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 2026 Regional Conference at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 15–17.
Awards and Scholarships
Region V offers numerous awards and scholarships to recognize and advance professionals and students within the region.
Volunteer
ACUI’s regions have a variety of ways for you to volunteer! Applications are being accepting through December 3 for Regional Leadership Team positions, and January 14 for the Regional Conference Planning Team.
Regional Leadership Team
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Mary Russell
University of Wisconsin – Madison
mlrussell@wisc.edu
2026 CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
Erin McCollum
Iowa State University
erinmcc@iastate.edu
BUSINESS MANAGER
Kyle Burke
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse
kburke2@uwlax.edu
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Elise Grabowska
University of Minnesota Morris
egrabow@morris.umn.edu
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Katie Jefferis
Northwestern University
kjefferis@northwestern.edu
MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE Manager
Kimberly Swinney
Inverhillls Community College
kimberly.swinney@inverhills.edu
RECOGNITION COORDINATOR
Missy Burgess
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
mburgess@uwsp.edu
Student Member
Grace Bosquez
University of Minnesota Morris
bosqu016@morris.umn.edu
Web & Social Media Content Curator
Linda Luk
Northwestern University
Linda@northwestern.edu