OAIRP Spring 2026 Virtual Conference (April 24, 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Announcing Our Keynote Speaker
OAIRP Spring 2026 Virtual Conference

We are excited to announce that Dan Wilson, Assistant Vice President for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics at Muskingum University, will serve as the Keynote Speaker for the OAIRP Spring 2026 Virtual Conference on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Many in the OAIRP community already know Dan as a longtime colleague and contributor to institutional research across Ohio. We are thrilled to welcome him to the keynote stage this spring.

Keynote Session

AI for People Who Don’t Have Time to Learn AI: A Practical Framework for Immediate Productivity in Institutional Research

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way data professionals work, yet most institutional research offices do not have the time or capacity to become AI experts overnight.

In this practical and approachable keynote, Dan will introduce the C.O.R.E. framework (Context, Objectives, Rules, Evidence)—designed specifically for IR professionals who want to begin using AI tools immediately and responsibly.

Attendees will learn how to:

Produce more consistent outputs using personalization and structured prompting
Deploy basic AI agents using tools such as Copilot, Custom GPTs, and Gemini
Explore lightweight automation strategies that help reclaim analyst time for more strategic work

The session will also address important considerations around governance, FERPA boundaries, and responsible AI use, ensuring institutions can explore these tools thoughtfully and safely.

Monthly Coffee Chat (virtual!) (May 26, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

OAIRP is now hosting monthly virtual Coffee Chats! Registration links below!

No meeting in April due to Spring Conference
Tuesday. May 26 at 4:00 p.m. Registration Link
Tuesday, June 23 at 10:00 a.m. Registration Link
Tuesday, July 28 at 4:00 p.m. Registration Link
Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, September 22 at 4:00 p.m.
No meeting in October due to Fall Conference
Tuesday, November 17 at 10:00 a.m. (avoids Thanksgiving week)
No meeting in December due to Holiday break

OAIRP upcoming events

OAIRP Spring 2026 Virtual Conference (April 24, 2026)

Keynote Session

Monthly Coffee Chat (virtual!) (May 26, 2026)