Past Events

Join us for a Region II CIVSA event at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX., located between Houston and Dallas on I-45. We’ll host a full day of learning and campus experiences which will include an educational session on tour and event safety measures, a campus tour, Hot Topic roundtable discussions, Q&A, and fun networking opportunities. In addition to a full day of professional development, we’d love to invite you to join us the following day for our preview…

The Orientation Programming Connection Group is for event professionals whose main job/role is within their institution's Orientation or Transition Program Office. This group may also be of value to CIVSA members who collaborate with Orientation and Transition Program Offices for 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 to how many connection groups a member may participate in and…

Tailoring campus visit experiences to specific academic programs can make all the difference in engaging prospective students. From Nursing Days to Engineering Showcases, program-specific events help students envision their future on your campus. In this session, we’ll explore best practices for designing and executing these specialized events, share success stories, and discuss strategies to collaborate with faculty, staff, and current students to create meaningful connections. Register using the link below; the zoom link will be sent to you.

The BIPOC Connection Group is for visit and event professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to share information, have 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 how many connection groups a member may participate in and we hope you take advantage…

Hiring and recruiting students and professional staff can be challenging! Join the Region II team for an open discussion on best practices to leave you feeling empowered to form your best team. Register using the link below; the zoom link will be emailed to you.

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 had a higher education background but are new to visits and events and/or are entering a new visits and events role. 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…

The Academic College & Department Connection Group is for visit and event professionals whose main job/role resides in an academic college, unit, or school for 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 how many connection groups a member may participate in and we hope you take advantage of these offerings. Register using the link below; the zoom link…

With DEI programs being dismantled at colleges and universities, many of us are left asking: How do we keep reaching and supporting underrepresented students in meaningful ways? This isn’t a lecture—it’s a real, open conversation about what’s working, what’s not, and how we can lift each other up while navigating these changes. Let’s chat about: Creative outreach strategies for connecting with diverse student groups. Ways to align recruitment efforts with institutional priorities while staying true to inclusive values. The power…