AIR is a global association of higher education professionals, formed in 1966 as a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

AIR is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors elected by the membership. The Board sets the Association’s vision and purpose, establishes its expectations through policies, and monitors the outcomes of operational activities. The Association operations are led by an Executive Director and a team of professional staff dedicated to implementing the vision of the Board through strategies and actions that advance the profession and improve higher education through data-informed decisions.