As Institutional Researchers, we navigate an overwhelming landscape of AI technologies. Since late 2022, Large Language Models (LLMs) have transformed how we can approach data analysis, but choosing the right integration...

We are a busy group. Most data professionals in higher education would describe themselves as constantly working, often beyond capacity. According to the 2024 AIR National Survey, 56% of those in small IR offices, 44% of...

As I think about this past year with the Board, I'm proud of the strides we've made together to advance the mission of AIR. We worked to broaden pathways to volunteer leadership within AIR, aiming to reflect the rich div...

In May 2025, the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) conducted a survey to assess the impact of recent and proposed changes to the U.S. Department of Education (ED) on Institutional Research and Institutional Ef...

I write to share that the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) has received official confirmation that our subcontract for the IPEDS training program will not be renewed for the 2025–26 data collection cycl...

The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 leadership elections. The newly elected leaders officially assumed their roles during the Annual Business Meeting at the 202...

The 2025 Annual Business Meeting of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) took place on Wednesday afternoon during the AIR Forum, bringing members together to reflect on the organization’s progress, reco...

The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 AIR Awards, which recognize excellence, service, scholarship, and leadership in the field of Institutional Research and hig...

The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) joins more than 50 national higher education organizations in a unified call to renew and strengthen the long-standing partnership between the federal government and colle...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing many aspects of our world, including institutional research (IR), providing unprecedented capabilities for data analysis, predictive modeling, and decision-making. To remai...

Survey data impacts some of the most important decisions in higher education, with institutions relying on it to accurately capture the voices of their community. While many IR/IE offices are well aware of challenges in ...

With the recent AIR election concluded and results officially certified by the Nominations & Elections Committee (NEC), I’m pleased to extend heartfelt congratulations to our newly elected Board and NEC members...

The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) is preparing for its 2025 AIR Forum, scheduled for May 20–23 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. This annual conference is the largest global gathering o...

Mardy Eimers has retired as Vice Provost for Institutional Research & Quality Improvement from University of Missouri - Columbia.Are you changing scene? Share your professional news at communications@airweb.org. &nbs...

Dr. Edward L. Delaney Jr., a distinguished figure in the field of institutional research and a dedicated member of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR), passed away on August 14, 2024, at the age of 79. His c...

On March 13, 2025, the Change With Analytics Playbook—a collaborative publication developed by the Association for Institutional Research (AIR), EDUCAUSE, and the National Association of College and University Busi...

AIR issued the following statement in response to the news of the widespread staffing reductions at the Department of Education, including the loss of staff at the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES): &n...

LER Accelerator champions interoperable credentialing systems to advance workforce development and learner empowerment.In a landmark collaboration, 12 leading national associations have adopted a unified set of core prin...

In February 2025, the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) joined over 100 national organizations in signing a letter to the U.S. Department of Education, affirming a shared commitment to diversity, equity, and i...

Shari: Eric, it’s been great serving with you on Nominations and Elections Committee (NEC) this year. What highlights do you most want to share with our IR friends and colleagues? Eric: It’s been great s...