MidAIR will host a series of virtual sessions on June 10 from 1-4PM CST
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1:00-2:00 PM
1A: The Data Whisperers: Elevating IR in Uncertain Times
Presented By: Dr. Carolyn Mata, CM Education Insights and Solutions
Session Description:
In a time when higher education is navigating political crosswinds, funding pressures, and shifting public trust, the work of institutional research has never been more critical—or more misunderstood. This session will explore the emerging trends reshaping the IR landscape, from the erosion of trust in data to the growing need for clear, concise, and compelling storytelling.
We’ll tackle big questions:
Why does IR so often feel invisible—until someone wants numbers, fast?
How do we stay agile in environments where advocacy feels risky and data infrastructure feels fragile?
What does it mean to do “good enough” analysis in a world of imperfect data and tight timelines?
Through real-world examples and candid reflections from her work with colleges nationwide, Carrie will challenge IR professionals to step beyond compliance and into impact—to ask better questions, ground their work in purpose, and reclaim the narrative. Whether you're answering a legislator’s call or informing your campus’s next big move, this session is a call to action for IR to lead with clarity, courage, and strategy.
2:00-3:00 PM
2A: New professionals in IR
Presented By: Dr. Stephen Terry, University of Central Missouri and Ms. Chelsey Giles, Missouri State University
Session Description:
Are you new to the field of IR with lots of questions? Come hear our IR professionals share their experiences of how they entered the field of IR, helpful resources/recommendations they’ve acquired along the way, and get answers to your questions!
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2B: Doing more with less in IR
Presented By: Dr. Katherine Knuckles, Saint Louis University
Session Description:
Join us as we detail how we were able to maintain all of our responsibilities, while also taking on new projects and reporting requirements (FVT/GE anyone?) after experiencing turnover in 60 percent of staff and a new office structure. We will describe our office expectation setting, collaborative culture-building, and reliance on tools, such as Alteryx, to revise and semi-automate nearly every procedure in our office.
3:00-4:00 PM
3A: AI: Developing the foundations of institutional policies (Panel Discussion)
Presented By: Dr. Rob Voss and Mr. Philip Arnold
Dr. Rob Voss is Principal at Voss AI Consulting, where he helps business, education, and financial organizations understand and leverage AI to save time, protect client data, and increase profitability. With a Ph.D. in History, Dr. Voss brings a unique perspective that bridges academic rigor with practical AI implementation. He has hands-on experience in higher education AI policy development from his work at Northwest Missouri State University, where he helped develop institutional AI policies, created an applied AI minor program, and led faculty workshops on AI integration. Dr. Voss's expertise spans the critical intersection of AI innovation and institutional governance, making him a sought-after voice for organizations navigating the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence.
Philip Arnold is Director of Instructional Support at Ozarks Technical Community College. With an M.S. in Online Teaching and Learning, Philip manages support and training for online learning technologies with a particular focus on generative AI integration and serves as an active member of Ozarks Tech's AI Advisory Committee. Philip has established himself as a leader in AI education, having developed and taught a course on "Teaching and Learning with Generative AI" and led numerous faculty and staff training sessions on implementing AI tools in educational environments. His AI presentations have reached diverse professional audiences across healthcare, industry, and educational sectors. This combination of hands-on AI training experience, curriculum development, and cross-sector expertise makes Philip well-suited to discuss the practical applications and ethical considerations of generative AI in teaching and learning contexts
Registration is free if you attended MidAIR 2024 or signed up for membership within the past year. Membership rates are $10 for individual, $25 for up to 3 members from the same institution, or $5 for students.
Zoom links will be emailed the day prior to the virtual sessions
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