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Who we are
The Southern Association for Institutional Research (SAIR) is dedicated to the advancement of research leading to improved understanding, planning, and operation of institutions of post-secondary education.
What we do
SAIR provides a forum for the dissemination of information and interchange of ideas on problems of common interest in the field of institutional research. In addition, SAIR promotes the continued professional development of individuals engaging in institutional research and fosters the unity and cooperation among persons having interests and activities related to research.
Recent News
SAIR OWLS 2026 Schedule
January 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT | Best in Practice: Spotlight on SAIR’s 2025 Award Winners
March 9, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT | Spring IPEDS Unpacked: Keyholder Strategies for Success
April 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT | From Proposal to Podium: Submitting for SAIR with Confidence
June 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT | The Year in Review: IR Reflections...
March 9, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT | Spring IPEDS Unpacked: Keyholder Strategies for Success
April 20, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT | From Proposal to Podium: Submitting for SAIR with Confidence
June 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT | The Year in Review: IR Reflections...
2025 SAIR Election Results
The results are in!
Upcoming Events
SAIR 2026 Conference
The 53rd Annual SAIR Conference will be held October 24-27, at the Little Rock Marriott in Little Rock, Arkansas.
SAIR 2027 Conference
The 54th Annual SAIR Conference will be held November 13-16, at the Royal Sonesta Houston in Houston, Texas.
SAIR 2028 Conference
The 55th Annual SAIR Conference will be held October 14-17, at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley in Raleigh, North Carolina.