August 18, 2009
NJ Revilla-Garcia

Free IPEDS Workshop to be offered at HACU’s Annual Conference, Disney Coronado Resort

Forty individuals will have the opportunity to participate in a free one-day IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) workshop for data providers and users. Workshop participants can also request up to $500 to offset the cost of travel. The workshop will be held on Friday, October 30, 2009, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., in conjunction with the HACU Annual Conference. Online applications for the IPEDS workshop must be received by September 11, 2009.

This workshop contains two modules:

Leading (Managing) an IPEDS Cycle: Module 1- This module provides new IPEDS keyholders and other higher education professionals a context for understanding an IPEDS data collection cycle. It includes an overview of the IPEDS data collection process, an introduction to each of the IPEDS component surveys, a description of the role and responsibilities of IPEDS keyholders, and an update on recent changes or additions to IPEDS surveys.

IPEDS Data as the Public Face of an Institution: Module 2 - This module raises the level of awareness among higher education professionals about the importance of accuracy and consistency in data reported to IPEDS. Examples of real IPEDS data used in the public domain will be incorporated, enabling participants to understand how IPEDS data are used by governmental and non-governmental entities. This module includes presentations, discussions, exercises and demonstrations utilizing IPEDS data tools and resources.

Topics include:

•             Where data originate (within IPEDS surveys)

•             IPEDS lifecycle

•             Public and institutional use of IPEDS data 

•             Data nuances and context for interpreting the data

The workshop is being co-hosted by HACU and The Association for Institutional Research. Financial support for this workshop is provided by the National Center for Education Statistics.

For additional information on the IPEDS workshop - click here.

For information on the Annual Conference - click here. 



  

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in 1986, represents more than 500 colleges and universities in the United States, Latin America, Spain, and school districts throughout the U.S. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The Association’s headquarters are in San Antonio, Texas, with regional offices in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, California.

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