Concurrent Sessions 5

Concurrent Sessions 5 | Tuesday, October 1 – 10:45-11:45 a.m.

BUDGET REDUCTIONS IN HIGHER ED: STRATEGIES, COLLABORATION, CHALLENGES

Learn about UW Oshkosh’s Institutional Realignment Plan, which achieved a $15 million budget reduction. Presenters will share strategies to tackle financial challenges in higher education, including collaborative HR-finance efforts, cost-saving measures such as furloughs, freezes, retirements and layoffs, and challenges faced. This session is sponsored by TIAA. 

Shawna Kuether, Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, and Bethany Rusch, Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration, both of University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU’RE A NEW CHRO. GET READY TO ONBOARD YOURSELF!

So much awaits today’s incoming CHRO: tricky board politics, financial challenges, and perhaps a wary HR team. This panel discussion is designed for sharing what keeps us up at night as the first day in the new role approaches. You’ll gain valuable insights and resources to assist you in navigating your journey as new CHRO, and you’ll have the opportunity to engage with a supportive network of CUPA-HR colleagues who are eager to help. This session is sponsored by Huron. 

Mary Lucal, Vice President of Human Resources and Chief HR Officer, Wake Forest University; Kelli Shuman, Associate Vice President and Chief HR Officer, Carnegie Mellon University; Jay Stephens, Vice President for People and Culture, University of Montana

FOSTERING A SENSE OF BELONGING: PROMOTING ENGAGEMENT

Creating a culture of belonging in a workplace is key. In this session, presenters will share examples from Texas State University’s HR department to illustrate how to foster a sense of value. Attendees will have the chance to share their thoughts on necessary changes within their sphere of influence, obstacles to engagement, and how to instigate a cultural shift. This session is sponsored by Progyny.

Samantha Williams, HR Project Coordinator, and Danica Dalrymple, Manager, Talent Development and Communications, both of Texas State University

HOW TO BRING A NEGLECTED EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK BACK TO LIFE

Getting an out-of-date employee handbook back into shape can feel overwhelming. Join this session to discover best practices for updating and maintaining a legally compliant employee handbook for your institution.

Ryan Parker, Chief Legal Officer, SixFifty

HOW TO MANAGE COVERAGE FOR GLP-1 MEDICATIONS FOR
WEIGHT LOSS

Weight management has become a hot topic as glucagon-like peptide agonists (GLP-1s), the type 2 diabetes drugs, have gained approval as weight-loss agents for people who meet certain clinical criteria. Predictably, demand for these drugs has been high, but so is their cost, giving employers cause for concern. Determining how to manage coverage for GLP-1s for weight management, or whether to cover them at all, is a unique decision based on organizational philosophy and affordability. Join this session to learn about the levels of control that might work best for your plan goals and member needs.

Sadhna Paralkar, M.D., Senior Vice President, Segal

PAY EQUITY IN HIGHER ED: STRATEGIES AND CHALLENGES IN CONDUCTING SALARY ANALYSES

Pay equity remains a critical unresolved issue within higher education; however, institutions may be struggling with how to navigate the implementation of fair compensation. This panel discussion will introduce varied approaches taken by four leading institutions to conduct thorough and effective salary analyses. Panelists will share their insights on methodologies for conducting salary analyses, challenges and solutions, policy development, and transparency and communication. This session is sponsored by TIAA. 

Helena Rodrigues, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, The University of Arizona; Frank Wilson, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer, Maricopa County Community College District Office; Niki Norton, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources Management, Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge; Jennifer Hassrick, Vice President, Compensation Consultant, Segal; Jennifer Schneider, Ph.D., Survey Researcher, and Diana Tubbs, Ph.D., Survey Researcher, both of CUPA-HR

SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THEIR RETIREMENT JOURNEY

Faculty are working later, phased retirement programs are gaining in popularity, and individuals are returning to work post-retirement. Retirement is more complex than ever, and the workforce is seeking resources to help transition to, and live in, retirement with confidence. Join this session to explore the latest retirement income trends and the variety of retirement income solutions available to help support your workforce.

Kristal Mason, Vice President, Retirement Income Distribution, and Joe Ciccariello, Senior Vice President, Client Consulting, both of Fidelity Investments

TRANSFORMING WORKPLACE ENGAGEMENT THROUGH EMPATHETIC COMMUNICATION 

This session will provide training on a practical 4-step framework for communication that elicits collaboration based on organizational and employee needs, rather than fear or veiled coercion. Through role plays, attendees will learn to exercise greater choice during tough moments.

Ratika Dayaldasani, Human Resource Director, Hack the Hood; Sujata Malhotra, Executive HR Director, City University of New York

TRENDS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: A SHIFTING WORKFORCE REALITY

This interactive presentation will serve as an introduction and overview of current trends facing the higher education workforce in relation to recruitment and retention. Using a variety of data sets and reports, we’ll engage in discussion around today’s unprecedented talent opportunities and challenges. This session is sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand.

Eric Canny, Ed.D., Assistant Teaching Professor of Education, University of Southern California