20 Sep Spotlight on Strategy with Dr. Michael Harris
At the IEHE, we are always excited to have the opportunity to highlight the incredible work being done by our colleagues. As part of the launch of Data Strategy in...
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18 Jul Reflections from the Institute for IPEDS Educators 2019
I’m heading back to work today after spending two great days in DC with 29 other incredible IPEDS Educator colleagues. This was my 11th IIE, and true to form, it...
17 Jul What is a ‘Good’ Graduation Rate?
The question of what is a 'good' graduation rate is frequently asked in higher education. It is also frequently answered unsatisfactorily....
10 Jun IR’s Role as Campus Negotiator
If you’ve worked in or with an Institutional Research office for any length of time, you have surely seen the staff wear a variety of “hats.” IR professionals act as...
22 May Making the Most of AIR Forum 2019
Conferences, especially big conferences, can be overwhelming for anyone. The AIR Forum 2019 certainly qualifies as a big conference. And it can DEFINITELY be overwhelming. Over the years, I've gained...
22 May AIR Forum 2019
This year's Association for Institutional Research Annual Forum is finally almost here! It took me f.o.r.e.v.e.r. to build my agenda because the program is so packed with great learning and...
25 Apr Foundational Resources for Institutional Research
Perhaps you're new to Institutional Research. Or maybe you've been swimming along since you started your position, but have a nagging feeling you're missing something. Or it could be that...
18 Apr Benchmarking your…Benchmarking?
Benchmarking, both formal and informal, is pretty common in higher education. We take a look at what other colleges and universities are doing and compare our efforts and outcomes. Analyze...
09 Apr WSCUC ARC 2019
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)'s annual Academic Resource Conference (2019) kicks off today. I'm heading there tomorrow and am looking forward to...
14 Mar Data Skills+: The Ticket to a Successful IR Career
Data skills are a must for IR professionals at every level. Today’s institutions use increasingly complex data tools, including advanced predictive analytics, big data, and business intelligence systems. Certainly, that...