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IPEDS Reports for Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University responds to The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), established by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a division of the U.S. Department of Education. The IPEDS is the primary source for data on colleges, universities, and vocational postsecondary institutions in the United States. This system is designed to collect institution-level data in the areas of enrollment, admissions, program completion, faculty/staff, and financials. The U.S. Department of Education’s goal is to produce data reports useful for institutional stakeholders.
Please note: Information on this webpage may differ from data reported by the Department of Institutional Research to other federal, state, and regional agencies due to differences in reporting guidelines, reporting definitions, and timing of when data are prepared or requested. Pro tempore, the Office of Institutional Research will default to the U.S. Department of Education IPEDS reporting guidelines, reporting definitions, and timing guidelines for when data should be captured; please refer to the below Official University Census capturedates:
CAU uses strategic benchmarking practices for identifying key metrics and leading indicators for the industry by identifying competitive and aspirant peer groups. Strategic benchmarkingisaprocesswhereorganizationscomparetheirperformancemetricsandprocesses with those of other organizations, especially those considered as industry leaders or best-in-class. This helps in identifying areas for improvement, setting performance standards, and gaining a comparative advantage. Engaging in strategic benchmarking involves the following steps:
Identification of Key Metrics:Determinethekeyperformanceindicators(KPIs)andmetricsthat are crucial for assessing the university’s performance. These metrics could include student enrollment, graduation rates, research funding, faculty-to-student ratio, and other factors.
·Selection of Peer Groups: Identify peer institutions that are considered benchmarks or aspirational peers. These could be universities with similar missions, student demographics, or those recognized for excellence in specific areas.
·Data Collection and Analysis: Gather data on the identified metrics from both Clark Atlanta University and its peer institutions. Analyze the data to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in comparison to the peer group.
·Setting Targets and Goals: Use benchmarking insights to set realistic and ambitious targets for improvement. Establish goals that align with or exceed the performance of peer institutions.
·Implementation of Best Practices: Adopt best practices identified through benchmarking. This may involve making changes to policies, procedures, or adopting innovative strategies that have proven successful in peer institutions.