CAIR | California Association for Institutional Research
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CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH

Mission

The California Association for Institutional Research (CAIR) is dedicated to the fostering of unity and cooperation among persons having interests and activities related to institutional research and/or planning in California institutions of postsecondary education. CAIR 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, CAIR 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.

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This year’s conference theme is Honoring Our Roots, Growing For Our Future.

The theme will focus on:

Honoring CAIR’s Legacy: Recognizing 50 years of service to the institutional research community in California.

Continuing a Tradition of Leadership: Emphasizing the role of institutional researchers as leaders who shape and advance the field.

Promoting Knowledge Sharing: Serving as a vital forum for exchanging ideas, strategies, and innovations.

Fostering Professional Growth: Supporting the development of skills, expertise, and leadership among institutional researchers.

Uplifting the Purpose of IR: Reinforcing the idea that we work for institutional research—actively shaping its future rather than simply identifying with it.

Driving Progress in California: Strengthening the impact of institutional research within the state’s diverse educational landscape.

The 50th Annual Conference

November 19-21, 2025

Hyatt Regency Marina Bay Spa & Marina

Announcements

A HUGE thanks to our Outgoing Board members!

  • Jazmin Zane, Pepperdine University
  • Susana Santos, Charles R. Drew University
  • Donald Everhart, Whittier College

Call for Proposals

The CAIR 2025 Call for Proposals opens on May 1, 2025. More information coming soon.

Call for Volunteers

Volunteer for a committee by filling out this Interest Form.

Congratulations to our new 2025 Board members!

  • Matthew Case, California State University Office of the Chancellor
  • Melissa Christian, Chaffey College
  • Elka Lacno-Musngi, California State University Office of the Chancellor

Congratulations to Andrea Belgrade, Courtney Sanders, and Nancy Carrada Zuniga, Best Presentation Award Winners, CAIR 2023!

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