OAIRP
Fall 2026 Conference
Connecting the Pieces:
Collaboration for the Win
October 23, 2026 | Mount Vernon, Ohio
The Ohio Association for Institutional Research and Planning (OAIRP) invites you to join colleagues from across Ohio for our in-person Fall 2026 Conference on Friday, October 23, in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Building on the theme introduced at our Spring 2026 Conference, Connecting the Pieces: Collaboration for the Win, this fall's conference will continue exploring how collaboration strengthens institutional research, planning, assessment, analytics, and decision support across our institutions.
Together, we'll share practical strategies, explore emerging challenges, learn from one another, and strengthen the connections that help turn data into insight, insight into action, and collaboration into impact.
Conference Details
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Location: Mount Vernon, Ohio
Format: In Person
Two Locations, One Conference Day
We'll begin our Friday conference together at The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel, where attendees will gather for the morning program, our keynote presentation featuring Kimberly A. Moore, and lunch.
Following lunch, we'll transition to Hunter Hall at Mount Vernon Nazarene University for an afternoon of breakout sessions, presentations, and conversations with colleagues.
Additional information about parking and the transition between locations will be provided to registered attendees prior to the conference.
What to Expect
The Fall 2026 Conference will bring together institutional research and higher education professionals for a full day of learning, discussion, collaboration, and connection.
Attendees can look forward to:
- An engaging keynote presentation
- Practitioner-led presentations and case studies
- Panel and roundtable discussions
- Conversations about emerging issues in institutional research and higher education
- Opportunities to exchange ideas and practical strategies with colleagues
- Networking with IR, assessment, planning, analytics, and institutional effectiveness professionals from across Ohio
Coming to Mount Vernon Early?
Join us on Thursday, October 22 for the OAIRP Fall 2026 Pre-Conference Workshop.
The pre-conference is a separate event and requires separate registration.
[Learn more and register for the Fall 2026 Pre-Conference →]
We’re excited to announce Kimberly A. Moore, Vice President, Student Affairs and Chief Student Success Officer at Xavier University, as the keynote speaker for the OAIRP Fall 2026 Conference: Connecting the Pieces - Collaboration for the Win!
Keynote Speaker Kimberly A. Moore
Vice President, Student Affairs and Chief Student Success Officer
Xavier University
We're excited to welcome Kimberly A. Moore as the keynote speaker for the OAIRP Fall 2026 Conference!
Kimberly is a nationally recognized leader in student success and a passionate advocate for student-centered practices in higher education. Her perspective on influence, leadership, and creating meaningful change makes for an especially fitting conversation as we come together this fall to explore the connections, collaborations, and ideas that strengthen our work across higher education.
Kimberly is also a featured author in NASPA's In the Middle: Leading as a Mid-Level Professional in Student Affairs, contributing Chapter 2, “Politics in Practice: Leveraging Influence for Meaningful Change as a Mid-Level Professional.”
Read Kimberly's Featured Chapter
Want to dig deeper into Kimberly's work before the conference?
NASPA is offering OAIRP attendees 20% off In the Middle: Leading as a Mid-Level Professional in Student Affairs.
OAIRP Discount Code: OAIRP20
Valid through: October 31, 2026
We’re looking forward to welcoming Kimberly and the OAIRP community to Mount Vernon for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration.
Come connect the pieces with us!
Hotel Accommodations
The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel
OAIRP has reserved a discounted room block for conference attendees at The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel.
The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel
12 Public Square
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Phone: 844-700-1717
OAIRP Conference Rate
$112 per night + applicable taxes
Standard King and Double Queen rooms are available at the conference rate.
Reservation Deadline
Thursday, October 8, 2026
How to Book
To receive the discounted conference rate, call The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel at 844-700-1717 and reference the group block “OAIRP” when making your reservation.
Attendees are encouraged to reserve rooms early, as availability within the conference block is limited.
Bonus: Friday's conference begins right at the hotel! Our morning program, keynote presentation, and lunch will all take place at The Mount Vernon Grand before we transition to Mount Vernon Nazarene University for the afternoon program.
Photography, Video, and Audio Notice
Photography, video recording, and audio recording may occur during the OAIRP Fall 2026 Conference. Attendees should be aware that their image, likeness, or voice may be captured during conference activities.
Photographs, video, and audio recordings from the conference may be used by the Ohio Association for Institutional Research and Planning (OAIRP) for organizational purposes, including:
- OAIRP promotional and informational materials
- Social media platforms and educational resources
- OAIRP websites and future event marketing
- Print and digital publications
Attendees who prefer not to be photographed or recorded, or who do not want their name, image, or likeness used in OAIRP materials, may indicate this preference during conference registration. OAIRP will use reasonable efforts to honor these preferences in conference print materials, conference photography, and the selection of materials for publication.
Conference attendees are also encouraged to notify an OAIRP Executive Committee member or event photographer if they do not wish to be photographed or recorded.
Conference photographs, video, and audio recordings may be used without financial compensation or royalties to attendees.
