About AIR

AIR Purpose and Direction

Mission Statement

The mission of Analytics and Institutional Research (AIR) is to build and sustain a culture of data-informed decision-making by collaborating with institutional stakeholders to support student success and the mission of Creighton University.   

Vision Statement

The vision of Analytics and Institutional Research is to be a trusted and experienced partner and leader of Creighton University data that empowers stakeholders to make data-informed decisions.

      Values

      • Collaboration: We foster relationships with all campus stakeholders to understand and value diverse perspectives, to be inclusive, and to support a collegial environment.
      • Integrity: We approach our work in a responsible, just, and ethical manner, remembering that data represents people and the potential impact of our actions.
      • Service: We believe in the importance of responsive communication, delivering accurate and timely data, and offering consultative services on making data-informed decisions.
      • Resourceful: We are committed to developing ourselves and others around data literacy and using critical thinking skills to solve complex data needs and problems.
      • Efficiency: We seek out new efficient and sustainable processes for meeting the data needs of the Creighton community.  

      Department Goals

      1. Build and lead a sustainable, collaborative data governance process focused on improving data literacy, data quality, and standard university data processes.   
      2. Improve transparency and awareness of Analytics and Institutional Research by communicating regularly, expanding available community resources, and publishing university data.   
      3. Partner with campus stakeholders to effectively support informed decision making by providing accurate, consistent, thorough, and timely data and analysis.
      4. Increase capacity to meet campus needs by assessing priorities and workload, utilizing existing resources, and cultivating a highly skilled and knowledgeable team.  

      AIR Staff

      Kristin Buscher, EdD

      Director, Analytics and Institutional Research (AIR)
      kristinbuscher@creighton.edu

      Responsibilities: Manages data governance strategy, oversees data needs of university stakeholders, strategic planning for AIR, coordinates external reporting, internal survey administration and analysis
       

      Chad Christensen

      Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
      ChadChristensen@creighton.edu

      Responsibilities: Data Cookbook administrator and supports data governance, assists University Relations with their data needs, builds and updates Creighton University factbook dashboards
       

      Jameson Bridges

      Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
      jamesonbridges@creighton.edu

      Responsibilities: Completes ad hoc data requests, builds and updates reports and dashboards, submits external institutional surveys 

      Catherine Nakayenga

      IT Solutions Analyst
      CatherineNakayenga@creighton.edu

      Responsibilities: Completes ad hoc data requests, builds and updates reports and dashboards, conducts data analysis
       

      Nate Thai

      Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
      natethai@creighton.edu

      Responsibilities: Completes ad hoc data requests, builds and updates reports and dashboards, submits external institutional surveys, Argos administrator
       

      Karen Denholm

      Technical Product Developer PDMS
      KarenDenholm@creighton.edu

      Responsibilities: The Provost Data Management System developer and administrator; assists with data requests involving Faculty and teaching detail.

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