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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

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 Book Club: Big Data on Campus

Join the SAIR Book Club for our inaugural virtual meeting on Thursday, August 13, at 3pm ET/2pm CT.

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...

2025 SAIR Election Results

The results are in!

The Spring 2025 Edition of The Facilitator is now available!

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Upcoming Events

OWLS 2026 [August] - Behind the IPEDS Curtain: Fall Submission Tips and the Future of Federal Reporting

Behind the IPEDS Curtain: Fall Submission Tips and the Future of Federal Reporting Join us for a dynamic roundtable discussion with...

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.
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