Past Events

Join an informal small group brainstorming discussion with fellow CIVSA members to discuss plans and explore ideas for virtual and on-campus admitted student events, including COVID-19 precautions, swag, social media engagement, and more. This is a great opportunity to speak with other higher education professionals who specifically understand some of the unique factors associated with yielding admitted students this year. We kindly ask that you limit your Connections registrations to one session per month so as many members as possible…

Join us to discuss all things yield! From virtual, hybrid, or on campus, to ways to connect admitted students to ambassadors. And what about their families?! Let’s share tips, concerns, and opportunities to proactively approach our yield events. Register using the link below. Zoom link will be emailed to you the day prior to the chat.

As we all continue to navigate the process of reopening campuses with various visit experiences amidst COVID-19, we hope you can connect with fellow CIVSA members regarding virtual class shadowing and other ways students are able to make connections with faculty at your institutions. Join an informal small group brainstorming discussion with fellow CIVSA members regarding what has been challenging or has gone well, types of virtual class and faculty connections, communication with guests, and more. We kindly ask that…

This has been a hard year for everyone, and if you supervise staff you’ve probably spent a lot of time trying to offer support and understanding to them. But, have you done the same for yourself? Take some time to chat with professional CIVSA peers and learn more about self-care, mental health tips, and tips for supporting staff and colleagues. Please feel free to share ways your team has helped you try to maintain a strong balance of life and…

This has been a hard year for everyone, and if you supervise staff you’ve probably spent a lot of time trying to offer support and understanding to them. But, have you done the same for yourself? Take some time to chat with professional CIVSA peers and learn more about self-care, mental health tips, and tips for supporting staff and colleagues. Please feel free to share ways your team has helped you try to maintain a strong balance of life and…

This session will feature representatives and presentations from two Community Based Organizations (CBOs) located within region IV. The presentations will focus on how CBOs are managing this year, how we can better support them as institutions, and how to host a successful virtual CBO event. After “tuning in” to the presentations, we will “take action” by forming into breakout rooms to brainstorm and share ways that we can better engage and support our CBOs. The session will conclude with the…

The way in which we recruit, hire, and train our student teams has certainly changed this year and I’m sure we’ve all learned valuable tips and methods for working with students virtually. Join this informal discussion with CIVSA colleagues to discuss methods and formats for hiring and training students, what has worked well and what hasn’t, virtual or hybrid models, and how this will carry over into the Winter and Spring. We kindly ask that you limit your Connections registrations…

Join the Region II Leadership Team for a glimpse into a regional chat. We will discuss best practices for visits and ambassador programs, in both a virtual and in-person space. We will also showcase the many CIVSA membership benefits and how they have helped us personally and professionally. Register using the link below. Zoom link will be emailed to you the day prior to the chat.