Alabama Association for Institutional Research

ALAIR 2026 Convention
Conference location: Southern Union State Community College, Opelika, ALSouthern Union State Community College

ALAIR 2026 Conference: Growth and Transformation through Institutional Research
March 11-13, 2026


February 13, 2026 is the deadline for early conference registration, the preferred hotel room block rate, and conference session proposals. The conference registration fee will increase beginning February 14, 2026.


Preferred hotel: Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National, Opelika, ALOpelika Mariott Hotel

The group rate for the hotel room block at the Marriott at Grand National will be $199/night, plus a $30 resort service charge. Make your reservation.

Conference Resources

Please direct conference schedule and event questions to Jeffrey Guenther (Jeffrey.Guenther@athens.edu). Registration and payment questions can be sent to Dr. Jesse Lowe (jdlowe@uab.edu).

The Alabama Association for Institutional Research (ALAIR) is an organization offering a variety of professional opportunities for individuals involved in institutional research and related activities in Alabama's institutions of higher education. ALAIR is affiliated with the Southern Association for Institutional Research (SAIR) and the Association for Institutional Research (AIR).

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