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Communication for Connectivity
The exchange of ideas and perspectives and the transfer of knowledge are critical to the sustained growth of the IR/IE profession. And the efficacy of such interactions hinge on effective communication. Results from the ...Read Moreabout: Communication for Connectivity -
Come Together, Right Now, Virtually...
The past year has seen a dramatic shift in interpersonal and interoffice communications at many institutions. In mid-March 2020, our Office of Institutional Research prepared for a two-week window of remote work, with a...Read Moreabout: Come Together, Right Now, Virtually... -
New Report: Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States: 2021 Historical Trend Report
The Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education of the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the University of Pennsylvania Alliance for Higher Education and Democracy (PennAHEAD) together re...Read Moreabout: New Report: Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States: 2021 Historical Trend Report -
Collaborations Across Campus and the Data Diaspora
The growth of reporting requirements and the expansion of data use to support higher education decision-making has presented both opportunities and challenges for data stewards. Institutional research offices possess fu...Read Moreabout: Collaborations Across Campus and the Data Diaspora -
The Versatility of the XLOOKUP
LOOKUP, launched in 2019 by Microsoft, combines the functionality of multiple functions, including VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP, into a single source. It also offers the option to select a customized variable if no data are retur...Read Moreabout: The Versatility of the XLOOKUP -
7 DON’Ts and DOs for Priming Your Audience to Engage with Your Data Presentation
An important factor influencing audience engagement is their readiness to receive data related information, which can be primed through modifications to traditional presentation styles and practices. Is your audience...Read Moreabout: 7 DON’Ts and DOs for Priming Your Audience to Engage with Your Data Presentation -
How Much Time Do You Spend Communicating with Stakeholders?
Data and analytics professionals like those in institutional research and institutional effectiveness produce information to support decision making. On average, 26% of time is spent on data collection and management and...Read Moreabout: How Much Time Do You Spend Communicating with Stakeholders? -
New CAIR Talks Video / Podcast Features AIR President Heather Kelly
The California Association for Institutional Research (CAIR) released an episode of its new series, Between Two Presidents, in which CAIR president Rosa Belerique chats with AIR President Heather Kelly. Watch...Read Moreabout: New CAIR Talks Video / Podcast Features AIR President Heather Kelly -
NASFAA Issue Brief Examines Challenges in Student Loan Repayment
In a new issue brief, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) explores the current state of the federal student loan system, including complexities, repayment options available to b...Read Moreabout: NASFAA Issue Brief Examines Challenges in Student Loan Repayment -
The Hope Center Launches Institutional Capacity-Building Cohort to Address Basic Needs Insecurity
The Hope Center recently launched a new initiative called the Institutional Capacity-Building Cohort (ICBC). Members of the ICBC will work collaboratively with The Hope Center to assess, analyze, and address students&rs...Read Moreabout: The Hope Center Launches Institutional Capacity-Building Cohort to Address Basic Needs Insecurity