ED Reporting Deadlines Approaching

September 25, 2003

Several deadlines are coming up in October for providing data to the Department of Education. Participation in these surveys is mandatory for institutions that participate in the Title IV federal student aid programs. There are potentially stiff fines for failure to comply. Late submissions are generally not accepted.

Campus Crime Statistics

Deadline is October 13.
ED mailed a letter with instructions and passwords to campus presidents in August.
Find the survey, instructions, and FAQs at http://surveys.ope.ed.gov/security.
Reach the Helpdesk at 800-435-5985 or campussecurityhelp@westat.com.

IPEDS Fall Data Collection

Deadline is October 22 for submission of data on tuition and completion. This is the first of three annual data collection periods.

Designated institutional personnel should have received new 2003-04 User IDs and passwords (if not, contact the Helpdesk).

Find information, schedules, and links to survey instruments at http://www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/webbase.asp.

Reach the Helpdesk at 877-225-2568 or ipedshelp@rti.org.

Equity in Athletics Data

Deadline is October 30 for all coeducational institutions with intercollegiate sports programs.
ED mailed a letter with instructions and passwords to campus presidents in September.
Find the survey, instructions, and FAQs at http://surveys.ope.ed.gov/athletics.
Reach the Helpdesk at 888-233-5421 or EADAhelp@westat.com.

The NACUBO contacts are Laurie Quarles (laurie.quarles@nacubo.org, 202-861-2543) or Anne Gross (anne.gross@nacubo.org, 202-861-2544).