PostSecondary Post Secondary Level Entity Category Attribute NEDM Mapping NEDM Definition Relevant NEDM Codes Source P-20 Student Identity Identification System A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to an individual, organization, program, or institution. Social Security Administration number; School-assigned number; District-assigned number; State-assigned number Handbook P-20 Student Identity Identification Code [studentPostsecondary].[Identification Code] A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a space, room, site, building, individual, organization, program, or institution by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity. No option list available Handbook P-20 Student Identity Birthdate [studentPostsecondary].[Birthdate] The month, day, and year on which an individual was born. No option list available Handbook P-20 Student Demographics Sex [studentPostsecondary].[Sex] The concept describing the biological traits that distinguish the males and females of a species. Female; Male Handbook P-20 Student Demographics Hispanic or Latino Ethnicity [studentPostsecondary].[Hispanic or Latino Ethnicity] An indication that the individual traces his or her origin or descent to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central and South America, and other Spanish cultures, regardless of race. The term, "Spanish origin," can be used in addition to "Hispanic or Latino." Yes; No Handbook P-20 Student Demographics Race [studentPostsecondary].[Race] The general racial category which most clearly reflects the individual's recognition of his or her community or with which the individual most identifies. [The way this data element is listed, it must allow for multiple entries so that each individual can specify all appropriate races. An alternative would be to list the options as separate data elements and have a yes/no option for each one]. American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; Black or African American; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; White Handbook P-20 Student Demographics Economically Disadvantaged Status - Postsecondary An individual from an economically disadvantaged family is one who is determined to be low income according to the latest available data from the Department of Commerce. Postsecondary level identification may be made by the following: - Recipient of a Pell Grant, BIA Grant, or comparable State program of need-based financial assistance. - Annual income of the individual or family is at or below the national poverty line. - Participant or participant�s family is a recipient of public assistance. - Participant is eligible for participation in programs assisted under the Workforce Investment Act. Currently meets one or more of the definitions for economically disadvantaged; Currently does not meet one or more of the definitions for economically disadvantaged; Ever met one or more of the standards for economically disadvantaged Perkins P-20 Student Demographics Limited English Proficiency - Postsecondary The term �individual with limited English proficiency� means a secondary school student, an adult, or an out-of-school youth, who has limited ability in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language AND whose native language is a language other than English; OR who lives in a family or community environment in which a language other than English is the dominant language. Currently meets standard for limited English proficiency; Currently does not meet standard for limited English proficiency; Ever met the standard for limited English proficiency Perkins P-20 Student Demographics First Generation Status An indication of the level of education of the student's parents. (New) First generation, One or more parents have some college, One or more parents have a bachelor's or advanced degree NEW K-12 Student Enrollment Name of Institution [elementarySecondaryInstitution].[Name of Institution] The full, legally accepted or popularly accepted name of the institution. No option list available Handbook K-12 Student Enrollment Identification System [elementarySecondaryInstitution].[Identification System] A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to an individual, organization, program, or institution. College Board/ACT code set of PK-grade 12 institutions; SEA number for LEA; NCES number for LEA; Federal identification number Handbook K-12 Student Enrollment Identification Code [elementarySecondaryInstitution].[Identification Code] A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a space, room, site, building, individual, organization, program, or institution by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity. No option list available Handbook K-12 Student Enrollment County FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) Code [elementarySecondaryInstitution].[County FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) Code] The Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) numeric code for the county issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Counties are considered to be the `first-order subdivisions` of each State and statistically equivalent entity, regardless of their local designations (county, parish, borough, etc.). Counties in different States will have the same code. A unique county number is created when combined with the 2-digit FIPS State Code. Set of numeric codes for counties by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook K-12 Student Enrollment Name of Institution [localEducationAgency].[Name of Institution] The full, legally accepted or popularly accepted name of the institution. No option list available Handbook K-12 Student Enrollment Identification System [localEducationAgency].[Identification System] A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to an individual, organization, program, or institution. College Board/ACT code set of PK-grade 12 institutions; LEA number for school; SEA number for school; NCES number for school Handbook K-12 Student Enrollment Identification Code [localEducationAgency].