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Higher Ed Dashboards: An Interview with ASR Analytics
eAIR talked to John Van Weeren and Heather Hutchings with ASR Analytics to hear their perspectives on dashboards in higher education. ASR provides analytic consulting services, with expertise in the fields of business i...Read Moreabout: Higher Ed Dashboards: An Interview with ASR Analytics -
Q&A with Rana Glasgal about Northeastern University's Tableau Environment for Institutional Data Reporting
Inger Bergom, Senior Data Analyst at Tufts University, spoke with Rana Glasgal, Associate Vice Provost for Institutional Research and Decision Support, to discuss Northeastern University's fast-growing Tableau environmen...Read Moreabout: Q&A with Rana Glasgal about Northeastern University's Tableau Environment for Institutional Data Reporting -
Model for Complex Governance of a Business Intelligence Tool: University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Tableau Server Environment
A. Context for the Tableau Server Environment In 2014, the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) expanded business intelligence (BI) tools to include Tableau software and a Tableau server environment. It was ...Read Moreabout: Model for Complex Governance of a Business Intelligence Tool: University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Tableau Server Environment -
BOOK REVIEW: Effective Data Visualization: The Right Chart for the Right Data, Stephanie Evergreen
As a small IE/IR office always on the lookout for ways to work smarter and tell our institutional story in a concise, accurate, and informative way for any given audience, Stephanie Evergreen’s book, Effective Da...Read Moreabout: BOOK REVIEW: Effective Data Visualization: The Right Chart for the Right Data, Stephanie Evergreen -
Congratulations, 2021 AIR Award Winners!
Each year, AIR members recognize colleagues who have made extraordinary contributions to the success of the association and to the institutional research profession. It is an honor to be nominated for one of these presti...Read Moreabout: Congratulations, 2021 AIR Award Winners! -
The Changing Role Of Surveys: An Interview with Steven Felker
eAIR recently caught up with Steven Felker, Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Thomas Nelson Community College, to chat about surveys. Thomas Nelson Community College is one of over 20 colleges in th...Read Moreabout: The Changing Role Of Surveys: An Interview with Steven Felker -
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... -
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 -
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 -
Survey Briefs Shed Light on How IR Has Evolved
The 2018 AIR National Survey of Institutional Research Offices provided respondents with national benchmarking reporting while providing a better understanding of the national state of IR. AIR has published a series...Read Moreabout: Survey Briefs Shed Light on How IR Has Evolved -
Transformation, Data, and Shiny Objects: Moving Beyond Small Wins
eAIR spoke with Archie Cubarrubia, Deputy Director, Institutional Transformation, and Matt Crellin, Program Officer, Transformation, both with the U.S. Program, Postsecondary Success of the Bill & Melinda Gates Fou...Read Moreabout: Transformation, Data, and Shiny Objects: Moving Beyond Small Wins -
Be Part of the Solution: Antiracism in Institutional Research
Have you seen the University of Southern California’s (USC) Climate Committee charge for this academic year? Unless you work at USC, you probably haven’t, but it’s well worth a look. Broadly, the commi...Read Moreabout: Be Part of the Solution: Antiracism in Institutional Research -
Harper Reed on Being a Higher Ed Disruptor, Avoiding Ned Stark’s Fate
eAIR spoke with Technologist and Futurist Harper Reed to about what he considers to be a pivotal moment for higher education and how institutional researchers are uniquely positioned to serve as disruptors—th...Read Moreabout: Harper Reed on Being a Higher Ed Disruptor, Avoiding Ned Stark’s Fate -
In Memoriam: Bill Knight
The AIR community is mourning the loss of a friend, mentor, and scholar. Bill Knight passed away April 7, 2021. Serving most recently as Assistant Provost for Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Miami University...Read Moreabout: In Memoriam: Bill Knight -
ORCID Links Researchers, Their Research, and Their Institutions
eAIR had an opportunity to speak with Shawna Sadler, Engagement Manager, Outreach & Partnerships at ORCID, about connecting researchers with their work and their institutions. How would you describe ORCID to someone...Read Moreabout: ORCID Links Researchers, Their Research, and Their Institutions -
Additional Reading
If this issue’s content piqued your interest, here’s a roundup of additional articles and resources: High-Impact Practices: Interrogating Quality and Equity (NSSE) How to Persuad...Read Moreabout: Additional Reading -
Supporting Equity through Data: Two Success Stories
As institutions grapple with closing persistent equity gaps, institutional research holds clues to promising solutions. Read about two institutions that have effectively used data in combination with the...Read Moreabout: Supporting Equity through Data: Two Success Stories -
IR Is a Critical Partner in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work
Ellen had the opportunity to speak with Michael Benitez, Jr., Vice President for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Metropolitan State University, Denver. Over the past two decades, Benitez has served higher educat...Read Moreabout: IR Is a Critical Partner in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work -
A Review of the 2021 Chronicle of Higher Education Trends Report
The 2021 Chronicle of Higher Education Trends Report was released in February in both print and digital form. Consisting of five feature-length articles, this year’s report links the challenges of the COVID-19 pand...Read Moreabout: A Review of the 2021 Chronicle of Higher Education Trends Report -
Change with Analytics: Perspectives on How to Use the Statement in Practice
As stated in the Change with Analytics statement, the “Association for Institutional Research (AIR), EDUCAUSE, and the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) stand together with ...Read Moreabout: Change with Analytics: Perspectives on How to Use the Statement in Practice
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