Association for Institutional Research (AIR):
The Forum, the annual conference for the Association for Institutional Research, is the world's largest gathering of higher education professionals in institutional research, effectiveness, assessment, planning and related fields.
McKinley, K., Miller, B., Broughton, J. & Hubbard Jackson, C. (2021, May). Join the Equity Walk: How IR Can Advance DEI [Impact Session]. Association for Institutional Research Virtual Forum 2021.
Lawrence was one of three private liberal arts colleges selected to participate in one of four impact sessions at the forum.
Kinzie, J. McKinley, K., Nicholas, J., Palmer, D., & Silberstein, S. (2021, May). Data for Decision-Making: Inclusion & Engagement with Cultural Diversity [On-demand Session]. Association for Institutional Research Virtual Forum 2021.
A year fraught with political and racial tension and the complexities of a global pandemic, has made us keenly aware of the need for institutional agents to create safer and supportive environments for racially and ethnically minoritized students. One needed emphasis on campus is to better connect data on diversity, equity and inclusion and decision making. The session explores how a dozen colleges and universities with data from the Inclusiveness and Engagement with Cultural Diversity (ICD), a topical module administered by the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), have paired their results with other student information and institutional results to inform their decision making towards creating more equitable campus experiences. Specifically, this panel brings together scholars and practitioners committed to racial equity to discuss the ways in which national survey data can be utilized to guide and create change on college campuses.
Fortner, M., Abbey, C., Froslid Jones, K. McKinley, K., Miller, B., Urmenata, M., & Wentz, M. (2021, March). Ensuring AIR Supports Equity and Inclusion: A recommendation from the 2020-21 Nominations & Elections Committee. Association for Institutional Research (AIR) Board of Directors Virtual Meeting.
Since the Association for Institutional Research (AIR) published its statement on racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd’s death, this year’s Nominations and Elections Committee (NEC) completed its work—presenting a slate of qualified candidates for leadership—while the country grappled with unraveling systemic racism woven into the very fabric of our institutions and systems. As such, we could not help but address issues that potentially sustain inequity in AIR’s leadership. This committee’s job is to select future leaders, and it is imperative that those potential leaders remain as committed to equity as we are in this moment. To that end, we must address the structures and policies that make it more difficult to slate and elect diverse candidates. The NEC made four recommendations to the AIR Board of Directors to ensure AIR supports equity and inclusion.
McKinley, K. & Dunnagan, S. (2020, June 29 - July 1). SUCCESSion Planning [Simulated-Live Session]. Association for Institutional Research Virtual Forum 2020.
The first-ever all-digital conference for champions of data-informed decision making in higher education. A limited number (12 to be exact) of speaker or panel sessions were selected from among the top-rated sessions to be presented as simulated-live sessions (pre-recorded session with a live Q&A chat).
McKinley, K., Miller, B., & Robinson, G. (2020, June 29 - July 1). Advocating for Student Success Through Data-Informed Decision Support [Simulated-Live Session]. Association for Institutional Research Virtual Forum 2020.
The first-ever all-digital conference for champions of data-informed decision making in higher education. A limited number (12 to be exact) of speaker or panel sessions were selected from among the top-rated sessions to be presented as simulated-live sessions (pre-recorded session with a live Q&A chat).
McKinley, K. & Dunnagan, S. (2020, May). SUCCESSion Planning [Speaker Session]. Association for Institutional Research Forum 2020, New Orleans, LA. [The in-person AIR Forum was cancelled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic; therefore this presentation could not be given as intended. It was selected for inclusion in the AIR Virtual Forum 2020].
McKinley, K., Miller, B., & Robinson, G. (2020, May). Advocating for Student Success Through Data-Informed Decision Support [Speaker Session]. Association for Institutional Research Forum 2020, New Orleans, LA. [The in-person AIR Forum was cancelled due to the global COVID-19 pandemic; therefore this presentation could not be given as intended. It was selected for inclusion in the AIR Virtual Forum 2020].
McKinley, K. (2019, May). The Lifeline Project: Suicide Prevention at Lawrence University [Poster presentation]. Association for Institutional Research Forum 2019, Denver, CO.
