Student Life Center for Assessment, Insights & Research

 

Our mission is to facilitate a culture of continuous improvement in the Division of Student Life. We support division staff in collecting, analyzing, reporting and sharing meaningful data that inform and enhance their programs, services and physical spaces. We lead division-level strategic planning to prioritize and align the work of our diverse units with campus-level priorities.

AIR Jira request form  Division of Student Life Data Snapshot  

Our Work

The Student Life Center for Assessment, Insights & Research supports Student Life units in gathering and analyzing data to inform meaningful changes to their activities, services and facilities.   

 

Surveys

AIR administers surveys for the Division of Student Life that help to provide insight on the student experience.  

Learn more about surveys

 

The Charge

The Charge: Student Life Annual Impact Report highlights the programs, services and collaborative efforts that advance student success and demonstrate the meaningful impact Student Life makes across the CU Boulder community each year. 

Review The Charge

 

Trainings

AIR provides training that helps staff build skills in data collection, analysis, reporting and evidence‑based decision‑making to strengthen programs and enhance the student experience. 

View training opportunities

 

Research 

The Division of Student Life has focused areas of research supported by AIR, which include first-generation student experience, residential learning communities, AI and belonging and mattering. Alongside the divisional research agenda, AIR works on additional projects. 

Learn more about research projects

How to work with us 

 

Consult

AIR collaborates with division departments and campus partners to support data, assessment and research needs on the student experience.  

 

Analyze

AIR analyzes student and program data to uncover trends, insights and opportunities for improving the student experience. 

 

Design

AIR designs clear, effective surveys, assessments and measurement tools that help departments understand impact and outcomes. 

 

Visualize

AIR visualizes data through dashboards and reports that make complex information easy to understand and act upon. 

 

Research

AIR provides and conducts research on best practices and emerging methodologies to ensure Student Life uses high‑quality, evidence‑based approaches. 

 

Train

AIR offers training to build confidence and skills in data literacy, assessment design and meaningful reporting. 

Contact

Nash Albrecht
Assistant Director - Assessment & Program Review
  nash.albrecht@colorado.edu

Amelia Popowics
Student Insights Strategist
  amelia.popowics@colorado.edu 

Questions? Email us at air@colorado.edu or submit a Jira ticket.