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.
This year’s conference theme is Cultivating Collaboration to Advance Student Success.
Our theme will focus on collaboration of all kinds to support student success, including between
- Our institutional segments
- State agencies and our institutions
- Researchers and faculty or practitioners
- Departments/programs and research offices
- Research teams or institutions, and students or student groups
- Researchers and community organizations or nonprofits
- Research offices and private industry/tech
The 51stAnnual Conference
October 28-30, 2026
Torrance Marriott, Redondo Beach, CA
Announcements
A HUGE thanks to our Outgoing Board members!
- Elizabeth Giddens, University of Lynchburg
- Tina Akers, San Joaquin Delta College
Call for Proposals
Click here for the CAIR 2026 Call for Proposals.
Call for Volunteers
Volunteer for a committee by filling out this Interest Form.
Congratulations to our new 2026 Board members!
- Kayli Trieu, California Baptist University
- Ryan Weitzman, California State University Dominguez Hills
Congratulations to Erin Espaldon, Best Presentation Award Winners, CAIR 2025!