McKinley, K. & Miller, B. (2019, May). Accreditation 101: A Survival Guide for the HLC Open Pathway [Discussion group]. Association for Institutional Research Forum 2019, Denver, CO.
Coughlin, M.A. & McKinley, K. (2019, May). 1st Time @ Forum Session. [Invited panelists: What AIR Membership Means to Me]. Association for Institutional Research Forum 2019, Denver, CO.
McKinley, K., Bringas, A., Cubarrubia, A., Johnson, G., & Le, M. (2018, May). Institutional Researchers as Change Agents [Invited panelist for Impact Session and selected as Digital Pass session]. Association for Institutional Research Forum 2018, Orlando, FL.
Lawrence was one of three liberal arts colleges represented in one of eight Impact Sessions.
McKinley, K., Cubarrubia, A., Le, M., Massa, T., Rivera, J., Farfan, E., & Johnson, G. (2017, May). IR’s Role in Organizational Diversity and Inclusion Conversations [Invited panelist for Impact Session and one of six Digital Pass featured sessions]. Association for Institutional Research Forum 2017, Washington D.C.
Lawrence was one of four liberal arts colleges represented in one of eight Impact Sessions.
McKinley, K. (2017, May). Diversity Matters: Using Data to Facilitate Change and Foster Conversations [Poster presentation]. Association for Institutional Research Forum 2017, Washington D.C.
McKinley, K. (2017, May). National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Auxiliary Meeting [Invited to share how Lawrence uses NSSE data]. Association for Institutional Research Forum 2017, Washington D.C.
Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
McKinley, K., Miller, B., & Peters, E. (2021, January 22). We are all in this together: Successful collaborations with Institutional Research. Association of American Colleges and Universities 2021 Annual Meeting (Virtual Meeting due to COVID-19 pandemic).
Fewer than 35% of submitted proposals were accepted. "The proposals selected represent the work of faculty members, administrators, and higher education leaders at colleges, community colleges, universities, and educational organizations across the country." (AAC&U)
Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE):
Reflection and redesign: Developing and using a course redesign development framework focused on inclusive excellence. Stefan Debbert(1); Jedidiah Rex(2); Roslyn Theisen(3); Kristin McKinley(3); Shannon Newman(4); Elizabeth De Stasio(4). 2020 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education. Abstract accepted March 31, 2020. Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Biennial Conference on Chemical Education was terminated on April 2, 2020, by the Executive Committee of the Division of Chemical Education, American Chemical Society; and, therefore, this presentation could not be given as intended.
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA):
Buenzli, E. & McKinley, K. (2018, January). It's On Us: Acting on the HEDS Sexual Assault Survey Data [Poster presentation]. 2018 NASPA Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Conference: A NASPA Strategies Conference, Portland, OR.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC):
McKinley, K. (2014, July). Infrastructure Development as a Sustainable Strategy for Suicide Prevention [Invited webinar panelist]. Suicide Prevention Resource Center.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA)/Garrett Lee Smith (GLS) Grantee Meeting:
McKinley, K. (2012, April). Lifeline [Poster presentation including tri-fold brochure*]. SAMHSA Garrett Lee Smith National Grantee Meeting Networking Fair, Baltimore, MD.
*Brochure was shared with Lawrence University President, Board of Trustees, Development, and campus. It was also disseminated to community stakeholders. The brochure was uploaded to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) Private Pages for Campus Grantees after it was shared with state, tribal, and campus grantees at the SAMHSA/GLS National Grantee Meeting, Baltimore, MD (April 2012) in a panel discussion on Collaborating With Your Local Community led by Fuchs, K., Deobil, A., & Waubanascum, C.
McKinley, K. (2011, January). Lifeline [Poster presentation including Fact Sheet*]. SAMHSA Garrett Lee Smith National Grantee Meeting Networking Fair, Bethesda, MD.
*Fact Sheet was shared with Lawrence University President, Cabinet, and Board of Trustees; requested for use by Development & Alumni Relations.
McKinley, K. & Lawrence Communications Dept. (2010, February). SPEAKS Poster [Poster* included in PowerPoint presentation during final Plenary Session]. SAMHSA Garrett Lee Smith National Grantee Meeting, Orlando, FL.
*ICF Macro requested our poster for advertising purposes. The poster was uploaded to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) Private Pages for Campus Grantees.