Institutional Research Conference Sponsors & Partners Directory

Academic Analytics is a full-service source for strategic intelligence and mission‑critical systems for researchers at universities, academic health centers, and national laboratories.

Adventure KEEN is an independent nature and outdoor‑activity publisher—home to imprints like Adventure Publications and Wilderness Press—creating regional hiking, birding, and nature guides with over 6 million copies sold globally

The Alabama Trails Foundation works to develop Alabama’s potential as a nationally recognized trails destination… partners with non‑profits, state and federal agencies, and local governments to catalyze significant destination trails as premier recreation resources and economic engines.

Mission to help schools reclaim their most precious resource: time. Spport educators and administrators in making data‑driven decisions more efficiently so they can focus on their students.

Alteryx is a leading AI and data analytics company that powers actionable insights that help organizations drive smarter, faster decisions.

Anthology delivers education and technology solutions so that students can reach their full potential and learning institutions thrive… includes flagship SaaS solutions like Blackboard® (LMS), Anthology® Student (SIS/ERP), and Anthology® Reach (CRM).

Leading public research university classified as R1 “Very High Research Activity” and ranked among the top universities in the U.S. for innovation, with over 183,000 students across campuses and online programs

Blackboard is the learning management system (LMS) that saves instructors time, empowers student choice, and promotes continuous improvement for all.

BlockSurvey is an AI-first platform that provides Institutional Research Offices privacy-focused solutions for creating forms and surveys. Designed to simplify data collection, ensures security, anonymity, and compliance while enabling advanced analytics through AI. From student success and faculty engagement to accreditation reporting, BlockSurvey empowers IR teams to gather insights with confidence, streamline workflows, and make data-informed decisions that strengthen institutional effectiveness and long-term planning.

Nonprofit insurer and the state's leading health benefits provider, covering over 2.8 million members across Alabama and nationwide. Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, it commands over 90% of Alabama’s health insurance market, offers low administrative costs, and consistently earns top member satisfaction and employer‑cost rankings

It empower university founders and students across underserved regions to build scalable ventures, become employable, and drive economic growth

Cardinal Digital Marketing crafts patient‑centric, scalable paid‑search campaigns (Google, Bing, YouTube) designed to boost qualified inquiries, lower CPAs, and fuel growth across multi-location healthcare providers . They pair human‑led strategy—keyword research, conversion tracking, HIPAA‑compliant reporting—with AI/ML optimization to continuously maximize efficiency and transparency for better ROI .

Civitas Learning helps colleges and universities apply their data to improve the student outcomes that matter most.

Claremont Graduate University (CGU) is a private, graduate-only research university located in Claremont, California. Founded in 1925, CGU is part of the prestigious Claremont Colleges consortium, which includes seven independent institutions that share resources and facilities.

Cognitell is a data and AI consultancy that helps government agencies and educational institutions turn complex data into actionable insights. It specializes in data engineering, predictive analytics, and cloud-based solutions to drive better decision-making.

More than 2,000 institutions and millions of users worldwide use CollegeSource solutions for degree audit, degree planning, and transfer articulation. Providing IT solutions for higher education since 1971.

Concourse Syllabus is a data‑driven, template‑based syllabus management solution. Integrates with learning and student systems to create, edit, and report on syllabi — centralizing and standardizing processes.

Coursedog that streamlines academic scheduling, curriculum planning, and student success management for universities.

DataBrains (DBI) is a data management and business analytics firm based in Ponte Vedra, Florida, renowned as a Tableau Partner of the Year and now part of Argano . The company specializes in modernizing analytics platforms, cloud-based BI solutions, and managed services to empower enterprise clients across industries

The Data Cookbook, a collaborative online data intelligence solution by IData Inc., provides organizations with a pragmatic data governance framework. It includes business glossary, data system inventory, data stewardship management, data request management, data catalog, data quality management, data lineage, integrates with 100s of data sources.

DataIntelligent offers advanced data analytics and digital insights solutions, helping businesses make informed decisions. Their services focus on transforming complex data into strategic intelligence.

DigitalMeasures, now part of Watermark, specialized in faculty activity reporting and academic data management. It helped institutions streamline accreditation and performance tracking.

EAB provides research, technology, and marketing services to educational institutions. They support colleges and universities in enrollment growth, student success, and institutional strategy.

Elsevier is a global leader in scientific publishing and information analytics. It supports researchers and healthcare professionals with high-quality research tools and journals.

