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Monday, May 19, 2025
Foundations Bootcamp: The Cornerstone for Any IR Professional (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Foundations Bootcamp: The Cornerstone for Any IR Professional (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Location: Wekiwa 9
Presenter:
Carolyn Mata (she/her/hers)
– CM Education Insights and Solutions
Pre-Conference Sessions
LEADing with Action: Beyond the Data (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
LEADing with Action: Beyond the Data (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Location: Wekiwa 2
Presenter:
Mary Ann Coughlin
– Tulane University
Pre-Conference Sessions
Tableau for Beginners: Visualizing Data to Measure and Communicate (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Tableau for Beginners: Visualizing Data to Measure and Communicate (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Location: Wekiwa 8
Presenter:
Eric Atchison (he/him/his)
– Arkansas State University System
Presenter:
Elizabeth A. Wakefield, MBA (she/her/hers)
– Arkansas State University-Newport
Pre-Conference Sessions
The Art and Science of Managing the IR Office (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
The Art and Science of Managing the IR Office (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Location: Wekiwa 5
Presenter:
Jeremy Goodman (he/him/his)
– Jeremy Goodman Consulting
Pre-Conference Sessions
Letting Go! – Using a federated DaaS model to expand IR’s/CDO’s impact (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Letting Go! – Using a federated DaaS model to expand IR’s/CDO’s impact (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Location: Wekiwa 10
Presenter:
Eldrid Sequeira, MS
– Mercy University
Pre-Conference Sessions
Leveraging NLP Techniques for Text Mining and Analytics in IR (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Leveraging NLP Techniques for Text Mining and Analytics in IR (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Location: Wekiwa 3
Presenter:
Ying Lin, Ph.D.
– Syracuse University Main Campus
Pre-Conference Sessions
Linear Regression Analysis for Institutional Research (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Linear Regression Analysis for Institutional Research (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Location: Wekiwa 1
Presenter:
Yuxiang Liu
– Yeshiva University
Pre-Conference Sessions
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
(Canceled) Creating Self-Updating Excel Dashboards for Learning Outcomes Assessment (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
(Canceled) Creating Self-Updating Excel Dashboards for Learning Outcomes Assessment (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Yao Z. Hill, PhD
– University of Hawaii at Manoa
Pre-Conference Sessions
(Canceled) I Have a New Job in Institutional Research…Now What? (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
(Canceled) I Have a New Job in Institutional Research…Now What? (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Presenter:
Shama Akhtar
– Bowie State University
Pre-Conference Sessions
Automating Workflows and Building Dashboards (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Automating Workflows and Building Dashboards (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Location: Wekiwa 3
Presenter:
Christopher Petrie, DC (he/him/his)
– Northwestern Health Sciences University
Presenter:
Angel Radick, MBA
– Northwestern Health Sciences University
Pre-Conference Sessions
Foundations Bootcamp: The Cornerstone for Any IR Professional (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Foundations Bootcamp: The Cornerstone for Any IR Professional (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Location: Wekiwa 9
Presenter:
Carolyn Mata (she/her/hers)
– CM Education Insights and Solutions
Pre-Conference Sessions
Harnessing Power BI for Insightful Student Experience Survey Dashboards (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED) (SOLD OUT)
Harnessing Power BI for Insightful Student Experience Survey Dashboards (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED) (SOLD OUT)
Location: Wekiwa 10
Presenter:
Sarah Gallimore, PhD
– The University of North Texas, Health Science Center
Pre-Conference Sessions
Integrating Data Governance and Data Literacy: A Cross-Functional Strategy (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Integrating Data Governance and Data Literacy: A Cross-Functional Strategy (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Location: Wekiwa 5
Presenter:
Ivana Fredotovic, Ph.D.
– Weber State University
Presenter:
Melissa Barnett, Ph.D.
– Harvard University
Presenter:
Susan Gracia, PhD
– Northeastern University
Presenter:
Heather Epstein-Diaz, MSLIS
– Florida State University
Pre-Conference Sessions
LEADing Change with Analytics: Bridging the Gap from Data to Decisions (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
LEADing Change with Analytics: Bridging the Gap from Data to Decisions (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Location: Wekiwa 7
Presenter:
Jeremy Goodman (he/him/his)
– Jeremy Goodman Consulting
Pre-Conference Sessions
LEADing with Action: Beyond the Data (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
LEADing with Action: Beyond the Data (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Location: Wekiwa 2
Presenter:
Mary Ann Coughlin
– Tulane University
Pre-Conference Sessions
Logistic Regression Analysis for Institutional Research (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Logistic Regression Analysis for Institutional Research (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Location: Wekiwa 1
Presenter:
Yuxiang Liu
– Yeshiva University
Pre-Conference Sessions
The Art and Science of Enrollment Forecasting (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
The Art and Science of Enrollment Forecasting (ADDITIONAL FEE/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Location: Wekiwa 8
Presenter:
Chris Orem (he/him/his)
– James Madison University
Pre-Conference Sessions
Turning PDP Cohort Analysis-Ready Data into Actionable Insights using Power BI Description (INVITE ONLY/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Turning PDP Cohort Analysis-Ready Data into Actionable Insights using Power BI Description (INVITE ONLY/PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
Location: Wekiwa 4
Presenter:
Monte Schaff
– United Tribes Technical College
Presenter:
Darlena Jones
– Association for Institutional Research
Pre-Conference Sessions
First Time at Forum Session
First Time at Forum Session
Location: Sebastian L3+4
Presenter:
Jenny Chu
– Association for Institutional Research
Presenter:
Christine Keller
– Association for Institutional Research
Presenter:
Debbie Phelps
– Cowley County Community College
Speaker Session
Impact Sessions (included with AIR Forum registration)
Impact Sessions (included with AIR Forum registration)
Impact Session
The Analytics Transformation: From Data-Informed to Data-Engaged Campus
The Analytics Transformation: From Data-Informed to Data-Engaged Campus
Location: Sebastian L1+2
Presenter:
Heather Epstein-Diaz, MSLIS
– Florida State University
Presenter:
James Hunt, PhD
– Florida State University
Presenter:
Samantha Nix, Ph.D.
– Florida State University
Impact Session
The State of the Profession: Results from the 2024 AIR National Survey
The State of the Profession: Results from the 2024 AIR National Survey
Location: Sebastian I1+2
Presenter:
Darlena Jones
– Association for Institutional Research
Impact Session
Unpacking the 2025 Carnegie Classifications
Unpacking the 2025 Carnegie Classifications
Location: Sebastian L3+4
Presenter:
Sara Gast
– American Council on Education
Presenter:
Mushtaq Gunja
– American Council on Education
Presenter:
Kyle Whitman
– American Council on Education
Impact Session
Chief Data Officers and the Functions They Lead: Imagining and Strategizing for a Future We Can’t See
Chief Data Officers and the Functions They Lead: Imagining and Strategizing for a Future We Can’t See
Location: Sebastian I1+2
Presenter:
Darlena Jones
– Association for Institutional Research
Presenter:
Olivia Kew-Fickus
Presenter:
Ivana Fredotovic, Ph.D.
– Weber State University
Impact Session
Insights That Impact: Engaging Stakeholders Through Survey Data Storytelling
Insights That Impact: Engaging Stakeholders Through Survey Data Storytelling
Location: Sebastian L3+4
Presenter:
Nichole Petersen, MA
– Century College
Presenter:
Joe Ludlum, PhD
– Georgia Tech
Presenter:
Michael J. Bolen, PhD
– University of South Florida
Presenter:
Martin Stelmach, MS
– McMaster University
Presenter:
Simran Kaur, MA (she/her/hers)
– Stony Brook University
Presenter:
Heather Rondeau, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)
– Alexandria Technical & Community College
Impact Session
Party at the Lakehouse: Enhancing Data Ecosystems and Stakeholder Engagement
Party at the Lakehouse: Enhancing Data Ecosystems and Stakeholder Engagement
Location: Sebastian L1+2
Presenter:
Henry Zheng, PHD
– Carnegie Mellon University
Presenter:
Matthew Hoolsema, MA, Higher Education
– Carnegie Mellon University
Presenter:
Roman Mitz, BS Computer Science (he/him/his)
– Carnegie Mellon University
Impact Session
Opening reception in the Exhibit Hall
Opening reception in the Exhibit Hall
Location: Sebastian J/K
Exhibit Hall
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Opening Keynote
Opening Keynote
Location: Gatlin A/B
Keynote
Exhibit Hall and AIR networking hub open
Exhibit Hall and AIR networking hub open
Location: Sebastian J/K
Exhibit Hall
Adaptive Data Governance: Steps to Success
Adaptive Data Governance: Steps to Success
Location: Wekiwa 6
Presenter:
Tara L. Webb, Ph.D.
– Rhodes College
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
AI-Driven Strategies for Analyzing Student Withdrawal
AI-Driven Strategies for Analyzing Student Withdrawal
Location: Sebastian I4
Presenter:
yan zhao
– Eastern Michigan University
Presenter:
Amy Otteson
– Eastern Michigan University
Speaker Session
Assessing and Improving Administrative Effectiveness of Department Heads
Assessing and Improving Administrative Effectiveness of Department Heads
Location: Panzacola H2
Presenter:
Yuhao Liu (he/him/his)
– Kansas State University
Speaker Session
Bridging the Silos: Connecting Operational Data Across Student Affairs
Bridging the Silos: Connecting Operational Data Across Student Affairs
Location: Sebastian L3+4
Presenter:
Marjorie Freggens
– Ohio State University
Presenter:
Leah Halper
– Ohio State University
Speaker Session
Collecting Student Engagement Data: Gaining and Keeping Campus-Wide Buy-In
Collecting Student Engagement Data: Gaining and Keeping Campus-Wide Buy-In
Location: Wekiwa 3
Presenter:
Janice E. Childress, MS (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University Kokomo
Speaker Session
Data Reporting and Sharing at Community Colleges: Lessons Learned
Data Reporting and Sharing at Community Colleges: Lessons Learned
Location: Wekiwa 2
Presenter:
Monte Angel Richardson, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of New Mexico
Discussion Group
From Silos to Synergy: LSU's Journey to Unified Data Governance
From Silos to Synergy: LSU's Journey to Unified Data Governance
Location: Panzacola F2
Presenter:
Anna C. Bartel, Ph.D.
– Louisiana State University
Presenter:
Adam C. Elder, Ph.D.
– Louisiana State University
Presenter:
Kristy R. Neal, B.S.
