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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.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Microsession Theater sponsored by<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”http:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/annual2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2022\/02\/CSOD-2021-150×25-1.png” title_text=”CSOD-2021-150×25″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.8em” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Brielle Johnson, Ph.D., Survey Researcher, CUPA-HR<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#bcbcbc” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.8em” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”0px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ border_color_all=”#bcbcbc” border_color_top=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Get in the CUPA-HR Leadership Pipeline! | 10:05-10:20 a.m. 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<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#bcbcbc” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.8em” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”3px|||||” border_color_all=”#bcbcbc” border_color_top=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Future-Ready Faculty and Staff: AI-Powered Internal Mobility With Cornerstone OnDemand | 10:25-10:40 a.m. Brittany Kimbrell, Regional Vice President of Solution Consulting, Cornerstone OnDemand\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#bcbcbc” divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.8em” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”3px|||||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” border_color_top=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”]CUPA-HR Research: Who’s Leaving, and Who’s Overworked? 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Monday, October 6:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
CUPA-HR Research: Out-of-State Employment | 8:35-8:50 a.m.
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<\/strong>CUPA-HR continues to exercise a commitment to developing future higher ed HR leaders. Attend this microsession to learn about the \u201cIgnite,\u201d \u201cEmerging CUPA-HR Leaders\u201d and “Navigators” initiatives as past participants share their stories and the impact these year-long experiences have had on them.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n
\n<\/b>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.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>Explore how AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can streamline HR tasks, from document templates to performance management and training.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/strong>Learn how to make your institution more inclusive for neurodiverse employees.<\/p>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Tuesday, October 7:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/strong>Hear about new findings on hiring metrics and HR services outsourcing from CUPA-HR’s Benefits, Employee Experience, and Structure Survey<\/em>.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>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.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
<\/strong>Learn about Basics of Supervising Staff (BOSS), a six-session program implemented by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University HR.<\/p>\n