ETS develops, administers, and scores standardized tests like TOEFL and GRE worldwide. They aim to advance quality and equity in education through assessment innovation.

Ellucian delivers higher education software solutions for managing student information, finance, HR, and analytics. Its cloud-based platforms support digital transformation across campuses.

Equifax is a global data, analytics, and technology company focused on credit reporting. It provides financial institutions and consumers with insights to make informed credit decisions.

Evisions empowers higher education institutions by streamlining administrative tasks through intuitive software solutions. The technology is designed to simplify processes, reduce workload, and enable educators and administrators to focus on what truly matters—learning, discovery, and impact.

Specializes in feedback analytics. It empowers organizations in higher education and enterprise to collect, analyze, and act on feedback using solutions like Blue, MLY, and Metrics That Matter, serving over 25 million users worldwide

Self‑service business intelligence (BI) and data visualization platform that combines enterprise‑grade capabilities—like advanced data modeling, interactive in‑browser spreadsheet grids, and natural language querying—with ease of use

Gray DI provides the only complete academic Program Evaluation System (PES) for higher education—combining software, data, and facilitated processes to help institutions make data-informed decisions that improve growth, efficiency, and student success.

The Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium is a community of colleges and universities committed to sharing data, knowledge, and expertise to advance liberal arts education, inclusive excellence, and student success via surveys and workshops.

HERI, housed at UCLA, is one of the nation's leading research and policy organizations in postsecondary education. It administers the Cooperative Institutional Research Program surveys covering over 15 million students at 1,900+ institutions since 1966.

HelioCampus partners with higher-ed leaders to provide Institutional Performance Management solutions—helping campuses drive enrollment, retention, financial efficiency, and student outcomes through data mastery, AI models, and workflow automation.

HEP Inc provides a comprehensive directory of higher education consortia across the United States—a valuable resource for institutions, administrators, and stakeholders seeking collaborative networks.

IBM SPSS software offers advanced statistical analysis, a vast library of machine‑learning algorithms, text analysis, open‑source extensibility, integration with big data, and seamless deployment… its user-friendly interface and predictive analytics capabilities make it suitable for all skill levels.

IData provides consulting services and data management software (including Data Cookbook) for data governance, integration, and intelligence—helping higher education institutions manage data effectively and drive insights.

Founded in 1999 by educators, IOTA360 offers an integrated platform for higher education that supports assessments, faculty activity, accreditation reporting, and course evaluations—all in one system.

Indiana University is a leading public research institution recognized for its commitment to data-driven decision-making across its eight-campus system. Its Office of Institutional Research and Reporting supports strategic planning, accreditation, and academic effectiveness through robust data analysis and reporting.

A global trusted leader in business intelligence, analytics, and data management solutions. Its fully‑integrated platform empowers organisations to make smarter decisions, strengthen customer and supplier relationships, and drive efficiency growth.

Interfolio operates the first-ever Faculty Information System for higher education institutions, the widely used Dossier product for individual scholars, and the Researchfish impact assessment platform for funders and research organizations.

Invoke Learning provides forward-thinking, higher-education solutions to help institutions unlock limitless success. Built on revolutionary data analytics platforms, their tools deliver predictive insights—like spotting enrollment declines 11 months ahead—empowering actionable decisions across the student lifecycle

Software company that specializes in intuitive, AI-powered business intelligence and reporting platforms used by over 3,000 organizations worldwide . The company’s flagship product, Informer, falls within the business‑intelligence and data‑analytics category—offering self‑service reporting, interactive dashboards, AI assistants, and secure data governance for midmarket and enterprise clients

Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit institution offering industry-focused education in business, culinary arts, hospitality, and more, with over 8,000 students from 65+ countries; its global alumni network spans 152 countries.

Jossey‑Bass publishes books and periodicals that inform and inspire educators, business leaders, parents, healthcare professionals, and nonprofit/public sector audiences, covering leadership, education, spirituality, public health, and organizational development.

Kai Analytics is a Vancouver-based market research and data analytics consultancy leveraging machine learning and NLP to analyze qualitative feedback, design and analyze surveys, perform statistical modeling, and deliver visual dashboards and insights.

