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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.…
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.
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…
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,…