Concurrent Sessions 6

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Concurrent Sessions 6 | Tuesday, April 29 – 1:30-2:30 p.m.

LOCATION:

Redwood

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Building Capabilities

TRACK:

Organizational and Professional Development 

BUILDING CAPABILITIES: THE IMPACT OF THE LEAD PROGRAM AT CAL STATE FULLERTON

Discover how Cal State Fullerton’s Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD) program equips administrators and managers with skills in compliance, inclusive leadership and employee engagement. This session explores LEAD’s goals, structure and key components.

Michelle Tapper, Assistant Vice President, Labor and Employee Relations, and Philip Vasquez, Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Programs, both of California State University-Fullerton

LOCATION:

Cedar

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Engagement

TRACK:

Cultural Competence

CULTIVATING CIVILITY: BUILDING RESPECT AND COLLABORATION IN THE WORKPLACE

This session will explore the importance of civility in the workplace and its impact on fostering a respectful, inclusive and productive organizational culture. Presenters will share practical strategies to promote civil interactions and to address incivility.

Robin Phillips, Vice President, Human Resources, and Alisha Beal, Executive Director, Employee and Labor Relations, both of California State University-San Bernardino

LOCATION:

Willow

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Building Capabilities

TRACK:

Talent Management

REVOLUTIONIZING ONBOARDING: ENHANCING EMPLOYEE INTEGRATION

Explore the University of Michigan’s comprehensive new onboarding program that fosters early employee engagement and retention. Learn how centralized resources, data analytics and AI technology create a welcoming environment and set new staff up for success from day one.

Amy Fredell, Organizational Learning Project Manager, University of Michigan

LOCATION:

Ravenna

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Core

TRACK:

Total Rewards

STRATEGIC BENEFITS: BETTER COVERAGE, LOWER COSTS, REINVESTING IN WELLNESS

As higher education institutions face rising healthcare costs and increasing employee expectations, innovative solutions are vital to attract and retain top talent. This session will showcase Purdue University’s partnership with BeneRe to address these challenges.

Candace Shaffer, Director of Benefits, Purdue University Main Campus; Mike Schaller, Chief Operating Officer, and Stacey Krings, National Director of Captive Programs, both of BeneRe

LOCATION:

Grand Ballroom D

m

LEARNING FRAMEWORK:

Core

TRACK:

Talent Management

THE CASE FOR TALENT MANAGEMENT, BEYOND LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT 

Talent management builds a high-performing workforce through a fully integrated approach across the employee lifecycle. It begins with a foundation centered on institutional core competencies. Learn about the process Grand Valley State University used to develop their employee core competencies and gain leadership buy-in. This session is sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand. 

Natalie Trent, Talent Management Manager, and Lindsey DesArmo, Director, Talent Management, both of Grand Valley State University