– Louisiana State University
Speaker Session
Impact of Test-Optional on Scholarship, Admission Support, and Student Success
Impact of Test-Optional on Scholarship, Admission Support, and Student Success
Location: Panzacola F1
Presenter:
Chen Zong
– University of Wyoming
Presenter:
Steve Scott
– University of Wyoming
Speaker Session
Large-Scale Use of Learning Outcomes in Learning Management Systems
Large-Scale Use of Learning Outcomes in Learning Management Systems
Location: Wekiwa 5
Presenter:
Nichole Fehrenbach, Master's Liberal Studies
– Valencia College
Presenter:
Cissy Reindahl, MBA
– Valencia College
Presenter:
Collin Gustafson
– Valencia College
Speaker Session
Maximizing Student Success ROI Through a Focus on “Students at the Heart”
Maximizing Student Success ROI Through a Focus on “Students at the Heart”
Location: Sebastian I3
Presenter:
Afshin Karimi
– California State University, Fullerton
Speaker Session
Practical Tools and Use Cases for GenAI in the IR Office
Practical Tools and Use Cases for GenAI in the IR Office
Location: Sebastian L1+2
Presenter:
Matthew Hoolsema, MA, Higher Education
– Carnegie Mellon University
Presenter:
Brandon Hutton, BA Economics, MS Business Analytics (in progress)
– Carnegie Mellon University
Speaker Session
Promoting Data Literacy Across Campus: Strategies to Engage All Audiences
Promoting Data Literacy Across Campus: Strategies to Engage All Audiences
Location: Wekiwa 1
Presenter:
Danielle Martinez, M.S. (she/her/hers)
– University of Iowa
Presenter:
Kristi L. Norris, M.A. (she/her/hers)
– University of Iowa
Presenter:
Matt Anson, MPA (he/him/his)
– University of Iowa
Discussion Group
Stronger Nation: A Conversation about Value
Stronger Nation: A Conversation about Value
Location: Wekiwa 4
Presenter:
Christopher M. Mullin, Ph.D.
– Lumina Foundation
Sponsor Speaker Session
U.S. News & World Report: Annual Update
U.S. News & World Report: Annual Update
Location: Sebastian I1+2
Presenter:
Eric M. Brooks
– U.S. News & World Report
Presenter:
Jessica Lou
– U.S. News & World Report
Presenter:
Owen Turnbull
– U.S. News & World Report
Presenter:
Robert Morse
– U.S. News & World Report
Speaker Session
Workforce Study: Empowering IR to Bridge Education and Employment
Workforce Study: Empowering IR to Bridge Education and Employment
Location: Panzacola H1
Presenter:
Lixia Qin
– Universities of Wisconsin
Speaker Session
Enhancing Course Evaluation Data with AI Qualitative Analysis and Redaction
Enhancing Course Evaluation Data with AI Qualitative Analysis and Redaction
Location: Expo Theater 2
Presenter:
Umar Mushtaq, n/a (he/him/his)
– Explorance
Sponsor Product Demonstration
Funding Scenario Analysis for Higher Education Institutions
Funding Scenario Analysis for Higher Education Institutions
Location: Expo Theater 1
Presenter:
John Berry, n/a
– SAS
Sponsor “Ask an Expert” session
2025 Charles F. Elton Best Paper - Oceania in the Desert: A QuantCrit Analysis of the (Under)Counting of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Students at an AANAPISI-HSI
2025 Charles F. Elton Best Paper - Oceania in the Desert: A QuantCrit Analysis of the (Under)Counting of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Students at an AANAPISI-HSI
Location: Sebastian I3
Speaker:
Kristine Jan Cruz Espinoza (she/her/hers)
– California Lutheran University
Speaker:
Blanca Rincón
Speaker:
Brent M. Drake, Ph.D.
– John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education
Speaker:
Judd Harbin
Speaker:
Kyle Ethelbah
Speaker Session
An IR/Student Success Center Collaborative Project
An IR/Student Success Center Collaborative Project
Location: Panzacola F1
Presenter:
Kristen R. Lindsay, PhD (she/her/hers)
– The University of Findlay
Speaker Session
Data and Distress: Managing Secondary Trauma in IR Through Well-Being Plans
Data and Distress: Managing Secondary Trauma in IR Through Well-Being Plans
Location: Wekiwa 5
Presenter:
Jillian Morn, PhD
– University of Washington
Speaker Session
From Application to Aid: Data Dashboards Driving Financial Decisions
From Application to Aid: Data Dashboards Driving Financial Decisions
Location: Sebastian I4
Presenter:
Chun Du
– Dallas College
Presenter:
Taylor Souryachak
– Dallas College
Speaker Session
How IR Can Enhance Institutional Intelligence in Faculty Talent
How IR Can Enhance Institutional Intelligence in Faculty Talent
Location: Panzacola H2
Presenter:
Wen Qi, PhD
– Indiana University Bloomington
Speaker Session
Impacts of AI on Higher Education and Institutional Research
Impacts of AI on Higher Education and Institutional Research
Location: Wekiwa 1
Presenter:
Ying Lin, Ph.D.
– Syracuse University Main Campus
Discussion Group
Making AI Work for Data Analytics
Making AI Work for Data Analytics
Location: Wekiwa 4
Presenter:
Craig Rudick, n/a
– HelioCampus
Sponsor Speaker Session
Navigating the Rankings: Managing Campus Conversations
Navigating the Rankings: Managing Campus Conversations
Location: Wekiwa 2
Presenter:
Nancy DeRiggi
– Pace University
Discussion Group
Peer Institutions for Benchmarking Analysis for University System
Peer Institutions for Benchmarking Analysis for University System
Location: Panzacola H4
Presenter:
Giana J. Malak, MS
– University of North Carolina System Office
Speaker Session
Practical Uses of ChatGPT in Institutional Research Tasks
Practical Uses of ChatGPT in Institutional Research Tasks
Location: Panzacola F3
Presenter:
YASEEN M. AL-WESABI (he/him/his)
– Binghamton University
Speaker Session
Quick Insights, Big Impact: Leveraging Pulse Surveys and AI
Quick Insights, Big Impact: Leveraging Pulse Surveys and AI
Location: Sebastian L1+2
Presenter:
Simran Kaur, MA (she/her/hers)
– Stony Brook University
Presenter:
Ahmed Belazi, MPH
– Stony Brook University
Presenter:
Robert Miller, PhD
– Stony Brook University
Speaker Session
Sense of Belonging: Using the National Survey of Student Engagement
Sense of Belonging: Using the National Survey of Student Engagement
Location: Panzacola H3
Presenter:
Susannah W. Townsend, MPH (she/her/hers)
– The Ohio State University
Speaker Session
The Impact of Student-to-Faculty Ratio on Graduation Rate
The Impact of Student-to-Faculty Ratio on Graduation Rate
Location: Wekiwa 3
Presenter:
Ying Liu
– Florida Atlantic University
Presenter:
Zhiyuan Ma
– Florida Atlantic University
Speaker Session
The Power of Early Data: Forecasting Academic Outcomes Prematriculation
The Power of Early Data: Forecasting Academic Outcomes Prematriculation
Location: Panzacola F2
Presenter:
Connor D. O'Rear, Ph.D.
– University of Notre Dame
Presenter:
Mary Tarsha, Ph.D.
– University of Notre Dame
Speaker Session
Then and Now: The Evolving Role of the IR Analyst in This AI Era
Then and Now: The Evolving Role of the IR Analyst in This AI Era
Location: Panzacola H1
Presenter:
Bethany Crowell, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Wisconsin-Madison
Presenter:
Adam Caskie (he/him/his)
– University of South Florida
Speaker Session
Lost in Translation: How to Speak Effectively With Your IT Unit(s)
Lost in Translation: How to Speak Effectively With Your IT Unit(s)
Location: Sebastian I1+2
Presenter:
Allison La Tarte, MPA
– University of Wisconsin-Madison
Presenter:
Rachel Groenhout, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– Colby College
Presenter:
Ivana Fredotovic, Ph.D.
– Weber State University
Presenter:
Melissa Barnett, Ph.D.
– Harvard University
Panel Session
Supplementing IR Work Using Student Workers, Graduate Assistants, and Faculty
Supplementing IR Work Using Student Workers, Graduate Assistants, and Faculty
Location: Sebastian L3+4
Presenter:
Eric Godin, PhD
– St. Thomas University (Florida)
Presenter:
Kristin Buscher, EdD (she/her/hers)
– Creighton University
Presenter:
Scott Parke, Ph.D.
– Miami Dade College
Presenter:
Omarhiyon Malcolm, B.S.
– St. Thomas University
Panel Session
From IPEDS to AI: Let’s Talk Shop
From IPEDS to AI: Let’s Talk Shop
Location: Expo Theater 2
Moderator:
Glenn Phillips, n/a
– Watermark
Presenter:
Caroline Mata, n/a
– AIR
Presenter:
Yesenia Espinal, PHD (she/her/hers)
– Howard University
Sponsor “Ask an Expert” session
Intergrated Program Review with Precision Campus
Intergrated Program Review with Precision Campus
Location: Expo Theater 1
Presenter:
Eric Spear, n/a
– Precision Campus
Presenter:
Wyntre Stout, Phd
– Precision Campus
Sponsor Product Demonstration
Lunch break, poster presentations, and networking in the Exhibit Hall (food for purchase)
Lunch break, poster presentations, and networking in the Exhibit Hall (food for purchase)
Location: Sebastian J/K
Exhibit Hall
AI Versus A University Professor: A Grading Interrater Reliability Study
AI Versus A University Professor: A Grading Interrater Reliability Study
Location: Poster 15
Presenter:
Mitchell S. Nesler, Ph.D.
– SUNY Empire State University
Poster Presentation
AI-Powered Visuals for Advancing Data-Informed Insights in Higher Education
AI-Powered Visuals for Advancing Data-Informed Insights in Higher Education
Location: Poster 27
Presenter:
Emma Zhu, M.A.
– Baylor University
Poster Presentation
Data Science and CIP Codes
Data Science and CIP Codes
Location: Poster 1
Presenter:
Melinda M. Whitford, PHD (she/her/hers)
– University at Buffalo
Poster Presentation
Enhancing Academic Success Through Data-Driven Insights
Enhancing Academic Success Through Data-Driven Insights
Location: Poster 3
Presenter:
Dennis C. Ikpe
– State University of New York at Binghamton
Poster Presentation
From Data to Decisions: Leveraging Tableau Prep for Institutional Success
From Data to Decisions: Leveraging Tableau Prep for Institutional Success
Location: Poster 11
Presenter:
Destiny Tisdale, n/a
– Agnes Scott College
Poster Presentation
Honoring Diversity: How Flexibility and Transparency in Admissions Matters
Honoring Diversity: How Flexibility and Transparency in Admissions Matters
Location: Poster 23
Presenter:
Amber D. Dumford, PhD in Higher Education Administration; MPA in Public Management & Finance; BA in Mathematics
– University of South Florida
Presenter:
Angie Miller (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research
Poster Presentation
Increasing Stakeholder Utilization of Data Dashboards
Increasing Stakeholder Utilization of Data Dashboards
Location: Poster 29
Presenter:
Jennifer Larson, MS (she/her/hers)
– Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Poster Presentation
It’s October: Do You Know How Your Students Are Doing?
