Each year, AIR members recognize colleagues who have made extraordinary contributions to the success of the Association and to the institutional research profession. It is an honor to be nominated for one of these prestigious awards by one's peers. Member committees review nominees' materials and select the award recipients.
AIR celebrates the 2019 recipients, each of whom shared letters of acceptance to convey their appreciation to fellow AIR members and the IR community.
Glenn W. James, Director of Institutional Research, Tennessee Tech University
The Outstanding Service Award recognizes a member for professional leadership and exemplary service to AIR.
Letter of Acceptance
Letters of Nomination and Support
John Stecklein Distinguished Member Award
Lydia Snover, Director of Institutional Research, Office of the Provost, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The John Stecklein Distinguished Member Award recognizes an individual whose professional career has significantly advanced the field of institutional research through extraordinary scholarship. leadership, and service.
Sidney Suslow Scholar Award
Richard Voorhees, Principal and Senior Scientist, Voorhees Group LLC
The Sidney Suslow Scholar Award recognizes an individual who, through scholarly work, has made significant contributions to the field of institutional research and advanced understanding of the profession in a meaningful way.