AIR Publication & Award Opportunities

AIR Charles F. Elton Best Paper Award

The AIR Charles F. Elton Best Paper Award is presented for the paper that best exemplifies the standards of excellence established by the award's namesake and that makes a significant contribution to the field of IR. The award recipient is recognized at the next Forum.

To be considered for the Charles F. Elton Best Paper Award, e-mail your papers in MS Word or PDF format to bestpaper@airweb.org.

Submissions will close at 11:59 p.m. EDT, Friday, June 29, 2012. All authors will be notified of the final dispositions of their papers as soon as possible. Thank you for your interest in AIR-sponsored publishing opportunities.

Information about 2011 winner

Research in Higher Education (RHE) Manuscript Submission

All research papers presented at the AIR Annual Forum are eligible for possible inclusion in the Annual Forum Issue of RHE. A standard blind review process is used, and the top four to five papers will be chosen based on their contributions to higher education and institutional research literature.

To be considered, authors should submit their manuscript in electronic format through the online submission tool for the journal (http://rihe.edmgr.com/). At the time of submission, please be sure to indicate that the manuscript is to be considered for the Forum Issue of RHE. Manuscripts must be submitted by June 29, 2012 to be considered for publication.

Best Poster

AIR will recognize an outstanding presentation from the Poster Gallery at the 2012 Forum. All posters will be considered for this award. View the Best Poster evaluation criteria.

Preparing Your Presentation

Effective Presentations

The Presenter Guidelines provide helpful information on how to successfully execute a high quality session. Compiled by AIR’s Best Visual Presentation Committee, 2011

Presenter Handout Information

Many Forum attendees like to download handouts and full-length papers prior to (and after) the conference. We strongly encourage presenters to upload supplemental materials to the My Forum web app on the Forum website. Doing so is helpful to Forum participants and contributes to AIR’s ongoing efforts to “Go Green”.

Beginning May 1, login to the My Forum web app to upload handouts.

Technology and Equipment Available

AIR will provide technology and equipment based on session formats.

IR in Practice, Panel Sessions, Scholarly Paper Sessions, Research and Dissertation Sessions, and Best Presentations:

  • Multimedia projector
  • Projection screen
  • One podium with microphone (panels also include up to 3 table microphones)
  • Table for materials
  • Internet access is only available for presenters whose request was pre-approved

Discussion Groups:

  • There will be up to 8 Discussion Group tables scheduled per time block in the Armstrong Ballroom
  • No additional equipment is provided

Presenters are responsible for providing their own computers and any adaptors necessary to connect to the VGA projector cable provided. International visitors should bring adapters for U.S. electrical outlets.

Poster Presentations

Presenters must be available during the 75 minute question and answer period. Posters will remain on display during exhibit hall hours.

Presenters are responsible for the setup and breakdown of their poster displays. Posters that are not removed by the designated breakdown time will be taken down by AIR staff and will be available for pick up at the Registration Desk. Posters not claimed by the close of the Forum at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, June 6, will be discarded.

Poster Gallery Schedule

Monday, June 4

  • 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Setup
  • 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Open Viewing
  • 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Poster Question and Answer Period (presenters available for questions)

Tuesday, June 5

  • 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Open Viewing
  • 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Breakdown

Poster Display Information

Each poster is displayed on a 4’x4’ space. Pushpins will be available to secure the posters. Use thin/lightweight poster paper or cardboard since heavy materials may be difficult to attach to the display board. Presenters are encouraged to prepare a brief handout for distribution during the scheduled poster question and answer time. AV equipment and electrical outlets are not available.