D.C. Code § 38-1101: Definitions.

As used in this subchapter:

(1)

The term “Federal City College” means the public college of arts and sciences established pursuant to this subchapter. Such college shall be organized and administered to provide:

(A)

A 4-year program in the liberal arts and sciences acceptable toward a bachelor of arts degree, including courses in teacher education;

(B)

A 2-year program:

(i)

Which is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree or for a degree of associate in arts, and which may include courses in business education, secretarial training, and business administration; or

(ii)

In engineering, mathematics or the physical and biological sciences which is designed to prepare a student to work as a technician or at a semiprofessional level in engineering, sciences, or other technical fields which require the understanding and application of basic engineering, scientific, or mathematical principles or knowledge;

(C)

Educational programs of study as may be acceptable for a master’s degree; and

(D)

Courses on an individual, noncredit basis to those desiring to further their education without seeking a degree.

(2)

The term “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia.

(3)

The term “Board” means the Board of Higher Education established in § 38-1102.

(4)

The term “Board of Education” means the Board of Education of the District of Columbia established by § 1-204.95 [repealed].