Leadership and Management
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Professional Development
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AIR LEADs: Leadership with Evidence, Analytics, and Data
Build the leadership skills needed to drive institutional change, advocate for data use, and align analytics with strategic goals.
Advanced • Hybrid Course • Multi-Week
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Foundations Bootcamp
Master the core skills of institutional research, from refining questions to designing research, surveys, analysis, and reporting.
Beginner • In-Person Workshop • Multi-Day
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Foundations of Effective Reporting
Learn how to create impactful data reports through effective storytelling, visualizations, organization, and audience-focused communication strategies.
Beginner • Live Online Workshop • Half-Day
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I Have a New Job in Institutional Research…Now What?
New to institutional research? This interactive workshop is for you. Explore the core roles and responsibilities of IR professionals, discover essential tools and resources, and learn how to build connections with peers across the field.
Beginner • In-Person Workshop • Half-Day
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IPEDS Data and Benchmarking: Supporting Decision Making and Institutional Effectiveness
Learn how to use IPEDS data and benchmarking techniques to support institutional effectiveness and strategic decision-making efforts.
All Levels • Live Online Workshop • Half Day
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LEADing Change with Analytics: Bridging the Gap from Data to Decisions
Learn to lead data-informed change initiatives by building stakeholder engagement, overcoming resistance, and turning analytics into action.
Beginner/Intermediate • In-Person Workshop • Half-Day
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Leading with Action: Beyond the Data
Strengthen your leadership potential by developing human-centered communication, listening, and change management skills essential for data-driven influence.
Intermediate • In-Person Workshop • Multi-Day
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The Art and Science of Managing the IR Office
Gain the management skills needed to lead an IR office—building teams, allocating resources, and navigating leadership dynamics.
Intermediate • In-Person Workshop • Full Day
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Leadership and Improvisational Comedy: The Same Rules Apply
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