Comparison of Fall Faculty - Table

Comparison of Fall Faculty by Tier 1997-2005
Tier 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005
Total Research 3,414 3,557 3,716 3,819 4,026
Total Regional 2,682 2,566 2,517 2,729 2,940
Total Community 2,984 2,858 2,897 3,113 3,487
Total Faculty (Inst/Rsch/PSvc) 9,080 8,981 9,130 9,661 10,453
SOURCE: IPEDS Fall Staff Survey
Comparison of Fall Faculty (Instruction/Research/Public Service) by Type of Position and Tier. In 2005 Research Universities had 4,026, Regional Universities had 2,940, Community Colleges 3,487, and Total Faculty 10,453.