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IPEDS Trend Generator Updated with Residence and Migration Data
The IPEDS Trend Generator has recently been updated with residence and migration data, featuring two new questions on all first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates and on newly enrolled first-time degree/certi...Read Moreabout: IPEDS Trend Generator Updated with Residence and Migration Data -
Data 2021-22 Collection Calendar Published
The IPEDS data collection calendar for 2021-22 has now been posted and is available at: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/public/data-collection-scheduleRead Moreabout: Data 2021-22 Collection Calendar Published -
Poll Results on Student Access to Internet and Devices Highlight Disparities
The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) today released a brief highlighting polling data regarding student access to internet and devices. Online Isn’t Optional: Student Polling on Access to Internet ...Read Moreabout: Poll Results on Student Access to Internet and Devices Highlight Disparities -
The Changing Role Of Surveys: An Interview with Steven Felker
eAIR recently caught up with Steven Felker, Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness at Thomas Nelson Community College, to chat about surveys. Thomas Nelson Community College is one of over 20 colleges in th...Read Moreabout: The Changing Role Of Surveys: An Interview with Steven Felker -
Communication for Connectivity
The exchange of ideas and perspectives and the transfer of knowledge are critical to the sustained growth of the IR/IE profession. And the efficacy of such interactions hinge on effective communication. Results from the ...Read Moreabout: Communication for Connectivity -
Come Together, Right Now, Virtually...
The past year has seen a dramatic shift in interpersonal and interoffice communications at many institutions. In mid-March 2020, our Office of Institutional Research prepared for a two-week window of remote work, with a...Read Moreabout: Come Together, Right Now, Virtually... -
Collaborations Across Campus and the Data Diaspora
The growth of reporting requirements and the expansion of data use to support higher education decision-making has presented both opportunities and challenges for data stewards. Institutional research offices possess fu...Read Moreabout: Collaborations Across Campus and the Data Diaspora -
The Versatility of the XLOOKUP
LOOKUP, launched in 2019 by Microsoft, combines the functionality of multiple functions, including VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP, into a single source. It also offers the option to select a customized variable if no data are retur...Read Moreabout: The Versatility of the XLOOKUP -
7 DON’Ts and DOs for Priming Your Audience to Engage with Your Data Presentation
An important factor influencing audience engagement is their readiness to receive data related information, which can be primed through modifications to traditional presentation styles and practices. Is your audience...Read Moreabout: 7 DON’Ts and DOs for Priming Your Audience to Engage with Your Data Presentation -
How Much Time Do You Spend Communicating with Stakeholders?
Data and analytics professionals like those in institutional research and institutional effectiveness produce information to support decision making. On average, 26% of time is spent on data collection and management and...Read Moreabout: How Much Time Do You Spend Communicating with Stakeholders? -
New CAIR Talks Video / Podcast Features AIR President Heather Kelly
The California Association for Institutional Research (CAIR) released an episode of its new series, Between Two Presidents, in which CAIR president Rosa Belerique chats with AIR President Heather Kelly. Watch...Read Moreabout: New CAIR Talks Video / Podcast Features AIR President Heather Kelly -
NASFAA Issue Brief Examines Challenges in Student Loan Repayment
In a new issue brief, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) explores the current state of the federal student loan system, including complexities, repayment options available to b...Read Moreabout: NASFAA Issue Brief Examines Challenges in Student Loan Repayment -
The Hope Center Launches Institutional Capacity-Building Cohort to Address Basic Needs Insecurity
The Hope Center recently launched a new initiative called the Institutional Capacity-Building Cohort (ICBC). Members of the ICBC will work collaboratively with The Hope Center to assess, analyze, and address students&rs...Read Moreabout: The Hope Center Launches Institutional Capacity-Building Cohort to Address Basic Needs Insecurity -
CUPA-HR White Paper: Higher Education Workforce Challenges and Opportunities
CUPA-HR has shared with AIR a recent white paper highlighting various challenges facing higher education employees as well as emerging workforce trends. The white paper culminates with nine recommendations for better pos...Read Moreabout: CUPA-HR White Paper: Higher Education Workforce Challenges and Opportunities -
Higher Ed Employee Vaccination Poll
CUPA-HR released in April 2021 poll results highlighting the state of employee vaccinations at higher education institutions. Data includes information on how many institutions have documented policies and provide i...Read Moreabout: Higher Ed Employee Vaccination Poll -
Survey Briefs Shed Light on How IR Has Evolved
The 2018 AIR National Survey of Institutional Research Offices provided respondents with national benchmarking reporting while providing a better understanding of the national state of IR. AIR has published a series...Read Moreabout: Survey Briefs Shed Light on How IR Has Evolved -
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 -
Two Recent Resources Provide National Higher Ed Insights
NCES Publishes Latest Digest of Education Statistics In February 2021, the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) published the 2019 Digest of Education Statistics, which covers statistics about the 76.1 milli...Read Moreabout: Two Recent Resources Provide National Higher Ed Insights -
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 -
NCES Publishes SLDS Survey Analysis: Descriptive Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has published a report presenting aggregate summary statistics of Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems (SLDS) capacity based on state-level response to the 2018 SLDS sur...Read Moreabout: NCES Publishes SLDS Survey Analysis: Descriptive Statistics