2025 INAIR Call for Proposals

We are excited to invite you to submit a proposal for the 2025 Indiana Association for Institutional Research (INAIR) Conference, taking place at the University of Notre Dame on March 31 – April 1, 2025. This year’s theme, “Fighting IR-ish!” celebrates our role as advocates for using data ethically and effectively in shaping the future of higher education.

Conference Theme: Fighting IR-ish!

Inspired by Notre Dame’s “Fighting Irish” spirit, this theme underscores the commitment of Institutional Research (IR) professionals to harnessing data for positive change within our institutions and beyond. We welcome proposals that demonstrate how IR can lead to actionable insights, drive strategic decisions, and promote ethical data use.

Proposal Topics

We encourage submissions on a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Innovations in data analysis and visualization
  • Ethical data practices in higher education
  • Strategic decision-making through IR insights
  • Supporting student success with data
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives informed by IR
  • Cross-departmental collaborations leveraging IR data

Submission Details

  • Proposal Deadline: January 5, 2025
  • Submission Format: Proposals should include a title, brief abstract (1000 characters max), narrative (4000 characters max), intended audience, and proposal type (session: presentation, panel, roundtable, or demonstration; training/workshop; or poster).
  • Submission LinkINAIR 2025 Conference Proposal Form