Closing Keynote

Friday, May 23, 2025

9:45 AM – 12:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: Gatlin A/B

Presenter(s)

Diane Cheng, MA, Sociology (she/her/hers)

VP of Research and Policy
Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP)
San Francisco, California, United States
BC

Bryan Cook, Ph.D.

Director of Higher Education Policy
Urban Institute, United States
JF

Jonathan Fansmith

American Council on Education

Moderator(s)

Christine Keller

Executive Director & CEO
Association for Institutional Research

9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Brunch buffet and keynote seating (meal function included with regular AIR Forum registration)
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Program and Closing Keynote Panel

Adapting to Change: Higher Education Policy Updates and Implications
In a rapidly changing policy environment, this session will provide the AIR community with timely updates on key federal higher education policy developments, including changes at the Department of Education, federal data collections, executive orders, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Expert panelists will explore the implications of these shifts for institutions and the broader postsecondary sector, offering insights into challenges and opportunities ahead.

Questions for AIR Forum Closing Panel
Please submit your questions or suggested topics before 12:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, 5/21 to help us shape the closing panel discussion.

Gatlin A/B
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