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

Generative AI in Higher Ed: Tips and Tricks from IR/IE Professionals Part 2

Learn practical ways to leverage generative AI for coding automation, machine learning analyses, and environmental scans in IR/IE work.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0/$50
Generative AI in Higher Ed: Tips and Tricks from IR/IE Professionals Part 3

Explore how IR/IE professionals are using generative AI to troubleshoot coding errors, modernize legacy code, automate Excel tasks, and support research initiatives.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0/$50
Generative AI in Higher Ed: Tips and Tricks from IR/IE Professionals Part 4

Learn how IR/IE professionals are using generative AI to analyze qualitative data, enhance reporting, and navigate privacy and ethical challenges.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0/$50
Institutional Culture of Evidence

This webinar series explores the characteristics of an institutional culture of evidence and the role that assessment plays in that culture. We discuss strategies to assess your institution's culture (context, resources, and individuals), identify skills needed to build a culture of evidence at your institution, and provide tips to build and strengthen your institution's culture.

Any Experience Level • On-Demand Webinar Series • 1-2 Hours • $140/$160
Introduction to Project Management

Learn the fundamentals of project management, including frameworks, process groups, roles, and documentation essential for successful project execution in institutional research contexts.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • < 1 Hour • $99/$129
Investigating the Impact of Online Classes on Degree Completion

Explore research findings on how taking online courses influences student success and degree completion rates.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • < 1 Hour • $0/$50
Leadership and Career Development in IR

Explore key strategies for advancing your career in institutional research (IR) through an understanding of your strengths, role, and professional opportunities.

Intermediate/Advanced • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0 (Member Only Resource)
Leadership Theories in Assessment and IR

Explore leadership theories that can enhance engagement and effectiveness in assessment and institutional research (IR) work.

All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $99/$129
LEADing Change with Analytics: Bridging the Gap from Data to Decisions

Learn to lead data-informed change initiatives by building stakeholder engagement, overcoming resistance, and turning analytics into action.

Beginner/Intermediate • In-Person Workshop • Half-Day • $210/$420
Leading with Action: Beyond the Data

Strengthen your leadership potential by developing human-centered communication, listening, and change management skills essential for data-driven influence.

Intermediate • In-Person Workshop • Multi-Day • $580/$790
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
Leveraging Postsecondary Data Partnership Dashboards for Effective Benchmarking

Learn how to navigate, interpret, and leverage PDP Analysis-Ready files to deepen institutional research and strengthen student success strategies.

Beginner • Live Online Workshop • 1-2 Hours • $0/$0
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