[Identification Code] A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a space, room, site, building, individual, organization, program, or institution by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity. No option list available Handbook K-12 Student Enrollment State Abbreviation [localEducationAgency].[StateAbbreviation] The abbreviation for the state (within the United States) or outlying area in which an address is located See NEDM list of Options. Handbook K-12 Student Enrollment Cohort Year [studentElementarySecondary].[Cohort Year] The school year in which the student entered the baseline group used for computing completion rates (e.g., high school, program) No option list available Handbook K-12 Student Enrollment Diploma/Credential Award Date [studentElementarySecondary].[Diploma/Credential Award Date] The month, day, and year on which the diploma/ credential is awarded to a student in recognition of his/her completion of the curricular requirements. No option list available Handbook K-12 Student Enrollment Diploma/Credential Type [studentElementarySecondary].[Diploma/Credential Type] The type of diploma/credential that is awarded to a student in recognition of his/her completion of the curricular requirements. Regular diploma; Endorsed/advanced diploma; Regents diploma; International Baccalaureate; Modified diploma; Other diploma; Alternate credential; Certificate of attendance; Certificate of completion; High school equivalency credential, other than GED; General Educational Development (GED) credential; Post graduate certificate (grade 13); Vocational certificate; Other Handbook K-12 Student Transcript Grade Point Average (GPA): Cumulative (High School) A measure of average performance in all courses taken by an individual during his or her school career as determined for record-keeping purposes. This is obtained by dividing the total grade points received by the total number of credits attempted. This usually includes grade points received and credits attempted in his or her current school as well as those transferred from schools in which the individual was previously enrolled. No option list available Handbook K-12 Student Transcript GPA Weighted An indication of whether the reported GPA is weighted or unweighted. (New) 1. Unweighted 2. Weighted New K-12 Student Transcript Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment Credits Awarded The number of credits awarded a student by the postsecondary institution based on successful completion of dual credit/dual enrollment courses. (New) None New K-12 Student Transcript AP Credits Awarded The number of credits awarded a student by the postsecondary institution based on successful completion of advanced placement courses and/or advanced placement tests. (New) None New PS Student Enrollment Entry Date-Postsecondary The month, day, and year on which an individual entered and began to receive instructional services at a postsecondary institution for the first time. (New) No option list available New PS Student Enrollment Exit Date [studentPostsecondary].[Exit Date] The date on which the student officially withdrew or graduated. No option list available PESC PS Strudent Enrollment Organization Name The nane of non-person entity such as organization, institution, agency, or business. No option list available PESC PS Strudent Enrollment Identification System [postsecondaryInstitution].[Identification System] A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to an individual, organization, program, or institution. Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) number; Federal identification number; State-assigned number; Other federally assigned number; Other Handbook PS Strudent Enrollment Identification Code [postsecondaryInstitution].[Identification Code] A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a space, room, site, building, individual, organization, program, or institution by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity. No option list available Handbook PS Strudent Enrollment State Abbreviation [postsecondaryInstitution].[StateAbbreviation] The abbreviation for the state (within the United States) or outlying area in which an address is located See NEDM list of Options. Handbook PS Strudent Enrollment Level of Institution A classification of whether an institution�s programs are 4-year or higher (4 year), 2-but-less-than 4-year (2 year), or less than 2-year. Four or more years; At least 2 but less than 4 years; Less than 2 years (below associate) IPEDS PS Strudent Enrollment Control of Institution A classification of whether an institution is operated by publicly elected or appointed officials (public control) or by privately elected or appointed officials and derives its major source of funds from private sources (private control). Public Private, not for profit Private, for profit IPEDS PS Strudent Enrollment Carnegie Classification 2005: Basic Classification The Basic Classification is an update of the traditional classification framework developed by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education in 1970 to support its research program, and later published in 1973 for use by other researchers. (IPEDS) List available at: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/descriptions/basic.php IPEDS PS Strudent Enrollment Session Designator The academic session for which the data are recorded and applicable (YearMonth � ccyy-mm) No option list available PESC PS Student Enrollment First Time in College [studentPostsecondary].[First Time in College] An indication that the student has never attended college or other postsecondary institution and has completed his/her high school work. Yes; No NEDM PS Student Enrollment Full-time/Part-time Status [studentPostsecondary].