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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
7:45 AM – 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Opening Keynote
7:45 AM – 10:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Opening Keynote
Keynote
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Exhibit Hall and AIR networking hub open
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Exhibit Hall and AIR networking hub open
Exhibit Hall
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Adaptive Data Governance: Steps to Success
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Adaptive Data Governance: Steps to Success
Presenter:
Tara L. Webb, Ph.D.
– Rhodes College
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
AI-Driven Strategies for Analyzing Student Withdrawal
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
AI-Driven Strategies for Analyzing Student Withdrawal
Presenter:
yan zhao
– Eastern Michigan University
Presenter:
Amy Otteson
– Eastern Michigan University
Speaker Session
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Assessing and Improving Administrative Effectiveness of Department Heads
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Assessing and Improving Administrative Effectiveness of Department Heads
Presenter:
Yuhao Liu (he/him/his)
– Kansas State University
Speaker Session
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging the Silos: Connecting Operational Data Across Student Affairs
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Bridging the Silos: Connecting Operational Data Across Student Affairs
Presenter:
Marjorie Freggens
– Ohio State University
Presenter:
Leah Halper
– Ohio State University
Speaker Session
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Collecting Student Engagement Data: Gaining and Keeping Campus-Wide Buy-In
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Collecting Student Engagement Data: Gaining and Keeping Campus-Wide Buy-In
Presenter:
Janice E. Childress, MS (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University Kokomo
Speaker Session
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Data Reporting and Sharing at Community Colleges: Lessons Learned
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Data Reporting and Sharing at Community Colleges: Lessons Learned
Presenter:
Monte Angel Richardson, MSW (she/her/hers)
– University of New Mexico
Discussion Group
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
From Silos to Synergy: LSU's Journey to Unified Data Governance
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
From Silos to Synergy: LSU's Journey to Unified Data Governance
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
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Impact of Test-Optional on Scholarship, Admission Support, and Student Success
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Impact of Test-Optional on Scholarship, Admission Support, and Student Success
Presenter:
Chen Zong
– University of Wyoming
Presenter:
Steve Scott
– University of Wyoming
Speaker Session
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Large-Scale Use of Learning Outcomes in Learning Management Systems
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Large-Scale Use of Learning Outcomes in Learning Management Systems
Presenter:
Nichole Fehrenbach, Master's Liberal Studies
– Valencia College
Presenter:
Cissy Reindahl, MBA
– Valencia College
Presenter:
Collin Gustafson
– Valencia College
Speaker Session
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Maximizing Student Success ROI Through a Focus on “Students at the Heart”
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Maximizing Student Success ROI Through a Focus on “Students at the Heart”
Presenter:
Afshin Karimi
– California State University, Fullerton
Presenter:
Su Swarat, Ph.D.
– California State University, Fullerton
Speaker Session
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Practical Tools and Use Cases for GenAI in the IR Office
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Practical Tools and Use Cases for GenAI in the IR Office
Presenter:
Matthew Hoolsema, MA, Higher Education
– Carnegie Mellon University
Presenter:
Brandon Hutton, BA Economics, MS Business Analytics (in progress)
– Carnegie Mellon University
Speaker Session
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Promoting Data Literacy Across Campus: Strategies to Engage All Audiences
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Promoting Data Literacy Across Campus: Strategies to Engage All Audiences
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
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Stronger Nation: A Conversation about Value
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Stronger Nation: A Conversation about Value
Presenter:
Christopher M. Mullin, Ph.D.
