Common Data Set
The Common Data Set is a set of standards and definitions of data items guided by the data items and definitions used by the United States Department of Education in its higher education surveys. The Common Data Set Advisory Board and data providers from 4 and 2 year institutions review the Common Data Set on an annual basis.
The Common Data Set Advisory Board Includes: American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), American Council on Education (ACE), Association of American Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO), Association for Institutional Research (AIR), The College Board, National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), and National Association of Student Financial Aid Administration (NASFAA).
Oakland
Community College uses the Common Data Set to gather and outline data to be used in multiple surveys requested. It contains verified data for commonly
requested information.
