Concurrent Sessions 1
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Concurrent Sessions 1 | Monday, April 28 – 9:30-10:30 a.m.
LOCATION:
Grand Ballroom D
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Core
TRACK:
Organizational and Professional Development
EMERGING TO EXECUTIVE: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR INSTITUTIONS OF ALL SIZES
Are you looking for ways to breathe new life into leadership development for all levels of leaders, including emerging, new and executive? In this session, you’ll learn about different approaches, challenges and opportunities for leadership development for all leaders. This session is sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand.
Ashley Eschler, Program Director, Training and Organizational Development, University of Colorado System Office; Mike Noll, Training and Development Manager, University of Baltimore
LOCATION:
Redwood
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Building Capabilities
TRACK:
Strategy
FOUNDATIONAL HR: A STRATEGIC PATH TO EXCELLENCE
Higher ed administration is routinely presented with the challenge to “do more with less.” This session will explore practical, relatable and capacity-building approaches for the HR professional with hands-on experiences. Learn how to design a framework of “people, process and technology” across the HR enterprise.
Tracey Scholtemeyer, Associate Dean of People and Culture, California University of Science and Medicine
LOCATION:
Aspen
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Core
TRACK:
HR Operations
IMAGINING A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
In this session, the TIAA Institute and chief HR officers from public and private institutions will examine critical economic trends and the implications for the higher education sector.
Emily Watson, Senior Director, TIAA Institute; Helena Rodrigues, Chief HR Officer, University of Arizona; Ray Kliewer, Chief HR Officer, Gonzaga University; Erika Cerda, Associate Vice President, Human Resources, Whitman College
LOCATION:
Cedar
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Engagement
TRACK:
Cultural Competence
REIMAGINING INCLUSION: EVOLUTION TO A CULTURE AND INCLUSION MODEL
Discover how Arizona State University transformed its HR DEI efforts into a culture and inclusion function, fostering shared responsibility for meaningful change. Gain insight into key lessons and practical ideas for organizations looking to adapt or create programs that foster inclusion and belonging.
Nakita Saxon, Director of Culture and Inclusion for Human Resources, Arizona State University
LOCATION:
Ravenna
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Building Capabilities
TRACK:
Talent Management
THE NEW ONBOARDING PLAYBOOK: A JOURNEY TO A HIGH-IMPACT STAFF EXPERIENCE
Learn how Vanderbilt University’s people experience (HR) team transformed onboarding with “Vanderbilt Voyage,” a people-centric program designed to foster collaboration, build relationships and align with organizational values. Explore how to design onboarding programs using technology and how to measure onboarding success.
Chance Ryon, Manager, and Joanna Echols, Director, Human Resources Strategic Initiatives, both of Vanderbilt University
LOCATION:
Willow
LEARNING FRAMEWORK:
Core
TRACK:
HR Technology
TRANSFORMING HR WITH GENERATIVE AI FOR EFFICIENCY AND INNOVATION
In this session, we’ll explore AI applications across HR functions, emphasizing the importance of prompts and offering practical activities for easy implementation. We’ll also examine how to leverage AI to enhance individual growth and organizational outcomes. This session is sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand.
Roberta Maldonado Franzen, Director, Talent Acquisition and Recruitment, Duke University