It’s October: Do You Know How Your Students Are Doing?
Location: Poster 7
Presenter:
James Cole, PhD
– Indiana University
Poster Presentation
Leveraging Data Scaffolding to Improve Data-Driven Decision-Making
Leveraging Data Scaffolding to Improve Data-Driven Decision-Making
Location: Poster 33
Presenter:
Yan Li, n/a
– College of Dupage
Poster Presentation
Overcoming Academic and Career Barriers for Single-Parent Students in STEM
Overcoming Academic and Career Barriers for Single-Parent Students in STEM
Location: Poster 19
Presenter:
Yizhi Zhu, Ph.D. (he/him/his)
– Office of Budget, Planning and Institutional Research, University of Connecticut
Presenter:
Xilin Zhang, Ph.D (she/her/hers)
– New Jersey Institute of Technology
Poster Presentation
Postsecondary Experiences for First-Generation First-Time Freshmen in Georgia
Postsecondary Experiences for First-Generation First-Time Freshmen in Georgia
Location: Poster 21
Presenter:
Yanling Ma
– University System of Georgia
Presenter:
Leslie Hodges
– University System of Georgia
Poster Presentation
Student Success and Mid-First-Semester Check-In Survey
Student Success and Mid-First-Semester Check-In Survey
Location: Poster 9
Presenter:
Melaku Woube, MS
– George Washington University
Poster Presentation
The Readmission Landscape: Readmission Policy in Four-Year Institutions
The Readmission Landscape: Readmission Policy in Four-Year Institutions
Location: Poster 17
Presenter:
Katherine C. Gipalo, MPA (she/her/hers)
– Florida State University
Poster Presentation
The Role of Generative AI in Academic Writing: Implications and Impacts
The Role of Generative AI in Academic Writing: Implications and Impacts
Location: Poster 25
Presenter:
Robert M. Gonyea, Ed.D.
– Indiana University Bloomington
Presenter:
Malik M. Wali Awan, n/a
– Center for Postsecondary Research
Poster Presentation
Two-Phase Post-Stratified Sequential Sampling to Address Nonresponse Bias
Two-Phase Post-Stratified Sequential Sampling to Address Nonresponse Bias
Location: Poster 5
Presenter:
Fatima Shaban Ali, n/a
– Qatar University
Poster Presentation
Why the Difference? Matriculation Rates of Concurrent Enrollment Students
Why the Difference? Matriculation Rates of Concurrent Enrollment Students
Location: Poster 13
Presenter:
Robert Merchant, B.S.
– Mid-Plains Community College
Presenter:
Tad Pfeifer, M.S.
– Mid-Plains Community College
Poster Presentation
Leverage Instant Access to Thousands of U.S. News Metrics & Historical Data
Leverage Instant Access to Thousands of U.S. News Metrics & Historical Data
Location: Expo Theater 1
Presenter:
Jessica Locklear, n/a
– US NEWS & WORLD REPORT - ACADEMIC INSIGHTS
Presenter:
Patricia Xavier-Burns, n/a
– US NEWS & WORLD REPORT - ACADEMIC INSIGHTS
Presenter:
Chloe Farmer, n/a
– US NEWS & WORLD REPORT - ACADEMIC INSIGHTS
Sponsor Product Demonstration
AIR Annual Business Meeting
AIR Annual Business Meeting
Location: Sebastian I3
Presenter:
Debbie Phelps
– Cowley County Community College
Presenter:
Karen Vance, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Penn State
Presenter:
Eric Atchison (he/him/his)
– Arkansas State University System
Presenter:
Christine Keller
– Association for Institutional Research
Panel Session
How Holistic Data Integration Is Transforming Higher Education
How Holistic Data Integration Is Transforming Higher Education
Location: Sebastian L1+2
Presenter:
Ben Dodson
– Doowii
Presenter:
Bethany Gross
– WGU Labs
Panel Session
Student Satisfaction: Gather and Use Data to Impact the Student Experience
Student Satisfaction: Gather and Use Data to Impact the Student Experience
Location: Sebastian I1+2
Moderator:
Julie L. Bryant (she/her/hers)
– Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL)
Presenter:
Heather Rondeau, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)
– Alexandria Technical & Community College
Presenter:
Kaylyn Hansen
– Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Presenter:
Roxianne Snodgrass, Ph.D.
– Columbia International University
Panel Session
(Power) Automate Your Life
(Power) Automate Your Life
Location: Panzacola H4
Presenter:
Rick Loveday
– Clemson University
Speaker Session
Academic Burnout and Stress Management
Academic Burnout and Stress Management
Location: Panzacola F3
Presenter:
Ozgur Kayaalp
– Indiana University Bloomington
Presenter:
Ishika Thakur
– Indiana University Bloomington
Speaker Session
An Adaption Guide: Using Power BI in a Postsecondary World
An Adaption Guide: Using Power BI in a Postsecondary World
Location: Wekiwa 3
Presenter:
Sarah Dunnagan, MA
– Lawrence University
Speaker Session
Artificial Intelligence 101: What Texas IR Practitioners Need to Know
Artificial Intelligence 101: What Texas IR Practitioners Need to Know
Location: Panzacola H3
Presenter:
Jason F. Simon, n/a
– University of North Texas
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
Breaking Down Data Silos: Improving Collaboration, Data Quality, and Access
Breaking Down Data Silos: Improving Collaboration, Data Quality, and Access
Location: Sebastian I4
Presenter:
Saleha Rizvi, MS (she/her/hers)
– University of Illinois Chicago
Speaker Session
Data Synergy: Building Bridges Between Institutional Research and IT
Data Synergy: Building Bridges Between Institutional Research and IT
Location: Wekiwa 1
Presenter:
Melissa L. Baker
– Carnegie Mellon University
Discussion Group
Further Unpacking the 2025 Carnegie Classifications
Further Unpacking the 2025 Carnegie Classifications
Location: Panzacola F2
Presenter:
Sara Gast
– American Council on Education
Presenter:
Kyle Whitman
– American Council on Education
Speaker Session
HR Compensation Dashboard: A Tool for Equity and Retention
HR Compensation Dashboard: A Tool for Equity and Retention
Location: Panzacola H1
Presenter:
Richard L. Howell, M.B.A. (he/him/his)
– Florida State University
Presenter:
Heather Epstein-Diaz, MSLIS
– Florida State University
Presenter:
Eclipse Ramsey, MSI (they/them/theirs)
– FSU College of Law
Speaker Session
Inclusive Counts: Critical Data Analysis, Data Quality, and Dissemination
Inclusive Counts: Critical Data Analysis, Data Quality, and Dissemination
Location: Panzacola H2
Presenter:
Allison BrckaLorenz, Ph.D.
– Indiana University Bloomington
Speaker Session
Key Accreditation Support Software in One Dynamic But Simple System
Key Accreditation Support Software in One Dynamic But Simple System
Location: Wekiwa 4
Presenter:
Stephanie Allen, PhD
– Concord USA, Inc. (Xitracs)
Sponsor Speaker Session
Preparing for Change: Key Considerations for Restructuring and Realignment
Preparing for Change: Key Considerations for Restructuring and Realignment
Location: Wekiwa 5
Presenter:
Jesse Talley (he/him/his)
– Indiana University Indianapolis
Presenter:
Norma Fewell
– Indiana University Indianapolis
Presenter:
Cassie Grove (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University-Indianapolis
Speaker Session
Stepping In and Stepping Up: Leading in the Interim
Stepping In and Stepping Up: Leading in the Interim
Location: Wekiwa 2
Presenter:
Jason L. Wang, PhD
– Georgia Institute of Technology
Presenter:
Ben Bond
– Georgia State University
Discussion Group
Timing Matters: Spring Enrollment, Belonging, and Student Outcomes
Timing Matters: Spring Enrollment, Belonging, and Student Outcomes
Location: Panzacola F1
Presenter:
Josh Pretlow, PhD
– RTI International
Speaker Session
Unlock the Power of Data: Accelerate Your Institution's Effectiveness
Unlock the Power of Data: Accelerate Your Institution's Effectiveness
Location: Wekiwa 6
Presenter:
Rajiv Malhotra, n/a
– Huron Consulting Group
Presenter:
Dallas W. Maddox, n/a
– AWS
Moderator:
Amie Carobres, n/a
– AWS
Sponsor Speaker Session
Art or Science? Developing a Peer Group Using Cluster Analysis
Art or Science? Developing a Peer Group Using Cluster Analysis
Location: Sebastian I4
Presenter:
Sanjeewa Karunaratne, L.L.M in U.S. Law, MA in Survey Research, M.P.A
– Connecticut College
Speaker Session
Assessing the Economic Outcomes of Community College Students
Assessing the Economic Outcomes of Community College Students
Location: Sebastian I1+2
Presenter:
Navi Dhaliwal, MSc
– Research Institute at Dallas College
Presenter:
David Mahan, PhD
– Research Institute at Dallas College
Presenter:
McKenna Griffin, MEd
– Research Institute at Dallas College
Speaker Session
Beyond Citations: How AI Is Powering Africa’s Research Renaissance
Beyond Citations: How AI Is Powering Africa’s Research Renaissance
Location: Wekiwa 6
Presenter:
Hossein Masoumi Karakani, PhD Mathematical Statistics
– Southern African Association for Institutional Research (University of Pretoria)
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
Catching Subchange: Preventing Subchanges From Slipping Through the Cracks
Catching Subchange: Preventing Subchanges From Slipping Through the Cracks
Location: Wekiwa 3
Presenter:
Rachel E. Smith, PhD
– Hampden-Sydney College
Speaker Session
Compliance and Opportunity: IPEDS Data for Accreditation
Compliance and Opportunity: IPEDS Data for Accreditation
Location: Sebastian I3
Speaker:
Carolyn Mata (she/her/hers)
– CM Education Insights and Solutions
Speaker Session
Creating Peer Groups That Serve a Purpose
Creating Peer Groups That Serve a Purpose
Location: Wekiwa 5
Presenter:
Chris Orem (he/him/his)
– James Madison University
Speaker Session
Deploying Secure RAG Systems: Generative AI for Higher Education
Deploying Secure RAG Systems: Generative AI for Higher Education
Location: Panzacola H2
Presenter:
Iqbal Hossain
– University of Arizona
Presenter:
Ravneet Chadha
– University of Utah
Speaker Session
Fast Facts: Reproducible Factbook Reporting in Quarto
Fast Facts: Reproducible Factbook Reporting in Quarto
Location: Sebastian L3+4
Presenter:
Nicole Ross, PhD
– Colorado State University
Presenter:
Heather Novak, Phd
– Colorado State University
Speaker Session
How to Implement Effective Data Governance on Your Campus
How to Implement Effective Data Governance on Your Campus
Location: Wekiwa 4
Presenter:
Matt Feger, n/a
– EAB
Sponsor Speaker Session
Institutional Research and Communications: From Obstacle to Opportunity
Institutional Research and Communications: From Obstacle to Opportunity
Location: Panzacola F1
Presenter:
Aurora Mendelsohn, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Toronto
Presenter:
Tony Gray, PhD
– University of Toronto
Speaker Session
Keeping the Balls in the Air: Project Management Best Practices
Keeping the Balls in the Air: Project Management Best Practices
Location: Wekiwa 1
Presenter:
Lisa Sklar, MA
– University of Central Florida
Presenter:
Michelle Parente, MA
– University of Central Florida
Presenter:
Danae Barulich, MA
– University of Central Florida
Presenter:
Amanda Miller, MA
– University of Central Florida
Discussion Group
Leveraging Program Economics Analysis for Strategic Decision-Making
Leveraging Program Economics Analysis for Strategic Decision-Making
Location: Panzacola H1
Presenter:
Kangyang Wang (she/her/hers)
– Virginia Tech
Presenter:
Rob Hopkins, PhD
– Virginia Tech
Speaker Session
Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 on College Outcomes
Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 on College Outcomes
Location: Panzacola H3
Presenter:
Mark Umbricht, PhD
– University of North Carolina System Office
Speaker Session
One-Day Census Turnaround: Revolutionizing Fall Reporting at U of A
One-Day Census Turnaround: Revolutionizing Fall Reporting at U of A
Location: Sebastian L1+2
Presenter:
Rico Silva
– The University of Arizona
Presenter:
Daisy Esquivel
– University of Arizona
Speaker Session
Organizing IR, Data, and Analytics for Advancing Faculty Eminence
Organizing IR, Data, and Analytics for Advancing Faculty Eminence
Location: Panzacola F3
Presenter:
Michele J. Hansen, Ph.D.
