2 definitions by Matthew Alan Lord

acadiva

Someone in academic circles who expects the rest of the system to adjust to their way of doing business because "that's just the way I am."

Carol Atkinson-Palombo

Here's looking at you, CAP! ;-)

by Matthew Alan Lord March 7, 2005

Academiology

Study of the spread and control of the mental illnesses inherent in the halls of the academy.

Etymology: Academia + Epidemiology.

Graduate student 1: "Why are you so consumed with keeping up on all the rumors and gossip in the department?"

Graduate student 2: "I'm not into gossip. I'm studying academiology."

by Matthew Alan Lord July 6, 2005