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  • NationalSurveyDataBiteNov2019
    • National Survey Data Bite
    • 11.19.19

    IR Office Locations and Reporting Structure

    • by eAIR
    The division that houses the IR Office can affect how that office is structured and the types of work it performs. So, in which division are most IR Offices located? Results from the 2018 National Survey of IR ...
    Read Moreabout: IR Office Locations and Reporting Structure
  • Lydia
    • Article
    • 11.01.19

    AIR Scholarships and Awards Recognize Contributions to IR and the Association

    • by AIR
    Each year, AIR recognizes colleagues who have made contributions to the success of the association and to the institutional research profession by granting scholarships and awards to deserving individuals.&nbs...
    Read Moreabout: AIR Scholarships and Awards Recognize Contributions to IR and the Association
  • graduates
    • Article
    • 10.30.19

    Pell Grants are Getting Their Due in 2020 Campaign

    • by Donald E. Heller, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, University of San Francisco
    This article, originally published on The Conversation, outlines how some leading Democratic candidates are proposing changes to Pell Grants. The piece defines what Pell Grants are, explains how the grants have not ...
    Read Moreabout: Pell Grants are Getting Their Due in 2020 Campaign
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    • 10.22.19

    Why Skills Training Can’t Replace Higher Education

    • by George Kuh, Chancellor’s Professor Emeritus of Higher Education, Indiana University
    In an essay from the Harvard Business Review, George Kuh, founder of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NILOA), discusses the value of a college degree. In this opinion piece, Kuh compares obtaining a certif...
    Read Moreabout: Why Skills Training Can’t Replace Higher Education
  • assessment-book
    • 10.17.19

    New Book Published With Content by AIR Staff

    • by AIR
    Just released by Stylus Publishing, Trends in Assessment: Ideas, Opportunities, and Issues for Higher Education, addresses how AIR and our partners support assessment. Edited by Stephen P. Hundley and Susan Kahn, t...
    Read Moreabout: New Book Published With Content by AIR Staff
    • Thank You
    • 10.16.19

    Thank You to the AIR Community

    • by eAIR
    Thanks to Kent Phillippe for presenting Community College Enrollment Crisis? Historical Trends in Community College Enrollment at the 2nd IPEDS Educator web conference for the 2019-20 contract cycle, held September 19, 2...
    Read Moreabout: Thank You to the AIR Community
  • Oct-Lead-resized
    • Article Featured
    • 10.16.19

    Adopting an Analytics Culture: Institutions Share Their Journeys

    • by eAIR
    For most higher education institutions, the transformation to an analytics culture is truly a journey. The recently released joint statement, Analytics can save higher education. Really., a shared call to action from The...
    Read Moreabout: Adopting an Analytics Culture: Institutions Share Their Journeys
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    • National Survey Data Bite
    • 10.15.19

    Office Leaders’ Evaluation of Professional Development

    • by eAIR
    Professional development is important to ensure that staff and leaders have the skills and knowledge needed for the ever-growing demand for data and analytics. How do office leaders rate the effectiveness of their staff...
    Read Moreabout: Office Leaders’ Evaluation of Professional Development
  • Melinda-Katie
    • 10.15.19

    NCES Data Institute Stimulates Learning, Produces Meaningful Research

    • by AIR
    Melinda Whitford and Katie Smith, NCES Data Institute Participants The NCES Data Institute: Using Federal Datasets to Support Research on Postsecondary Education (Institute) provides an intensive introduction ...
    Read Moreabout: NCES Data Institute Stimulates Learning, Produces Meaningful Research
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    • Tech Tips
    • 10.15.19

    Excel MEDIAN IF Array Formula

    • by Lisa Smith, Institutional Research Manager, Northwest College
    A MEDIAN IF array formula in Excel will identify the middle number of values that meet certain criteria. An array formula performs an operation on multiple values instead of a single value. In this array formula, we esse...
    Read Moreabout: Excel MEDIAN IF Array Formula
  • Mary Ann Coughlin
    • Ask eAIR
    • 10.15.19

