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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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SPSS Syntax for Intermediate Users
Advance your SPSS skills by learning how to import data, aggregate data, use macros, and generate reports through SPSS syntax.
Intermediate • On-Demand Webinar • Half-Day • $140/$160
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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
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Strengthening Data Culture: Creation of a Data Fellows Program
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.
Intermediate/Advanced • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0 (Member Only Resource)
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Student Enrollment in Pandemic Times: Recovery and Change
Are we, in fact, on the path to a recovery? Or is there a more lasting set of changes under way that will create an entirely new normal?
All Levels • On-Demand Webinar • 1-2 Hours • $0/$0
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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
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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
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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
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The Art and Science of Managing the IR Office
Gain the management skills needed to lead an IR office—building teams, allocating resources, and navigating leadership dynamics.
Intermediate • In-Person Workshop • Full Day • $395/$605
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Understanding the PDP Analysis-Ready Files
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
Upcoming Events
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