Lightcast is a labor market analytics company (formerly known as Emsi Burning Glass). They specialize in gathering, analyzing, and delivering comprehensive workforce data to help organizations make informed decisions about talent, jobs, and skills

Lumina Foundation is a private, Indianapolis-based foundation committed to expanding post-secondary learning opportunities; it envisions an equitable system accessible to all, promoting credentials and success for informed citizenship and economic prosperity.

Mathematica is a leading computational software system developed by Wolfram Research, widely used in education, research, and industry for symbolic computation, numerical analysis, data visualization, and algorithm development. It provides powerful tools for exploring mathematics, science, engineering, and beyond.

Power BI is Microsoft’s interactive cloud-based business analytics platform, part of Power Platform, enabling users to connect to a variety of data sources, model data, and create interactive visualizations and reports for data-driven decisions.

Motimatic is the leading platform for student enrollment, retention, and success—trusted by over 300 institutions and 5 million learners. It applies behavioral science to send personalized, timely ‘nudges’ that boost engagement and persistence.

NSSE is a national survey administered by Indiana University that measures student participation in educationally purposeful activities. Data are used to assess and improve undergraduate education, inform strategic planning, and enhance student success.

NPSAS, conducted by NCES every four years, is a comprehensive, nationally representative study of postsecondary students’ financial aid—covering demographics, enrollment, and cost-of-attendance to inform public policy.

Provides secure, trusted education data exchange, enrollment and degree verification, and transcript services—used by roughly 3,600 institutions, covering 97% of U.S. postsecondary enrollment

NJAIR fosters collaboration and professional development among higher education researchers in New Jersey. It organizes events and conferences to support data-informed decision-making across regional institutions

Nuventive offers a cloud-based improvement platform that integrates strategic planning, accreditation, learning outcomes, and analytics for higher education institutions. The platform empowers continuous, data-informed institutional improvement

Plaid Analytics specializes in enrollment and tuition forecasting, automated data pipelines, and governance tools for higher education. Their solutions help institutions optimize strategic enrollment management with accurate, integrated analytics

Precision Campus provides fully customizable reporting and analytics software designed specifically for higher education. It simplifies institutional data visualization—such as retention, budgeting, and program reviews—without needing technical skills

A public community college in Tucson, Arizona, serving nearly 18,000 students across five campuses and four learning centers. It offers over 144 degree and certificate programs—with both traditional and online formats—and is one of the largest multi-campus community colleges in the U.S.

Developer of NVivo, XSight and other qualitative research analytics tools, serving over 1.5M users globally.

A leading experience management platform (XM) used to capture and analyze customer, employee, product, and brand insights.

A higher‑ed analytics provider offering a code‑free workspace and predictive modeling tools for data-driven decisions.

Offers OMR-based data collection and analysis tools to streamline grading, surveys, assessments, and form processing.

A leading private software company founded in 1976, specializing in advanced analytics, AI (SAS Viya), and business intelligence, used by Fortune 500 firms .

Institutional effectiveness software for higher education

STATA is a comprehensive statistical software suite for data analysis, visualization, and automation, widely used by researchers in fields like economics, epidemiology, and social sciences

Scantron provides integrated assessment solutions—including scanners, software, forms, and survey services—to automate grading and data collection for education, government, and corporate clients . Its offerings support K–12 and higher ed administrations with real-time analytics and comprehensive training and consulting services

SEAtS offers a cloud-native student success platform that monitors attendance, engagement, case management, and learning analytics to improve retention and progression . <br> Its real-time dashboarding and early alert features help institutions intervene proactively to support student outcomes

SmartEvals offers cloud-based course evaluation and early-alert systems, empowering instructors with data-driven insights to enhance teaching effectiveness and student outcomes

SREB’s School Improvement services guide state agencies, districts, and K–12 schools through a research‑based, problem‑solving process focused on five critical areas: engaging instruction, curriculum alignment, career pathway integration, student support, and cultivating continuous improvement

Steppingblocks leverages big data and AI to provide career-pathing and graduate-outcome analytics, helping institutions and students connect education to workforce outcomes .

Formerly SurveyGizmo, Alchemer delivers powerful survey and feedback management tools—serving customer experience, employee engagement, and academic research needs .

TICUA represents Tennessee’s private nonprofit colleges and universities, collaborating on policy advocacy, cost containment, and professional development since 1956 .

Tableau is a top-tier end-to-end analytics and BI tool, now part of Salesforce, offering powerful visual analytics and AI-driven dashboards for all users .