– Lumina Foundation
Sponsor Speaker Session
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
U.S. News & World Report: Annual Update
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
U.S. News & World Report: Annual Update
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 JAMES Morse, n/a
– U.S. News & World Report
Speaker Session
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Workforce Study: Empowering IR to Bridge Education and Employment
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM
East Coast USA Time
Workforce Study: Empowering IR to Bridge Education and Employment
Presenter:
Lixia Qin
– Universities of Wisconsin
Speaker Session
11:15 AM – 11:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Enhancing Course Evaluation Data with AI Qualitative Analysis and Redaction
11:15 AM – 11:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Enhancing Course Evaluation Data with AI Qualitative Analysis and Redaction
Presenter:
Umar Mushtaq, n/a (he/him/his)
– Explorance
Sponsor Product Demonstration
11:15 AM – 11:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Funding Scenario Analysis for Higher Education Institutions
11:15 AM – 11:35 AM
East Coast USA Time
Funding Scenario Analysis for Higher Education Institutions
Presenter:
John Berry, n/a
– SAS
Sponsor “Ask an Expert” session
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
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
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
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
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
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
An IR/Student Success Center Collaborative Project
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
An IR/Student Success Center Collaborative Project
Presenter:
Kristen R. Lindsay, PhD (she/her/hers)
– The University of Findlay
Speaker Session
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Data and Distress: Managing Secondary Trauma in IR Through Well-Being Plans
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Data and Distress: Managing Secondary Trauma in IR Through Well-Being Plans
Presenter:
Jillian Morn, PhD
– University of Washington
Speaker Session
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
From Application to Aid: Data Dashboards Driving Financial Decisions
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
From Application to Aid: Data Dashboards Driving Financial Decisions
Presenter:
Chun Du
– Dallas College
Presenter:
Taylor Souryachak
– Dallas College
Speaker Session
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
How IR Can Enhance Institutional Intelligence in Faculty Talent
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
How IR Can Enhance Institutional Intelligence in Faculty Talent
Presenter:
Wen Qi, PhD
– Indiana University Bloomington
Speaker Session
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Impacts of AI on Higher Education and Institutional Research
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Impacts of AI on Higher Education and Institutional Research
Presenter:
Ying Lin, Ph.D.
– Syracuse University Main Campus
Discussion Group
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Making AI Work for Data Analytics
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Making AI Work for Data Analytics
Presenter:
Craig Rudick, n/a
– HelioCampus
Sponsor Speaker Session
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Navigating the Rankings: Managing Campus Conversations
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Navigating the Rankings: Managing Campus Conversations
Presenter:
Nancy DeRiggi
– Pace University
Discussion Group
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Peer Institutions for Benchmarking Analysis for University System
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Peer Institutions for Benchmarking Analysis for University System
Presenter:
Giana J. Malak, MS
– University of North Carolina System Office
Speaker Session
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Practical Uses of ChatGPT in Institutional Research Tasks
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Practical Uses of ChatGPT in Institutional Research Tasks
Presenter:
YASEEN M. AL-WESABI (he/him/his)
– Binghamton University
Speaker Session
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Quick Insights, Big Impact: Leveraging Pulse Surveys and AI
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Quick Insights, Big Impact: Leveraging Pulse Surveys and AI
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
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Sense of Belonging: Using the National Survey of Student Engagement
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Sense of Belonging: Using the National Survey of Student Engagement
Presenter:
Susannah W. Townsend, MPH
– The Ohio State University
Speaker Session
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Impact of Student-to-Faculty Ratio on Graduation Rate
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Impact of Student-to-Faculty Ratio on Graduation Rate
Presenter:
Ying Liu
– Florida Atlantic University
Presenter:
Zhiyuan Ma
– Florida Atlantic University
Speaker Session
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Power of Early Data: Forecasting Academic Outcomes Prematriculation
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Power of Early Data: Forecasting Academic Outcomes Prematriculation
Presenter:
Connor D. O'Rear, Ph.D.
– University of Notre Dame
Presenter:
Mary Tarsha, Ph.D.