– The Ohio State University
Presenter:
Jay Johnson, MA, MPMP
– The Ohio State University
Speaker Session
Predicting College Completion Using PDP’s First-Year Outcomes
Predicting College Completion Using PDP’s First-Year Outcomes
Location: Panzacola F2
Presenter:
Mohamed Ibrahim, M.ED (he/him/his)
– National Student Clearinghouse Research Center
Presenter:
Allyson Gardner, M.S & M.ED (she/her/hers)
– National Student Clearinghouse Research Center
Presenter:
Marty Schmidt, M.Ed in Higher Education Administration (he/him/his)
– National Student Clearinghouse
Speaker Session
U.S. News Rankings: An Analytical Approach With Multivariate Calculus
U.S. News Rankings: An Analytical Approach With Multivariate Calculus
Location: Panzacola H4
Presenter:
eric yang
– george washington university
Presenter:
Shujuan wang
– George Washington University
Speaker Session
A Framework for Multilevel Insights Using Student Feedback
A Framework for Multilevel Insights Using Student Feedback
Location: Panzacola F1
Presenter:
James A. Ofori (he/him/his)
– Morehouse School of Medicine
Speaker Session
Academic Excellence: Implementing and Managing a Faculty Credentials System
Academic Excellence: Implementing and Managing a Faculty Credentials System
Location: Panzacola H2
Presenter:
Melanie Simpson, Ed.D (they/them/theirs)
– The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Presenter:
Misty McFadden, MS, Management
– The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Speaker Session
Beyond the Survey: Where Real-Time Support Meets Long-Term Strategic Impact
Beyond the Survey: Where Real-Time Support Meets Long-Term Strategic Impact
Location: Wekiwa 6
Presenter:
Misty D. Tollett, n/a (she/her/hers)
– Ozarks Technical Community College
Presenter:
Matt Harris, n/a
– Ozarks Technical Community College
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
Choosing Your Data Champion: Tableau Prep vs. Power Query
Choosing Your Data Champion: Tableau Prep vs. Power Query
Location: Wekiwa 3
Presenter:
Elizabeth A. Wakefield, MBA (she/her/hers)
– Arkansas State University-Newport
Presenter:
Donyell Francis
– Community College of Allegheny County
Speaker Session
Empowering Student Success Starts with Data-Literate Teams
Empowering Student Success Starts with Data-Literate Teams
Location: Sebastian I3
Speaker:
Darlena Jones
– Association for Institutional Research
Speaker:
Jason Lewis
Speaker Session
Enrollment and Retention Dashboards Using Real-Time Data Synchronization
Enrollment and Retention Dashboards Using Real-Time Data Synchronization
Location: Wekiwa 4
Presenter:
Angel Radick, MBA
– Northwestern Health Sciences University
Presenter:
Christopher Petrie, DC (he/him/his)
– Northwestern Health Sciences University
Speaker Session
Enrollment Crystal Ball: Projections Simplified and Sophisticated
Enrollment Crystal Ball: Projections Simplified and Sophisticated
Location: Sebastian L3+4
Presenter:
Sasha B. Haywood, MS (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University
Presenter:
Bridgett J. Milner, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University
Speaker Session
Gain insight on students with trusted data from Equifax
Gain insight on students with trusted data from Equifax
Location: Wekiwa 5
Presenter:
Jason Berman, n/a
– Equifax
Presenter:
Brandi Recker, n/a
– Equifax
Sponsor Speaker Session
Increasing Your Impact: Best Practices in PDF Reports Accessibility
Increasing Your Impact: Best Practices in PDF Reports Accessibility
Location: Sebastian I4
Presenter:
Gene Cilluffo, M.Ed. (he/him/his)
– Florida State University
Presenter:
Cassandra Kepple, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– College Board
Presenter:
Logan Poland
– Florida State University
Speaker Session
Optimizing Math-Seat Projections: A Model Using Placement and Retake Data
Optimizing Math-Seat Projections: A Model Using Placement and Retake Data
Location: Panzacola F2
Presenter:
Chengbo Yin
– Rutgers University Newark
Presenter:
Deborah Takash
– Rutgers University Newark
Presenter:
Olivia Polkuzio
– Rutgers - Newark
Speaker Session
Optimizing Student Success: Data-Driven Analysis of Gateway Course Pairings
Optimizing Student Success: Data-Driven Analysis of Gateway Course Pairings
Location: Panzacola H4
Presenter:
Nick LaBella, Data Scientist
– Data Analytics
Speaker Session
Prosperity for Ohio: Mapping Academic and Workforce Outcomes
Prosperity for Ohio: Mapping Academic and Workforce Outcomes
Location: Panzacola F3
Presenter:
Lisa Stich, Ph.D.
– Achieving the Dream
Presenter:
Jeffrey Carpenter, Ph.D.
– Vantage Point Inc
Speaker Session
The Prevalence of FTIC Student Distress and Its Impact on One-Year Retention
The Prevalence of FTIC Student Distress and Its Impact on One-Year Retention
Location: Panzacola H1
Presenter:
Michael J. Bolen, PhD
– University of South Florida
Presenter:
Iyshia Lowman, MA (she/her/hers)
– University of South Florida
Speaker Session
IR Leaders Sharing Their Career Pathways, Successes, and Lessons Learned
IR Leaders Sharing Their Career Pathways, Successes, and Lessons Learned
Location: Sebastian I1+2
Presenter:
Yesenia Espinal, PHD (she/her/hers)
– Howard University
Presenter:
Adrea L. Hernandez, PHD (she/her/hers)
– University of Notre Dame
Presenter:
Jennifer X. Wu (she/her/hers)
– Penn State College of Engineering
Presenter:
Henry Zheng, PHD
– Carnegie Mellon University
Panel Session
To Test or Not to Test: That Is the Question
To Test or Not to Test: That Is the Question
Location: Sebastian L1+2
Presenter:
Rita (Xiaoayan) Liu (she/her/hers)
– Bucknell University
Presenter:
Timothy Chow
– Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Panel Session
Networking reception hosted by AIR Board of Directors in the Exhibit Hall
Networking reception hosted by AIR Board of Directors in the Exhibit Hall
Location: Sebastian J/K
Exhibit Hall
AIRUM Affiliated Organization Meeting
AIRUM Affiliated Organization Meeting
Location: Wekiwa 4
Speaker:
Nichole Peterson
Affiliated Organization Meeting
Association of American Universities Data Exchange Auxiliary Meeting
Association of American Universities Data Exchange Auxiliary Meeting
Location: Wekiwa 5
Speaker:
Jonathan Schwarz
Auxiliary Meeting
Graduate Student Gathering
Graduate Student Gathering
Location: Wekiwa 1
Speaker:
Karen L. Webber, Ph.D.
– University of Georgia
Speaker:
Karen Vance, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Penn State
Auxiliary Meeting
MidAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
MidAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
Location: Panzacola F2
Presenter:
Michael McBride
Affiliated Organization Meeting
NEAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
NEAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
Location: Panzacola F3
Presenter:
Melissa Hartz
– University of Richmond
Affiliated Organization Meeting
RMAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
RMAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
Location: Wekiwa 6
Speaker:
Shiloh Fling, SF (she/her/hers)
– University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Affiliated Organization Meeting
SAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
SAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
Location: Panzacola F1
Presenter:
James Hunt, PhD
– Florida State University
Affiliated Organization Meeting
Single Person/Small IR Offices Auxiliary Meeting
Single Person/Small IR Offices Auxiliary Meeting
Location: Wekiwa 3
Presenter:
Kelli Cox
– Kansas City University
Auxiliary Meeting
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Benchmarking for Success: Identifying the Metrics That Matter Most
Benchmarking for Success: Identifying the Metrics That Matter Most
Location: Panzacola F1
Presenter:
Brittany Kairis, M.S. Ed
– City Colleges of Chicago
Presenter:
Jacquelyn I. Eidson, MBA, Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology (she/her/hers)
– National Higher Education Benchmarking Institute
Presenter:
Michelle Taylor, MBA
– National Higher Education Benchmarking Institute
Speaker Session
Beyond the Lecture Hall: Showcasing Impact in Academia and Research
Beyond the Lecture Hall: Showcasing Impact in Academia and Research
Location: Wekiwa 6
Presenter:
Peter Darroch, n/a
– Elsevier
Presenter:
Josh Gianitsis, n/a (he/him/his)
– Interfolio from Elsevier
Presenter:
Eric M. Brooks
– U.S. News & World Report
Sponsor Speaker Session
Data Governance 101: Building a Data Glossary
Data Governance 101: Building a Data Glossary
Location: Sebastian I4
Presenter:
Ambreen Hasan, MPA
– Youngstown State University
Speaker Session
Designing and Deploying Assessment Dashboards for Action and Decision-Making
Designing and Deploying Assessment Dashboards for Action and Decision-Making
Location: Sebastian L3+4
Presenter:
Shannon Foster (she/her/hers)
– Carnegie Mellon University
Presenter:
Brandon Hutton, BA Economics, MS Business Analytics (in progress)
– Carnegie Mellon University
Speaker Session
Education Reengagement: Investigating Some College, No Credential Students
Education Reengagement: Investigating Some College, No Credential Students
Location: Sebastian L1+2
Presenter:
Jeremy Cohen, Doctorate
– National Student Clearinghouse
Presenter:
Jennifer Causey, Masters
– National Student Clearinghouse
Speaker Session
Embracing the Rising Tide of Dual Enrollment
Embracing the Rising Tide of Dual Enrollment
Location: Panzacola F2
Presenter:
Shuang Liu, Ph.D
– Anne Arundel Community College
Speaker Session
Essential Metrics—and a Framework—for Strategic Benchmarking
Essential Metrics—and a Framework—for Strategic Benchmarking
Location: Panzacola H4
Presenter:
Seth F. Houston, DMA, MBA
– UQ Solutions, Inc.
