Concurrent Sessions 2
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Concurrent Sessions 2 | Monday, April 22 – 1:15-2:15 p.m.
LOCATION:
Orchestra A
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Building Capabilities
TRACK:
Strategy
CHRO PANEL DISCUSSION: HOW TO BUILD A THRIVING WORKPLACE
How can institutions develop a workforce that is energized, empowered and engaged in meaningful work? What are the challenges and opportunities facing HR professionals? Hear from leaders in higher education who will share their experiences as well as insights from Fidelity research that shows why employees are — and are not — thriving at work.
Helena Rodrigues, Senior Vice President and Chief HR Officer, The University of Arizona; Christine Lovely, Vice President and Chief HR Officer, Cornell University; Ken Horstman, Vice President of HR and Chief HR Officer, University of Minnesota; Scott Senseney, Head of Nonprofit Organization Relationship Management, Fidelity
LOCATION:
Orchestra C
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Engagement
TRACK:
Cultural Competence
IMPROVING DIVERSE HIRING OUTCOMES
This session will use an applied sociology framework to explore pathways for improving the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce at small rural institutions. Presenters will share strategies that can help smaller institutions better recruit and retain faculty and staff with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. This session is sponsored by TIAA.
Todd Couch, Associate Professor of Sociology, Francis Marion University
LOCATION:
Orchestra D
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Core
TRACK:
Organizational Development and Planning
LAUNCHING A SKILLS STRATEGY: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
In today’s dynamic landscape, higher education institutions are beginning to find ways to develop a comprehensive skills strategy to help develop their workforce. However, this isn’t always as simple as it looks, and it requires setting a clear vision on how skills can work in your organization. In this session, you’ll hear about successes and opportunities UGA HR has encountered as they have begun to plan out the process and systems to launch a comprehensive skills strategy.
Lisa Kelly, Director of Learning Management System Administration, University of Georgia; Joe Olszewski, Principal, Value and Strategy, Cornerstone OnDemand
LOCATION:
Orchestra B
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Strategic Leadership
TRACK:
Organizational and Professional Development
USING AI IN LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT: A DIVE INTO CAMPUS CIVILITY
Feeling nervous about using AI in learning and development? Join this session to learn how to use ChatGPT, ClipChamp and Articulate360 to write, produce and publish a micro-learning session. We’ll review a completed micro-session based on the topic of campus civility and have the opportunity to practice using ChatGPT. This session is sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand.
Jennifer Parker, Assistant Director of HR Operations, Colorado Community College System
LOCATION:
Duluth
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Core
TRACK:
Risk Management, Compliance and Public Policy
WASHINGTON UPDATE
Hear the latest federal regulatory and legislative news from Washington, D.C., and learn about the issues CUPA-HR is actively pursuing on behalf of higher education. Find out which congressional and federal agency actions are most likely to impact the higher ed workplace in the coming months. This session is sponsored by The Virtual Care Group.
Josh Ulman, Chief Government Relations Officer; Bailey Graves, Government Relations Associate; Madison Szabo, Government Relations Associate, all of CUPA-HR