QCC Dean Elected Secretary to the North East Association for Institutional Research

Quinsigamond Community College Dean of Institutional Research and Planning, Ingrid Skadberg, has been elected secretary for the North East Association for Institutional Research (NEAIR). Ms. Skadberg has been a member of the NEAIR since 2007, the same year she served on the Grants Committee (2007-2010). She was also elected by her peers to the Steering Committee (2012-2015) and in 2010, was elected to the Nominating Committee.  

 NEAIR primarily serves the northeast region, with a goal of promoting effectiveness in postsecondary education through excellence in the field of institutional research. To date, there are 325 institutions represented by 682 members.

Ms. Skadberg said there have been numerous information and resources from NEAIR that have been useful for QCC.

“While serving on the Steering Committee a number of years ago, I was introduced to ‘Trello,’ which is the tool the campus uses to track strategic planning progress.  In addition, I was introduced to the strategic planning model at a NEAIR pre-conference workshop, upon which QCC’s strategic plan is based,” Ms. Skadberg said.

 She is quick to point out that NEAIR has been invaluable in her professional development.

“NEAIR has given me the chance to learn leadership skills and research techniques from my peers, understand best practices, and anticipate the future of the profession,” she said.