Standing Committees

The Association has several ongoing committees which carry out the organization’s mission and goals. These committees work under the supervision of a Steering Committee member and report to the Steering Committee. While some committees require persons with specific expertise (such as web development or conference planning), others do not. Committee assignments are typically made for no less than one year and up to 3 year terms. 

Culture, Climate & Belonging Committee is dedicated to fostering a professional environment where all members feel valued, engaged, and supported. By assessing and enhancing organizational culture, we strive to create a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere that promotes professional growth, ethical leadership, and organizational effectiveness. Our work aims to ensure that the climate within our organization reflects a commitment to mutual respect, engagement, and shared success.

Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing the development of the annual NEAIR budget; tracking of finances; maintaining adequate financial controls; implementing a multi-year budget development process; and advising the Steering Committee on strategic management of funds. The committee consists of the chair, the Treasurer, and additional members from the membership.  
 
Grants Committee is responsible for overseeing the professional development grant programs funded by NEAIR. This includes reviewing grant applications and selecting and notifying grant recipients. The committee consists of a member of the Steering Committee serving as chair and additional members from the membership.
 
Information, Governance, Research & Analytics (IGRA) Committee is focused on information governance & analytics with the purpose of better understanding our membership in order to strategize and improve all member services. This committee also evaluates policies guiding how the association collects, uses, and stores data.  The committee consists of a member of the Steering Committee serving as chair and additional members from the membership.
 
Local Arrangements Committee is responsible for all logistical arrangements for the Annual Conference.  The committee consists of an appointed member to the Steering Committee serving as chair and additional members from the membership. Additional committee members serve a one-to-three year term.

Membership Committee oversees a variety of NEAIR activities to ensure that the membership has access to their basic membership benefits, develop new areas of benefits, and communicate these benefits with NEAIR members. The committee also provides information to assist new and mid-career NEAIR members, coordinates the Mentor Program which matches newcomers with volunteer mentors, coordinates NEAIR social media, manages the job board, and works to facilitate networking and collegiality among members.

Program Committee is responsible for developing and implementing the programmatic offerings of the Annual Conference.  The committee consists of an appointed member to the Steering Committee serving as chair and additional members from the membership.  Additional members of the Program Committee are recruited and serve a three-year term.

Nominating Committee consists of the immediate Past President as Chair and six persons elected by the membership of the Association and is responsible for conducting the election of officers, members at large of the Steering Committee and members of the next Nominating Committee of the Association in accordance with the election procedures set forth in this constitution.  

Professional Development Services (Workshops) Committee is chaired by the President-Elect (or his/her designee). The committee is responsible for investigating and implementing professional development opportunities for the membership through virtual workshops and in-person workshops that address the current challenges facing issues in institutional research. In-person workshops may be held in conjunction with the conference or as a drive-in event.   
 
Site Selection Committee is responsible for recommending future conference sites to the Steering Committee. The chair of the Site Selection Committee is the President-Elect or his/her designee. The committee consists of the chair, the treasurer and additional members from the membership with conference committee experience.  This consists of assessing sites for feasibility and affordability (using existing checklists), reviewing projected budgets, visiting sites (when necessary), and reviewing hotel contracts under the direction and leadership of the President-elect, Treasurer, and Managing Director/Event Coordinator.