A colleague is someone you work with, especially in a professional job. They are typically associates or coworkers in a profession or office, and often of similar rank or status. Colleagues are usually people at the same level or rank as you are, and they can be fellow workers, partners, allies, or associates. The term "colleague" is derived from the French word "collègue," which means "a person chosen along with another," and from the Latin word "collega," which means "to appoint as a deputy". It is important to note that "Colleague" is also the name of an ERP software developed by Ellucian that streamlines processes and keeps information unified and up to date for educational institutions.