The Institute on College Student Values is an annual conference for student affairs professionals, educators, campus ministers, graduate and undergraduate students interested in character development in college students. First held in 1991, the Institute is concerned with five broad areas of interests:

• Trends in college students’ values
• Ethical issues in college life
• Character building educational models and strategies
• Moral development research
• Civic education

The Institute provides an opportunity to learn about the most current issues, research, and educational activities pertaining to character education in college. In addition, the Institute is designed to be a “think tank” for individuals who have particular interests in exploring more effective ways to promote civic education and the ethical development of college students.

We hope you will consider joining us at the 2009 Institute. Please click on the links to the left to learn more about this year's Institute theme, Keynote Speakers, and Programs. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!

This year, Institute speakers are leading scholars who have studied character development in college students. Methods by which colleges and universities can actively encourage moral and civic commitment, ethical behavior, and the process of strength development in college students will be explored. Keynote speakers will be in residence for most of the conference and available to interact informally with participants. The Institute will be held on the campus of Florida State University, in Tallahassee, FL and is expected to attract more than 200 participants from across the United States. Conference arrangements also include side trips and entertainment. Informal dress is recommended for all conference activities.

About the ICSV Logo

The first Institute on College Student values was held at Wakulla Springs Conference Center on the beautiful Florida Gulf Coast in 1991. The egret, a native of the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and representing tranquility and serenity, was present that first weekend and has been the official mascot since our inception.