2026 TAIR Annual Conference
February 24–27, 2026
The deadline for submitting proposals is October 17, 2025.
TAIR is a space for Institutional Research professionals to share insights, sharpen presentation skills, and connect with colleagues across the state. We invite you to submit a proposal for the 2026 TAIR Annual Conference.
Proposals can cover a wide range of topics—tools, methods, challenges, innovations, and practical strategies in IR and Effectiveness. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned presenter, we welcome your voice and perspective.
Session Tracks
Operations & Leadership – Focuses on the organization and management of Institutional Research offices and functions. Sample topics include tracking requests, organizing and archiving past studies, staffing, resources, and relationships with other operational areas.
Plan & Evaluate – Includes implementing assessment programs, goal setting and measuring, novel assessment ideas, accreditation topics, and program review.
Collect, Analyze, Interpret & Report – Emphasis is on tools, methods, and sources used for internal/external reporting, dashboards, and decision support systems.
Stewards of Data & Information – Deals with issues related to data accuracy, integrity, security, and institutional data strategy; data warehousing; decision support.
Educate Information Producers, Users, & Consumers – Demonstrates ways of training on the use of data and information to inform decision-making and includes a discussion of ways to collaborate with other stakeholder groups.
Current Issues & Research in Higher Education – Provides details on contemporary topics and research within higher education.
Session Formats
Speaker Session – A 45-minute session with one or more presenters, including a Question and Answer segment.
Discussion Session – A 45-minute, moderated session focusing on audience input and participation.
Panel Session – A 45-minute, moderated discussion with two to four panelists, each offering a unique viewpoint or perspective on a topic or issue.
Workshop – A three- or six-hour, hands-on session by one or more workshop leaders designed to provide attendees with a new skill or application of knowledge.
Questions?
If you are on the fence about presenting or unsure what format works best for your topic, please contact Jessica Pamplin or Emily Rhodes.
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Jessica Pamplin University of North Texas |
Emily Rhodes University of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio |