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IPEDS IC SPECIAL LEARNING

IPEDS institution characteristics on special learning opportunities and student services. This table lists the different types of special learning opportunities and student services programs offered by each institution for a given survey year.


Field Name Description Data Type Length
ACADEMIC_YEAR_KEY Use this field to join the ACADEMIC YEAR table to a fact table for time dimension information. VARCHAR2 4
INSTITUTION_KEY Use this field to join to another table with the same-name field (ie. INSTITUTION_KEY). VARCHAR2 6
INSTITUTION_NAME Name of an institution. VARCHAR2 60
IPEDS_IC_KEY Use this field to join between two IPEDS Institution Characteristics tables. VARCHAR2 10
LIBRARY_FACILITIES_CODE Library facilities at institution (code) Value - Label 1 - Has own library 2 - Shared financial support for library 3 - None of the above 0 - - 1 - {Not reported} - 2 - {Item not applicable} VARCHAR2 2
LIBRARY_FACILITIES_DESC Library facilities at institution (description) VARCHAR2 75
SPEC_OPS_ACCEL_PROGRAMS_CODE Special learning opportunities - Accelerated programs (code) ACCELERATED PROGRAMS - Completion of a college program of study in fewer than the usual number of years, most often by attending summer sessions and carrying extra courses during the regular academic term. Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - No - 1 - Dont know - 2 - Not applicable VARCHAR2 2
SPEC_OPS_ACCEL_PROGRAMS_DESC Special learning opportunities - Accelerated programs (description) VARCHAR2 75
SPEC_OPS_DISTANCE_LEARN_CODE Special learning opportunities - Distance learning programs (code) DISTANCE LEARNING - An option for earning course credit at off-campus locations via cable television, internet, satellite classes, videotapes, correspondence courses, or other means. Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - No - 1 - Dont know - 2 - Not applicable VARCHAR2 2
SPEC_OPS_DISTANCE_LEARN_DESC Special learning opportunities - Distance learning programs (description) VARCHAR2 75
SPEC_OPS_DUAL_ENROLLMENT_CODE Special learning opportunities - Dual enrollment (code) DUAL ENROLLMENT - A program through which high school students may enroll in college courses while still enrolled in high school. Students are not required to apply for admission to the college in order to participate. Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - No - 1 - Dont know - 2 - Not applicable VARCHAR2 2
SPEC_OPS_DUAL_ENROLLMENT_DESC Special learning opportunities - Dual enrollment (description) VARCHAR2 75
SPEC_OPS_NONE_CODE Special learning opportunities - None of the listed options available (code) Institution does not have any of the following special learning opportunities: Accelerated programs, Cooperative (work study), Distance learning, Dual enrollment, ROTC, Study abroad, Weekend college, or Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level). Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - No - 1 - Dont know - 2 - Not applicable VARCHAR2 2
SPEC_OPS_NONE_DESC Special learning opportunities - None of the listed options available (description) VARCHAR2 75
SPEC_OPS_ROTC_AIR_FORCE_CODE Special learning opportunities - ROTC (Air Force) programs (code) Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - No - 1 - Dont know - 2 - Not applicable VARCHAR2 2
SPEC_OPS_ROTC_AIR_FORCE_DESC Special learning opportunities - ROTC (Air Force) programs (description) VARCHAR2 75
SPEC_OPS_ROTC_ARMY_CODE Special learning opportunities - ROTC (Army) programs (code) Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - No - 1 - Dont know - 2 - Not applicable VARCHAR2 2
SPEC_OPS_ROTC_ARMY_DESC Special learning opportunities - ROTC (Army) programs (description) VARCHAR2 75
SPEC_OPS_ROTC_CODE Special learning opportunities - ROTC programs (code) Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - No - 1 - Dont know - 2 - Not applicable VARCHAR2 2
SPEC_OPS_ROTC_DESC Special learning opportunities - ROTC programs (description) VARCHAR2 75
SPEC_OPS_ROTC_NAVY_CODE Special learning opportunities - ROTC (Navy) programs (code) Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - No - 1 - Dont know - 2 - Not applicable VARCHAR2 2
SPEC_OPS_ROTC_NAVY_DESC Special learning opportunities - ROTC (Navy) programs (description) VARCHAR2 75
SPEC_OPS_STUDY_ABROAD_CODE Special learning opportunities - Study abroad programs (code) STUDY ABROAD - Arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country. Can be at a campus abroad or through a cooperative agreement with some other U.S. college or an institution of another country. Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - No - 1 - Dont know - 2 - Not applicable VARCHAR2 2
SPEC_OPS_STUDY_ABROAD_DESC Special learning opportunities - Study abroad programs (description) VARCHAR2 75
SPEC_OPS_TCH_CERT_EX_SPEC_CODE Special learning opportunities - Teacher certification external specializations (code) Teacher certification (below postsecondary) programs are offered by the institution such that students must complete their preparation at another institution for certain areas of specialization. Teacher certification refers to pre-K through 12.TEACHER CERTIFICATION - Program designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers in elementary, middle/junior high, and secondary schools. Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - No - 1 - Dont know - 2 - Not applicable VARCHAR2 2
SPEC_OPS_TCH_CERT_EX_SPEC_DESC Special learning opportunities - Teacher certification external specializations (description) VARCHAR2 75
