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November 2025
CIVSA 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 VISA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and professional level. There is no limit…
Find out more »CIVSA 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. Registerer using the link below; the zoom link…
Find out more »Region III Virtual Chat | Building Better Ambassador Programs
Join Region III for a collaborative conversation all about Campus Ambassadors, Tour Guides, Tour Leads, and more! This session will explore ways to strengthen and enhance our programs whether your ambassadors are paid, volunteer-based, or somewhere in between. Together, we’ll share ideas, best practices, and creative approaches to support, inspire, and motivate our student leaders. Let’s connect, learn from one another, and elevate the ambassador experience across our campuses! Register using the link below; the zoom link will be emailed…
Find out more »CIVSA Connection Group: Welcome/Visitors Center
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 »Little Learners, Big Connections: Creative Outreach for K-8 Students – Region II Virtual Chat
This chat will explore best practices and creative strategies for building meaningful connections with younger students. We’ll share ideas on outreach, interactive programming, and ways to engage the K-8 crowd through fun, impactful, and age-appropriate activities. Register using the link below; the zoom link will be emailed to you.
Find out more »December 2025
Region III Virtual Chat: Crafting, Designing, and Creating Impactful College Specific/Program Visit Days
College and Major-specific visit days can be powerful tools for helping prospective students envision themselves in a particular program or academic community. In this collaborative discussion, we will share ideas and experiences around planning and facilitating these events. Participants are encouraged to contribute examples, challenges, and successes from their own campuses as we explore what makes program-focused visit days effective and memorable. To register, use the link below. The zoom link will be emailed to you.
Find out more »January 2026
2026 Student Development Institute
We invite you and your student staff to join us for this unique student-driven experience, including educational sessions, networking opportunities, campus visits, a keynote speaker, and so much more! See website below for more information and to register.
Find out more »Connection Group: Parenting Professionals
The Parenting Professionals Connection Group is for visit and event professionals who identify as parents and/or guardians outside of the workplace. The purpose of this group is to share information, engage in thoughtful discussions, and support one another regarding experiences directly related to being a parent and/or guardian while working 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…
Find out more »Connection Group: LGBTQ+
The LGBTQ+ Connection Group is for visit and event professionals who identify as LGBTQ+ 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 take advantage of these offerings.…
Find out more »Connection Groups: HBCU Representatives
The HBCU Representatives Connection Group is for visit and event professionals employed at a Historically Black College and/or University to share information, engage in thoughtful discussions, and support one another regarding experiences directly related to HBCUs. 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 how many connection groups a member may participate in, and we hope you take advantage of these…
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