Association for Institutional Research (AIR) | 5,649 followers on LinkedIn. The Association for Institutional Research (AIR) supports higher education professionals in the collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication of data, and the strategic use of information for effective decision making and planning. AIR provides resources, innovative practices, and professional development opportunities for AIR members and the higher education community, including professionals from institutional research, effectiveness, assessment, planning, and related fields. The AIR Jobs page (airweb.org/careers) is a free resource for those seeking a career in the field or wishing to post a job for an open position at their institution.