– University of Notre Dame
Speaker Session
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Then and Now: The Evolving Role of the IR Analyst in This AI Era
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Then and Now: The Evolving Role of the IR Analyst in This AI Era
Presenter:
Bethany Crowell, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Wisconsin-Madison
Presenter:
Adam Caskie (he/him/his)
– University of South Florida
Speaker Session
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lost in Translation: How to Speak Effectively With Your IT Unit(s)
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lost in Translation: How to Speak Effectively With Your IT Unit(s)
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
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Supplementing IR Work Using Student Workers, Graduate Assistants, and Faculty
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
East Coast USA Time
Supplementing IR Work Using Student Workers, Graduate Assistants, and Faculty
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
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
From IPEDS to AI: Let’s Talk Shop
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
From IPEDS to AI: Let’s Talk Shop
Moderator:
Glenn Phillips, n/a
– Watermark
Presenter:
Caroline Mata, n/a
– AIR
Presenter:
Yesenia Espinal, PHD
– Howard University
Sponsor “Ask an Expert” session
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Intergrated Program Review with Precision Campus
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
East Coast USA Time
Intergrated Program Review with Precision Campus
Presenter:
Eric Spear, n/a
– Precision Campus
Presenter:
Wyntre Stout, Phd
– Precision Campus
Sponsor Product Demonstration
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lunch break, poster presentations, and networking in the Exhibit Hall (food for purchase)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Lunch break, poster presentations, and networking in the Exhibit Hall (food for purchase)
Exhibit Hall
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
AI Versus A University Professor: A Grading Interrater Reliability Study
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
AI Versus A University Professor: A Grading Interrater Reliability Study
Presenter:
Mitchell S. Nesler, Ph.D.
– SUNY Empire State University
Poster Presentation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
AI-Powered Visuals for Advancing Data-Informed Insights in Higher Education
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
AI-Powered Visuals for Advancing Data-Informed Insights in Higher Education
Presenter:
Emma Zhu, M.A.
– Baylor University
Poster Presentation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Data Science and CIP Codes
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Data Science and CIP Codes
Presenter:
Melinda M. Whitford, PHD (she/her/hers)
– University at Buffalo
Poster Presentation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Enhancing Academic Success Through Data-Driven Insights
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Enhancing Academic Success Through Data-Driven Insights
Presenter:
Dennis C. Ikpe
– State University of New York at Binghamton
Poster Presentation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
From Data to Decisions: Leveraging Tableau Prep for Institutional Success
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
From Data to Decisions: Leveraging Tableau Prep for Institutional Success
Presenter:
Destiny Tisdale, n/a
– Agnes Scott College
Poster Presentation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Honoring Diversity: How Flexibility and Transparency in Admissions Matters
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Honoring Diversity: How Flexibility and Transparency in Admissions Matters
Presenter:
Amber D. Dumford, PhD in Higher Education Administration; MPA in Public Management & Finance; BA in Mathematics
– University of South Florida
Presenter:
Angela Miller
– Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research
Poster Presentation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Increasing Stakeholder Utilization of Data Dashboards
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Increasing Stakeholder Utilization of Data Dashboards
Presenter:
Jennifer Larson, MS (she/her/hers)
– Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
Poster Presentation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
It’s October: Do You Know How Your Students Are Doing?
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
It’s October: Do You Know How Your Students Are Doing?
Presenter:
James Cole, PhD
– Indiana University
Poster Presentation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leveraging Data Scaffolding to Improve Data-Driven Decision-Making
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leveraging Data Scaffolding to Improve Data-Driven Decision-Making
Presenter:
Yan Li, n/a
– College of Dupage
Poster Presentation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Overcoming Academic and Career Barriers for Single-Parent Students in STEM
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Overcoming Academic and Career Barriers for Single-Parent Students in STEM
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
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Postsecondary Experiences for First-Generation College Students in Georgia
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Postsecondary Experiences for First-Generation College Students in Georgia
Presenter:
Yanling Ma
– University System of Georgia
Presenter:
Leslie Hodges
– University System of Georgia
Poster Presentation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Student Success and Mid-First-Semester Check-In Survey
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Student Success and Mid-First-Semester Check-In Survey
Presenter:
Melaku Woube, MS
– George Washington University
Poster Presentation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Readmission Landscape: Readmission Policy in Four-Year Institutions
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Readmission Landscape: Readmission Policy in Four-Year Institutions
Presenter:
Katherine C. Gipalo, MPA (she/her/hers)
– Florida State University
Poster Presentation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Role of Generative AI in Academic Writing: Implications and Impacts
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
The Role of Generative AI in Academic Writing: Implications and Impacts
Presenter:
Robert M. Gonyea, Ed.D.