Territorium delivers AI-powered credentialing, skills measurement, and learning-employment record solutions for over 12 million users to bridge education and careers .

Formerly known as Tennessee Board of Regents, it’s the largest public higher education system in Tennessee, overseeing 37 colleges and serving 120K+ students .

Community College Survey Solutions. A nonprofit supporting California community colleges in institutional research, planning, and student success through data-driven analysis and professional development .

UA is the oldest and largest public university in Alabama, classified as an R1 “Very High Research Activity” institution with over 39,600 students (fall 2023) across its flagship Tuscaloosa campus

The University of Tennessee System includes five campuses and institutes statewide, providing education, research, and statewide workforce development .

Dedicated exclusively to adult learners, offering over 100 degree and certificate programs fully online, with flexible credit options including transfer, examinations, and prior learning assessment. With a student body averaging 35 years old and spanning all 50 states and around 60 countries, the university is accredited by the Middle States Commission and recognized for its pioneering approach to adult education and flexible study pathways.

UK-based magazine and data analytics company, established in 1971, widely recognized for its influential World University Rankings, as well as specialized ratings like the Impact Rankings measuring sustainability efforts. It also provides global news, in‑depth analysis, consulting services, and hosts academic events, drawing on data from over 7,000 institutions to guide students, universities, and policymakers

Trellis is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that for over 40 years has supported student borrowers—guaranteeing $74 billion+ in federal loans and helping more than 4 million people repay their debts—while also delivering institutional research and consulting services to improve enrollment, retention, and student success

The UA Center for Economic Development, part of The University of Alabama, supports economic growth through research, strategic planning, and community development initiatives. It partners with public and private sectors to foster sustainable regional development.

Offers a broad array of continuing education courses and certificate programs across many disciplines.

UQ Solutions provides data-driven assessment and accreditation software tailored for higher education institutions to enhance academic quality and institutional effectiveness. Their platform streamlines outcomes-based evaluation, supporting continuous improvement and compliance.

A prominent ranking and news publisher known for its influential annual education, healthcare, and global rankings and journalism.

U.S. News AI delivers news, analysis, and insights on artificial intelligence—covering topics ranging from emerging industry trends to the impact of AI in education, policy, and business.

Unisys is a global IT services and solutions company that delivers digital workplace services, cloud and infrastructure solutions, enterprise computing, and security. It helps organizations in government, financial services, and other sectors modernize operations, enhance cybersecurity, and improve digital experiences.

A major public research university offering diverse undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, known for its research output and Doe Campus.

Velaris is a comprehensive customer success platform that combines AI-powered analytics with robust automation capabilities. The platform integrates customer information from multiple systems into a single, intuitive interface, providing a 360-degree view of accounts and enabling teams to measure customer health across various lifecycle stages.

Visual Risk IQ is a boutique advisory firm specializing in data analytics, risk management, and internal audit enablement. They help organizations turn raw data into actionable insights through visual reporting, training, and hands-on coaching.

Voyatek provides enterprise-grade software solutions uniting academic, student lifecycle, communications, and administrative systems to facilitate data interoperability and better student outcomes.

Watermark is a trusted partner of over 1,300 institutions, offering a connected platform for learning assessment, faculty activity, accreditation, course evaluation, planning, and analytics to improve student success.

Weave Education empowers institutions to strengthen accreditation and planning processes through its Analytics Hub—with outcomes assessment, strategic planning, accreditation management, and continuous improvement.

WSCUC is a regional accrediting commission that evaluates and supports higher education institutions to ensure academic quality, institutional effectiveness, and continuous improvement.

Offers an assessment, curriculum mapping, accreditation, and strategic‐planning system for higher ed, helping institutions manage outcomes, credentials, and compliance more efficiently

Specializes in higher-ed data analytics, integrating campus systems with pre-built models to surface enrollment trends, credentialing gaps, and student success metrics across the lifecycle

Provides a unified platform for outcomes assessment, curriculum mapping, program review, and LMS integration, enabling faculty to systematically track SLOs and streamline accreditation workflows

A K‑12 focused provider (launched in 2009) that delivers analytics and outreach solutions—like default prevention, delinquency aversion, and GradSTAT—to support student retention, compliance, and institutional effectiveness

An AI-powered BI/dashboard platform offering drag-and-drop analytics, preset visualizations, and real-time reporting to help educational institutions (and other sectors) make data-informed decisions efficiently