Presenter:
Andrew Gades
– College of Idaho
Speaker Session
How to Work 24/7 (Without Working 24/7)
How to Work 24/7 (Without Working 24/7)
Location: Panzacola H2
Presenter:
Kristin McKinley, MS
– Lawrence University
Presenter:
Haley Wallace, BS
– Lawrence University
Presenter:
Sarah Dunnagan, MA
– Lawrence University
Speaker Session
Identifying and Improving Equity Gaps in Student Retention
Identifying and Improving Equity Gaps in Student Retention
Location: Wekiwa 4
Presenter:
Ashton Webb, PhD, MBA
– Penn State University
Presenter:
Nadia Richardson
– Penn State University
Speaker Session
Leverage Labor Market Information in Strategic Planning Analysis for IR
Leverage Labor Market Information in Strategic Planning Analysis for IR
Location: Panzacola H3
Presenter:
Yizhi Zhu, Ph.D. (he/him/his)
– Office of Budget, Planning and Institutional Research, University of Connecticut
Speaker Session
Managing the IR Workload: Optimizing Institutional Resources
Managing the IR Workload: Optimizing Institutional Resources
Location: Wekiwa 3
Presenter:
Jennifer Larson, MS (she/her/hers)
– Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Presenter:
Beth Harp, PhD
– Saint Anthony College of Nursing
Speaker Session
Modeling Nonlinear Relationships Between Predictor and Outcome Variables
Modeling Nonlinear Relationships Between Predictor and Outcome Variables
Location: Panzacola F3
Presenter:
Abby Kaplan, PhD
– Salt Lake Community College
Speaker Session
Program Productivity Review Metrics for University System
Program Productivity Review Metrics for University System
Location: Panzacola H1
Presenter:
Giana J. Malak, MS
– University of North Carolina System Office
Speaker Session
Timing Matters! Experimenting to Boost Representation in Survey Responses
Timing Matters! Experimenting to Boost Representation in Survey Responses
Location: Wekiwa 5
Presenter:
Ya-Feng Lin
– Austin Community College
Speaker Session
Exhibit Hall and AIR Networking Hub open
Exhibit Hall and AIR Networking Hub open
Location: Sebastian J/K
Exhibit Hall
AIR LEADs and Holistic Approach to IR Alumni Coffee Break
AIR LEADs and Holistic Approach to IR Alumni Coffee Break
Location: Panzacola G1
Coffee and networking in the Exhibit Hall
Coffee and networking in the Exhibit Hall
Location: Sebastian J/K
Exhibit Hall
A Practitioner’s Guide for Implementing a University-Wide Survey Policy
A Practitioner’s Guide for Implementing a University-Wide Survey Policy
Location: Panzacola H3
Presenter:
Michael J. Bolen, PhD
– University of South Florida
Presenter:
Iyshia Lowman, MA (she/her/hers)
– University of South Florida
Presenter:
Valeria Garcia, PhD, MPA
– University of South Florida
Speaker Session
Alternative Methodologies for Assessing Social Mobility
Alternative Methodologies for Assessing Social Mobility
Location: Panzacola H1
Presenter:
Craig W. Abbey
– University at Buffalo
Presenter:
Michele M. Sedor
– University at Buffalo
Speaker Session
Creating a Streamlined Factbook: Overcoming Limited Manpower and Technology
Creating a Streamlined Factbook: Overcoming Limited Manpower and Technology
Location: Wekiwa 4
Presenter:
Rachel E. Smith, PhD
– Hampden-Sydney College
Speaker Session
Digital Transformation: Building SEO-Driven Websites and Efficient Portals
Digital Transformation: Building SEO-Driven Websites and Efficient Portals
Location: Wekiwa 3
Presenter:
Virginia Kyle Phillips, MBA (she/her/hers)
– Clemson University
Presenter:
Rick Loveday
– Clemson University
Speaker Session
Empowering Student Success Through Technology-Driven Interactive Dashboards
Empowering Student Success Through Technology-Driven Interactive Dashboards
Location: Sebastian L1+2
Presenter:
Tae Yamaki
– Colorado State University
Presenter:
Heather Novak, Phd
– Colorado State University
Presenter:
Nicole Ross, PhD
– Colorado State University
Speaker Session
Enhancing Data Privacy in the Age of AI/ML in Higher Education
Enhancing Data Privacy in the Age of AI/ML in Higher Education
Location: Sebastian L3+4
Presenter:
eric yang
– george washington university
Speaker Session
Establishing a Formal Institutional Survey Schedule and Policy
Establishing a Formal Institutional Survey Schedule and Policy
Location: Panzacola F3
Presenter:
Andrew John KM Tarr, Ed.S., M.S.
– Augusta University
Speaker Session
Flexing Data: How Campus Gym Engagement Boosts Student Performance
Flexing Data: How Campus Gym Engagement Boosts Student Performance
Location: Sebastian I4
Presenter:
Jonathan E. Lee (he/him/his)
– The University of West Florida
Presenter:
Nadya Collins
– The University of West Florida
Speaker Session
Investing in Success: Evaluating Barriers to Student Retention
Investing in Success: Evaluating Barriers to Student Retention
Location: Wekiwa 6
Presenter:
Katherine C. Gipalo, MPA (she/her/hers)
– Florida State University
Presenter:
Samantha Nix, Ph.D.
– Florida State University
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
Leveraging Data to Support Strategic Planning: Carnegie Mellon's Process
Leveraging Data to Support Strategic Planning: Carnegie Mellon's Process
Location: Panzacola H2
Presenter:
Melissa L. Baker
– Carnegie Mellon University
Presenter:
Henry Zheng, PHD
– Carnegie Mellon University
Presenter:
Matthew Hoolsema, MA, Higher Education
– Carnegie Mellon University
Speaker Session
New Director Bingo: Highs and Lows of Your First Six Months
New Director Bingo: Highs and Lows of Your First Six Months
Location: Panzacola F1
Presenter:
Heather Mechler, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Duke University
Presenter:
Charla E. Orozco, M.A., M.S. (she/her/hers)
– University of New Mexico
Speaker Session
Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) Roadmap and Feedback
Postsecondary Data Partnership (PDP) Roadmap and Feedback
Location: Wekiwa 5
Presenter:
Marty Schmidt, M.Ed in Higher Education Administration (he/him/his)
– National Student Clearinghouse
Sponsor Speaker Session
Redefining IR in the Heart of the Dairyland
Redefining IR in the Heart of the Dairyland
Location: Sebastian I3
Presenter:
Bethany Crowell, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Wisconsin-Madison
Presenter:
Allison La Tarte, MPA
– University of Wisconsin-Madison
Speaker Session
Revolutionizing Institutional Survey Data Analysis With AI and NLP
Revolutionizing Institutional Survey Data Analysis With AI and NLP
Location: Panzacola H4
Presenter:
Ying Lin, Ph.D.
– Syracuse University Main Campus
Speaker Session
Sixty Years Collecting Incoming Student Data: What Are We Missing?
Sixty Years Collecting Incoming Student Data: What Are We Missing?
Location: Wekiwa 1
Presenter:
Ellen B. Stolzenberg
– HERI/CRESST @ UCLA
Discussion Group
Strong Foundations 2025: Trends and Insights in State Postsecondary Data
Strong Foundations 2025: Trends and Insights in State Postsecondary Data
Location: Panzacola F2
Presenter:
Sean M. Baser (he/him/his)
– State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO)
Presenter:
Jessica Colorado (she/her/hers)
– State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO)
Speaker Session
Survival Analysis of Student Retention, a Multicollege Perspective
Survival Analysis of Student Retention, a Multicollege Perspective
Location: Sebastian I1+2
Presenter:
Jing Zhao
– Eastern University
Presenter:
Jennifer X. Wu (she/her/hers)
– Penn State College of Engineering
Speaker Session
Increase Revenue and Reduce Costs with a Program Evaluation System
Increase Revenue and Reduce Costs with a Program Evaluation System
Location: Expo Theater 2
Presenter:
Ralph Garcia, n/a
– Gray Decision Intelligence
Sponsor Product Demonstration
Streamline Faculty Activity Reporting to Support Program Accreditation
Streamline Faculty Activity Reporting to Support Program Accreditation
Location: Expo Theater 1
Presenter:
Julie Carpenter-Hubin, n/a (she/her/hers)
– Academic Analytics
Presenter:
Jenny Hulsen, n/a (she/her/hers)
– Academic Analytics
Sponsor “Ask an Expert” session
Creating Our Future: Four Scenarios for the Next Decade in Higher Education
Creating Our Future: Four Scenarios for the Next Decade in Higher Education
Location: Wekiwa 3
Presenter:
Ed Venit, PhD
– EAB
Speaker Session
Developing an AI Infrastructure for Analytics and Institutional Effectiveness
Developing an AI Infrastructure for Analytics and Institutional Effectiveness
Location: Sebastian L3+4
Presenter:
Rob Hopkins, PhD
– Virginia Tech
Presenter:
Jonathan Dixon (he/him/his)
– Virginia Tech
Speaker Session
Embedding Success: Insights From the IR Data Partners Program
Embedding Success: Insights From the IR Data Partners Program
Location: Panzacola H3
Presenter:
Heather Epstein-Diaz, MSLIS
– Florida State University
Presenter:
Eclipse Ramsey, MSI (they/them/theirs)
– FSU College of Law
Presenter:
Tendo Chen, BS
– Florida State University
Speaker Session
Enhancing Learning With Canvas Engagement and Course Evaluation Data
Enhancing Learning With Canvas Engagement and Course Evaluation Data
Location: Panzacola F1
Presenter:
Shiloh Fling, SF (she/her/hers)
– University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Presenter:
Qingmin Shi, QM
– University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Presenter:
Tina Nelson, TN (she/her/hers)
– University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Speaker Session
Implementation of a Federal Student Level Data Network (SLDN)
Implementation of a Federal Student Level Data Network (SLDN)
Location: Wekiwa 2
Presenter:
Josh Pretlow, PhD
– RTI International
Presenter:
Jamie Isaac
– RTI
Discussion Group
Integrating LLM-based AI for IR: Practical Approaches and Strategies
Integrating LLM-based AI for IR: Practical Approaches and Strategies
Location: Wekiwa 6
Presenter:
Linli Zhou, PhD
– Lasell University
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
IR Robot: Crafting a Pragmatic AI Usage Policy for Your Office
IR Robot: Crafting a Pragmatic AI Usage Policy for Your Office
Location: Panzacola H1
Presenter:
Jillian Morn, PhD
– University of Washington
Speaker Session
Projecting Incoming Cohort Size and Course Enrollments via Machine Learning
Projecting Incoming Cohort Size and Course Enrollments via Machine Learning
Location: Sebastian I4
Presenter:
Scott A. Cook, PhD (he/him/his)
– Tarleton State University
Presenter:
Morgan M. Carter, PhD
– Tarleton State University
Speaker Session
Strategic Transition: Leading K-State Data Strategy and Structural Alignment
Strategic Transition: Leading K-State Data Strategy and Structural Alignment
Location: Panzacola H4
Presenter:
Reena Khosla, MS (she/her/hers)
– Kansas State University
Presenter:
Chris Urban
– Kansas State University
Speaker Session
The Past, Present, and Future of the Fact Book at the University of Arizona
The Past, Present, and Future of the Fact Book at the University of Arizona
Location: Panzacola H2
Presenter:
Ashley Hurand, MS MIS (she/her/hers)
– University of Arizona
Presenter:
Ravneet Chadha
– University of Utah
Speaker Session
The Transition to a Centralized Data Request Process
The Transition to a Centralized Data Request Process
Location: Panzacola F3
Presenter:
Christopher O. Weldon
– Augusta University
Presenter:
Chelsea Bridges
– Augusta University
Speaker Session
Understanding Money: Sources and Specifics of Earnings Data
Understanding Money: Sources and Specifics of Earnings Data
Location: Wekiwa 5
Presenter:
Christopher M. Mullin, Ph.D.