SPEC_OPS_TCH_CERT_SPECIAL_CODE Special learning opportunities - Teacher certification specializations (code) Teacher certification (below postsecondary) programs are offered by the institution such that students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization. Teacher certification refers to pre-K through 12. TEACHER CERTIFICATION - Program designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers in elementary, middle/junior high, and secondary schools. Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - No - 1 - Dont know - 2 - Not applicable VARCHAR2 2
SPEC_OPS_TCH_CERT_SPECIAL_DESC Special learning opportunities - Teacher certification specializations (description) VARCHAR2 75
SPEC_OPS_TCH_CERT_ST_APPR_CODE Special learning opportunities - Teacher certification with State cert/license approval (code) Teacher certification (below postsecondary) programs are offered by the institution such that this institution is approved by the state for the initial certification or licensure of teachers. Teacher certification refers to pre-K through 12. TEACHER CERTIFICATION - Program designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers in elementary, middle/junior high, and secondary schools. Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - No - 1 - Dont know - 2 - Not applicable VARCHAR2 2
SPEC_OPS_TCH_CERT_ST_APPR_DESC Special learning opportunities - Teacher certification with State cert/license approval (description) VARCHAR2 75
SPEC_OPS_TEACHER_CERT_CODE Special learning opportunities - Teacher certification (below postsecondary) programs (code) Teacher certification refers to pre-K through 12.TEACHER CERTIFICATION - Program designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers in elementary, middle/junior high, and secondary schools. Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - No - 1 - Dont know - 2 - Not applicable VARCHAR2 2
SPEC_OPS_TEACHER_CERT_DESC Special learning opportunities - Teacher certification (below postsecondary) programs (description) VARCHAR2 75
SPEC_OPS_WEEKEND_COLLEGE_CODE Special learning opportunities - Weekend college programs (code) WEEKEND COLLEGE - A program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends. Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - No - 1 - Dont know - 2 - Not applicable VARCHAR2 2
SPEC_OPS_WEEKEND_COLLEGE_DESC Special learning opportunities - Weekend college programs (description) VARCHAR2 75
SPEC_OPS_WORK_STUDY_CODE Special learning opportunities - Cooperative (work-study) programs (code) COOPERATIVE (WORK-STUDY PLAN) PROGRAM - A program that provides for alternate class attendance and employment in business, industry, or government. Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - No - 1 - Dont know - 2 - Not applicable VARCHAR2 2
SPEC_OPS_WORK_STUDY_DESC Special learning opportunities - Cooperative (work-study) programs (description) VARCHAR2 75
STUD_SERV_ACAD_COUNSELING_CODE Selected student services - Academic/career counseling (code) Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - implied no - 1 - {Not reported} - 2 - {Item not applicable} VARCHAR2 2
STUD_SERV_ACAD_COUNSELING_DESC Selected student services - Academic/career counseling (description) VARCHAR2 75
STUD_SERV_CAMPUS_DAYCARE_CODE Selected student services - On-campus day care for children of students (code) Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - implied no - 1 - {Not reported} - 2 - {Item not applicable} VARCHAR2 2
STUD_SERV_CAMPUS_DAYCARE_DESC Selected student services - On-campus day care for children of students (description) Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - implied no - 1 - {Not reported} - 2 - {Item not applicable} VARCHAR2 75
STUD_SERV_EMPLOYMENT_SERV_CODE Selected student services - Employment services for current students (code) Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - implied no - 1 - {Not reported} - 2 - {Item not applicable} VARCHAR2 2
STUD_SERV_EMPLOYMENT_SERV_DESC Selected student services - Employment services for current students (description) VARCHAR2 75
STUD_SERV_NONE_CODE Selected student services - None of the listed options available (code) Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - implied no - 1 - {Not reported} - 2 - {Item not applicable} VARCHAR2 2
STUD_SERV_NONE_DESC Selected student services - None of the listed options available (description) VARCHAR2 75
STUD_SERV_PLACEMENT_SERV_CODE Selected student services - Placement services for program completers (code) Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - implied no - 1 - {Not reported} - 2 - {Item not applicable} VARCHAR2 2
STUD_SERV_PLACEMENT_SERV_DESC Selected student services - Placement services for program completers (description) Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - implied no - 1 - {Not reported} - 2 - {Item not applicable} VARCHAR2 75
STUD_SERV_REMEDIAL_SERV_CODE Selected student services - Remedial services (code) Value - Label 1 - Yes 0 - implied no - 1 - {Not reported} - 2 - {Item not applicable} VARCHAR2 2
STUD_SERV_REMEDIAL_SERV_DESC Selected student services - Remedial services (description) VARCHAR2 75
SURVEY_YEAR Year the survey was issued (e.g. 1999 for Fall 1999) VARCHAR2 4
UNIT_ID Unique identification number of each AAUDE institution VARCHAR2 6
WAREHOUSE_LOAD_DATE The date the records were last loaded/updated in this table in the Data Warehouse DATE 7
YRS_COLLEGE_ADMIT_PREREQ_CODE Years of college as admission prerequisite (code) Years of completed college-level work required for entrance to an institution not offering a full 4-year program of study at the undergraduate level. Value - Label 1 - One 2 - Two 3 - Three 4 - Four 5 - Five 6 - Six 7 - Seven 8 - Eight 0 - -2 - {Item not applicable} VARCHAR2 2
YRS_COLLEGE_ADMIT_PREREQ_DESC Years of college as admission prerequisite (description) VARCHAR2 75

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