– Indiana University Bloomington
Presenter:
Malik M. Wali Awan, n/a
– Center for Postsecondary Research
Poster Presentation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Two-Phase Post-Stratified Sequential Sampling to Address Nonresponse Bias
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Two-Phase Post-Stratified Sequential Sampling to Address Nonresponse Bias
Presenter:
Fatima Shaban Ali, n/a
– Qatar University
Poster Presentation
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Why the Difference? Matriculation Rates of Concurrent Enrollment Students
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Why the Difference? Matriculation Rates of Concurrent Enrollment Students
Presenter:
Robert Merchant, B.S.
– Mid-Plains Community College
Presenter:
Tad Pfeifer, M.S.
– Mid-Plains Community College
Poster Presentation
1:30 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leverage Instant Access to Thousands of U.S. News Metrics & Historical Data
1:30 PM – 1:50 PM
East Coast USA Time
Leverage Instant Access to Thousands of U.S. News Metrics & Historical Data
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
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
AIR Annual Business Meeting
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
AIR Annual Business Meeting
Presenter:
Brent M. Drake, Ph.D.
– John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education
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
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
How Holistic Data Integration Is Transforming Higher Education
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
How Holistic Data Integration Is Transforming Higher Education
Presenter:
Ben Dodson
– Doowii
Presenter:
Bethany Gross
– WGU Labs
Panel Session
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Student Satisfaction: Gather and Use Data to Impact the Student Experience
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Student Satisfaction: Gather and Use Data to Impact the Student Experience
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
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
(Power) Automate Your Life
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
(Power) Automate Your Life
Presenter:
Rick Loveday
– Clemson University
Speaker Session
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Academic Burnout and Stress Management
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Academic Burnout and Stress Management
Presenter:
Ozgur Kayaalp
– Indiana University Bloomington
Presenter:
Ishika Thakur
– Indiana University Bloomington
Speaker Session
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
An Adaption Guide: Using Power BI in a Postsecondary World
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
An Adaption Guide: Using Power BI in a Postsecondary World
Presenter:
Sarah Dunnagan, MA
– Lawrence University
Speaker Session
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Artificial Intelligence 101: What Texas IR Practitioners Need to Know
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Artificial Intelligence 101: What Texas IR Practitioners Need to Know
Presenter:
Jason F. Simon, n/a
– University of North Texas
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Breaking Down Data Silos: Improving Collaboration, Data Quality, and Access
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Breaking Down Data Silos: Improving Collaboration, Data Quality, and Access
Presenter:
Saleha Rizvi, MS (she/her/hers)
– University of Illinois Chicago
Speaker Session
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Data Synergy: Building Bridges Between Institutional Research and IT
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Data Synergy: Building Bridges Between Institutional Research and IT
Presenter:
Melissa L. Baker
– Carnegie Mellon University
Discussion Group
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Further Unpacking the 2025 Carnegie Classifications
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Further Unpacking the 2025 Carnegie Classifications
Presenter:
Sara Gast
– American Council on Education
Presenter:
Kyle Whitman
– American Council on Education
Speaker Session
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
HR Compensation Dashboard: A Tool for Equity and Retention
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
HR Compensation Dashboard: A Tool for Equity and Retention
Presenter:
Richard "Lee" L. Howell, M.B.A.
