Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and ManitobA
Region V Goal Framework
- Have a program outside of conference
- Engage members who don’t attend conference
- Utilize different delivery methods
- Diversify institutions represented in leadership positions
- Nominate volunteers
- Improve ongoing engagement
- Keep students engaged beyond conference
- Create a cohort mentality
- Capture stories in the region through personal storytelling
- Explain the value of the regional conference
- Value financial strength
- Have a research component
- Justification
- Regional benchmarking
- Reach out to nonmembers and inactive members
Regional Conference
Region V is hosting the 2025 Annual Conference at University of Minnesota Twin Cities on November 9–11.
Awards and Scholarships
Region V offers numerous awards and scholarships to recognize and advance professionals and students within the region.
Volunteer
Looking for a great way to volunteer while building connections with your peers from across the region? ACUI’s regions have a variety of ways for you to volunteer, including as regional director, roles on the Regional Leadership Team, or working to plan the Regional Conference.
Applications for the Regional Conference Planning Team Member are open through January 9. Regional Leadership Team applications are being accepted until all positions are filled. Please contact the regional director if you have questions about which positions are available.
Regional Leadership Team
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Mary Russell
University of Wisconsin – Madison
mlrussell@wisc.edu
RECOGNITION COORDINATOR
Missy Burgess
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
mburgess@uwsp.edu
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT COORDINATOR
Nicole Bellorelli
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
belln@uwosh.edu
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Elise Grabowska
University of Minnesota Morris
egrabow@morris.umn.edu
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Francine Godwin
University of Illinois Chicago
fgodwin@uic.edu
MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
Kimberly Swinney
Inverhillls Community College
kimberly.swinney@inverhills.edu
2025 REGION V CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
Jen Brown
University of Wisconsin- Madison
jen.brown@wisc.edu
BUSINESS MANAGER
Kyle Burke
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
kburke2@uwlax.edu
STUDENT MEMBER
Maria Winkelman
University of Wisconsin-Stout
winkelmanm9281@my.uwstout.edu
EDUCATION COORDINATOR
Heidi Carlson
Northern Illinois University
hcarlson@niu.edu