CDS Updates

[Robinson-Spann, Ashley]

Hello,

I will be on PTO beginning today through 1/2/25 so I am addressing some questions I have received.

1. Due date: There is no "due date" for the CDS. Each publisher (and other surveys) will notify you of their respective deadlines. You can complete the CDS for internal reporting on your own timeline.
2. Faculty non-binary gender reporting:  Prior IPEDS guidance was to include them in one of the other categories. If there are less than five, it is still the recommended guidance. However, if you want to amend the template to include unknown or another gender, feel free to do so. 
3. Word Template: A word template was not created this year. If you prefer it, feel free to use last year's and make the minor question and date changes. College Board will accept your submission.
4. PDF Template: The PDF is available for download on the website
5. Errors in the New Excel Template: The version on the website (11/8/24) corrected the number errors in section C and the answer sheet. Percentages were also updated where necessary.
6. Errors in the Legacy Template: The version on the website 11/8/24 corrected formulas that were off. If you catch other errors, feel free to fix them in your template and send me a note.

I wish you all a safe, enjoyable, and relaxing holiday season.

Thank you,

Ashley Robinson-Spann, Ph.D.

Senior Director, Higher Education

 

College Board

1919 M St., Washington, DC 20036

T 202.741.4755

arobinsonspann@collegeboard.org

 

Ashley Robinson-Spann, Ph.D.

Senior Director, Higher Education

 

College Board

1919 M St., Washington, DC 20036

T 202.741.4755

arobins...@collegeboard.org