Event Schedule

Day 1 – Sunday, October 5

8:00 a.m-6:45 p.m.

AURORA BALLROOM FOYER

 

Conference Registration 

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

SUMMIT 8-9

 

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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Co-sponsors

    

4:00-4:45 p.m.

AURORA BALLROOM B

Conference Preview

JOIN US TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR CONFERENCE EXPERIENCE

This informal conference preview event is an opportunity to meet other conference attendees, get insider information about conference offerings, and learn how to make the most of your conference experience.

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5:00-6:15 p.m.

AURORA BALLROOM

6:15-6:45 p.m.

CUPA-HR LOUNGE
(AURORA BALLROOM D)

Solo Social

JOINING THE CONFERENCE AS THE ONLY ATTENDEE FROM YOUR INSTITUTION?

If you’re flying solo this conference, stop by the CUPA-HR Lounge before heading to the Opening Reception and connect with others who are at the conference solo as well!

 

6:15-7:30 p.m.

AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

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 6

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.-4:15 p.m.

AURORA BALLROOM FOYER

Conference Registration

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

AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Expo Open

8:00-9:00 a.m.

AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Breakfast in Expo

JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST

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

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8:35-8:50 a.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Microsession – CUPA-HR Research: Out-of-State Employment

9:00-10:00 a.m.

10:00-10:45 a.m.

AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Break in Expo

Break in Expo

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10:05-10:20 a.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Microsession – Get in the CUPA-HR Leadership Pipeline! 

10:25-10:40 a.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Microsession – Future-Ready Faculty and Staff: AI-Powered Internal Mobility With Cornerstone OnDemand 

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

AURORA BALLROOM 

12:00-1:15 p.m.

AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Lunch in Expo 

JOIN US FOR LUNCH

Refuel for your afternoon of learning!

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Noon-1:15 p.m.

CUPA-HR LOUNGE
(AURORA BALLROOM D)

Rookie Rendezvous

NEW TO HIGHER ED HR?

If you joined the world of higher ed HR in the past three years, we invite you to grab your lunch from the Expo and bring it to the CUPA-HR lounge on Monday. We’ll have seating for you – and the opportunity to mingle with other higher ed HR newbies!

 

12:45-1:00 p.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Microsession – CUPA-HR Research: Who’s Leaving, and Who’s Overworked? 

1:15-2:15 p.m.

2:15-3:00 p.m.

AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Break in Expo

Break in Expo

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2:20-2:35 p.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Microsession – Prompt Engineering for Smarter, Easier HR Workflows

2:40-2:55 p.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

MicrosessionNeurodiversity at Work: Best Practices To Support Higher Ed Employees

3:00-4:00 p.m.

4:00-5:00 p.m.

AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Helping Hour in Expo

HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Enjoy refreshments and camaraderie while supporting a local cause! During the Helping Hour, we’ll be assembling hygiene kits for The Delores Project, a nonprofit organization offering shelter, housing and support services to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Denver area. 

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Day 3 – Tuesday, October 7

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.

AURORA BALLROOM FOYER

Conference Registration

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

AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Expo Open

8:00-9:00 a.m.

AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Breakfast in Expo

8:35-8:50 a.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Microsession – CUPA-HR Research: Hiring Metrics and Outsourcing 

9:00-10:00 a.m.

10:00-10:45 a.m.

AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Break in Expo

Break in Expo

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10:25-10:40 a.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Microsession – The Future of HR in Higher Ed – People, Process and Organization Reinvented by AI

 

10:45-11:45 a.m.

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

AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Lunch in Expo 

JOIN US FOR LUNCH

Refuel for your afternoon of learning!

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12:30-12:45 p.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN AURORA EXHIBIT HALL 1-2

Microsession – Building Better BOSSes: Partnering for People-First Leadership

1:00-2:00 p.m.

2:00-2:30 p.m.

AURORA BALLROOM PREFUNCTION

Break

2:30-3:45 p.m.

AURORA BALLROOM

4:00-6:00 p.m.

MOUNTAIN PASS IN THE GAYLORD

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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