Education Administration Jargon

noun a group of officials or executives in charge of a particular area of government or organization

• The directorate is responsible for making strategic decisions for the company.
• The directorate is in charge of calling the shots at the office.
• The directorate is the big boss around here.
• The directorate steers the ship of the organization towards success.

verb to enroll in a college or university as a student

• She plans to matriculate at the prestigious university next fall.
• I heard Sarah is going to matriculate at that fancy school.
• Dude, I'm so excited to matriculate at my dream college!
• When you matriculate into adulthood, you take on more responsibilities.