AIR Data & Decisions Academy: All Topics

Designed for professionals across all functional areas, the Academy provides practical, accessible learning experiences that translate complex data concepts into actionable strategies. Whether you’re new to data or looking to refine your expertise, our offerings will help you gain confidence in using, accessing, and managing institutional data effectively.

Professional Development

Leveraging Cloud-based Data Resources to Build a Top-rated Dashboard to Support University COVID-19 Decision-making

Discover how Ohio State University built a top-rated, cloud-based dashboard to manage COVID-19 operations and support campus decision-making.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • < 1 Hour • $59/$79
Moving From Inspirational Gems to Compelling Stories

Learn how to turn raw data into meaningful stories that engage diverse audiences and drive action.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $99/$129
Navigating Generative AI: A Practical Approach for IR/IE Professionals

Learn how institutional research and effectiveness professionals can critically and practically leverage AI, ML, and NLP technologies to improve analytics, reporting, and decision-making.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $125/$225
Practical Steps to Start a Broad-based Discussion of Opportunity Gaps

Learn to transform student success dashboards into catalysts for equity-focused discussions. This webinar introduces active meeting techniques to engage stakeholders, formulate DEI questions, and drive meaningful institutional change. Ideal for all experience levels.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0/$50
Providing Timely and Actionable Intelligence: Using Enrollment Management Analytics to Support Student Success

Explore how the University of California–Irvine developed a centralized enrollment management analytics system to enhance student success and operational planning.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $59/$79
Publishing in Journals

Learn essential strategies for successfully publishing in academic journals, particularly helpful for early-career professionals.

Beginner/Intermediate • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0 (Member Only Resource)
Research Design - Statistics

Learn how research design and statistical methods connect to inform effective decision-making in higher education.

Beginner/Intermediate • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $190/$210
seekUT: University of Texas System/US Census Bureau Partnership

Explore how a groundbreaking partnership between the University of Texas System and the U.S. Census Bureau provides salary and debt data to demonstrate the value of a college degree.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0 (Member Only)
Sentiment Analysis in R

Learn how to conduct text mining and sentiment analysis in R to uncover patterns in survey responses, course evaluations, and social media posts.

Intermediate • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $99/$129
Simplifying the Tableau User Experience Using Sheet Swapping

Enhance your Tableau dashboards by learning how to apply sheet swapping for a cleaner, more user-friendly experience.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $59/$79
Streamline Your IPEDS Reporting with Upload Files

Learn to streamline IPEDS reporting by creating reusable upload files, reducing manual entry and errors. This webinar guides you through building submission-ready files, locating documentation, and leveraging master datasets for broader institutional analysis.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0/$0
Student Enrollment in Pandemic Times: Recovery and Change

Learn how California State University San Marcos developed a Data Fellows program to build data literacy, expand decision support, and cultivate a stronger campus data culture.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0/$0
Student Voices

Discover how institutional researchers can amplify student perspectives to enhance college policies and programs. This webinar showcases practical methods and real-world examples from IUPUI and Golden West College on integrating student voices into institutional planning.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0/$0
The Art and Science of Enrollment Forecasting

Learn how to implement and adapt a practical Excel-based enrollment forecasting model to project student progression and support institutional planning.

Beginner • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $99/$129
The Art and Science of Managing an IR Office

This four-session course blends lecture, discussion, and group exercises built around developing management mindsets, working with and directing others, and stewarding resources such as finances and staff time to help you shift from individual contributor to successful manager.

All Levels • Live Online Course • Multi-Week • $525/$625
The Data and Analytics Alphabet Soup: Our IR, IE, BI, Planning, and Assessment Colleagues

Explore the distinctions among institutional research, effectiveness, assessment, planning, and business intelligence functions—and learn strategies for stronger collaboration across them.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0/$50
The How-To of Student Outcomes Assessment

Learn how to design, evaluate, and report student outcomes assessment projects to drive improvements in educational and student services programs.

Beginner • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $190/$210
Tracking the Progress of Your Strategic Plan

Learn how to define, track, and assess key performance indicators (KPIs) that support your institution’s strategic plan and accreditation efforts.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $59/$79
Understanding How IR and Public Policy Interact and How You Can Be a Data Influencer

Institutional researchers explore the evolution of federal data collection, its legislative influences, and how to engage in shaping policies that impact higher education. Learn to become a data influencer within the public policy landscape.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0/$0
Understanding the Postsecondary Data Partnership Institution-Level Dashboards

Learn how to navigate PDP dashboards to identify student success metrics, performance gaps, and opportunities for institutional improvement.

All Levels • Live Online Workshop • 1-2 Hours • $0/$0