[Full-time/Part-time Status] The status given to a student in relation to the course load that he or she is carrying. Full-time student; Part-time student Handbook PS Student Enrollment Degree/Certificate Seeking Status An indication that the student is enrolled in courses for credit and recognized by the institution as seeking a degree, certificate, or other formal award. A high school student enrolled in postsecondary courses for credit is not considered degree/certificate-seeking. (Based on IPEDS) Yes; No New, based on IPEDS PS Student Transcript Grade Point Average [studentPostsecondary].[Grade Point Average] The value of the total quality points divided by the Credit Hours for Grade Point Average. No option list available Handbook PS Section Course Session Designator [coursePostsecondary].[Session Designator] The academic session for which the data are recorded and applicable (YearMonth � ccyy-mm) No option list available PESC PS Section Course Session Type - Postsecondary Indicates the type of academic session at an educational institution. (PESC) Full Year; Semester; Trimester; Quarter; Quinmester; Mini term; Summer session; Intersession; Long session; Fall session; Four One Four Plan; Continuous; Differs by program; Other; Twelve month PESC PS Section Course Course Override School [coursePostsecondary].[Course Override School] The school where the credit was earned if different from the institution reporting. No option list available PESC PS Section Course Course Subject Abbreviation [coursePostsecondary].[Course Subject Abbreviation] The alphabetic abbreviation of the academic department or discipline offering the course. It is one part of the total course identifier number. No option list available PESC PS Section Course Course Number [coursePostsecondary].[Course Number] The official reference number portion of a course identifier. This number normally designates the level of the course as well as the level of the student expected to enroll in the course. No option list available PESC PS Section Course Course Title [coursePostsecondary].[Course Title] The name or title of the course taken by a student at an academic institutiont. No option list available PESC PS Section Course Course Credit Units [coursePostsecondary].[Course Credit Units] The type of credit (unit, semester, or quarter) associated with the credit hours earned for the course. NoCredit; Quarter; Semester; Units; Carnegie Units; Continuing Ed Units; Clock Hours; Other; Unreported PESC PS Section Course Course Credit Value Number indicating the credit hours that may be earned in the course. No option list available PESC PS Section Course Postsecondary Course Level The level of work which is reflected in the credits associated with the academic course being described or the level of the typical student taking the academic course. (PESC) Lower division; Upper division; Dual level; Graduate/professional; Remedial/developmental; Ungraded; Other PESC PS Section Course Degree Applicability An indication that the course is a part of a degree program. Degree applicable; Non-degree applicable NEW PS Section Course Course Begin Date [coursePostsecondary].[Course Begin Date] The official begin date for this course. No option list available PESC PS Section Course Course End Date [coursePostsecondary].[Course End Date] The official end date for this course. No option list available PESC PS Section Grade Course Academic Grade The final grade awarded for participation in the course. (PESC) No option list available PESC PS Section Grade Course Quality Points Earned [coursePostsecondary].[Course Quality Points Earned] The numerical value assigned to a letter grade to provide a basis of quantitative determination of an average. (PESC) No option list available PESC PS Section Grade Number of Credits Received [coursePostsecondary].[Number of Credits Received] The number of credits a student earned for completing a given course. No option list available Handbook P-20 Assessment Result Set Assessment Title [testAssessment].[Assessment Title] The title or name of the assessment. No option list available Handbook P-20 Assessment Result Set Assessment Administration Window/Date(s) [testAssessment].[Assessment Administration Windown/Data(s)] The month(s), day(s), and year on which an assessment is administered. No option list available Handbook P-20 Assessment Result Set Subtest Name [testAssessment]. [Subtest Name] The name or title of the subtest. No option list available Handbook P-20 Assessment Result Set Score Results [testAssessment].[Score Results] A meaningful raw score or statistical expression of the performance of an individual. The results can be expressed as a number, percentile, range, level, etc. No option list available Handbook P-20 Academic Award Award Academic Award Title [academicAward].[Academic Award Title] The descriptive title for the academic award. No option list available PESC P-20 Academic Award Award Academic Award Level [academicAward].[Academic Award Level] The level of the degree, certificate, or award granted for the successful completion of requirements of an academic program. (PESC) Postsecondary award, certificate, or diploma (at least 1, but less than 2 academic years); Postsecondary award, certificate, or diploma (at least 2 but lessthan 4 academic years); Postsecondary award, certificate, or diploma (less than 1 academic year); Associate degree (e.g., Associate in Arts, Associate in Science); Bachelor's degree; First Professional degree; Post-Professional degree; Graduate certificate; Master's degree; Intermediate graduate degree; Doctoral degree; Post-doctoral award PESC P-20 Academic Award Award CIP Code of Program A six-digit code identifying the student's major. CIP codes (Classification of Instructional programs) are created by the US Department of Education to describe the subject area of courses and major areas of study. (Perkins) CIP codes are available at: http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/browse.aspx?y=55 Perkins P-20 Academic Award Award Academic Award Date The date on which the academic award was conferred. (PESC) No option list available Handbook