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January 2026
Connection Group: Academic Colleges & Departments
The Academic & College Specific Connection Group is for visit and event professionals whose primary job/role is located within an academic college, unit, or school at their institution. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit to the number of connection groups a member may participate in, and we hope you take advantage of these offerings. Register using the link below; the…
Find out more »Engaging the Next Generation: Best Practices for Student Tour Ambassadors
Student tour ambassadors are often the first connection prospective students make with your campus. As expectations shift, ambassadors must deliver authentic, engaging, and inclusive experiences. This session highlights practical strategies for training and supporting ambassadors, strengthening storytelling, and building meaningful connections with diverse audiences. Whether you’re enhancing an established program or creating a new one, attendees will leave with actionable tools and fresh ideas to elevate campus tours and empower the students who represent their institution. Register using the link…
Find out more »Connection Group: Event Planners
The Event Planners Connection Group is for event professionals who do not oversee visit programs or tour guides to share information, engage in thoughtful discussions, and exchange resources related to event planning in higher education. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit to the number of connection groups a member may participate in, and we hope you take advantage of these…
Find out more »Connection Group: New to the Profession
The New to the Profession Connection Group is for visit and event professionals with less than 1.5 years in their current role. This group may also be of value to CIVSA members who have a higher education background but are new to visits and events, and/or entering a new role in visits and events. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit…
Find out more »Region III January Chat: Tour Guide Engagement
Join the Region III Leadership team for a casual chat focused on tour guide/campus ambassador/student worker engagement. We’ll share ideas, challenges, and best practices for motivating, developing, and retaining our student workers/volunteers. Bring your questions, your successes, and your curiosity as we learn from one another and strengthen the campus visit experience together. Register using the link below; the zoom link will be emailed to you.
Find out more »February 2026
Region V Regional Event – Vanderbilt University
Join the Vanderbilt Commodores in the Music City for a CIVSA Regional Event! Vanderbilt will take you across campus and behind the curtain of their visit program and discuss the variety of intentional programming for various student populations. Tentative Schedule 8-9 a.m. - Arrival & Breakfast 9-10 a.m. - Admissions Student Groups & Student Programming (presentation) 10-11 a.m. - Signature Events & Strategic Differentiation of Programming (presentation) 11-12 p.m. - Lunch & Swag Swap 12-1 p.m. - Hot Topics 1-2:30…
Find out more »Connection Group: Welcome/Visitors Centers
The Welcome & Visitor Center Connection Group is for visit and event professionals whose main job/role is within their institution's Welcome Center and/or Visitor Center. This group may also be of value to CIVSA members who are planning to open a new Welcome/Visitor Center. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit to the number of connection groups a member may participate…
Find out more »Connection Group: BIPOC
The BIPOC Connection Group is for visit and event professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to share information, engage in thoughtful discussions, and support one another regarding experiences and/or issues in the higher education field. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit to the number of connection groups a member may participate in, and we hope you…
Find out more »Connection Group: Senior Leadership
The Senior Leadership Connection Group is for visit and event professionals who have been in the higher education campus visits field for seven years or more. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit to the number of connection groups a member may participate in, and we hope you take advantage of these offerings. Register using the link below; the zoom link…
Find out more »Virtual Q&A Session with Standards Committee
What do you know about the CAS Standards within Higher Education? Do you know that CIVSA has our own set of standards for our work? Familiarize yourself with CAS Standards and how they can improve your work, provide you leverage to ask for new things, or help you recognize the great work you are already doing. Join the Standards Committee to chat about the standards, what support we can provide you, and learn how you can get the CIVS standards…
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