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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 -
In Memoriam: Glynton Smith
AIR is saddened to announce the passing of longtime member Glynton Smith on March 3, 2021. Glynton was a retired director of institutional research at Georgia State as well as the Medical College of Georgia and the Unive...Read Moreabout: In Memoriam: Glynton Smith -
Using Survey Results to Assist Low-Income Queens College SEEK Students in Obtaining Resources During the Pandemic
Students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, many of whom are of color, continue to suffer as a result of the pandemic and need support from their colleges. The Queens College (QC) Percy E. Sutton, Search for Education...Read Moreabout: Using Survey Results to Assist Low-Income Queens College SEEK Students in Obtaining Resources During the Pandemic -
Data Mining: A Primer for IR
What Is Data Mining and Why Would I Want to Use It? Data mining combines the areas of statistics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to discover relationships and insights hidden within large volumes of data....Read Moreabout: Data Mining: A Primer for IR -
Common Analytics Terms: A Quick Reference
Have you ever been involved in a conversation in which two or more people are using the same term but with different meanings? Establishing the meaning of common terms prevents miscommunications and helps move conversati...Read Moreabout: Common Analytics Terms: A Quick Reference -
Strategies for Using Predictive Analytics
I interviewed Karl Konsdorf, Director of Research, Analytics and Reporting at Sinclair Community College, to learn about their strategies for using predictive analytics. Can you share some examples of how you are using P...Read Moreabout: Strategies for Using Predictive Analytics -
IR's Role in Supporting Regional Economies: Interview with Arizona Commerce Authority Official
Amid the ongoing pandemic and the associated economic impacts, higher education has a key role supporting our regional economies. To hear some perspectives on how institutional research can help, we connected with Shawn ...Read Moreabout: IR's Role in Supporting Regional Economies: Interview with Arizona Commerce Authority Official -
The Value of Faculty Input on Predictive Analytics
Post-secondary institutions are feeling pressure from the top down to predict trends based on enrollment, student retention, and graduation rates. Student success measures have become a baseline for developing strategic ...Read Moreabout: The Value of Faculty Input on Predictive Analytics -
Future Forward: AIR’s Commitment to Advance and Support Our Community
In these times of uncertainty, disruption, and financial constraints, AIR and the AIR community are called to be forward-looking and responsive—open to new ideas while remaining attentive to our core purpose and va...Read Moreabout: Future Forward: AIR’s Commitment to Advance and Support Our Community -
Contemplating the Future of IR
We live and work in highly complex times, and institutional research is directly impacted. It used to be there was a major innovation every decade or so followed by a period of stability. Not so anymore. Today, the...Read Moreabout: Contemplating the Future of IR -
Providing Actionable Data to Policy Makers
Rhyan had the opportunity to speak with Kate Akers, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advanced Data Analytics at Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Her office coordinates with ins...Read Moreabout: Providing Actionable Data to Policy Makers -
Leadership and Improvisational Comedy: The Same Rules Apply
There are so many leadership models out there—in the business literature, in the psychology literature, in education to name a few—and the models range from servant leadership to autocratic to charismat...Read Moreabout: Leadership and Improvisational Comedy: The Same Rules Apply -
The Trouble with Inconsistent or Incorrect Data: A Higher Education Perspective
Data governance structures in higher education can lead to a lack of understanding of the value of data within an institution. According to the most recent American College President Study, college and un...Read Moreabout: The Trouble with Inconsistent or Incorrect Data: A Higher Education Perspective
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