Since the information will be made available for use by all postsecondary institutions, categorization and the system of measurement must be ag reed upon. The post-secondary system of indicators encompasses a wide range of measurements of public and private colleges as well as Memorial University. Indicators in post-secondary institutions include participation rates and attrition rates of students. For exam ple, one possible measurement is the number of students participating in registered apprenticeship programs. Indicators relate d specifically to university students include undergraduate participation rates in regular diploma, certificate and degree programs.
Indicators also provide information about post-secondary instructors.
For example, one measurement may be the percentage of time instructors spend on administrative activity as compared to teaching and teaching-related activity. Postsecondary indicators may also pertain to finances, measuring for example, the average amount of annual studen t aid by recipient, campus, faculty, and department. The system of measurement must be carefully designed. For example, while information on public examinations may be easily attained, determining students' perceptions of their opportunities to learn poses a more difficult challenge. The Newfoundland and Labrador Educational Indicator System is not a completely new initiative.