Events

The Small Colleges & Universities Connection Group is for visit and event professionals who work at small colleges and universities. This group provides a space to share ideas, discuss challenges and opportunities unique to smaller institutions, and support one another in creating meaningful visit and event experiences with limited resources and staff. Connection Groups are…

Looking for space to talk tech without feeling left out of the Slate conversation? This virtual chat is a dedicated space for users of non-Slate CRM systems to connect and compare notes. We’ll break down best practices, discuss platform-specific features, and explore how to tackle common event and visit management challenges across systems like Salesforce,…

We are excited to welcome colleagues from across all regions to The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) for a day of networking, idea-sharing, and professional development. Attendees can look forward to a campus tour and behind-the-scenes conversations with UTSA Welcome Center staff, followed by collaborative roundtable discussions focused on: Events and Open Houses Guest Experience…

Hear directly from current students as they share their college search, enrollment, and campus experience journeys. Gain valuable insights into what students need, expect, and remember most as they navigate the path to becoming engaged members of your campus community. Register using the link below; the meeting link will be emailed to you.

Explore strategies for designing impactful recruitment events that move students from interest to action. Learn how institutions create memorable experiences that increase engagement, drive applications, and support enrollment goals. Register using the link below; the meeting link will be emailed to you.

Whether you’re a first-time presenter or a seasoned conference attendee, presenting is a great opportunity to share what’s working on your campus, explore an emerging idea, highlight lessons learned, and contribute to the collective knowledge of the CIVSA community. Join our Programming and Education Committee as they share tips for a successful Annual Conference proposal…

Discover how collaboration across enrollment, student success, and campus partners can create a seamless student journey. This session will explore how institutions can leverage the enrollment pipeline to support retention, persistence, and long-term student success. Register using the link below; the meeting link will be emailed to you.

Transitioning into leadership comes with new challenges and opportunities. Join Dr. Gee as she shares insights on developing your leadership style, building trust, empowering teams, and successfully navigating the shift from individual contributor to organizational leader. Register using the link below; the meeting link will be emailed to you.

Strong partnerships are essential to creating exceptional student experiences. Learn how visitor services, admissions, academic units, student affairs, and other campus stakeholders can work together to achieve shared goals and enhance recruitment, enrollment, and student engagement efforts. Register using the link below; the meeting link will be emailed to you.

Join the Region V leadership team at the University of South Florida for our first in-person event of the year! This will be an opportunity to connect with other professionals and learn more about aspects of visitor services. Register using the link below!

No one wants to imagine a crisis happening on your campus, especially during a busy visit or event day. From fire drills to real fires, medical emergencies and loss of life, to potential shelter in place situations, our campuses are facing huge issues more often than anyone would ever want. Originally presented at the CIVSA…

The Academic College & Department Visit Professionals 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…

Calling all New CIVSA 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…

Join us for a regional event at DePaul University in Chicago, IL for a day of learning and sharing with members of Region III! Register using the link below.

The Middle Managers Connection Group is for visit and event professionals who are leaders that oversee day-to-day functions and operations, but are between upper management and front-line employees. 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…

Now is your time to network with fellow members of Region V! Share stories, laugh, and connect with CIVSA members close to you. Register using the link below; the meeting link will be emailed to you.

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