Dr. Kristina Powers, associate vice president of institutional research at Bridgepoint Education, has been elected to the post of president for the California Association for Institutional Research (CAIR). This one-year position follows her term as vice president in 2015 and will mark her third year serving on the board.
CAIR is a non-profit organization that provides a forum for the dissemination of information and an exchange of ideas on problems of common interest in the field of institutional research. As president, Dr. Powers will head CAIR’s Board of Directors and support the organization’s mission of fostering unity and cooperation among persons having interests and activities related to institutional research and/or planning in California institutions of postsecondary education.
Institutional research covers a wide scope of work performed at schools and universities that is used in the planning and decision-making processes. It includes quantitative and qualitative data about the institution’s students, faculty, staff, curriculum, course offerings, and learning outcomes.
About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE:BPI) harnesses the latest technology to reimagine the modern student experience. Bridgepoint owns two academic institutions – Ashford University and University of the Rockies. Together, these programs, technologies, and resources represent a unique model for advancing education in the 21st century. Bridgepoint stands for greater access, social learning, and exposure to leading minds. For more information, visit www.bridgepointeducation.com, www.facebook.com/BridgepointEducation, or call Marianne Perez, Media Relations Manager, at 858.668.2586 x11636.
About the California Association for Institutional Research
The California Association for Institutional Research is dedicated to the fostering of unity and cooperation among persons having interests and activities related to institutional research and/or planning in California institutions of postsecondary education. CAIR provides a forum for the dissemination of information and interchange of ideas on problems of common interest in the field of institutional research. In addition, CAIR promotes the continued professional development of individuals engaging in institutional research and fosters the unity and cooperation among persons having interests and activities related to research.