The LGBTQ+ Connection Group is for visit and event professionals who identify as LGBTQ+ 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 both a personal and professional…
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 Academic & 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. 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…
Student tour ambassadors are often the first connection prospective students make with your campus. As expectations shift, ambassadors must deliver authentic, engaging, and inclusive experiences. This session highlights practical strategies for training and supporting ambassadors, strengthening storytelling, and building meaningful connections with diverse audiences. Whether you’re enhancing an established program or creating a new one,…
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 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…
Join the Region III Leadership team for a casual chat focused on tour guide/campus ambassador/student worker engagement. We’ll share ideas, challenges, and best practices for motivating, developing, and retaining our student workers/volunteers. Bring your questions, your successes, and your curiosity as we learn from one another and strengthen the campus visit experience together. Register using…
Join the Vanderbilt Commodores in the Music City for a CIVSA Regional Event! Vanderbilt will take you across campus and behind the curtain of their visit program and discuss the variety of intentional programming for various student populations. Tentative Schedule 8-9 a.m. - Arrival & Breakfast 9-10 a.m. - Admissions Student Groups & Student Programming…
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…
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…