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April 2025
Real Talk: Recruiting Underrepresented Students in a Post-DEI Era
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…
Find out more »Welcome & Visitors Centers Connection Group
Curious about how other Welcome Centers and Visitor Centers are designed and operated? Join this interactive session where we’ll share photos, explore setups, and discuss the technology that brings these spaces to life. Bring snapshots of your own center and get inspired by seeing how others create engaging visitor experiences. This collaborative session is all about learning from one another, exchanging ideas, and sparking innovation—don’t miss out! Register using the link below; the zoom link will be emailed to you.
Find out more »May 2025
Orientation Programming Connection Group
The Orientation Programming Connection Group is for visit and 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.…
Find out more »2025 CIVSA Annual Conference
Meet us in Charlotte for our 31st Annual Conference, packed with diverse learning opportunities for everyone from first-time attendees to seasoned professionals! Our schedule includes educational sessions, amazing speakers, group discussions and informal programming events, all designed to help you develop new ideas, share experiences, discover best practices, and make connections with others in your field. You can expect to bring back great ideas, practical takeaways, and a renewed sense of energy to help make you and your institution stronger.…
Find out more »June 2025
A Bright Future: Introducing CIVSA’s New Strategic Plan
Join the CIVSA Strategic Planning Committee for an insightful session where we’ll share the Association’s new strategic plan for 2025-2028. The plan is designed to guide the Association through the next three years, focusing on development, collaboration, and engagement. During the session, attendees will gain an understanding of the plan development process as well as key objectives and initiatives that will help guide CIVSA’s future. The committee will also outline the process for evaluating progress on the goals and actions…
Find out more »Region II Monthly Chat: Pressure like a drip, drip, drip that’ll never stop
The pressure to be prepared for emergency situations can feel overwhelming. Let’s relieve some of that pressure by discussing best practices on emergency preparedness. Register using the link below; the zoom link will be emailed to you.
Find out more »How Providence College Engaged Stealth Visitors with Concept3D’s Interactive Map and Spotify-Powered Tours
In 2023, Providence College noted an exciting but challenging trend: campus visits had surpassed pre-pandemic records, with an increasing number of prospective students and families visiting outside of official university scheduled programming. Without the ability to personally guide these visitors or collect their information, Providence College risked missing key engagement opportunities with these stealth visitors. This session will explore the innovative solution that won Providence College a CASE award: a Spotify-powered, self-guided walking tour, integrated into their Interactive Map with…
Find out more »Region III: Year in Review – Reflect & Refresh
Let’s close out the year together! Connect virtually with colleagues across Region III to share your biggest takeaways from the year’s events. From what worked well to what we’re rethinking, this is your space to reflect, recharge, and look forward. Register using the link below; the zoom link will be emailed to you.
Find out more »CIVSA New Member Orientation
Calling all CIVSA New Members! You're invited to join the Member Relations Committee for a New Member Orientation. This orientation is for CIVSA new members who have joined in the past three months and/or have not attended an orientation and have been a member for less than one year. The goal of this orientation is to: - Share with you membership benefits - Provide insights on opportunities to get involved - Facilitate discussions with current CIVSA members Register using the…
Find out more »You’re the Host! How to Enhance Your Welcome Center and Its Experience
The space where you host campus visits is more than just a venue—it tells a story about your institution. For the past three years, the University of Oregon (UO) has been crafting unforgettable experiences for visitors at the Student Welcome Center. This center was thoughtfully designed to make visitors feel like they've truly arrived home, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere. But how does the UO extend this theme of "Welcome Home" into the Welcome Center? In this session, we'll…
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