Topics

​​Completions (C)

Gain essential knowledge to accurately report degrees and certificates awarded in the IPEDS Completions survey, ensuring compliance with federal requirements.

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​​Human Resources (HR)​​ New Hires

Understand how to report new full-time permanent hires in Section H of the IPEDS HR survey, ensuring accurate data submission.p>

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​​Human Resources (HR)​​ Reporting HR Data

Understand whom to include or exclude when reporting HR data in IPEDS, ensuring accurate and compliant submissions.p>

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

​​Human Resources (HR)​​ Reporting Salaries

Gain essential knowledge to accurately report staff salaries in the IPEDS Human Resources (HR) survey, ensuring compliance with reporting standards.p>

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​​Human Resources (HR)​​ SOC Occupational Categories

Understand how to align staff roles with SOC occupational categories for accurate IPEDS HR survey reporting.p>

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​​Human Resources (HR)​​ SOC Overview/Classification System

Explore how to use the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system to categorize staff roles accurately for IPEDS HR reporting.p>

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​​Human Resources (HR)​​ SOC Resources

Discover resources to accurately classify employees using the 2018 SOC system for IPEDS HR survey reporting.p>

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​Graduation Rates (GR) Pell and Direct Loan Cohorts

Understand how to report graduation rates for Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipients in the IPEDS GR survey.

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​Graduation Rates (GR) Students Switching Programs

Learn how to report students who switch programs, adjusting timelines while maintaining cohort integrity in the IPEDS GR survey.

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​Graduation Rates (GR) Who To Report

Learn how to accurately identify and report first-time, full-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates in the IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) survey, including cohort revisions and handling of non-completers.

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​Working with Cohorts in Excel

Learn how to open student data files, utilize data dictionaries, and create pivot tables in Excel to analyze cohort data for IPEDS reporting.

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12-month Enrollment (E12)

Gain essential knowledge to accurately report unduplicated student enrollment and instructional activity over a 12-month period in the IPEDS 12-Month Enrollment (E12) survey, ensuring compliance with federal requirements.

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200% Graduation Rates (GR200)

Explore how to accurately report extended graduation rates for students completing programs within 200% of normal time. This tutorial guides you through identifying eligible cohorts and submitting required data for the GR200 survey component.

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2024-2025 IPEDS Data Collection Updates

Stay informed on 2024–25 IPEDS reporting calendar changes, new Cost survey component, and updated glossary terms.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

2024-25 NCES IPEDS Updates

Stay informed on the latest IPEDS changes for 2024–25 through 2026–27. This free AIR-hosted webinar covers updates to Admissions, Cost of Attendance, Student Financial Aid, and enhancements to IPEDS tools and the website.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0 / $0

Academic Libraries (AL)

Report library collections, services, and expenses accurately in the IPEDS Academic Libraries survey, ensuring alignment with institutional characteristics and reporting standards.

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Academic Libraries (AL) Libraries Sharing Resources

Understand how to report shared library resources in the IPEDS Academic Libraries survey, ensuring accurate data submission.

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Academic Libraries (AL) Reporting Serials

Learn how to accurately report unique physical and electronic serial titles, including open access, in the IPEDS Academic Libraries survey.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Academic Libraries (AL) Digital Collections

Understand how to report digital and electronic library materials in the IPEDS Academic Libraries survey, including e-books, e-media, and e-serials.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Academic Libraries (AL) Reporting Expenses

Understand how to accurately report library expenses—including salaries, materials, and operations—in the IPEDS Academic Libraries survey.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Admissions (ADM)

Understand how to report applicants, admissions, and test scores accurately in the IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey component.

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Admissions (ADM) Applicants and Students

Learn how to accurately report applicants, admissions, and admitted students in the IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey component.

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Admissions (ADM) Test Scores

Learn how to accurately report SAT and ACT test scores in the IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey component, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

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Almost Too Easy: A New Way to Wrangle IPEDS Data

Quickly and easily transform IPEDS downloads into clean, analysis-ready datasets using a custom-built tool.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • < 1 Hour • $0 (Member Only Resource)

Best Practices for Reporting and Using IPEDS Data to Improve Office Efficiencies

Learn best practices for managing IPEDS submissions, using benchmarking data, and improving IR office efficiency through Excel.

Intermediate • In-Person Workshop • Full Day

Beyond Compliance: How to Use IPEDS Data to Examine Student and Institutional Success

Learn to use IPEDS academic performance metrics to analyze, interpret, and present insights about student and institutional success.

Intermediate • Live Online Workshop • Full Day

Building an IPEDS Calendar

Organize your IPEDS reporting schedule by creating a customizable Excel calendar to track deadlines and share with colleagues.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

C CIP Codes

Understand how to accurately report program completions using 6-digit CIP codes in the IPEDS Completions survey.

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C Completions vs. Completers

Understand the distinction between completions (awards conferred) and completers (students earning awards) for accurate IPEDS reporting.

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C Distance Education

Understand how to report distance education programs in the IPEDS Completions survey, specifying if programs can be completed entirely online.

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College Navigator

Explore how to use the IPEDS College Navigator tool to access and share key institutional data with prospective students.

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Comparing PDP and IPEDS Metrics

Explore the differences and complementarities between PDP and IPEDS metrics to better understand and report on student success.

Beginner • Live Online Workshop • 1-2 Hours • $0/$0

Cost (CST) Calculating Net Price

Learn how to calculate and report average net price in the IPEDS Cost Survey, ensuring compliance with federal requirements and aiding transparency for prospective students.

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Cost (CST) Concepts, Terms and Definitions

Explore key IPEDS Cost Survey concepts—including tuition, fees, and cost of attendance—to ensure accurate and compliant reporting.