– Florida State University
Presenter:
Heather Epstein-Diaz, MSLIS
– Florida State University
Presenter:
Eclipse Ramsey, MSI (they/them/theirs)
– FSU College of Law
Speaker Session
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Inclusive Counts: Critical Data Analysis, Data Quality, and Dissemination
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Inclusive Counts: Critical Data Analysis, Data Quality, and Dissemination
Presenter:
Allison BrckaLorenz, Ph.D.
– Indiana University Bloomington
Speaker Session
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Key Accreditation Support Software in One Dynamic But Simple System
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Key Accreditation Support Software in One Dynamic But Simple System
Presenter:
Stephanie Allen, PhD
– Concord USA, Inc. (Xitracs)
Sponsor Speaker Session
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Preparing for Change: Key Considerations for Restructuring and Realignment
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Preparing for Change: Key Considerations for Restructuring and Realignment
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
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Stepping In and Stepping Up: Leading in the Interim
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Stepping In and Stepping Up: Leading in the Interim
Presenter:
Jason L. Wang, PhD
– Georgia Institute of Technology
Presenter:
Ben Bond
– Georgia State University
Discussion Group
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Timing Matters: Spring Enrollment, Belonging, and Student Outcomes
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Timing Matters: Spring Enrollment, Belonging, and Student Outcomes
Presenter:
Josh Pretlow, PhD
– RTI International
Speaker Session
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unlock the Power of Data: Accelerate Your Institution's Effectiveness
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Unlock the Power of Data: Accelerate Your Institution's Effectiveness
Presenter:
Rajiv Malhotra, n/a
– Huron Consulting Group
Presenter:
Dallas W. Maddox, n/a
– AWS
Moderator:
Amie Carobres, n/a
– AWS
Sponsor Speaker Session
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
East Coast USA Time
Art or Science? Developing a Peer Group Using Cluster Analysis
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Art or Science? Developing a Peer Group Using Cluster Analysis
Presenter:
Sanjeewa Karunaratne, L.L.M in U.S. Law, MA in Survey Research, M.P.A
– Connecticut College
Speaker Session
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Assessing the Economic Outcomes of Community College Students
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Assessing the Economic Outcomes of Community College Students
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
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Beyond Citations: How AI Is Powering Africa’s Research Renaissance
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Beyond Citations: How AI Is Powering Africa’s Research Renaissance
Presenter:
Hossein Masoumi Karakani, PhD Mathematical Statistics
– Southern African Association for Institutional Research (University of Pretoria)
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Catching Subchange: Preventing Subchanges From Slipping Through the Cracks
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Catching Subchange: Preventing Subchanges From Slipping Through the Cracks
Presenter:
Rachel E. Smith, PhD
– Hampden-Sydney College
Speaker Session
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Compliance and Opportunity: IPEDS Data for Accreditation
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Compliance and Opportunity: IPEDS Data for Accreditation
Speaker:
Carolyn Mata (she/her/hers)
– CM Education Insights and Solutions
Speaker Session
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Creating Peer Groups That Serve a Purpose
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Creating Peer Groups That Serve a Purpose
Presenter:
Chris Orem (he/him/his)
– James Madison University
Speaker Session
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Deploying Secure RAG Systems: Generative AI for Higher Education
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Deploying Secure RAG Systems: Generative AI for Higher Education
Presenter:
Iqbal Hossain
– University of Arizona
Presenter:
Ravneet Chadha
– University of Utah
Speaker Session
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Fast Facts: Reproducible Factbook Reporting in Quarto
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Fast Facts: Reproducible Factbook Reporting in Quarto
Presenter:
Nicole Ross, PhD
– Colorado State University
Presenter:
Heather Novak, Phd
– Colorado State University
Speaker Session
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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How to Implement Effective Data Governance on Your Campus
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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How to Implement Effective Data Governance on Your Campus
Presenter:
Matt Feger, n/a
– EAB
Sponsor Speaker Session
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Institutional Research and Communications: From Obstacle to Opportunity
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Institutional Research and Communications: From Obstacle to Opportunity
