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
- Build and lead a sustainable, collaborative data governance process focused on improving data literacy, data quality, and standard university data processes.
- Improve transparency and awareness of Analytics and Institutional Research by communicating regularly, expanding available community resources, and publishing university data.
- Partner with campus stakeholders to effectively support informed decision making by providing accurate, consistent, thorough, and timely data and analysis.
- 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.
