Concurrent Sessions 1
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Concurrent Sessions 1 | Monday, September 30 – 9:00-10:00 a.m.
LOCATION:
Coronado L
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Core
TRACK:
Risk Management, Compliance and Public Policy
2024 HIGHER ED EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR LAW UPDATE
Join Ira Shepard, CUPA-HR’s general counsel, and Carolyn Pellegrini of Saul Ewing LLP for an interactive session covering the latest information and updates on addressing mental health in the workplace, Title IX, and a review of litigation vulnerabilities including First Amendment, gender discrimination and LGBTQ+ issues. This session is sponsored by TIAA.
Ira Shepard, General Counsel, CUPA-HR, and Carolyn Pellegrini, Partner, Saul Ewing LLP
LOCATION:
Fiesta 5
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Core
TRACK:
Organizational and Professional Development
A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT
Presenters from Penn State will share how they used partnership, innovation and technology to create a leadership and management development program that is scalable, sustainable and accessible to all employees. This session is sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand.
Christy Helms, Senior Director for Talent Management; Ann Clements, Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs; and MaryAnn Godinez-Starks, Program Coordinator, all of Pennsylvania State University
LOCATION:
Durango
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Core
TRACK:
Total Rewards
COMP MODERNIZATION: TRANSFORMING A 25-YEAR-OLD CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Learn about the challenges encountered and successes realized when University of Pittsburgh’s HR team replaced a 25-year-old classification system with a market-based job and compensation framework aligned with institutional goals. You’ll leave this session with actionable insights and best practices for navigating change management, including FLSA status adjustments. This session is sponsored by Huron.
James Gallaher, Vice Chancellor, Human Resources; Shahfar Shaari, Director of Organizational Transformation; and Maureen Pastin, Director of Compensation, all of University of Pittsburgh
LOCATION:
Coronado RST
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Core
TRACK:
HR Technology
CYBER RESILIENCE STARTS WITH US: HR’S ROLE IN CYBER PREPAREDNESS
In today’s digital world, institutions face an array of cyber threats, from data breaches to ransomware attacks and more. This session will explore the pivotal role HR plays in proactively preparing institutions for these challenges by becoming a strategic linchpin in safeguarding institutional integrity. This session is sponsored by Huron.
Shanna Legleiter, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Thomas Bunton, Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer, both of Kansas State University; Nicholas Key, Director, and BJ Steen, Director, both of Huron Consulting Group
LOCATION:
Fiesta 6
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Core
TRACK:
Organizational and Professional Development
ELEVATING THE EMPLOYEE LEARNING AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
Joe Olszewski, Principal, Value and Strategy, Cornerstone OnDemand; Dr. Shantay Bolton, Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Business Officer, Georgia Tech
LOCATION:
Monterrey 1
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Building Capabilities
TRACK:
Talent Management
LEVERAGING AI FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE REVIEWS
This session will delve into the integration of AI in performance reviews. Presenters will explore how technology upskilling can enhance and streamline performance reviews, fostering growth-focused dialogues, maximizing team impact with fewer resources and creating a fairer evaluation process for all participants. This session is sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand.
Kimberly Lieb, Employee Relations, Training and Development Consultant, Ithaca College
LOCATION:
Yucatan
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Engagement
TRACK:
Organizational and Professional Development
ON AN ISLAND? NAVIGATING THE CHRO WATERS
This session will explore the personal challenges CHROs face and the strategies and tools they use to care for their mental and physical health. This session is sponsored by PageUp.
Susan Norton, Senior Associate Vice President/Chief HR Officer, University of Alabama; Melanie DeSantis, Associate Vice President/Chief HR Officer, Franklin and Marshall College
LOCATION:
Monterrey 2
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Building Capabilities
TRACK:
HR Operations
SEARCH FIRM COST AVOIDANCE: HOW INDIANA UNIVERSITY SAVED $1.8 MILLION IN 2023
Institutions continue to spend outrageous sums of money on executive search firms. Indiana University developed an in-house team to begin a cost avoidance program. In 2023, the team reduced expenses by $1.8 million. Learn from their experiences gained, pain points incurred and best practices developed. This session is sponsored by Progyny.
Thomas McMahon, Director, Talent Acquisition and IU Executive Recruiting, Indiana University
LOCATION:
Coronado ABC
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Core
TRACK:
Data and Metrics
STRENGTHENING THE ACADEMIC WORKFORCE: INSIGHTS FOR HR PROFESSIONALS FROM THE HERI FACULTY SURVEY
As higher ed continues to evolve, data can be used to strengthen the academic workforce on college campuses. In this session, findings from the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Faculty Survey will be shared, equipping you with useful insights for improving the faculty experience at your institution. This session is sponsored by TIAA.
Hollie Chessman, Director and Principal Program Officer, and Danielle Melidona, Senior Analyst and Program Officer, both of American Council on Education (ACE)
LOCATION:
Coronado MNP
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Engagement
TRACK:
Cultural Competence
THE INTERSECTION OF ETHICS, COMPLIANCE AND INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP
This session will delve into the complexities of addressing underrepresentation while remaining compliant with the current legal, regulatory and socio-political climate. This session is sponsored by TIAA.
Byron McCoy, Director of Human Resources, University of Florida