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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?