Overseas Chinese Association for Institutional Research
Upcoming Events
Webinar: Sustainable Documentation in IR: Practical Strategies for Professional Stewardship
Presenter: Lanlan Mu, Data Analyst, Office of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Planning University of Mississippi
Event Host: Helen Qi & Jennifer Wu
Date & Time: September 25th, 2026｜3-4pm (EST)
Location: Zoom
About the Event:
In the fast-paced environment of Institutional Research, crucial knowledge often resides with individuals rather than in shared systems. This session explores practical approaches to building “sustainable documentation” that survives staff transitions and evolves with cyclical reporting demands. We will discuss how to move beyond documentation as a deferred task and integrate it into everyday workflows, ensuring that institutional insights remain accessible and reproducible even in lean offices.
Topic: Data Governance
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Panel: AI in Action: 2026 Use Cases and Reflections
Presenter:
Qian Xu, Cornell University College of Engineering
Franklin Zhou, East Carolina University
Eric Spear, PrecisionCampus
Event Host: Iris An
Date & Time: October 23, 2026｜3-4pm (EST)
Location: Zoom
About the Event:
This panel explores cutting-edge AI applications and Uses Cases in IR.
1. Qian Xu: Streamlining the OCAIR Annual Magazine with Claude – Integrating AI into editorial workflows for enhanced production efficiency.
2. Franklin Zhou: Building AI Agents from Copilot for various IR tasks – search information from IR websites, dashboard guide, help faculty and staff to build assessment plan, and more.
3. Eric Spear: Lessons Learned from Building a Chatbot
Additional panelists will share their latest experiences in optimizing technical and creative projects using diverse AI tools.
Session Structure:
Each panelist will have 10-15 minutes for their presentation, followed immediately by a optional 5-minute Q&A session. You are completely free to design your own presentation content. The Q&A will primarily be driven by the audience asking follow-up questions about your specific topic.
If time allows at the end of the event, we may wrap up by asking each panelist to briefly share their overall lessons learned from their experiences and any recommendations they have for fellow IR professionals.
Topic: Tech & AI skills
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