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Research Summary: Vast Majority of Institutions Found ACTS Data Collection Burdensome
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- Inside Higher Ed
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 3 October 2026
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A significant majority of institutions, approximately two-thirds, found the process of compiling ACTS data to be burdensome. This data collection process frequently consumed at least the 200 hours anticipated by the Education Department, primarily due to challenges in rectifying errors and ambiguity in definitions provided for the data.
Why it matters
The reported burden and time commitment associated with ACTS data collection highlight operational inefficiencies within the higher education sector. This suggests a need for standardized, clear data requirements and improved collection mechanisms to reduce administrative overhead and reallocate resources more effectively towards institutional missions.
Key insights
- Approximately two-thirds of institutions reported that ACTS data collection was burdensome.
- Data compilation frequently met or exceeded the Education Department's anticipated 200-hour threshold.
- Challenges in error remediation contributed to the burden.
- Unclear definitions further complicated the data collection process.
Source
Inside Higher Ed — https://www.insidehighered.com/news/admissions/2026/09/30/institutions-outline-challenges-collecting-acts-data
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