newcomers’ workshop
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Newcomers’ Workshop. CIRPA Conference 2011 Fredericton, NB Sharon Shultz, Keyano College. Our Afternoon. Introductions The field of Institutional Research Global IR Trends, challenges, opportunities Discussion. Introductions. Name Organization Job Title/Role Number of Years in IR - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Newcomers’ WorkshopCIRPA Conference 2011
Fredericton, NB
Sharon Shultz, Keyano College
Introductions The field of Institutional Research Global IR Trends, challenges, opportunities Discussion
Our Afternoon
Name Organization Job Title/Role Number of Years in IR Education background
Introductions
Stand up…..
What is IR?
How do you describe your job?
Similarities DifferencesSize of Office Office sizeNot enough of us Reporting relationships (org
chart)Rely on others in org e.g. IT, Marketing, etc.
Enrolment management piece
Job getting BIGGER Access to resourcesData to present information Support structureAnalysis Internal versus external focus
Funding
Describe your job
What do you bring to IR?
Making data accessible & organized for use Relationship building Employment background (e.g. trades background at trades
college) Rigor, data integrity Capacity for data analytics Humanistic component to research (e.g. socioeconomic) Ability to find opportunities Fresh set of eyes – new perspective Adaptability Bridge between data and business Patience Sense of humour
What do you bring to IR?
“Organizational intelligence” (Terenzini, 1999)
Research designed to generate information that serves planning, policy development, resource allocation, and management or evaluation decisions in all functional areas. (Corcoran, 1985).
“Research leading to improved understanding, planning and operating of institutions of postsecondary education” (AIR)
Definitions
University (50%), College (30%), Government (10%), Associations (5%), Corporate (5%)
50:50 gender mix Almost 45% are 50 years or older Varying years of experience Most commonly hold a Masters degree All range of academic backgrounds and
experience
Institutional Researchers: A Profile
Professional Associations◦ CIRPA – Canada◦ AIR - US ◦ Around the world
IR Affinity Groups◦ ERP Providers, e.g. HEUG ◦ SEM groups, AACRAO◦ Data Warehousing Associations, e.g. HEDW
Where’s IR
Pacific Northwest Assoc for IR & Planning (PNAIRP)
Association of IR Upper Midwest (AIRUM) Rocky Mountain AIR (RMAIR) Mid-America AIR (MIDAIR) North East Assoc for IR (NEAIR) Southern Assoc for IR (SAIR) Puerto Rico Assoc for IR (PRAIR) Canadian IR &Planning Association (CIRPA)
Regional Institutional Research Associations
Regional Institutional Research Associations
Canadian IR &Planning Association (CIRPA) Association of IR (AIR) European Higher Ed Society Middle East North Africa AIR South African Assoc for IR Australasian Assoc for IR Overseas Chinese Assoc for IR Higher Education Research & Policy Network South East Asian Association for IR (SEAAIR)
Institutional Research Around the World
Institutional Research Around the World
Cairo, Egypt
Oct 12 – 14, 2011 (3rd annual)
Theme: Institutional Research in Changing Times
MENA-AIR Middle East & North Africa 2011 Conference
Chiang Mai, Thailand
November 2 – 4, 2011 (11th annual)
Theme: University Social Responsibility: Pathways to Excellence
SEAAIR South East Asia Association for IR 2011 Conference
Queensland, Australia
Nov 9 – 11, 2011 (21st annual)
Theme: Let the Sunshine In
AAIR Australasian Association for IR 2011 Conference
Welcome to our 20th annual conference
Theme: Looking Forward: Institutional Research and Planning in Canada: The Next 20 Years
CIRPA Conference 2011
What are your expectations for this conference?
What are you most interested in learning at this year’s CIRPA?
Key Areas of Interest
What are the trends, challenges and opportunities for IR in Canada?
Key Issues
Changing demographics – more:◦ Mature students◦ Aboriginal students◦ International students◦ Students with disabilities
Retention/Recruitment Confidentiality/Privacy Self Service vs Face to Face Misinterpretation of data Setting boundaries – ask WHY? Centralization of data Access to data Building trust/credibility
Issues/Trends/Opportunities/ Challenges
Growing complexity of IR Challenge of integrating data systems More government involvement in
measurement Escalating survey fatique Competition for government funds Democratization of access to information Increasing emphasis on accountability Significant leadership changes Greater interest in and use of benchmarking
Trends, Challenges, OpportunitiesCIRPA Strategic Plan 2004
Financial and budgetary constraints of institutions
Pervasiveness of accountability Increasing external demand for information Increased emphasis on quality assurance and
educational outcomes Need to create value for diverse member
expectations and views Ongoing balance between scholarly vs
practitioner focus Ongoing recruitment and retention of members Leadership continuity and succession
Trends, Challenges, OpportunitiesCIRPA Strategic Plan 2010
Increased Emphasis on Ethics and Accountability
Capacity-Building Outside IR
Use the CIRPA listserv/CIRPA Linked in group Connect with your IR colleagues! Ask for what they have & share!!! Subscribe to dailies
e.g. StatCan, Chronicle of Higher Education, Academica Read the journal: New Directions in Institutional
Research (Jossey-Bass) There is an association for everything – tap into
them e.g. Higher Education Data Warehousing Forum
(HEDW), Canadian Evaluation Society (CES)
What I Wished I Learned Earlier