Presenter:
Aurora Mendelsohn, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of Toronto
Presenter:
Tony Gray, PhD
– University of Toronto
Speaker Session
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Keeping the Balls in the Air: Project Management Best Practices
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Keeping the Balls in the Air: Project Management Best Practices
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
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Leveraging Program Economics Analysis for Strategic Decision-Making
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Leveraging Program Economics Analysis for Strategic Decision-Making
Presenter:
Kangyang Wang (she/her/hers)
– Virginia Tech
Presenter:
Rob Hopkins, PhD
– Virginia Tech
Speaker Session
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 on College Outcomes
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 on College Outcomes
Presenter:
Mark Umbricht, PhD
– University of North Carolina System Office
Speaker Session
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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One-Day Census Turnaround: Revolutionizing Fall Reporting at U of A
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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One-Day Census Turnaround: Revolutionizing Fall Reporting at U of A
Presenter:
Rico Silva
– The University of Arizona
Presenter:
Daisy Esquivel
– University of Arizona
Speaker Session
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Organizing IR, Data, and Analytics for Advancing Faculty Eminence
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Organizing IR, Data, and Analytics for Advancing Faculty Eminence
Presenter:
Michele J. Hansen, Ph.D.
– The Ohio State University
Presenter:
Jay Johnson, MA, MPMP
– The Ohio State University
Speaker Session
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Predicting College Completion Using PDP’s First-Year Outcomes
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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Predicting College Completion Using PDP’s First-Year Outcomes
Presenter:
Mohamed Ibrahim, M.ED
– National Student Clearinghouse Research Center
Presenter:
Allyson Gardner, M.S & M.ED
– National Student Clearinghouse Research Center
Presenter:
Marty Schmidt, M.Ed in Higher Education Administration (he/him/his)
– National Student Clearinghouse
Speaker Session
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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U.S. News Rankings: An Analytical Approach With Multivariate Calculus
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
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U.S. News Rankings: An Analytical Approach With Multivariate Calculus
Presenter:
eric yang
– george washington university
Presenter:
Shujuan wang
– George Washington University
Speaker Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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A Framework for Multilevel Insights Using Student Feedback
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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A Framework for Multilevel Insights Using Student Feedback
Presenter:
James A. Ofori (he/him/his)
– Morehouse School of Medicine
Speaker Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Academic Excellence: Implementing and Managing a Faculty Credentials System
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Academic Excellence: Implementing and Managing a Faculty Credentials System
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
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Beyond the Survey: Where Real-Time Support Meets Long-Term Strategic Impact
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Beyond the Survey: Where Real-Time Support Meets Long-Term Strategic Impact
Presenter:
Misty D. Tollett, n/a
– Ozarks Technical Community College
Presenter:
Matt Harris, n/a
– Ozarks Technical Community College
Affiliated Organization Best Presentation
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Choosing Your Data Champion: Tableau Prep vs. Power Query
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Choosing Your Data Champion: Tableau Prep vs. Power Query
Presenter:
Elizabeth A. Wakefield, MBA (she/her/hers)
– Arkansas State University-Newport
Presenter:
Donyell Francis
– Community College of Allegheny County
Speaker Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Empowering Student Success Starts with Data-Literate Teams
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Empowering Student Success Starts with Data-Literate Teams
Speaker:
Darlena Jones
– Association for Institutional Research
Speaker:
Jason Lewis
Speaker Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Enrollment and Retention Dashboards Using Real-Time Data Synchronization
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Enrollment and Retention Dashboards Using Real-Time Data Synchronization
Presenter:
Angel Radick, MBA
– Northwestern Health Sciences University
Presenter:
Christopher Petrie, DC (he/him/his)
– Northwestern Health Sciences University
Speaker Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Enrollment Crystal Ball: Projections Simplified and Sophisticated
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Enrollment Crystal Ball: Projections Simplified and Sophisticated
Presenter:
