TAIR Membership & Renewal Information
Annual Membership Overview
Membership in the Texas Association for Institutional Research (TAIR) runs from April 1 through March 31 each year.
- Conference Attendees: A one-year TAIR membership($50) is included with conference registration.
- Non-Attendees: Annual membership dues are $50.
- You can renew or purchase membership via the conference registration website or through the non-conference membership renewal portal at other times.
How to Join or Renew
✅ During Conference Registration (typically late fall through early spring)
- Membership for the next year is automatically included in your conference fee.
✅ Not Attending the Conference
- You can still renew or purchase a membership at any time.
- Payment options: Credit card, check, or purchase order.
Membership Benefits
TAIR membership connects you to a vibrant community of Institutional Research professionals and provides access to exclusive resources:
Professional Networking
- Connect with 200+ Institutional Researchers across Texas
- Join discussions via the TAIR Listserv
Professional Development
- Attend the Annual TAIR Conference & Workshops
- Earn the TAIR Professional Development Certificate
Resources & Collaboration
- Access valuable institutional research insights & best practices
- Engage with colleagues to find solutions to common IR challenges
“TAIR is a great place to connect with people who share the same career challenges and interests.”
– Faron Kincheloe, Baylor University“As a member, you can earn the TAIR Professional Development Certificate that will prepare you for future job opportunities”
– Marc Turner, Texas State University“I have benefitted from my TAIR membership as I am able to meet and develop relationships with other IR professionals around the state. I can reach out to them to get help on a task or project we are working on, many times someone in the organization has already found a solution and is willing to share their solution (and also what didn’t work).”
– Carol Tucker, University of Houston-Downtown
Membership FAQs
When does my membership start and end?
TAIR membership runs April 1 – March 31, aligning with the TAIR fiscal year.
Do I have to attend the conference to be a member?
No! While membership is included in conference registration, you can also join TAIR separately for $50/year.
What if the registration site is down or I have questions?
We’ll post announcements here regarding site maintenance, registration periods, and membership renewal updates. You can also contact admin@texas-air.org with any questions.
Can membership be pro-rated if I am buying it later in the year?
Unfortunately, we do not pro-rate membership fees. The membership fee is $50, regardless of how many months are left in the TAIR membership year.