( CambridgeThe University of Cambridge is the second-oldest academic institution in the English-speaking world (after Oxford). According to legend, the University was founded in 1209 by scholars escaping Oxford after a fight with locals. Cambridge and the University and OxfordUniversity of Oxford Motto Dominus Illuminatio Mea ("The Lord is my Light") ( Psalm 27) Established c. 1096 School type Public Chancellor The Right Hon. Chris Patten Vice-Chancellor Dr. John Hood Location Oxford, United Kingdom Enrolment 17,000 total (5,6), are really federations of autonomous colleges. Each college is more than a residence hall: not only does it provide accommodation , mealA meal is an instance of eating, specifically one that takes place at a specific time and includes specific, prepared foodstuffs. Meals are served at home, restaurants, and cafeteria. Meals are usually held in conjunction with such special occasions as bis, common rooms, libraries, sporting and social facilities for its students, it also admits them in the first place and, through tutorials or supervisions, does much of the work of instructing them. (Each university as a whole, by contrast, offers lectures, examines for degrees, and awards them.) Both the university itself and the individual colleges employ a range of academic staff; nearly all colleges cater to students carrying out a range of studies.
Since the colleges are all fully independent legal entities owning their own buildings, employing their own staff, and managing their own endowments, it is entirely possible for some colleges to be in better financial health than the universities of which they are a part.
Typically a student or fellow of an Oxbridge college is said to be "living in college" if their accommodation is inside the College buildings. Most Colleges also accommodate students in houses or other buildings away from the College site.