Sasha B. Haywood, MS (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University
Presenter:
Bridgett J. Milner, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University
Speaker Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Gain insight on students with trusted data from Equifax
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Gain insight on students with trusted data from Equifax
Presenter:
Jason Berman, n/a
– Equifax
Presenter:
Brandi Recker, n/a
– Equifax
Sponsor Speaker Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Increasing Your Impact: Best Practices in PDF Reports Accessibility
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Increasing Your Impact: Best Practices in PDF Reports Accessibility
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
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Optimizing Math-Seat Projections: A Model Using Placement and Retake Data
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Optimizing Math-Seat Projections: A Model Using Placement and Retake Data
Presenter:
Chengbo Yin
– Rutgers University Newark
Presenter:
Deborah Takash
– Rutgers University Newark
Presenter:
Olivia Polkuzio
– Rutgers - Newark
Speaker Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Optimizing Student Success: Data-Driven Analysis of Gateway Course Pairings
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Optimizing Student Success: Data-Driven Analysis of Gateway Course Pairings
Presenter:
Nick LaBella, Data Scientist
– Data Analytics
Speaker Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Prosperity for Ohio: Mapping Academic and Workforce Outcomes
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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Prosperity for Ohio: Mapping Academic and Workforce Outcomes
Presenter:
Lisa Stich, Ph.D.
– Achieving the Dream
Presenter:
Jeffrey Carpenter, Ph.D.
– Vantage Point Inc
Speaker Session
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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The Prevalence of FTIC Student Distress and Its Impact on One-Year Retention
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM
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The Prevalence of FTIC Student Distress and Its Impact on One-Year Retention
Presenter:
Michael J. Bolen, PhD
– University of South Florida
Presenter:
Iyshia Lowman, MA (she/her/hers)
– University of South Florida
Speaker Session
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
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IR Leaders Sharing Their Career Pathways, Successes, and Lessons Learned
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
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IR Leaders Sharing Their Career Pathways, Successes, and Lessons Learned
Presenter:
Yesenia Espinal, PHD
– Howard University
Presenter:
Adrea L. Hernandez, PHD (she/her/hers)
– University of Notre Dame
Presenter:
Jennifer X. Wu
– Penn State College of Engineering
Presenter:
Henry Zheng, PHD
– Carnegie Mellon University
Panel Session
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
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To Test or Not to Test: That Is the Question
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
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To Test or Not to Test: That Is the Question
Presenter:
Rita (Xiaoayan) Liu (she/her/hers)
– Bucknell University
Presenter:
Timothy Chow
– Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Panel Session
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM
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Networking reception hosted by AIR Board of Directors in the Exhibit Hall
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM
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Networking reception hosted by AIR Board of Directors in the Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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AIRUM Affiliated Organization Meeting
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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AIRUM Affiliated Organization Meeting
Speaker:
Nichole Peterson
Affiliated Organization Meeting
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Association of American Universities Data Exchange Auxiliary Meeting
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Association of American Universities Data Exchange Auxiliary Meeting
Speaker:
Jonathan Schwarz
Auxiliary Meeting
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Graduate Student Gathering
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Graduate Student Gathering
Speaker:
Karen L. Webber, Ph.D.
– University of Georgia
Speaker:
Karen Vance, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Penn State
Auxiliary Meeting
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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RMAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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RMAIR Affiliated Organization Meeting
Speaker:
Shiloh Fling, SF (she/her/hers)
– University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Affiliated Organization Meeting
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Single Person/Small IR Offices Auxiliary Meeting
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Single Person/Small IR Offices Auxiliary Meeting
Presenter:
Kelli Cox
– Kansas City University
Auxiliary Meeting