Every year at CIVSA’s Annual Conference, we partner with a local organization on a donation campaign known as CIVSA Cares. These campaigns are a valuable opportunity for our members to make a positive impact on the local community and contribute to much-needed services. In light of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene this fall, we…
We write to you in support of our CIVSA members whose families, students, and communities were affected by the devastation left by Hurricane Helene across the southeast. We know the destruction it has left behind for many leads to a long road to recovery. For those within the areas directly impacted by Hurricane Helene, please…
Hello Members, The world of higher education seems to get more complex each year. In light of the increasing number of college campuses experiencing protests and political rallies, many of you may have felt that impact on your visits and events. You are not alone in what you might be experiencing, and CIVSA is here…
During the 2024 SDI in Atlanta, GA, featured keynote speaker Tom Krieglstein delivered an interactive address that resonated with so many. As the founder, lead facilitator of Swift Kick and trainer of over 850,000 leaders around the US and the world, we pleased to feature one of his published articles in our quarterly newsletter. SPECIFIC The “S” stands…
The CIVSA community stands as a testament to the power of collective knowledge-sharing. Fostering connections among professionals is essential for personal growth and organizational success. At the heart of CIVSA lies the power of connection, and one of the prime avenues we utilize strengthen our connectivity and engagement is the Discourse platform. This members-only discussion board…
CIVSA’s 2024 Student Development Institute (SDI) was held in Atlanta, Georgia Jan. 4 to 6. Students from across the country flocked to SDI to experience student-driven educational sessions, immense networking opportunities, tours of nearby campuses and landmarks, and so much more. The weekend was full of community, education, and leadership. Two students from the University…
For Beryl B. Bowden, her journey at New York University (NYU) began in 1988 as an administrative aid in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Little did she know then, that this initial role would mark the start of a remarkable 35-year career journey within the institution. Inspired by the opportunity to contribute to…
Join us in Atlanta for the 11th CIVSA Student Development Institute (SDI)! A one-of-a-kind program, this student-focused conference is the perfect place for your students to network with others, learn best practices from fellow students, and share their ideas and creative solutions! In the world of information and visitor services, campus tours, and visit events,…
At the 2019 Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, featured keynote speaker Galen Emanuele delivered an interactive address that resonated with so many. Galen continues to #CultureDrop every Tuesday, providing tools to advance leadership skills, team culture, and personal growth. In partnership with Galen, we’re excited to share a few of his articles and we hope…
Have you considered participating in the CIVSA Internship Program? The program is designed to match students in higher education graduate programs with CIVSA member institutions for a summer internship. A major goal of the program is to expose graduate students to the world of campus visits, visitor centers and tour guide programs. If your institution is…
Discover how Cal State San Bernardino re-strategized their underrepresented student programs to align with the admissions cycle and meet the demands of students at critical points of their admissions process. Our office thought about the collective of programs, which have already been offered at CSUSB and served specifically Black students, Latinx students, and Native American…
After a long two months, we welcomed visitors back to the Quincy University campus on June 1.
The University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa with 32,948 students. Sabrina Tapps Fee is Assistant Director, Outreach & Recruitment, Campus Tour Program at Iowa.
Meet CIVSA member Mandy Harmon, who works in the Admissions Office at Wichita State.
Summer internship programs like NODA and ACUHO-I are designed to match graduate students interested in pursuing Student Affairs and Higher Education with internships at institutions across the country.
