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, October 6:
CUPA-HR Research: Out-of-State Employment | 8:35-8:50 a.m.
Gain insight on out-of-state professionals working in higher education. We’ll highlight data on where higher ed professionals work and reside, including a focus on employees who live in non-neighboring states.
Brielle Johnson, 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,” “Emerging CUPA-HR Leaders” and “Navigators” initiatives as past participants share their stories and the impact these year-long experiences have had on them.
Bona Bame, Human Resources Consultant, North Carolina State University; Nicole Englitsch, Organizational Development Manager, The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Jamee Harrington, Vice President of People, Culture, and Safety/CHRO and Chief of Staff, Rogue Community College
Future-Ready Faculty and Staff: AI-Powered Internal Mobility With Cornerstone OnDemand | 10:25-10:40 a.m.
Your institution’s greatest asset is its people. But how do you empower them to grow their careers without leaving? Join this session to explore how Cornerstone’s Talent Marketplace provides the answer by creating a transparent, engaging internal ecosystem for growth.
Brittany Kimbrell, Regional Vice President of Solution Consulting, Cornerstone OnDemand
Hear the latest employee retention survey results to learn how employees’ likelihood of looking for employment has shifted across departments over the past two years. We’ll also highlight workload differences by supervisory role.
Jennifer Schneider, Ph.D., Senior Survey Researcher, CUPA-HR
Prompt Engineering for Smarter, Easier HR Workflows | 2:20-2:35 p.m.
Explore how AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can streamline HR tasks, from document templates to performance management and training.
Emily Hernandez, HRIS Manager, and Aaron Miley, Associate Director, Human Resources, both of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – New Orleans
Neurodiversity at Work: Best Practices To Support Higher Ed Employees | 2:40-2:55 p.m.
Learn how to make your institution more inclusive for neurodiverse employees.
Johanna Fine, Chief HR Officer; Mindy Finnigan, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition and Development; Michelle Blum, Manager, Center for Professional Development, all of Oakton College
Tuesday, October 7:
CUPA-HR Research: Hiring Metrics and Outsourcing | 8:35-8:50 a.m.
Hear about new findings on hiring metrics and HR services outsourcing from CUPA-HR’s Benefits, Employee Experience, and Structure Survey.
Kate Roesch, Data Visualization Developer, CUPA-HR
The Future of HR in Higher Ed – People, Process and Organization Reinvented by AI | 10:25-10:40 a.m.
Explore how AI is enabling higher ed institutions to shift from traditional role-based HR structures to agile, skills-first operating models and Agentic AI-enabled processes. This session offers practical insights into rethinking roles, putting forward new skills and using AI to power HR, including workforce planning and talent development. This microsession is sponsored by Accenture.
Jessica Roy, Managing Director, Higher Education, Accenture
Building Better BOSSes: Partnering for People-First Leadership | 12:30-12:45 p.m.
Learn about Basics of Supervising Staff (BOSS), a six-session program implemented by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University HR.
Cayla Powell, Employee Engagement and Development Manager; Stephenie Jaworski, Manager of Employee Relations; Andrea Hooper, Executive Director of Human Resources; Brandon Young, Vice President and Chief HR Officer, all of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University