Microsessions
Join us in the Microsession Theater in the Expo during breakfast, lunch and breaks on Monday and Tuesday for 15-minute quick-take sessions on a variety of timely topics.
Microsession Theater sponsored by
Monday, September 30:
CUPA-HR Research: Pay Equity | 8:35-8:50 a.m.
Gain insights into CUPA-HR’s pay equity research and learn about resources available to help address pay disparities.
Presenter: Jennifer Schneider, Ph.D., Survey Researcher, CUPA-HR
Get in the CUPA-HR Leadership Pipeline! | 10:05-10:20 a.m.
CUPA-HR continues to exercise a commitment to developing future higher ed HR leaders. Attend this microsession to learn about the “Ignite” and “Emerging CUPA-HR Leaders” initiatives as past participants share their stories and the impact these year-long experiences have had on them.
Presenters: Gian-Karlo Alvarez, Human Resources Partner, University of Central Floridal; TJ Bowie, Director of Employee Relations and Culture, Elon University; Nicole Englitsch, Organizational Development Manager, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Jamee Harrington, Vice President of People, Culture and Safety/CHRO, Rogue Community College
Unlocking Internal Mobility: Empowering Career Growth With Cornerstone OnDemand | 10:25-10:40 a.m.
Empower and enable your faculty and staff to explore new roles, develop their skills and achieve their career aspirations within your organization. Explore key features within the Cornerstone platform, such as personalized career pathways, skill development tracking and role matching, that make internal mobility a cornerstone of a thriving, agile workforce.
Presenter: Nicole Rivera, Principal Solution Consultant, Cornerstone OnDemand
CUPA-HR Research: DataOnDemand | 12:45-1:00 p.m.
Learn how CUPA-HR’s DataOnDemand can empower you with data-driven insights.
Presenter: Diana Tubbs, Ph.D., Survey Researcher, CUPA-HR
Developing Conflict-Savvy Leaders | 2:20-2:35 p.m.
Need tools now that can help support your leaders through civil discourse? This microsession will provide quick tips and techniques that supervisors can implement immediately to make a lasting difference in how their teams approach conflict.
Presenter: Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources and Personnel Success Officer, Community College of Aurora
Fostering a Sense of Belonging: Promoting Engagement | 2:40-2:55 p.m.
Creating a culture of belonging in the workplace is key, and you can’t do it alone. Presenters from Texas State University’s HR department will showcase methods to promote employee engagement. Attendees will leave with practical approaches to apply to their workplace.
Presenters: Samantha Williams, HR Project Coordinator, and Danica Dalrymple, Manager, Talent Development and Communications, both of Texas State University
Tuesday, October 1:
CUPA-HR Research: Benefits | 8:35-8:50 a.m.
Hear how CUPA-HR’s benefits research is changing, as well as recent data on retirement, childcare and wellness.
Presenter: Melissa Fuesting, Ph.D., Associate Director of Research, CUPA-HR
Cyber Resilience Starts With Us: HR’s Role in Cyber Preparedness | 10:05-10:20 a.m.
Delve into how HR can drive proactive preparation for cyber threats by fostering a culture of awareness and collaboration with IT. Explore the key actions that can enhance your institution’s readiness and resilience against potential cyber incidents.
Presenters: Shanna Legleiter, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Thomas Bunton, Associate Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, both of Kansas State University; Nicholas Key, Director, and BJ Steen, Director, both of Huron Consulting Group
Unlocking Talent Potential in a Generative AI-Enabled World | 10:25-10:40 a.m.
Hear insights on how institutions are thinking about the use of generative AI effectively, and dive into tangible, practical actions. We will discuss how HR professionals can transform business processes and unlock talent potential in a generative AI-enabled world. This microsession is sponsored by Accenture.
Presenter: Jessica Roy, Managing Director – Accenture Education
CUPA-HR Research: Turnover | 12:30-12:45 p.m.
Take a look at CUPA-HR’s retention data and see how the trends in turnover are changing.
Presenter: Kate Roesch, Data Visualization Developer, CUPA-HR