– Lumina Foundation
Presenter:
Troy Miller
– Florida Board of Governors
Sponsor Speaker Session
Unlocking the Potential of Faculty Data on Your Campus
Unlocking the Potential of Faculty Data on Your Campus
Location: Wekiwa 1
Presenter:
KC Culver, PhD
– University of Alabama
Presenter:
Wen Qi, PhD
– Indiana University Bloomington
Discussion Group
Using Python and Tableau to Build an Interactive Student Success Model
Using Python and Tableau to Build an Interactive Student Success Model
Location: Panzacola F2
Presenter:
Salma Mirza, PhD, MBA
– Southern Methodist University (SMU)
Presenter:
Cayden McDonald, PhD
– Southern Methodist University (SMU)
Presenter:
Aishwary Pawar, PhD
– University Decision Support Office, Southern Methodist University
Speaker Session
Facilitating Data Access and Use for Accreditation and Student Success
Facilitating Data Access and Use for Accreditation and Student Success
Location: Sebastian L1+2
Presenter:
Jillian Kinzie
– Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research
Presenter:
Suzette Burlingame (she/her/hers)
– Ohio University
Presenter:
Joni Wadley (she/her/hers)
– Ohio University
Panel Session
Learning What Students Bring to College and Where They Hope It Takes Them
Learning What Students Bring to College and Where They Hope It Takes Them
Location: Sebastian I1+2
Presenter:
Charles Blaich, PhD
– Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium (HEDS)
Presenter:
Kathleen Wise, MBA
– Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium (HEDS)
Presenter:
Amy Armenia, PhD
– Rollins College
Presenter:
Eric Godin, PhD
– St. Thomas University (Florida)
Presenter:
Kristen R. Lindsay, PhD (she/her/hers)
– The University of Findlay
Panel Session
Strategic Foresight: A Tool for Planning for the Future You Want to See
Strategic Foresight: A Tool for Planning for the Future You Want to See
Location: Sebastian I3
Speaker:
Adrea L. Hernandez, PHD (she/her/hers)
– University of Notre Dame
Speaker:
Brent M. Drake, Ph.D.
– John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education
Panel Session
Balancing the Ask: Managing Expectations in Campus Climate Assessment
Balancing the Ask: Managing Expectations in Campus Climate Assessment
Location: Expo Theater 2
Presenter:
Kevin M. Swartout, Ph.D. (he/him/his)
– Rankin Climate
Presenter:
Victoria Cabal, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)
– Rankin Climate
Sponsor “Ask an Expert” session
Implementing AI-enabled advising to drive better student outcomes.
Implementing AI-enabled advising to drive better student outcomes.
Location: Expo Theater 1
Presenter:
Caitlin Augustin (she/her/hers)
– DataKind, Inc.
Presenter:
Paul Dosal
Sponsor “Ask an Expert” session
Lunch break, poster presentations, and networking in the Exhibit Hall (food for purchase)
Lunch break, poster presentations, and networking in the Exhibit Hall (food for purchase)
Location: Sebastian J/K
Exhibit Hall
Colonial Group (G14) Auxiliary Meeting
Colonial Group (G14) Auxiliary Meeting
Location: Wekiwa 4
Speaker:
eric yang
– george washington university
Auxiliary Meeting
AI Companions for Data-Driven Support in IR and Meeting AACSB Standards
AI Companions for Data-Driven Support in IR and Meeting AACSB Standards
Location: Poster 10
Presenter:
YUNG-HSIANG HU, Ed.D
– Department of Education (incl. Master's Program/Ph.D. Program), College of Education, University of Taipei
Poster Presentation
Analysis of First-Generation College Students at One Japanese University
Analysis of First-Generation College Students at One Japanese University
Location: Poster 4
Presenter:
Hirokuni Yamada, Ph.D. (he/him/his)
– Center for Higher Education Studies / Waseda University
Poster Presentation
Assess Transnational Double/Joint Degree Program Policies
Assess Transnational Double/Joint Degree Program Policies
Location: Poster 26
Presenter:
Ching-Hui Lin, PH.D. (she/her/hers)
– National Sun Yat-sen University
Poster Presentation
Charting the Change: A Study of Institutional Research Job Postings
Charting the Change: A Study of Institutional Research Job Postings
Location: Poster 20
Presenter:
Joseph T. Finke, MPA
– Ball State University
Poster Presentation
ChatGPT and Sentiment Analysis of Open-Ended NSSE Response Questions
ChatGPT and Sentiment Analysis of Open-Ended NSSE Response Questions
Location: Poster 2
Presenter:
Melinda M. Whitford, PHD (she/her/hers)
– University at Buffalo
Poster Presentation
Dashboard(s) for Easy Benchmarking of IPEDS Data
Dashboard(s) for Easy Benchmarking of IPEDS Data
Location: Poster 14
Presenter:
Vinay Ramachandra, n/a
– Southern Methodist University
Poster Presentation
Data Preparation to File Upload to Dashboard for Summary and Trend––IPEDS HR
Data Preparation to File Upload to Dashboard for Summary and Trend––IPEDS HR
Location: Poster 28
Presenter:
Zhiyuan Ma
– Florida Atlantic University
Presenter:
Ying Liu
– Florida Atlantic University
Poster Presentation
Evaluating Machine Learning Techniques for Qualitative Institutional Data
Evaluating Machine Learning Techniques for Qualitative Institutional Data
Location: Poster 30
Presenter:
Kolbe M. Sussman, M.S. (she/her/hers)
– University of Michigan
Presenter:
Anli Peng, M.A.
– University of Michigan
Presenter:
Mary Bautista, Ph.D.
– University of Michigan
Poster Presentation
Explainable and Unbiased Predictive Analytics for Institutional Researchers
Explainable and Unbiased Predictive Analytics for Institutional Researchers
Location: Poster 16
Presenter:
Rishika Samala, Data Scientist (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University
Presenter:
Tradara Dane'e McLaurine, Senior Executive Director of Campus Career and Advising Services (she/her/hers)
– IU Indianapolis Division of Undergraduate Education
Presenter:
Ritika Shrivastava, Data Science Student
– Indiana University
Poster Presentation
Investigating Georgia High School Graduate Postsecondary Participation
Investigating Georgia High School Graduate Postsecondary Participation
Location: Poster 24
Presenter:
Jaden A. Mikoulinskii (she/her/hers)
– University System of Georgia, Board of Regents
Presenter:
Leslie Hodges
– University System of Georgia
Presenter:
Pearson Brown
– University System of Georgia
Poster Presentation
Process Updates for High-Quality, High-Volume, Actionable Climate Reports
Process Updates for High-Quality, High-Volume, Actionable Climate Reports
Location: Poster 6
Presenter:
Jordan Hudgins, B.S. in Statistics (she/her/hers)
– University of Michigan ADVANCE Program
Poster Presentation
The Critical Role of IR Offices in Propelling Multi-Institution Research
The Critical Role of IR Offices in Propelling Multi-Institution Research
Location: Poster 22
Presenter:
Susannah W. Townsend, MPH (she/her/hers)
– The Ohio State University
Poster Presentation
Understand Career Outcomes Through the Council of Graduate Schools Project
Understand Career Outcomes Through the Council of Graduate Schools Project
Location: Poster 18
Presenter:
Enyu Zhou, PhD
– Council of Graduate Schools
Poster Presentation
Visualizing Uncertainty in Assessment and Institutional Data
Visualizing Uncertainty in Assessment and Institutional Data
Location: Poster 12
Presenter:
Chris Schmader, Doctorate
– UNC Wilmington
Poster Presentation
Where Did Our STEM Majors Go? Novel Tools for Understanding Student Actions
Where Did Our STEM Majors Go? Novel Tools for Understanding Student Actions
Location: Poster 8
Presenter:
Harold Stanislaw, PhD (he/him/his)
– California State University, Stanislaus
Presenter:
Iqbal Atwal, MPA
– California State University, Stanislaus
Poster Presentation
Dessert break and networking in the Exhibit Hall
Dessert break and networking in the Exhibit Hall
Location: Sebastian J/K
Exhibit Hall
Accidental Harm: Discovering Process Inequity Through Debt Forgiveness
Accidental Harm: Discovering Process Inequity Through Debt Forgiveness
Location: Wekiwa 3
Presenter:
Steve M. Simpson (he/him/his)
– Oakland Community College
Speaker Session
Alternative Equity Metrics for Meaningful Change
Alternative Equity Metrics for Meaningful Change
Location: Wekiwa 5
Presenter:
Summer Kenesson
– Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
Balancing Data and Well-Being: Thriving Amid Workload and Expectations
Balancing Data and Well-Being: Thriving Amid Workload and Expectations
Location: Wekiwa 2
Presenter:
Karen Egypt, M.M. (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland | Enrollment Management
Discussion Group
Building Data Literacy: Creating a Developmental Program for Campus Staff
Building Data Literacy: Creating a Developmental Program for Campus Staff
Location: Panzacola H4
Presenter:
Leah Halper
– Ohio State University
Presenter:
Marjorie Freggens
– Ohio State University
Speaker Session
From Chaos to Clarity: Streamlining Reporting for Diverse Stakeholders
From Chaos to Clarity: Streamlining Reporting for Diverse Stakeholders
Location: Panzacola H3
Presenter:
Jesse Talley (he/him/his)
– Indiana University Indianapolis
Presenter:
Janice E. Childress, MS (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University Kokomo
Speaker Session
Lessons Learned From Multiagency Effort to Map the Teacher Pipeline
Lessons Learned From Multiagency Effort to Map the Teacher Pipeline
Location: Sebastian I1+2
Presenter:
David H. Tanner, Lead Researcher
– University of Georgia
Presenter:
Scott J. King (he/him/his)
– University of Georgia
Presenter:
Angela Bell
– University System of Georgia
Speaker Session
Mixed-Methods Study of Career Stagnation Among Associate Professors
Mixed-Methods Study of Career Stagnation Among Associate Professors
Location: Wekiwa 6
Presenter:
Michele J. Hansen, Ph.D.
