{"id":56,"date":"2015-11-19T19:30:15","date_gmt":"2015-11-19T19:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/wp\/?page_id=56"},"modified":"2026-03-12T20:09:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T20:09:20","slug":"best-presentations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/index.php\/recognition\/best-presentations\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Presentations"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2025<\/strong> Jenna Cullinane-Hege &amp; Susan Burkhauser (Austin Community College)<br \/>\nCharting Our North Star: The Role of the Office of Institutional Research and Analytics in Developing Austin Community College\u2019s Theory of Change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>202<\/strong><strong>4<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Jason Simon (University of North Texas)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/TAIR2024-D3_AI-101-What-Texas-IR-Practitioners-Need-to-Know.pdf\">Artificial Intelligence 101: What Texas IR Practitioners Need to Know<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2023<\/strong> Susan Moreno and Hanlong Fu (University of Houston)<br \/>\nMinding the Grades: Lessons Learned from Building a Class Performance Dashboard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2022<\/strong> Paul Kailiponi (Alamo College)<br \/>\nEmbedding Student Analytic Findings into Operations Tools: Implementation Process and Visualization Showcase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2021\u00a0<\/strong>Morris Thompson and Vicky Dueer (University of Dallas)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/S8-Closing-the-Gap-Using-Data-Analytics-to-Support-Closing-the-Equity-Gap-on-College-and-University-Campuses.pdf\">Closing the Gap: Using Data Analytics to Support Closing the Equity Gap on College and University Campuses <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2020<\/strong> Daniel Chupe-O&#8217;Hanlon (Austin Community College)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/G1-The-Y-of-LMI-Introduction-to-Labor-Market-Information-data-and-analysis.pdf\">The \u201cY\u201d of LMI (Labor Market Implementation)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2019<\/strong> Rion McDonald (University of North Texas)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/2019-G3-Using-Bayes-Theorem-of-Conditional-Probability-to-Analyze-Course-Performance.pdf\">Using Bayes\u2019 Theorem of Conditional Probability to Analyze Course Performance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2018<\/strong>\u00a0Jason Simon (University of North Texas)<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/conference\/2018\/presentations\/B5.pdf\"><em>Fundamental Steps in Building an Effective Data Culture: Linking Planning, Ownership, Governance and Execution<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2017<\/strong> Jason Simon (University of North Texas)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2016<\/strong> Rachel Jumper, Larry King, and Jennifer Stringfield (Stephen F. Austin University)<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/conference\/2016\/presentations\/I4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Assessing the New State Core at Stephen F. Austin<\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2015<\/strong> Kara Larkan-Skinner and Frances Frey (Our Lady of the Lake University)<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/conference\/2015\/presentations\/I4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Using Predictive Models to Improve Student Success<\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2014<\/strong> Paul Illich, Tom Proctor, Sharon Kenan, and David Irvin (McLennan Community College)<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/conference\/2014\/presentations\/F4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Development of a Qualitative Research Team: Expanding the IR Function through the Inclusion of Library Professionals<\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2013<\/strong> Dr. Jason Simon (UNT)<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/conference\/2013\/presentations\/F5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Gathering Direct Evidence of Student Engagement via ID Card System<\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2012<\/strong> Dr. Lea Campbell (UHD)<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/conference\/2012\/Presentations\/C4_presentation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Moving Program Assessment from Perfunctory to Profound<\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2011<\/strong> Tracy Brown and Tim Schnell (UT-Austin)<br \/>\n<i>Faculty Management Portal and Profile<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2010<\/strong> Colby Stoever (THECB)<br \/>\n<i>Pathways: A Data Driven Project to Increase Successful High School to College Transition<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2009<\/strong> Noel Landuyt, PhD. (UT-Austin)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/conference\/2009\/Presentations\/C5_Real_Value_in_Employee_Engagemen_surveyst.ppt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>The Real Value in Employee Engagement Surveys<\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2008<\/strong> Fonda Vera and Bao Huynh (Richland College)<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/conference\/2008\/presentations\/B6_TAIR2008.ppt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Using Baldrige Discipline to Improve Through Benchmarking and Environmental Scanning<\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2007<\/strong> Trish Norman (UT System) and Roy Mathew (UT-El Paso)<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/conference\/2007\/presentations\/B2-Leaks%20in%20the%20Educational%20Pipeline\/Leaks%20in%20the%20Educational%20Pipeline%20Final.ppt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Leaks in the Educational Pipeline<\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2006<\/strong> Teresa Isbell and Yam Ivram (North Lake College)<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/conference\/2006\/presentations\/Impact_of_Developmental_Requirements_on_Student_Retention_TAIR_2006%5B1%5D.ppt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>An Impact of Developmental Requirements in Student Retention<\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2005<\/strong> David Preston (Brazosport College)<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/conference\/2005\/presentations\/GCAIR_CDC_REPORT.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i>Who are These Concurrent\/Dual Students?<\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>2004<\/strong> Denise Young (University of Dallas)<br \/>\n<i>Persistence, Academic and Social Integration, and Study Abroad: How They Interrelate<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2025 Jenna Cullinane-Hege &amp; Susan Burkhauser (Austin Community College) Charting Our North Star: The Role of the Office of Institutional Research and Analytics in Developing Austin Community College\u2019s Theory of&hellip;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/index.php\/recognition\/best-presentations\/\" class=\"more-link\"><span class=\"more-button\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Best Presentations<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":35,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-56","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/56","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=56"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/56\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3751,"href":"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/56\/revisions\/3751"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/35"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texas-air.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}