Concurrent Sessions 1

Concurrent Sessions 1 – Monday, October 5 – 1:30-2:30 PM ET

A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS, BUT A MENTOR IS PRICELESS

Many institutions are facing the same challenge in HR: do more with less resources. Where do you turn when you need HR advice? How do you find a network of seasoned, diverse HR professionals? What are some ways to access resources specific to higher ed HR without breaking the bank? The key takeaways from this session are how to leverage a mentoring relationship and the resources available through programs like CUPA-HR’s Wildfire and Emerging CUPA-HR Leaders programs.

David Blake, Vice President and COO, California Western School of Law; Mark Coldren, Associate Vice President for Human Resources, University at Buffalo, State University of New York; Ashley Dugger, Program Chair – Human Resource Management, Western Governors University; Abby King, Accommodation Specialist, University of Kansas Main Campus; Nicole Whitehead, Chief HR Officer, Auburn University, Montgomery

Session sponsored by TIAA

CELEBRATING EMPLOYEES DURING CRISES: A CULTURAL CHANGE AND BRANDING STRATEGY 

Learn how the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign used an unpopular and unfunded state-mandated change to employment classification procedures to strengthen its HR brand by celebrating employees for the diverse ways they contribute to the university. Learn how to create an employee-centered multimedia channel and a communications and social media campaign to change cultural norms.

James Gallaher, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives, and Renee Lyell, Senior Manager for HR Marketing and Communications, both of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Session sponsored by TIAA

MAXIMIZING HR’S ROLE: SUPPORTING COMPLIANCE AUDITS AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has indicated that it plans to audit higher education institutions more frequently in 2020. However, many HR practitioners are unfamiliar with their institution’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) obligations under OFCCP’s laws. Through a case study from a university that was recently audited, this session will provide practical tips and tools to maximize HR practices and initiatives around EEO.

Interdeep Chatrath, Assistant Vice President of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programs, Duke University; Gillberto Garcia, EEO/OFCCP Consultant, The Center for Workplace Compliance

Session sponsored by TIAA

ENGAGING THROUGH REAL TALKS FOR REAL INCLUSION

REAL Talks (Respectfully, Engage, and Listen/Learn) is a powerful new tool to challenge unconscious bias while equipping organizations with the platform and space to have interactive conversations about topics impacting us inside and outside of the workplace. As more campuses grapple with questions surrounding the limits of free expression and divisive speech, employees benefit from learning from each other’s perspectives and experiences, enabling more effective engagement and partnership. In this session, you’ll learn how to incorporate REAL Talks to challenge unconscious bias and teach respectful dialogues.

Carrington Carter, Senior Director for Inclusion and Diversity; Kristin Dunsky, Senior Manager for Inclusion and Diversity; Corie Pauling, Senior Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer — all of TIAA

Session sponsored by TIAA