– The Ohio State University
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
One Report to Rule Them All? Balancing Customization and Consolidation
One Report to Rule Them All? Balancing Customization and Consolidation
Location: Sebastian L1+2
Presenter:
Douglas K. Anderson, PhD
– Indiana University, Bloomington
Presenter:
Bridgett J. Milner, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University
Speaker Session
Process and Technical Improvements to Support Four-Campus System Reporting
Process and Technical Improvements to Support Four-Campus System Reporting
Location: Sebastian I4
Presenter:
Daniel White
– University of Missouri
Presenter:
Myonghee Clara Choi, NA (she/her/hers)
– University of Missouri
Speaker Session
Program to Occupation Possibilities: Labor Market Information for Students
Program to Occupation Possibilities: Labor Market Information for Students
Location: Panzacola F2
Presenter:
Steve Miller, MA Educational Psychology
– University of Cincinnati
Speaker Session
SOS on SES: Capturing Student Socioeconomic Status PostFAFSA Revision
SOS on SES: Capturing Student Socioeconomic Status PostFAFSA Revision
Location: Panzacola H1
Presenter:
Katherine C. Gipalo, MPA (she/her/hers)
– Florida State University
Presenter:
Samantha Nix, Ph.D.
– Florida State University
Speaker Session
Successes and Challenges of Postsecondary Alumni Research
Successes and Challenges of Postsecondary Alumni Research
Location: Wekiwa 1
Presenter:
Angie Miller (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research
Discussion Group
Supporting the Needs of Higher Education: AIR Data and Decisions Consulting
Supporting the Needs of Higher Education: AIR Data and Decisions Consulting
Location: Sebastian I3
Speaker:
Jason Lewis
Speaker:
Leah Ross
Speaker Session
The Power of Automating Processes: Enrollment Projection From Excel to SAS
The Power of Automating Processes: Enrollment Projection From Excel to SAS
Location: Panzacola F1
Presenter:
Kelly D. Smith, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)
– AEWAS Consulting
Speaker Session
Transfer Student Trends in a Large Community College District Over a Decade
Transfer Student Trends in a Large Community College District Over a Decade
Location: Sebastian L3+4
Presenter:
hongxia fu, PhD
– Dallas College
Presenter:
Zhiwei Zhen, Ph.D.
– Dallas College
Speaker Session
Using R With Python to Extract Rubric Data From Canvas
Using R With Python to Extract Rubric Data From Canvas
Location: Panzacola F3
Presenter:
Robert Paul Maddox, II, Ph.D.
– University of Wyoming College of Education
Speaker Session
A Case Study of Data Visualization in Program Evaluation
A Case Study of Data Visualization in Program Evaluation
Location: Panzacola H4
Presenter:
Yingqi Wang
– GSU
Speaker Session
A Demand-Based Analysis of Undergraduate Business School Enrollment
A Demand-Based Analysis of Undergraduate Business School Enrollment
Location: Panzacola F1
Presenter:
Jie Zhang, Ph.D. in Higher Education
– Purdue University
Speaker Session
Academic Metrics in Action: How Colleges Shape Data Dashboards for Impact
Academic Metrics in Action: How Colleges Shape Data Dashboards for Impact
Location: Sebastian I1+2
Presenter:
Melissa A. Cardenas
– Bowling Green State University
Presenter:
Ehab Elmorsy (he/him/his)
– Bowling Green State University
Presenter:
Dan Schellhas (he/him/his)
– Bowling Green State University
Presenter:
Nick Savich
– Bowling Green State University
Speaker Session
Beyond Institution and State: The Changing Landscape of Higher Education
Beyond Institution and State: The Changing Landscape of Higher Education
Location: Panzacola H2
Presenter:
Lixia Qin
– Universities of Wisconsin
Speaker Session
Building Institutional Culture for Career Outcomes
Building Institutional Culture for Career Outcomes
Location: Sebastian L1+2
Presenter:
Genevieve Harclerode (she/her/hers)
– Loyola University Chicago
Presenter:
Blase Masini
– Loyola University Chicago
Speaker Session
Building Your Data Restaurant: Establishing a Data and Analytics Strategy
Building Your Data Restaurant: Establishing a Data and Analytics Strategy
Location: Panzacola F2
Presenter:
G Marc Turner, MEd, PhD
– Texas State University
Presenter:
Carolina Jondron
– Texas State University
Speaker Session
Collaborative Strategies to Support Institutional Data Integrity
Collaborative Strategies to Support Institutional Data Integrity
Location: Sebastian L3+4
Presenter:
Michelle Smith (she/her/hers)
– College of Charleston
Presenter:
Kate Anderson (she/her/hers)
– College of Charleston
Speaker Session
Connecting National Survey of Student Engagement Data to Collective Action
Connecting National Survey of Student Engagement Data to Collective Action
Location: Wekiwa 2
Presenter:
Christen Priddie, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University Bloomington
Presenter:
Jillian Kinzie
– Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research
Presenter:
Allison BrckaLorenz, Ph.D.
– Indiana University Bloomington
Discussion Group
Developing an ROI Framework at the UNC System
Developing an ROI Framework at the UNC System
Location: Panzacola H3
Presenter:
Mark Umbricht, PhD
– University of North Carolina System Office
Presenter:
Giana J. Malak, MS
– University of North Carolina System Office
Speaker Session
Fostering a Data-Informed Culture: IR's Role in Data Democratization
Fostering a Data-Informed Culture: IR's Role in Data Democratization
Location: Wekiwa 1
Presenter:
Tara L. Webb, Ph.D.
– Rhodes College
Discussion Group
Harnessing Tech for Enhanced Data Analysis and Visualization in Higher Ed
Harnessing Tech for Enhanced Data Analysis and Visualization in Higher Ed
Location: Wekiwa 5
Presenter:
Abhishek Singh, MS (he/him/his)
– New York Institute of Technology
Presenter:
Mohammed Moizuddin, MS (he/him/his)
– New York Institute of Technology
Speaker Session
IR/IE Strategies for Enhancing Nonacademic Program Effectiveness
IR/IE Strategies for Enhancing Nonacademic Program Effectiveness
Location: Sebastian I4
Presenter:
Veena Dhankher, Ph.D.
– Holyoke Community College
Speaker Session
Leveraging Data Maturity: Aligning KPIs for Academic and Business Success
Leveraging Data Maturity: Aligning KPIs for Academic and Business Success
Location: Panzacola F3
Presenter:
Bradley J. Coverdale (he/him/his)
– University of Maryland Global Campus
Speaker Session
Overcoming Analysis Paralysis: Leveraging Data for Decisions
Overcoming Analysis Paralysis: Leveraging Data for Decisions
Location: Wekiwa 6
Presenter:
Elisa Hertz, n/a
– CUNY Guttman Community College
Presenter:
Nyssa Hasan, n/a
– CUNY Guttman Community College
Presenter:
Teruo Yokoyama, n/a
– CUNY Guttman Community College
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
Understanding Student Success with the PDP Analysis-Ready Data
Understanding Student Success with the PDP Analysis-Ready Data
Location: Sebastian I3
Speaker:
Monte Schaff
– United Tribes Technical College
Speaker:
Darlena Jones
– Association for Institutional Research
Speaker:
Annalice Walker (she/her/hers)
– Association for Institutional Research
Speaker Session
Automating Program Assessment Plans With LMS Data
Automating Program Assessment Plans With LMS Data
Location: Sebastian L1+2
Presenter:
Justin Heinzekehr, PhD (he/him/his)
– Goshen College
Speaker Session
Beyond the Average: An Analytics Approach to Time-to-Degree
Beyond the Average: An Analytics Approach to Time-to-Degree
Location: Panzacola H3
Presenter:
Shannon Mahany-Kulinski, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– University at Buffalo
Presenter:
Mychal Ostuni, M.B.A
– University at Buffalo
Speaker Session
Documentation and the Process Manual: Mitigating Effects of Staff Turnover
Documentation and the Process Manual: Mitigating Effects of Staff Turnover
Location: Panzacola F3
Presenter:
Nick Irby, MS, MBA
– Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City
Speaker Session
Engaging Stakeholders in Data-Driven Decision-Making for Student Success
Engaging Stakeholders in Data-Driven Decision-Making for Student Success
Location: Panzacola H2
Presenter:
Wenjun Chi, MEd
– Delaware County Community College
Speaker Session
Leveraging Qualtrics Interactive Dashboards for Data-Driven Decision-Making
Leveraging Qualtrics Interactive Dashboards for Data-Driven Decision-Making
Location: Panzacola H4
Presenter:
Wei You, Ph.D
– Bucknell University
Speaker Session
Leveraging Sentiment Analysis for Improved Student Outcomes
Leveraging Sentiment Analysis for Improved Student Outcomes
Location: Panzacola F2
Presenter:
Juhi Chadha, MS Business Analytics
– The University of North Texas Health Science Center
Speaker Session
Micro-Surveys: A Strengths-Based Tool to Collect Student Feedback
Micro-Surveys: A Strengths-Based Tool to Collect Student Feedback
Location: Wekiwa 3
Presenter:
Kristen R. Lindsay, PhD (she/her/hers)
– The University of Findlay
Speaker Session
The LEADing Edge of IR
The LEADing Edge of IR
Location: Sebastian I3
Speaker:
Jeremy Goodman (he/him/his)
– Jeremy Goodman Consulting
Speaker:
Drew Kelly
– The University of Tampa
Speaker Session
The Linguistic Labyrinth: Modern AI Natural Tools for Education Decisions
The Linguistic Labyrinth: Modern AI Natural Tools for Education Decisions
Location: Wekiwa 6
Presenter:
Nadia Novikova, n/a (she/her/hers)
– OCAS
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
The National Student Clearinghouse ABCs of FVT-GE ROI
The National Student Clearinghouse ABCs of FVT-GE ROI
Location: Sebastian L3+4
Presenter:
Sean A. McTighe (he/him/his)
– National Student Clearinghouse
Speaker Session
Tracking Graduate Student Success: A Cohort-Based Analysis
Tracking Graduate Student Success: A Cohort-Based Analysis
Location: Wekiwa 5
Presenter:
Xiaoying Liu, Ph.D.
