2024 AIR National Survey

The AIR National Survey is a comprehensive, longitudinal study of the IR data function within U.S. higher education institutions. Data collections have occurred in 2021, 2018, and 2015. The next data collection will be in November of 2024.

How To Participate

We're gearing up for the 2024 administration of the AIR National Survey! Help ensure the appropriate person at your institution receives an invitation by reviewing the contact information we have on file. If this is not the best person to participate on behalf of your institution, or if your institution is not listed, add your institution to the list and/or tell us who is the most appropriate contact.

We recommend the survey be completed by the person who leads the IR/IE office or the data/analytics function.

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Why Participate

By completing the AIR National Survey, you help create a reliable and complete set of information that accurately represents the current state of IR/IE including functional roles, responsibilities, trends, structures, and the diversity of activities. Your response will contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the similarities and differences in IR/IE functions across all types of institutions.

Important Dates

Now – October 2024: Make sure your institution's contact info is up to date
November 2024 – January 2025: Data collection is open
Summer 2025: Reports are released

About the 2024 Survey

Consistent with previous administrations, the 2024 study will collect information about office structures, leadership, staffing, resources, and activities. The 2024 study will also include new questions to gather insights within the following areas:

The roles and responsibilities of institutional effectiveness offices as distinct and separate from those of institutional research offices.
The adoption and use of artificial intelligence within IR/IE offices.
The maturity levels of the data function within institutions.
The prevalence of the “chief data officer” role and the core responsibilities.

The results of the AIR National Survey will be publicly available and presented in various reports and formats as a resource for the higher education community. Access to a separate benchmarking platform will not be available for purchase in 2024.

2024 AIR National Survey FAQs

Q: Who should fill out the survey for my institution?
A: We recommend the survey be completed by the person who leads the IR and/or IE office or the data/analytics function.
Q: If my institution has separate offices for IR and IE, which office leader should respond to the survey?
A: Both! If your institution has separate IR and IE offices, we encourage both leaders to respond separately to the survey. In other words, there will be two responses from your institution.
Q: How long does it take to complete the survey?
A: About 20 minutes.
Q: How long does my institution have to complete the survey?
A: Once the survey has launched, you will have approximately 6 to 8 weeks to complete it.
Q: Will my institution receive special access to data/reports for completing the survey?
A: National trends reports will be provided. These reports will be valuable in leveraging resources for your office and/or for restructuring purposes.
Q: Is there anything new or different this year as compared to past studies?
A: Consistent with previous administrations, the 2024 study will collect information about office structures, leadership, staffing, resources, and activities. The 2024 study will also include new questions to gather insights within the following areas:
- The roles and responsibilities of institutional effectiveness offices as distinct and separate from those of institutional research offices.
- The adoption and use of artificial intelligence within IR/IE offices.
- The maturity levels of the data function within institutions.
- The prevalence of the “chief data officer” role and the core responsibilities
Also, access to a separate benchmarking platform will not be available for purchase in 2024.
Q: Is benchmarking available for purchase?
A: No. Access to a separate benchmarking platform will not be available for purchase in 2024.
Q: When will results from the 2024 AIR National Survey be released?
A: Reports from the 2024 study will be released in the summer of 2025. The reports will be presented in a variety of formats (e.g., data briefs, posters, webinars) as a resource for AIR members and the broader higher education community.