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Cost (CST) Net Price Data for Academic and Program Reporters

Understand how to accurately report net price data in the IPEDS Cost Survey, ensuring compliance and clarity in institutional reporting.

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Cost I Overview

Understand how to accurately report tuition, fees, and cost of attendance in the IPEDS Cost Survey to ensure compliance and clarity.

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Cost of Tuition vs Cost of Attendance

Understand how to distinguish between tuition and required fees versus total cost of attendance in the IPEDS Cost Survey.

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Creating a Custom Data Feedback Report

Discover how to build a Custom Data Feedback Report in IPEDS to benchmark your institution against selected peer groups.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Creating a Statistical Analysis Report

Learn how to create a Statistical Analysis Report in IPEDS to customize variables, compare institutions, and analyze detailed data.

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Creating Comparison Groups

Learn how to build effective peer comparison groups using IPEDS tools to support benchmarking and institutional analysis.

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Data Center

Discover how to navigate the IPEDS Data Center to extract, compare, and analyze institutional data for informed decision-making.

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Data Feedback Report (DFR)

Understand how to access and interpret the IPEDS Data Feedback Report to benchmark your institution against peer institutions.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Data Tools Overview

Gain insight into IPEDS tools like College Navigator, Data Center, and Trend Generator to explore and analyze higher education data.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

E12 Distance Education

Understand how to report distance education enrollment in IPEDS 12-Month Enrollment, categorizing students by exclusive, partial, or no online course participation.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

E12 Explanation and Context Boxes

Understand how to use edit explanations and context boxes in IPEDS 12-Month Enrollment to clarify data and provide context.

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E12 Fall vs. 12-month Enrollment

Recognize the key differences between Fall and 12-Month Enrollment to ensure consistent and accurate IPEDS reporting across components.

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E12 FTE - Clock Hour Reporters

Understand how to calculate full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment for clock hour programs in the IPEDS 12-Month Enrollment survey.

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E12 FTE - Credit Hour Reporters

Understand how to calculate full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment for credit hour reporters in the IPEDS 12-Month Enrollment survey, ensuring accurate instructional activity reporting.

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E12 Who to Include

Determine which students to include in your IPEDS 12-Month Enrollment report to ensure accurate and compliant data submission.

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Fall Enrollment (EF)

Understand how to accurately report student enrollment data, including demographics and attendance status, in the IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey.p>

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Fall Enrollment (EF) Distance Education

Understand how to accurately report distance education enrollment in the IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey, including student location classifications.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Fall Enrollment (EF) Edit Explanations and Context Boxes

Learn how to use edit explanations and context boxes in IPEDS Fall Enrollment reporting to clarify data and provide context.

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Fall Enrollment (EF) Fall VS. 12-Month Enrollment

Understand the differences between Fall Enrollment and 12-Month Enrollment in IPEDS to ensure accurate reporting across survey components.

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Fall Enrollment (EF) First-Time Students

Report first-time, degree- or certificate-seeking students accurately in IPEDS Fall Enrollment, including summer entrants and advanced standing.

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Fall Enrollment (EF) Retention Rates - Four-Year Institutions

Learn how to report first-time bachelor's degree-seeking student retention rates in IPEDS Fall Enrollment, including allowable exclusions and inclusions.

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Fall Enrollment (EF) Retention Rates - Less-Than Four-Year Institutions

Understand how to accurately report first-time student retention rates for less-than-four-year institutions in the IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Fall Enrollment (EF) Who To Include

Understand which students to include in IPEDS Fall Enrollment reporting, ensuring accurate counts of enrolled-for-credit individuals.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Finance (F)

Learn how to report revenues, expenses, and assets in the IPEDS Finance survey using FASB or GASB standards.p>

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Finance (F) Parent & Child Reporting

Discover how to accurately report IPEDS Finance data for jointly audited institutions using parent/child structures to prevent duplication.p>

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Finance (F) Reporting Grant Aid

Explore how to accurately report scholarships, fellowships, and student grant aid in the IPEDS Finance (F) survey component.p>

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Finance (F) Reporting Operation & Maintenance of Plant, Interest, and Depreciation Expenses

Understand how to accurately report operation and maintenance, interest, and depreciation expenses in the IPEDS Finance survey.p>

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Finance (F) Reporting Pell Grants

Understand how to report Pell Grant data in the IPEDS Finance survey, considering institutional control and accounting standards.p>

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Finance Fundamentals for the IR Professional

Build foundational financial literacy to strengthen your ability to integrate finance and enrollment data, benchmark your institution, and enhance your effectiveness as an IR professional.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • < 1 Hour • $99 / $129

GR200 Who To Report

Learn which student cohorts to include when reporting extended graduation timelines in the IPEDS 200% Graduation Rates (GR200) survey.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Graduation Rates (GR)

Learn to accurately report graduation rates for first-time, full-time undergraduates, including cohort revisions and program changes.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

Human Resources (HR)

Get familiar with IPEDS HR survey requirements, including staff categories, tenure, salaries, and occupational classification for accurate reporting.p>

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

IC Distance Education

Understand how to report distance education offerings in the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, ensuring accurate and compliant data submission.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

IC Enrollment Level and Attendance Status

Understand how to accurately report enrollment levels and attendance statuses in the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, ensuring clarity and compliance.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour

IC First-time Students

Understand how to accurately report first-time undergraduate students in IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, impacting multiple survey components.

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IC Institutional Control

Understand how to accurately report your institution's control or affiliation in the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey.

All Levels • On-Demand Tutorial • <1 Hour