AAIR’s mission is to advance institutional effectiveness in tertiary education. Our vision is to be the professional association that has the greatest influence on tertiary education planning and evidence-based decision making in Australasia.
A Business Intelligence Manager is responsible for developing business systems that extracts information from a data warehouse in a logical and timely manner.
Read more nowAn Information Analyst uses data mining to draw information out of sets of data, conducts longitudinal studies over time, and provides analysis for the senior executive.
Read more nowA Planning Officer could cover strategic planning and/or load planning roles, but both involve managing the future direction of the institution.
Read more nowA Surveys Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the many and varied surveys that education institutions run with respect to students, graduates, staff, etc.
Read more nowAAIR hosts events within the Australasian region. What does AAIR have in store in the near future?
We also list many other events both worldwide and online. Find an event near you
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There are many benefits to becoming an AAIR member. Come see for yourself!
Becoming a Member and networking to your heart’s content.
Getting involved in a Special Interest Group (SIG)! You could join a SIG! Lead a SIG! Be a SIG!
Nominating for the Executive Committee.
Joining a working group.
Joining our Sharing Expertise program.
Availing of all the other fabulous benefits your membership will bring.
Originally registered in 1997 with the first set of Rules, the Association’s earliest set of archived Rules available today was drafted in 2002. The Rules have since been amended several times, with the most recent (up to November 2021) approved by the membership at the AGM in December 2021.
“Promoting increased awareness of developments and research in institutional planning and strategic management of tertiary education institutions.”
AAIR is the professional association for institutional research practitioners in higher education and other institutions in Australasia. ‘Institutional research’ is viewed as a range of activities involving the collection, analysis and interpretation of information descriptive of an institution and its activities, including its students and staff, programs, management and operations.
AAIR is one of the oldest IR organisations in the world; only AIR (the birthplace of IR organisations) and EAIR are older. AAIR is now well-established and making a major contribution to the professional delivery of IR within the Australasian region, and has also assisted in the development of other related organisations. AAIR is also a caring organisation that has successfully assisted its members to develop and implement their IR skills within Australasian higher education institutions, through forums, workshops and the like.
Raj Sharma
I have been extremely impressed with the contribution to AAIR, particularly of recent Past Presidents, and contacts that AAIR has been able to establish, and I wish the Association continuing success in its new initiatives.
Ken Doyle
When Raj Sharma approached me in 1988 to help him establish AAIR, little did I know how much my “yes” answer would positively shape my future career. My membership of AAIR has been a thoroughly enjoyable means for professional development and forming lasting friendships locally and internationally.
Dennis Ham
As a member since AAIR’s inception, I’ve gained much professionally by actively participating in the organisation, from attending and presenting at their events, to being involved in the organisational and planning work of the executive committee. I heartily recommend that you get involved with AAIR and also contribute your own skills, expertise and experience, as AAIR can make a valuable contribution to your professional development.
Bruce Zimmer
AAIR has played a key role in the development of Australian workers in the field of tertiary education management and institutional research since its inception. AAIR provided a focus for people in the field to meet, to share issues and solutions, and to interact with government officers. The organisation has continued to be a source of new ideas, inspiration and professional development. The Annual Forum has also been a lot of fun.
Roni McDowell
AAIR is a fantastic network of like-minded people who work in any of the various areas that we refer to as institutional research. AAIR provides two very unique forums for these dedicated researchers, where discussing their latest initiatives in a warm, social environment characterises AAIR’s pivotal role in meeting its members’ needs.
Dave Marr
AAIR is focussed on evidenced-based decision making which gives it a distinct status amongst tertiary education institutions. I recommend AAIR to you, and especially new comers to tertiary education. It is a great association to accelerate your professional development and meet others in similar jobs at other institutions, through its events and networks.
Dean Ward
As an institutional research professional who was new to the field, I felt that I needed to make connections and learn more about what others were doing in the area. That is when I found AAIR, and have never looked back. Colleagues have been so generous with their time, experience and knowledge, and I have gained many friends as well. It is the best professional organisation of which I have had the privilege to be a member.
Kathie Rabel
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