In this inaugural interview, host Debbie Phelps sits down with Leah Ewing Ross to discuss how the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) supports data professionals at all stages of their careers. They explore AIR's "Data and Decisions Academy," which offers a range of professional development opportunities, from holistic management courses to skills-based workshops for those new to the field.

A major theme of the conversation is data culture. Leah emphasizes that building a data-literate campus goes beyond just the data office; it requires empowering faculty and staff across the institution to use data effectively. They discuss the "Data Literacy Institute," where cross-functional teams from institutions learn together to create a shared language and understanding of data.

The episode also cove ...