Association for Institutional Research (AIR) Information

The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) supports higher education professionals in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of data, and the strategic use of information for effective decision making and planning. AIR provides resources, innovative practices, and professional development opportunities for AIR members and the higher education community, including professionals from institutional research, effectiveness, assessment, planning, and related fields. The AIR Jobs page (airweb.org/careers) is a free resource for those seeking a career in the field or wishing to post a job for an open position at their institution. AIR sponsors an annual conference, the Forum, (forum.airweb.org) which is the world’s largest gathering of higher education professionals working in institutional research, effectiveness, assessment, planning, and related postsecondary education fields. This four-day conference includes more than 300 presentations by colleagues representing all sectors of higher education and an Exhibit Hall featuring the latest tools and resources to support data use for decision making. Join the AIR LinkedIn group by visiting https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2030443/.