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Swarthmore College Office of Institutional Research records

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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
RG6.H
Repository:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
3.1 linear ft.
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
[Indicate the cited item or series here], Swarthmore College Office of Institutional Research records, 1947-2014, SFHL-RG6-/H, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Date:
1947-2014 (inclusive)
Creator:
Swarthmore College
Form:
surveys (documents), Reports, and Annual reports
Abstract:

The goal of the Office of Institutional Research is to gather information related to the institution for the purpose of future planning and assessment. College data is submitted to state and federal government according to the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) standards. Data collected prior to 1992 followed Higher Education General Information Series (HEGIS) standards.

Accreditation is a process by which U.S. institutions of higher education undergo peer review to assess and certify that the institution meets a threshold of quality, and is eligible to receive federal funds (e.g. through student aid or grants). Swarthmore College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. In order to maintain accreditation, institutions provide routine evaluations in the forms of annual reports, decennial self-studies, and interim (between self-studies) periodic review reports. The latter two involve evaluation by external reviewers.

The collection is divided into two series: 1) Data, primarily surveys and data sheets, ranging in topic from the facilities and programs at Swarthmore College to the students attending and financial aid; 2) Reports, especially accreditation reports and self-studies.

This collection is divided into two series:

  1. Data, arranged by topic
  2. Reports, arranged chronologically

Transfer from Office of Institutional Research, 2017.

Collection was processed by Alison Sielaff in 2018.

Past accreditation reports and much historical data are maintained by the Office of Institutional Research for that office's ongoing reference. Requests to use that material may be submitted through IR office (https://www.swarthmore.edu/institutional-research).

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Publisher
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Finding Aid Author
Alison Sielaff
Finding Aid Date
November 2018
Access Restrictions

Per Swarthmore College's institutional policy, these records are restricted until 50 years from the date of creation. Exceptions are at the discretion of the Swarthmore College President's Office; contact the Friends Historical Library Curator to submit an access request.

Please note that some historical data is available on the Office of Institutional Research's website, https://www.swarthmore.edu/institutional-research. In general, requests for official or public data on Swarthmore College should be submitted through the Institutional Research Office (except for requests from the news media, which should go through the office of News and Information).

Use Restrictions

Copyright has not been assigned to Friends Historical Library. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in to the Director. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Friends Historical Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by reader.

Collection Inventory

Academic Libraries, 1990-1998.
Box 1
Adult/Continuing Education, 1968-1980.
Box 1
Annual Survey of Educational Programs, 1974-1978.
Box 1
Annual Survey of Educational Programs, 1980-1989.
Box 1
Annual Survey of Educational Programs, 1989-1999.
Box 1
Basic Student Charges, 1958-1978.
Box 1
Basic Student Charges, 1979-1988.
Box 1
Basic Student Charges, 1989-2000.
Box 1
College and University Libraries, 1965-1985.
Box 1
Degrees Conferred, 1947-1958.
Box 1
Degrees Conferred, 1959-1962.
Box 1
Degrees Conferred, 1960-1969.
Box 1
Degrees Conferred, 1970-1973.
Box 1
Degrees Conferred, 1974-1976.
Box 2
Degrees Conferred, 1977-1979.
Box 2
Degrees Conferred, 1980-1982.
Box 2
Degrees Conferred, 1983-1985.
Box 2
Degrees Conferred, 1986-1989.
Box 2
Degrees Conferred, 1991-1999.
Box 2
Equal Employment Opportunity-6, 1963-1976.
Box 2
Employees in Institutions of Higher Education, 1967-1968.
Box 3
Employees in Institutions of Higher Education, 1969-1977.
Box 3
Faculty Compensation, 1960-1969.
Box 3
Faculty Compensation, 1970-1974.
Box 3
Faculty Compensation, 1974-1978.
Box 3
Faculty Compensation, 1981-1989.
Box 3
Faculty Compensation, 1990-1999.
Box 3
Faculty Compensation, 2000-2011.
Box 3
Faculty Salaries, Tenure, and Fringe Benefits, 1969-1979.
Box 4
Faculty Salaries, Tenure, and Fringe Benefits, 1980-1990.
Box 4
Faculty Salaries, Tenure, and Fringe Benefits, 1990-2000.
Box 4
Fall Enrollments, 1950-1959.
Box 4
Fall Enrollments, 1960-1969.
Box 4
Fall Enrollments, 1970-1975.
Box 4
Fall Enrollments, 1976-1979.
Box 4
Fall Enrollments, 1980-1987.
Box 4
Fall Enrollments, 1988-1989.
Box 4
Field Experience Programs, 1974-1977.
Box 5
Finance, 1966-1969.
Box 5
Finance, 1970-1979.
Box 5
Finance, 1980-1989.
Box 5
Finance, 1990-1999.
Box 5
Graduation Rate, 1997-1999.
Box 5
Institutional Characteristics, 1966-1969.
Box 5
Institutional Characteristics, 1970-1979.
Box 5
Institutional Characteristics, 1980-1989.
Box 5
Institutional Characteristics, 1990-2003.
Box 5
Miscellaneous Materials, 1993-1995.
Box 6
New Teachers Prepared, 1988-1990.
Box 6
Part-Time Faculty, 1977.
Box 6
Physical Facilities, 1968-1969.
Box 6
Physical Facilities, 1970-1980.
Box 6
Price and Student Financial Aid, 1998-1999.
Box 6
Residence of Students, 1968-1999.
Box 6
Schedule of Reporting Dates, 1966-1993.
Box 6
Staff (Comprehensive) Reports, 1969-1982.
Box 6
Staff Information, 1973-1979.
Box 6
Staff Information, 1982-1991.
Box 6
Staff Information for Fall Semester, 1980-1989.
Box 6
Staff Information for Fall Semester, 1991-1999.
Box 6
Student Financial Aid, 1972-1975.
Box 7
Students Enrolled for Advanced Degrees, 1960-1969.
Box 7
Students Enrolled for Advanced Degrees, 1970-1974.
Box 7
Summer School Enrollment, 1954-1984.
Box 7
Supplement to Degrees Conferred, 1974-1975.
Box 7
Supplement to Enrollment Data, 1968-1978.
Box 7
Teacher Supply and Demand, 1960-1979.
Box 7
Teacher Supply and Demand, 1980-1989.
Box 7
Upper Division and Post-Baccalaureate Enrollment by Degree Fields, 1967-1977.
Box 7
Veterans Enrolled in Higher Education, 1953-1979.
Box 7
Winter Enrollment, 1976-1979.
Box 7

Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium (HEDS) report, Degree Completions, 1990-1991.
Box 8
Self-Evaluation Report for Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1989.
Box 8
Accreditation Self-Study for Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1999.
Box 8
Periodic Review Report for Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 2014.
Box 8

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