WNY Institutional Research Leaders Group

October 24, 2014

Welcome

• Welcome from Steve Harvey, Executive Director, WNY Consortium of Higher Education

• Welcome to Trocaire• Our Meeting Today

Agenda

• Introductions/Icebreaker• Goals and objectives (and structure) of the

group • Pertinent IR issues in the field • Professional Development Opportunities• Wrap Up

Introductions

Icebreaker Activity• Please pair up with someone next to you.• Ask his/her name, job title, main duties and

what they want out of the group. • You will introduce your partner to the larger

group after talking for a few minutes. • If needed, you can have groups of 3 people.• Feel free to move your chairs so it’s easier to

talk with one another.

Structure of the Group

• Formal/Informal?• Chair/Co-chair, other officers? How long

should appointments be? How should we elect officers?

• How often should we meet? Where should we meet?

• Communication between meetings? Listserv?• Examples of other IR groups

Mission Statement

• What will be the purpose of the group?• Volunteers for a mission statement sub-

committee • Sub-committee can survey members through

email about what they want to gain from the group/what the purpose should be

• Can bring mission statement back to whole group for feedback and revisions

IR Issues

Group Exercise• Pair up with a partner• Discuss your biggest challenges in the field

(Make a list)• How can this IR group help with these issues?• Report back to the larger group

Professional Development

• How can we learn from each other? (presentations by members, group discussions, listserv discussions, external presenters)

• Meet during conferences?• What topics would you like to discuss in future

meetings?

Wrap Up

• What will you take away from this meeting today?

• Questions/Comments?• Please do not forget to complete the meeting

evaluation forms!• Thank you for participating in our first IR

Leaders Group!