Hello CIRPA community,
CIRPA ACPRI is excited to host our second-ever CIRPA AMA—a virtual, informal Ask Me Anything session focused on Enrolment Forecasting, taking place May 08, 2026. This new series is designed to create an accessible space for members to connect with subject matter experts, ask questions in real time, and explore emerging topics in institutional research and planning.
Who can join?
All CIRPA members—paid or limited—are welcome. Feel free to invite colleagues; a free limited membership is all that’s required to attend.
How do I register?
You can register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OtYXkPbXReSi82Xfl4otZg
Where is it held?
Online. A meeting link will be provided after registration. Be ready to participate via chat or microphone. A link to the speaker bios is below.
Guest Speakers:
Andrew Drinkwater – Andrew Drinkwater is Co-Founder and President of Plaid Analytics and an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia, where he teaches analytics and interpretation to graduate students. Andrew previously worked in institutional research, with a focus on enrolment forecasting, and has supported universities and colleges across Canada and the United States in building practical forecasting approaches that respond to changing policy, market conditions, and student behaviour
Alexander A. Ondrus – is a Senior Research Specialist in the Education Insights, Data and Research department at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). He is responsible for the Enrolment Planning and Reporting unit in NAIT’s Education Insights department.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Regards,
CIRPA ACPRI