TENNAIR 2025 Conference
Keynote Speakers
Rob Anderson – President of State Higher Education Executive Officers Association
Rob Anderson, Ph.D., serves as the fourth president of the State Higher Education Executive Officers (SHEEO) Association. Dr. Anderson’s leadership has brought about meaningful change in the higher education landscape. He has initiated efforts to foster collaboration among colleges, universities, and government agencies, encouraging the sharing of best practices and innovative ideas to better serve students. By promoting partnerships and knowledge exchange, Dr. Anderson has helped create a more cohesive and effective higher education system.
Bob Obrohta – Executive Director of Tennessee College Access & Success Network
Bob Obrohta is an expert in college access and success for first-generation/low-income students. His 35-year career spans being a practitioner for thousands of students directly, as well as designing numerous scholarships and access programs for colleges, organizations, and communities across the country.
Adam S. Green – Chair of TCASN Board of Directors
Dr. Adam S. Green has served as the chief of staff at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) since 2019. He has nearly 20 years of college access and success experience focused on increasing college attainment rates of low-income, underrepresented and first generation students.
Conference Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, August 6 (Click Workshop Title for More Information)
1:00-3:00 PM – Pre-Conference Workshop
AI for Institutional Research Analysts: Practical Applications & Considerations
3:30-5:30 PM – Pre-Conference Workshop
Creating Professional Videos for Training & Improving Data Literacy
3:30 – 5:30 PM – Pre-Conference Workshop
Visualizing StudentTrackerSM Detail Report Data from the Clearinghouse with Power BI
Thursday, August 7
8:30 – 9:20 AM Opening Session and Keynote
9:30 -10:20 AM Concurrent Sessions (Block 1)
10:20 – 10:40 AM Break
10:40 – 11:30 AM Concurrent Sessions (Block 2)
11:30 – 1:00 PM Lunch on your own
1:00 – 1:50 PM Segmental Meetings
2:00 – 2:50 PM Concurrent Sessions (Block 3)
2:50 – 3:20 PM Break
3:30 – 4:20 PM Concurrent Sessions (Block 4)
5:00 – 6:00 PM Reception (Drinks & Appetizers)
Friday, August 8
8:00 – 8:50 AM Higher Ed Leaders Panel
9:00 – 9:50 AM Concurrent Sessions (Block 5)
9:50 – 10:20 AM Break
10:20 – 11:10 AM Concurrent Sessions (Block 6)
11:30 – 12:20 PM Closing Session and Keynote
12:30 – 2:00 PM Lunch and Awards/Business Meeting
Conference Registration
Hotel Registration
2025 Conference Sponsors
Sponsorship Information
Becoming a corporate sponsor provides you with the opportunity to meet our conference attendees and promote your services to a targeted audience. We would love the opportunity to partner with you for the 2025 TENNAIR Conference. For more information, examine the Sponsorship Flyer located here!