The 2020 MidAIR conference will be held online November 4th and 5th this year due to travel restrictions and possible health concerns. We will be using the Zoom platform to hold the conference.
Conference registration costs are as follows:
Individuals – $10
Institutions (for up to 3 members at the same institution) – $25
Students – $5
Presentation slots will be 45 minutes. All presentations will be on November 5, 2020.
The overall schedule for November 5th is below:
8:30-9:45 Keynote speaker: Cameron Smither (AASCU). Click here to learn more
Click the sessions below to view their presentation slides
Session 1: 10-10:45 Sessions (4 Concurrent)
Session 1A: IR as a One-Man Band (presentation) (Christine Hamilton, University of Saint Mary)
Session 1A: IR as a One-Man Band (Data Request Form)
Session 1A: IR as a One-Man Band (Data Request Tracking)
Session 1A: IR as a One-Man Band (IR Handbook)
Session 2: 11-11:45 Sessions (4 Concurrent)
Session 2C: How Has COVID Changed Your Survey Responses? (Kelly Sharp, Columbia College)
12-12:45 Business meeting
Session 3: 1-1:45 Sessions (3 Concurrent)
Session 3B: Identifying Candidates For Success Intervention (Christy Smith, Washburn University)
Session 4: 2-2:45 Sessions (3 Concurrent)
Session 5: 3-3:45 Sessions (3 Concurrent)
4-5 Virtual Happy Hour
We will also be offering two professional development opportunities (PDOs) on November 4th:
MidAIR Newcomers 9am to 12pm
Description:
This popular workshop is designed for newcomers to IR - or anyone desiring a refresher! Each Institutional Research office is a unique entity shaped by an extensive assortment of internal and external forces. If you are new to IR and wondering what you've gotten yourself into, this PDO may provide some insight.
LEAN 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Description:
Plenty of white papers discuss the need for utilizing the Lean methodology as well as case studies reflecting implementation of Lean in higher education. This session will concentrate on the practice of Lean including (1) why you may want to consider Lean, (2) how to get buy-in for the process, (3) best practices regarding how to start the process, (4) how to begin to create a culture of improvement, and (5) the necessary steps to complete the Lean cycle using terms and concepts that everyone at your institution will easily understand.
All the information will culminate into a hands-on project where you will be given a case study and will have to implement the Lean methodology, ensuring you walk out with the knowledge you need to dive-in upon return to your respective departments and institutions.
Please be sure to sign up for PDOs when you register for the conference as we will be capping the attendance.
