### Question
Can you define what institution of higher education means?


### Answer
**Institution of higher education** is defined as the following in *5 U.S.C. § 3116*:

> given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 3116*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart B-Employment and Retention > CHAPTER 31-AUTHORITY FOR EMPLOYMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITIES**

