A Classification System for 2-Year Postsecondary Institutions

Title:	A Classification System for 2-Year Postsecondary Institutions
Description:	This report explores the development of a classification system for 2-year institutions that can provide a framework for analysis and contribute to the discourse in public policy. The report discusses recent classification strategies put forth by researchers, and outlines a proposed classification system based on data from the Integrated Postsecondary Data Analysis System (IPEDS).
Online Availability:	Download, view and print the report as a pdf file. (288KB)
Cover Date:	June 2001
Web Release:	June 25, 2001
Print Release:	August 9, 2001
Publication #:	NCES 2001167 General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Ronald A. Phipps, Jessica M. Shedd, Jamie P. Merisotis
Type of Product:	Technical/Methodological Report
Survey/Program Areas:	Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Postsecondary Education Descriptive Analysis Reports (PEDAR)
Keywords:	Postsecondary Education • institutional characteristics
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Technical/Methodological Report, please contact: Aurora M. D'Amico.