Benefits of Membership
Professionalism: Along with credentialing, standards, and graduate school accreditation, CSI is striving to define and unify the counseling profession. One way we do this is through active, service oriented university based chapters composed of neophyte and experienced professional counselors.
Recognition: Recognition for the pursuit of personal excellence is a fundamental purpose of the Society. From the time of their first invitation to join the Society and throughout their professional careers, CSI strives to support and promote the activities of its members and chapters. In addition to the membership certificate and recognition pin, members are encouraged to wear honor regalia at official functions as both a sign of their accomplishments and continuing commitment to excellence.
Exemplar: The CSI Exemplar is
distributed 3 times a year to all CSI members, and is the main communication
for informing members on a variety of professional topics and issues as well as
activities of the Society. Its content encourages a commitment to and
enthusiasm for academic and professional excellence in counseling. Periodically
an additional issue is published on special topics such as mentoring
and passageways to the profession.
Leadership Development: Developing leaders for the
Society as well as the profession is a part of the CSI mission. The CSI
officers, Scholars, and
Annual Conventions: During the spring of each year, CSI meets concurrently with the American Counseling Association (ACA). The annual meeting serves as an ideal time to network with other counseling professionals and students, attend exciting workshops, and recognize outstanding academic and professional achievement.
Awards: CSI chapters and members are always encouraged to strive for excellence and high achievement. Annual awards and fellowships are given during conventions to further compel students, faculty, and professionals to work for outstanding scholarship and professionalism.