Event Schedule

Day 1 – Sunday, October 4

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

5TH FLOOR REGISTRATION DESK

 

Conference Registration 

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

 SALON A-B

 

Preconference Workshop – CHRO Summit

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. 

Flagship Sponsor   

Co-sponsors        

4:00-4:45 p.m.

LIBERTY BALLROOM

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.

5:00-6:15 p.m.

GRAND BALLROOM

Opening Keynote – Jenn Lim

6:15-6:45 p.m.

SALON D

Solo Social

JOINING THE CONFERENCE AS THE ONLY ATTENDEE FROM YOUR INSTITUTION?

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

6:15-7:30 p.m.

FRANKLIN HALL

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 5

7:00-7:45 a.m.

ROOM 411-412

Healthy Campus Yoga

GET MOVING BEFORE YOUR DAY OF LEARNING BEGINS

Join us for all-levels floor yoga!

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7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

5TH FLOOR REGISTRATION DESK

Conference Registration

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

FRANKLIN HALL

Expo Open

8:00-9:00 a.m.

FRANKLIN HALL

Breakfast

GRAB A BITE IN THE EXPO

Start your morning by popping in to the Expo for breakfast, coffee and conversation.

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8:35-8:50 a.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN FRANKLIN HALL

Microsession – CUPA-HR Research: Forecasting Workforce Pay Increases 

9:00-10:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions 1 

10:00-10:45 a.m.

FRANKLIN HALL

Break in Expo

Break in Expo

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10:00-10:45 a.m.

GRAND BALLROOM FOYER

Ask Me Anything, With the CUPA-HR Research Team

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS? WE HAVE ANSWERS!

Are you making the most of your institution’s DataOnDemand subscriptions? Need insight on CUPA-HR’s latest research publications? Want to learn more about our annual workforce surveys? Sit down with Jackie Bichsel, CUPA-HR’s associate vice president of research, and other research team members to get answers to your questions or just chat about anything CUPA-HR research-related!

10:05-10:20 a.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN FRANKLIN HALL

Microsession – Get in the CUPA-HR Leadership Pipeline! 

10:25-10:40 a.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN FRANKLIN HALL

Microsession – Doing More With Less: Empowering Higher Ed HR With Cornerstone Workforce AI Agents

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

GRAND BALLROOM

Keynote – Colin Fisher

12:00-1:15 p.m.

Lunch

REFUEL FOR YOUR AFTERNOON OF LEARNING

Grab your lunch in the Expo and visit with exhibitors.

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12:45-1:00 p.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN FRANKLIN HALL

Microsession – CUPA-HR Research: AI Position-Matching Tool 

1:15-2:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 2 

2:15-3:00 p.m.

FRANKLIN HALL

Break in Expo

Break in Expo

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2:20-2:35 p.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN FRANKLIN HALL

Microsession – Leadership Reflection

2:40-2:55 p.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN FRANKLIN HALL

Microsession – When AI Makes Employment Decisions: HR Risks in Higher Ed

3:00-4:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 3 

4:00-5:00 p.m.

FRANKLIN HALL

Helping Hour in Expo

HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Enjoy refreshments and camaraderie while supporting a local cause!

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Day 3 – Tuesday, October 6

7:00-7:45 a.m.

ROOM 411-412

Healthy Campus Chair Yoga

GET MOVING BEFORE YOUR DAY OF LEARNING BEGINS

Join us for all-levels chair yoga!

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7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

5TH FLOOR REGISTRATION DESK

Conference Registration

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

FRANKLIN HALL

Expo Open

8:00-9:00 a.m.

FRANKLIN HALL

Breakfast in Expo

GRAB A BITE IN THE EXPO

Start your morning by popping in to the Expo for breakfast, coffee and conversation.

Sponsored by   

8:35-8:50 a.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN FRANKLIN HALL

Microsession – CUPA-HR Research: An Introduction to DataOnDemand’s Area Size Report

9:00-10:00 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions 4

10:00-10:45 a.m.

FRANKLIN HALL

Break in Expo

10:05-10:20 a.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN FRANKLIN HALL

Microsession – How Do You Lead in a Future That Is Trying to Run You Down?

10:25-10:40 a.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN FRANKLIN HALL

Microsession – The Supervisor’s Playbook: Practical Habits for Great People Leaders 

10:45-11:45 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions 5

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

Lunch

REFUEL FOR YOUR AFTERNOON OF LEARNING

Grab your lunch in the Expo and visit with exhibitors.

Sponsored by   

 

12:30-12:45 p.m.

MICROSESSION THEATER IN FRANKLIN HALL

Microsession – Unlock Your CUPA-HR Membership: Discover the Benefits You’ve Been Missing

1:00-2:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions 6

2:00-2:30 p.m.

GRAND BALLROOM PREFUNCTION

Break

2:30-3:45 p.m.

GRAND BALLROOM

Drawings and Closing Keynote – Marc Brackett 

5:00-7:00 p.m.

LUCKY STRIKE PHILADELPHIA

Closing Reception

LET'S CELEBRATE ANOTHER GREAT CUPA-HR CONFERENCE!

We’ll wrap up the conference with some bowling, food and fun at Lucky Strike Philadelphia!

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