Explore Institutional Research Associations

The Association for Institutional Research (AIR)’s mission is to empower higher education professionals to use data and analytics effectively to improve institutional decision-making and student success.

ALAIR is composed of individuals employed within Alabama’s public and private, two- and four-year colleges, and others interested in postsecondary education research. It is a state affiliate of the National Association for Institutional Research.

AzAIR is composed of individuals employed within Arizona’s public and private, two- and four-year colleges, and others interested in postsecondary education research. It is a state affiliate of the National Association for Institutional Research.

AIRO is a group for Arkansas postsecondary IR professionals providing resources and sharing of knowledge.

CAIR is dedicated to promoting best practices and professional development for institutional research professionals at California postsecondary institutions.

CONNAIR brings together Connecticut’s IR professionals to discuss trends, share insights, and support each other.

FAIR is a professional organization supporting institutional research, planning, and policy analysis in Florida institutions of higher education.

GAIRPAQ supports professionals involved in institutional research, planning, assessment, and quality improvement in Georgia higher education.

IAIR brings together professionals involved in institutional research in Illinois to exchange ideas, best practices, and foster professional growth.

INAIR is an organization of IR professionals devoted to supporting institutional effectiveness and research in Indiana's postsecondary institutions.

KAIR is a network of professionals dedicated to institutional research and planning in Kentucky higher education institutions.

LAIR supports institutional researchers in Louisiana through conferences, networking, and professional development.

MdAIR aims to promote institutional research and effectiveness in Maryland higher education institutions.

MAIR serves IR professionals across Mississippi, supporting data-informed decision making in higher education.

NJAIR connects professionals involved in IR at New Jersey colleges and universities for knowledge exchange and collaboration.

NMAIRP consists of New Mexico’s postsecondary IR professionals interested in data, planning, and assessment.

NCAIR serves individuals in North Carolina involved in institutional research and effectiveness.

OAIRP brings together IR and planning professionals from Ohio institutions to collaborate and share knowledge.

SCAIR is a network of IR professionals from South Carolina committed to improving higher education decision making with data and research.

SoAIR is composed of IR professionals from Tennessee institutions focused on data, assessment, and analysis.

TAIR is dedicated to IR practitioners in Texas, promoting effectiveness and improvement in higher education through data.

VAIR connects Virginia IR professionals, providing a forum for exchange and advancement of the field.

AAUDE is a consortium of AAU member institutions committed to improving the quality of information and data exchange for higher education.

Regional association for Institutional Research professionals in upper Midwest states.

MidAIR includes IR professionals from Midwest institutions focused on data, planning, and analysis for postsecondary education improvement.

Assessment-focused organization serving New England higher education institutions.

NEAIR serves IR professionals from the northeastern U.S., providing resources and community for professional growth.

PNAIRP is a regional group of IR professionals in the Pacific Northwest focused on advancing institutional research and planning.

SAIR covers the southern U.S. and supports IR professionals through conferences, networking, and shared resources.