{"id":429,"date":"2019-10-14T14:13:59","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T14:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/spring2020ga\/?page_id=429"},"modified":"2023-02-13T13:29:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T13:29:22","slug":"attendee-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/spring2023\/attendee-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Attendee FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;hero section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#ffffff 0%|#e7edf9 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#e7edf9&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/spring2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2019\/11\/hero-background-blue.jpg&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;105px||100px|||&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;130px||130px|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;title and illustration&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto||225px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Merriweather|700|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;46px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px|&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;top&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span color=\"#ffffff\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Attendee FAQs<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Will I receive paper handouts for sessions I attend?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>No. CUPA-HR provides attendees online access to a participant list and session handouts provided by speakers prior to the conference. An email containing the website for session handouts will be sent to all registered attendees approximately one week prior to the conference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Will I have access to the internet while I\u2019m at the conference?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Yes! Stay connected to your office and home by taking advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi in the conference area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What can I expect from service providers in the Expo?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>CUPA-HR\u2019s Expo is filled with companies that offer solutions, products and services for higher ed institutions. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to meet professionals who are easily approachable and can provide information about products and services for tackling a variety of workforce challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Should I budget meals outside of what the conference offers?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>That depends on your dietary needs. Full conference registration fees include the following:<\/p>\n<p>Opening Reception \u2014 Various heavy appetizers along with beverages<br \/> Two continental breakfasts<br \/> Two lunches<br \/> Breaks \u2014 Beverages<br \/> Monday Evening Reception \u2014 Heavy appetizers to accompany beverages<\/p>\n<p>One-day registration fees do not include all the above items, but do include the meals and breaks at the conference on the day of your registration.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How do I get to\/from the airport?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Directions from the airport to the conference hotel are provided in the\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/spring2023\/hotel-and-travel-information\/\">Hotel and Travel Information<\/a><\/strong><span>\u00a0section of our website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What is the dress\/attire at your conference and special events?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Conference dress is business casual. Pack a light sweater or jacket; hotel meeting rooms tend to be chilly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Will I have time to go to my room between conference events?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Depending on the location of your guest room, you should have time to visit your room in between conference events. Please refer to the\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/spring2023\/schedule\/\">Schedule<\/a><\/strong><span>\u00a0for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can I bring a guest?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes. Guest pricing information is available in the<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/spring2023\/registration\/\">registration section<\/a><\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>of our website. Contact <a href=\"mailto:conferences@cupahr.org \">conferences@cupahr.org <\/a>to add a guest registration.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Is the conference at the hotel?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The conference events will be held at <a href=\"http:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/spring2023\/hotel-and-travel-information\/\">Sheraton Boston Hotel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Will I get HRCI or SHRM credits for attending, and how do I get the credits?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The spring conference has been approved for 8.25 continuing education credits through HRCI and SHRM. 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An email containing the website for session handouts will be sent to all registered attendees approximately one week prior to the conference.Yes! Stay connected to your office and home by taking advantage of complimentary [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<strong>Will I receive paper handouts for sessions I attend?\r\n<\/strong>No. CUPA-HR provides attendees online access to a participant list and session handouts provided by speakers prior to the conference. An email containing the website for session handouts will be sent to all registered attendees approximately one week prior to the conference.\r\n\r\n<strong>Will I have access to the internet while I'm at the conference?<\/strong>\r\nYes! Stay connected to your office and home by taking advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi in the conference area.\r\n\r\n<strong>What can I expect from service providers in the Expo?<\/strong>\r\nCUPA-HR\u2019s Expo is filled with companies that offer solutions, products and services for higher ed institutions. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to meet professionals who are easily approachable and can provide information about products and services for tackling a variety of workforce challenges.\r\n\r\n<strong>Should I budget meals outside of what the conference offers?\r\n<\/strong>That depends on your dietary needs. 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Workout clothes are recommended for the\u00a0Healthy Campus Workouts.\r\n\r\n<strong>Will I have time to go to my room between conference events?<\/strong>\r\nIf you\u2019re staying at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, there will be breaks between events, which should allow sufficient time for you to return to your guest room. Please refer to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/annual2020\/schedule\/\">Schedule<\/a>\u00a0for more information.\r\n\r\n<strong>Can I bring a guest?<\/strong>\r\nYes. Guest pricing information is available in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/annual2019\/registration\/\">registration section<\/a>\u00a0of our website.\r\n\r\n<strong>Is the conference at the hotel?<\/strong>\r\nThe conference events will be held at the <a href=\"https:\/\/conferences.cupahr.org\/annual2020\/general-information\/hotel-and-travel-information\/\">Disney's Coronodo Springs Resort<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>Will I get HRCI or SHRM credits for attending, and how do I get the credits?<\/strong>\r\nThe conference will be submitted for continuing education credits through HRCI and SHRM. The recertification form will be available on the\u00a0handouts site\u00a0following the conference.\u00a0Check back for more details as they become available.\r\n\r\n<strong>As an international attendee, how do I obtain a visa?<\/strong>\r\nMost conference attendees traveling to the United States will need to obtain a B-1 visa. 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