Concurrent Sessions 4

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Concurrent Sessions 4 | Tuesday, April 29 – 9:30-10:30 a.m.

LOCATION:

Ravenna

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Strategic Leadership

TRACK:

Strategy

CURIOUS IN HR: INSPIRING TRUST, CHANGE AND INNOVATION IN YOUR SPHERE

Curiosity is a powerful force in HR, one that goes beyond policies and procedures. It’s about people. Whether you lead a team or contribute as an individual, you have influence. In this session, we’ll provide tangible tools and resources to help you foster trust, inspire innovation, and create a culture where both employees and organizations thrive, regardless of your institution’s size or structure. Let’s get curious in HR and the power we hold to shape the future of work!

Hilary L. Lichterman, Ph.D., Fellow at Global Curiosity Institute and Director of Housing and Residence Life, Seattle University; Jennifer Parker, Assistant Director of HR Operations, Colorado Community College System

LOCATION:

Aspen 

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Core

TRACK:

Data and Metrics

DATA ROYALE: WINNING THE BATTLE FOR BETTER HR INSIGHTS

Designed for all expertise levels, this session will simplify data analysis with practical strategies that enhance your institution’s data platform. Learn to navigate HRIM reports, merge data, and use tools like Excel, R and Power BI for meaningful insights.

Rebecca Block, Associate Director for Human Resources, Provost Center, University of Pennsylvania

LOCATION:

Cedar

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Building Capabilities 

TRACK:

HR Operations 

NAVIGATING EFFICIENCY AND WORKFORCE READINESS WITH INNOVATIVE AI SOLUTIONS

Learn how University of Louisiana Lafayette’s HR team used innovative AI-driven strategies to enhance and streamline several institutional operations, from digitizing the hiring and onboarding processes to achieving near-perfect training compliance and more.

Joe Olszewski, Principal, Value and Strategy, Cornerstone OnDemand; Paul Thomas, Associate Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief HR Officer, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

LOCATION:

Grand Ballroom D

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Core

TRACK:

Talent Management

STAFF JOB DESIGN IN THE AGE OF AI: WHAT UNIVERSITY LEADERS SHOULD CONSIDER

As artificial intelligence tools become more frequently used, some staff employees may have the ability to “offload” duties in favor of higher-level tasks. What important questions should university leaders ask themselves as AI is more frequently used on campuses? Join this session to gain new insight into how AI tools can shift job duties for staff employees.

Dayna Provitt, Senior Manager, Human Capital Consulting; Madalyn Ford, Consultant, Human Capital Consulting; and Jen Tutak, Senior Manager, Human Capital Consulting, all of Deloitte

LOCATION:

Willow

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Strategic Leadership

TRACK:

Strategy

THE POWER OF STORYTELLING: IMPACT AND INFLUENCE ON HR PROFESSIONALS

Storytelling is a powerful tool that can be used to shape, create and steward culture and influence strategy. Attend this session to learn how to use stories to deliver impact and influence HR practices by building connection and understanding. This session is sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand. 

Jay Stephens, Vice President of People and Culture, University of Montana

LOCATION:

Redwood

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Engagement

TRACK:

Organizational and Professional Development

UNLOCKING PURPOSE AND BALANCE: FLOURISHING IN TODAY’S WORK LANDSCAPE

Explore how to transform personal growth into organizational impact. In this session, you’ll develop personalized strategies to combat workplace stress and burnout while cultivating your authenticity. Emerge equipped to implement and champion positive change across campus. This session is sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand. 

Jacob Lathrop, Assistant Director, Talent and Strategic Partnerships, Michigan State University