– University of South Florida-St Petersburg
Presenter:
Shruti Kumar, Master of Science
– University of South Florida
Speaker Session
Uncovering Paths From Engagement to Retention: Across Pandemic Phases
Uncovering Paths From Engagement to Retention: Across Pandemic Phases
Location: Panzacola H1
Presenter:
Jemma Kwon
– San Francisco State University
Speaker Session
Understanding Multiracial Student Data: Recommendations for Data Collection and Reporting
Understanding Multiracial Student Data: Recommendations for Data Collection and Reporting
Location: Panzacola F1
Presenter:
Lauren McLeese, Ed.M. (she/her/hers)
– Institute for Higher Education Policy
Presenter:
Kim Dancy
– Institute for Higher Education Policy
Speaker Session
Unlocking Insights: Rapid Qualitative Data Analysis With Copilot
Unlocking Insights: Rapid Qualitative Data Analysis With Copilot
Location: Sebastian I4
Presenter:
Marissa Green-Francescon, Ph.D. (she/her/hers)
– University of Iowa / Office of Assessment
Speaker Session
Data Literacy Evolved: Thinking Differently About Your Stakeholders
Data Literacy Evolved: Thinking Differently About Your Stakeholders
Location: Sebastian I1+2
Presenter:
Loralyn Taylor, Ph,D.
– Ohio University
Presenter:
Jason F. Simon, n/a
– University of North Texas
Panel Session
CAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
CAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
Location: Panzacola H2
Speaker:
Pamela Ong
Affiliated Organization Meeting
CIRPA Affiliated Organization Meeting
CIRPA Affiliated Organization Meeting
Location: Wekiwa 3
Speaker:
Miranda Pearson (she/her/hers)
– Canadian Institutional Research and Planning Association (CIRPA)
Affiliated Organization Meeting
INAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
INAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
Location: Sebastian I3
Presenter:
Adrea L. Hernandez, PHD (she/her/hers)
– University of Notre Dame
Affiliated Organization Meeting
MAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
MAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
Location: Wekiwa 6
Speaker:
Tara L. Webb, Ph.D.
– Rhodes College
Affiliated Organization Meeting
OAIRP Affiliated Organization Meeting
OAIRP Affiliated Organization Meeting
Location: Panzacola H4
Speaker:
Lindsay Balliet
Affiliated Organization Meeting
OCAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
OCAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
Location: Panzacola H1
Speaker:
Jennifer X. Wu (she/her/hers)
– Penn State College of Engineering
Affiliated Organization Meeting
PNAIRP Affiliated Organization Meeting
PNAIRP Affiliated Organization Meeting
Location: Wekiwa 5
Speaker:
Allyson Meyers
Affiliated Organization Meeting
TAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
TAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
Location: Sebastian I4
Presenter:
Morgan M. Carter, PhD
– Tarleton State University
Affiliated Organization Meeting
US News/IR Advisory Committee Auxiliary Meeting
US News/IR Advisory Committee Auxiliary Meeting
Location: Wekiwa 4
Speaker:
Rana Glasgal
– Northeastern University
Auxiliary Meeting
VAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
VAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
Location: Panzacola H3
Speaker:
Chris Orem (he/him/his)
– James Madison University
Affiliated Organization Meeting
Friday, May 23, 2025
Applying Design-Based Thinking to Surveys to Foster Institutional Change
Applying Design-Based Thinking to Surveys to Foster Institutional Change
Location: Sebastian I4
Presenter:
Christina M. Finneran (she/her/hers)
– Bowdoin College
Presenter:
Chloe Qian
– Bowdoin College
Speaker Session
Are We the Champions? Determining How to Measure Effectiveness in IR
Are We the Champions? Determining How to Measure Effectiveness in IR
Location: Panzacola H4
Presenter:
Katherine C. Gipalo, MPA (she/her/hers)
– Florida State University
Presenter:
Jeckson De Andrade Silva, MS (he/him/his)
– Florida State University
Speaker Session
Development of an Instrument to Evaluate Course Design and Faculty Teaching
Development of an Instrument to Evaluate Course Design and Faculty Teaching
Location: Sebastian I3
Presenter:
Lynn Chen (she/her/hers)
– University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Nursing
Presenter:
Susan Antol
– University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Nursing
Speaker Session
FERPA in Practice: Lessons for IR From USDE Action Letters
FERPA in Practice: Lessons for IR From USDE Action Letters
Location: Wekiwa 5
Presenter:
Jeffrey A. Johnson
– Utah System of Higher Education
Speaker Session
First-Gen Facts and Figures: Trends and Early Data From the COVID-19 Pandemic
First-Gen Facts and Figures: Trends and Early Data From the COVID-19 Pandemic
Location: Panzacola H3
Presenter:
Mary Fugate, Ph.D.
– FirstGen Forward
Speaker Session
From Data Centralization to Data Utilization for Strategic Decision-Making
From Data Centralization to Data Utilization for Strategic Decision-Making
Location: Panzacola H1
Presenter:
Zoraya Cruz-Bonilla, MPA (she/her/hers)
– Carnegie Mellon University
Presenter:
Melissa L. Baker
– Carnegie Mellon University
Speaker Session
From Silos to Solutions: Unifying Data Systems to Promote Student Success
From Silos to Solutions: Unifying Data Systems to Promote Student Success
Location: Sebastian I1+2
Presenter:
Keith Rogers (he/him/his)
– University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Presenter:
Qingmin Shi, QM
– University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Speaker Session
Harnessing Machine Learning to Improve the Student Recruitment Process
Harnessing Machine Learning to Improve the Student Recruitment Process
Location: Panzacola H2
Presenter:
Asawaree Kulkarni, MS (Computer & Information Technology) Purdue University; Bachelor of Computer Engineering (Savitribai Phule Pune University)
– Ivy Tech Community College
Presenter:
Tim Kish (he/him/his)
– Ivy Tech Community College
Speaker Session
Introduction to Data Architecture: From Kimball to Data Vault
Introduction to Data Architecture: From Kimball to Data Vault
Location: Wekiwa 4
Presenter:
Nancy Becerra-Cordoba, PhD
– Connecticut State Colleges and Universities
Speaker Session
Photovoice: An Innovative Method in Institutional Research
Photovoice: An Innovative Method in Institutional Research
Location: Wekiwa 3
Presenter:
Margaret Munley Stone, MS (she/her/hers)
– Lehigh University
Speaker Session
Predictive Modeling for Enhancing Upward Student Transfer Success
Predictive Modeling for Enhancing Upward Student Transfer Success
Location: Wekiwa 1
Presenter:
hongxia fu, PhD
– Dallas College
Presenter:
Zhiwei Zhen, Ph.D.
– Dallas College
Discussion Group
Admission Yield Modeling: A Feature of Comprehensive Enrollment Management
Admission Yield Modeling: A Feature of Comprehensive Enrollment Management
Location: Panzacola H2
Presenter:
Tam Nguyen (she/her/hers)
– Virginia Tech
Presenter:
Rob Hopkins, PhD
– Virginia Tech
Speaker Session
Bridging Equity Gaps: Data-Informed Strategies for Student Success
Bridging Equity Gaps: Data-Informed Strategies for Student Success
Location: Sebastian I3
Presenter:
Anna Strati, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Harper College
Presenter:
Ron Serio, BS
– Harper College
Presenter:
Jacob Demos, BS
– Harper College
Speaker Session
Campus Politics: Cluster Analysis of Student Engagement and Political Views
Campus Politics: Cluster Analysis of Student Engagement and Political Views
Location: Panzacola H4
Presenter:
Brendan Dugan, MA
– Indiana University
Presenter:
James Cole, PhD
– Indiana University
Speaker Session
Curriculum Analytics: Partnerships, Curated Data, and Visualizations
Curriculum Analytics: Partnerships, Curated Data, and Visualizations
Location: Panzacola H3
Presenter:
Mychal Ostuni, M.B.A
– University at Buffalo
Speaker Session
Interactive Dashboard Design: Initial Effort, Maximum Insight
Interactive Dashboard Design: Initial Effort, Maximum Insight
Location: Sebastian I4
Presenter:
Eric Atchison (he/him/his)
– Arkansas State University System
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
Kudos or Alert: Academic Progress Reports and Student Outcomes
Kudos or Alert: Academic Progress Reports and Student Outcomes
Location: Wekiwa 5
Presenter:
Keah Tandon, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)
– University of South Carolina
Speaker Session
Leveraging Predictive Analytics in the Cloud: A New Era for Student Success
Leveraging Predictive Analytics in the Cloud: A New Era for Student Success
Location: Panzacola H1
Presenter:
Diana A. Lomelin, BS. Information Systems, MS. Analytics, PMP (she/her/hers)
– Carnegie Mellon University
Presenter:
Brandon Hutton, BA Economics, MS Business Analytics (in progress)
– Carnegie Mellon University
Presenter:
Matthew Hoolsema, MA, Higher Education
– Carnegie Mellon University
Speaker Session
Not Just Another HIP Dashboard! Enhancing Insights and Action Planning
Not Just Another HIP Dashboard! Enhancing Insights and Action Planning
Location: Sebastian I1+2
Presenter:
Michele J. Hansen, Ph.D.
– The Ohio State University
Presenter:
Katie Smillie, MS
– The Ohio State University
Presenter:
Jay Johnson, MA, MPMP
– The Ohio State University
Presenter:
Negash Negash, BS
– The Ohio State University
Speaker Session
The Path to Your Next Data Role in Higher Ed: Chief Data Officer
The Path to Your Next Data Role in Higher Ed: Chief Data Officer
Location: Wekiwa 1
Presenter:
Reena Khosla, MS (she/her/hers)
– Kansas State University
Presenter:
Heather Novak, Phd
– Colorado State University
Discussion Group
Work Smarter, Stay Longer? Student Jobs and Retention
Work Smarter, Stay Longer? Student Jobs and Retention
Location: Wekiwa 4
Presenter:
Joe Feigl
Presenter:
Eric Lichtenberger
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
Closing Keynote
Closing Keynote
Location: Gatlin A/B
Presenter:
Diane Cheng, MA, Sociology (she/her/hers)
– Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP)
Presenter:
Bryan Cook, Ph.D.
– Urban Institute
Presenter:
Jonathan Fansmith
– American Council on Education
Moderator:
Christine Keller
– Association for Institutional Research
Keynote
