Join fellow Region III Members in an interactive virtual chat focused on designing and delivering impactful virtual events. We’ll share ideas, challenges, and best practices around engagement, technology, staffing, and creating authentic connections in a virtual space. Bring your questions, your wins, and your lessons learned. This is a space to exchange insights, spark new…
The Event Planners Connection Group is for event professionals who do not oversee visit programs or tour guides to share information, engage in thoughtful discussions, and exchange resources related to event planning in higher education. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal and…
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…
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…
The Academic and College Specific Connection Group is for visit and event professionals whose primary job/role is located within an academic college, unit, or school at their institution - not within the main University Admissions office. Connection Groups are an additional space for CIVSA members to connect and support one another on both a personal…
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…
Join this roundtable discussion about student staff excitement and burnout. None of us have all of the answers, but we don’t want to be an “April Fool” either! Let’s share ideas with each other about how we retain staff from year to year, or how we keep the job interesting to reduce turnover (and adds…
The BIPOC Connection Group is for visit and event professionals who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color 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…
Hosted by the Educational Resources Committee, this webinar is geared towards seasoned CIVSA members or those interested seeking an advanced degree. Hear from CIVSA members who have sought a Masters Degree or PhD, their motivation behind doing so, and how it has helped them in the industry. If you are on the fence about going…
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…