2027 TAIR Annual Conference
March 30 – April 2, 2027
The deadline for submitting proposals is Monday, November 9, 2026.
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 2027 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 – Ideal for sharing a presentation, project, research study, methodology, case study, or demonstrated practice. Presenters deliver content and reserve time for audience questions (45 minutes).
Discussion Session – Ideal for emerging issues, challenges, and topics where attendee experience and participation are central to the learning experience. The facilitator guides conversation rather than delivering a formal presentation (45 minutes).
Panel Session – Ideal for exploring a topic from multiple perspectives. Several panelists discuss a common theme while a moderator facilitates conversation and audience engagement (45 minutes).
Workshop Session – Ideal for skill-building and experiential learning. Participants actively engage in exercises, demonstrations, or activities and leave with practical tools, techniques, or knowledge they can immediately apply (3 hours).
Questions?
If you are on the fence about presenting or unsure what format works best for your topic, please contact Vicky Morris-Dueer or Jessica Pamplin.
SessionsVicky Morris-Dueer University of Texas at Dallas |
WorkshopsJessica Pamplin University of North Texas |