Closing Keynote

Friday, May 23, 2025

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

Location: Gatlin A/B

Presenter(s)

DC

Diane Cheng, MA, Sociology

VP of Research and Policy
Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP), 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)

CK

Christine Keller

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.

Panel
Diane Cheng (Institute for Higher Education Policy—IHEP)
Bryan Cook (Urban Institute)
Jonathan Fansmith (American Council on Education)

Moderator
Christine Keller (Association for Institutional Research)