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Glossary

The online version of the IPEDS Glossary provides definitions for almost 500 postsecondary-related terms used in the collection and dissemination of IPEDS data.

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Professional staff Employees of an institution whose primary function or occupational activity is classified as one of the following: faculty; executive,administrative,managerial or other professional. Non-professional staff
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