Concurrent Sessions 4

Concurrent Sessions 4 | Tuesday, March 31 – 9:30-10:30 a.m.

3 PRACTICAL WAYS TO INTEGRATE AI INTO YOUR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Learn how Boston College enhanced its leadership program with AI in practical, human-centered ways. AI tools like NotebookLM and custom chatbots helped leaders access materials, explore AI safely and practice real scenarios. You’ll leave this session with templates, strategies and lessons learned. This session is sponsored by Creative Planning.

Caitlin Aubuchon, Associate Director, Organizational Effectiveness, and Stefane Cahill Farella, Senior Associate Director, Organizational Effectiveness, both of Boston College

CHRO ROUNDTABLE

This session offers a space for higher ed chief HR officers to connect and talk candidly about the challenges and opportunities facing their institutions and workforces and is designed to prioritize dialogue and peer connection. We’ll focus on how you, as a CHRO, can assert strategic influence when people strategy competes with financial urgency. Hear perspectives from experienced HR leaders, and engage in guided small-group discussions focused on actionable strategies and shared learning.

Facilitator: Mark Coldren, Leadership and Engagement Specialist, CUPA-HR
Panelists: Anne Roemer, Chief Human Resources Officer, William & Mary; Janet May, Chief Human Resources Officer, University of Alabama at Birmingham

HOOKED FROM DAY ONE: ENGAGING A WORKFORCE THAT WANTS TO STAY 

Employee engagement begins on day one and continues to grow through every conversation, recognition moment and listening opportunity. In this session, we’ll explore how HR can help build connection and retention across generations with practical tools for onboarding, 1:1s and recognition — with no big budget required.

Anissa Mimms, Assistant Director, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College – Baton Rouge

THE CYBER SYLLABUS: ESSENTIAL LESSONS IN DIGITAL SAFETY FOR THE MODERN EDUCATOR

Learn how to navigate the high-risk digital landscape of higher education, where 74% of security incidents stem from human error. We’ll explore actionable “cyber hygiene” habits — including phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication and secure credential management — to protect research and student data from AI-powered social engineering and data breaches.

David Schneier, Director, Cyber Assurance and Support, Fidelity Investments

USING STORIES TO SHAPE AND REINFORCE YOUR WORKPLACE CULTURE 

Effective storytelling can help shape your workplace culture and reinforce specific values, perceptions and behaviors. Learn how this communications approach can help improve employee satisfaction, engagement and productivity while delivering on your institution’s mission and values.

Jay Stephens, Vice President of People and Culture, University of Montana-Missoula; Paul Grantham, Assistant Vice President, Work Culture and Communication Services, Duke University and Health System