Event Schedule

Day 1 – Sunday, October 1

8:00 a.m-7:30 p.m.

Attendee Registration

9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Exhibitor Registration

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

STRAND 10

Preconference Workshop – CHRO Summit | more »

FOR CHIEF HR OFFICERS

The CHRO Summit preconference workshop offers an unparalleled opportunity for chief HR officers from institutions across the country to meet, hear from thought leaders, and discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for our colleges and universities and higher ed HR. 

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3:45-4:45 p.m.

EMPIRE A & B

CUPA-HR Conference Onboarding

FOR FIRST-TIME CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

The conference onboarding event is where you’ll meet other first-time attendees, get insider information about all the conference has to offer, and learn how to make the most of your conference experience.

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5:00-6:15 p.m.

CELESTIN BALLROOM

Opening Keynote – Erica Keswin | more »

6:15-7:30 p.m.

ELITE HALL

Opening Reception in Expo

CONFERENCE KICK-OFF

Catch up with colleagues as you explore the Expo and meet with corporate partners over tasty hors d’oeuvres and drinks.

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Day 2 – Monday, October 2

7:00-7:45 a.m.

Healthy Campus Jump Start Activity 

GET MOVING BEFORE YOUR DAY OF LEARNING BEGINS

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7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Attendee Registration

7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Registration

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

ELITE HALL

Expo Open

8:00-9:00 a.m.

ELITE HALL

Continental Breakfast in Expo

JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST

Start your morning with breakfast, coffee and conversation in the Expo.

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9:00-10:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions 1

10:00-10:45 a.m.

ELITE HALL

Break in Expo

TAKE A BREAK

Grab a refill on your morning coffee or tea and chat with higher ed HR service providers.

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10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

CELESTIN BALLROOM

Keynote – Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. | more »

12:00-1:15 p.m.

ELITE HALL

Lunch in Expo 

1:15-2:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 2 

2:15-3:00 p.m.

ELITE HALL

Break in Expo

TAKE A BREAK

Grab a beverage and chat with higher ed HR service providers.

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3:00-4:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 3 

4:00-5:00 p.m.

ELITE HALL

Helping Hour in Expo

HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE

This year’s Helping Hour will benefit Communities in Schools Gulf South, and we’ll be assembling kits for local high school students. Stop by the Expo during this time for refreshments, connections and the opportunity to give back!

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Day 3 – Tuesday, October 3

7:00-7:45 a.m.

Healthy Campus Jump Start Activity 

GET MOVING BEFORE YOUR DAY OF LEARNING BEGINS

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7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Attendee Registration

7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Exhibitor Registration

8:00 a.m.-1:00 P.M.

ELITE HALL

Expo Open

8:00-9:00 a.m.

ELITE HALL

Continental Breakfast in Expo

JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST

Start your morning with breakfast, coffee and conversation in the Expo.

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9:00-10:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions 4

10:00-10:45 a.m.

ELITE HALL

Break in Expo

TAKE A BREAK

Grab a refill on your morning coffee or tea and chat with higher ed HR service providers.

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10:45-11:45 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions 5

11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

ELITE HALL

Lunch in Expo 

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 6

2:00-2:30 p.m.

CELESTIN FOYER

Break

2:30-3:45 p.m.

CELESTIN BALLROOM

Drawings and Closing Keynote – Higher Ed Panel Discussing Recruitment and Retention | more »

4:30-6:30 p.m.

CLUB XLIV

Closing Reception 

LET'S CELEBRATE ANOTHER GREAT CUPA-HR CONFERENCE

Enjoy food, drinks and camaraderie as we wrap up this year’s conference.

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