    Running Effective Meetings, Avoiding Pitfalls

    • by Mary Ann Coughlin, Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Springfield College
    Dear Mary Ann: I have been asked to run weekly meetings with other units on how we’re using data and analytics to improve student programs. How can I run effective meetings with various stakeholders in the room, s...
    Read Moreabout: Running Effective Meetings, Avoiding Pitfalls
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    • Visual Displays of Data
    • 10.15.19

    Pepperdine OIE IR Report: Student Diversity by Locale

    • by Jazmin Zane, Director of Institutional Research, Pepperdine University
    See full report (PDF) Introduction Pepperdine is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. P...
    Read Moreabout: Pepperdine OIE IR Report: Student Diversity by Locale
    • Announcements
    • 10.15.19

    VSA Analytics Announcement

    • by eAIR
    On October 1, the VSA officially became VSA Analytics. With a new platform, new data and new functions, this tool makes it easy for you to use national data for strategic planning and decision making. VSA Analytics combi...
    Read Moreabout: VSA Analytics Announcement
  • NEWmichelle-appel
    • Board Corner
    • 10.15.19

    Nominations Myths Debunked

    • by Michelle Appel, AIR Immediate Past President and Nominations and Elections Committee Chair
    It’s the time of year that AIR asks for nominations to elected office - Vice President, Board at-large members, and Nominations and Elections Committee (NEC) members. It happens every year, and yet every year it ca...
    Read Moreabout: Nominations Myths Debunked
    • Changing Scene
    • 10.15.19

    Colleague News

    • by eAIR
    Tasha Almond-Dannenbring is now Director of Strategic Accounts at HelioCampus. Te-Hsin Chang is now a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at National Taichung University of Education. India Hampton is now Director of IR, ...
    Read Moreabout: Colleague News
    • IR In The Know
    • 10.15.19

    Searching for Accountability in Higher Education

    • by eAIR
    Reports & Tools Democracy Counts 2018: Increased Student and Institutional Engagement (Angela Henderson) This report contains findings from the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE), a landmark s...
    Read Moreabout: Searching for Accountability in Higher Education
  • Dai-Li
    • Special Feature / Interview
    • 10.15.19

    Expanding Understanding of the Profession

    • by eAIR
    eAIR recently sat down with Dai Li, Director of Institutional Research and Planning, Pittsburg State University, to talk about IR careers, the benefits of AIR membership, and exciting new projects taking place...
    Read Moreabout: Expanding Understanding of the Profession
  • Volunteer to help grow your networks and engage in your professional role.
    • Featured
    • 09.17.19

    Volunteering Impacts the Profession, Builds Networks

    • by eAIR
    eAIR recently sat down with several members to find out how volunteering with the association has helped them grow their networks and engage in their professional roles. As a bonus, these members shared useful tips for f...
    Read Moreabout: Volunteering Impacts the Profession, Builds Networks
  • Responses from 2018 National Survey of IR Offices by Region: Northeast-247, Midwest-295, South-387, West-213, Canada-2,  U.S. Territories-9.
    • National Survey Data Bite
    • 09.17.19

    The National State of IR: Results from the 2018 National Survey of IR Offices

    • by eAIR
    To date, 1,153 institutions participated in the 2018 National Survey of IR Offices. In a series of webinars this fall, Darlena Jones shares summary results from the survey:  October 3 Structuring and Financing the...
    Read Moreabout: The National State of IR: Results from the 2018 National Survey of IR Offices
    • Thank You
    • 09.17.19

    Thank You to the AIR Community

    • by eAIR
    Thank you to Eric Atchison and Carolyn Mata for presenting IPEDS Coordination: Several State Perspectives at the 1st IPEDS Educator web conference for the 2019-20 contract cycle, held 8/26. Participants got to hear from ...
    Read Moreabout: Thank You to the AIR Community
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