The CUPA-HR Learning Framework
The CUPA-HR Learning Framework represents our commitment to promote and encourage
the highest standards of higher ed HR leadership and development.
Click on the framework to learn more about each section.
Core
- Benefits
- Compensation
- Recruitment
- Employee/Labor Relations
- Employee Development
- HR Data, Systems and Analytics
- Risk Management, Compliance and Public Policy
- Organizational Development and Planning
- Budget and Finance
- Project Management
Building Capabilities
- Identify, Recruit and Onboard Talent
- Performance Management
- Succession Planning
- Cultural Architect and Steward
- Change Management
- HR Operations
Engagement
- Building Trust
- Team Building
- Self-Awareness and Accountability
- Relationship Management
- Constructive Inquiry
- Collaboration
- Ethics
- Communications
- Cultural Competence
- Credibility
- Coaching
- Mentoring
Strategic Leadership
- Leading the Higher Ed Business Model
- Strategic Positioner
- Continuous Improvement
- Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Influence
Application
At this proficiency level, you can perform the competency at the required level, without supervision, and have the ability to question and/or initiate improvement without instruction.
Proficiency levels apply to ALL competencies. Imagine the outer ring of the framework in perpetual motion, signifying continuous development from Awareness and Application to Mastery and Influence.
Mastery
At this proficiency level, you have fully mastered the competency, work without supervision, are capable of instructing others on the competency, and are capable of solving or applying the competency to a wide range of new or different situations.
Proficiency levels apply to ALL competencies. Imagine the outer ring of the framework in perpetual motion, signifying continuous development from Awareness and Application to Mastery and Influence.
Influence
At this proficiency level, you are able to look beyond circumstances or title to spark change in actions, behavior, processes and relationships to achieve a common goal.
Proficiency levels apply to ALL competencies. Imagine the outer ring of the framework in perpetual motion, signifying continuous development from Awareness and Application to Mastery and Influence.
Awareness
At this proficiency level, you can perform the competency in its most basic level and require regular supervision and direction.
Proficiency levels apply to ALL competencies. Imagine the outer ring of the framework in perpetual motion, signifying continuous development from Awareness and Application to Mastery and Influence.
Impacting Higher Education
Impacting higher education is central to not only how we approach our work, but also who we become as institution influencers.
Learning Framework Areas
Competency Proficiency Levels
At the Center
Worksheets
- Learning Framework Guide: Professional Development Planning for Individuals
- Learning Framework Guide: Professional Development Planning for Teams
- Setting Professional Development Goals and Creating an Action Plan
- Achieving Professional Development Goals
- Printer-Friendly Framework
Templates for Presentations and Workshops
Using the CUPA-HR Learning Framework for professional development is as easy as 1 - 2 - 3!
- Orient yourself to the Learning Framework by watching a quick introductory video.
- Use the Individual Action Plan worksheet to assess your current level of proficiency with the Learning Framework competencies
- Add the competencies you'd like to improve to the Individual Development Plan worksheet. Use this worksheet to set and track your professional development goals.
Be sure to check out the Core, Building Capabilities, Engagement and Strategic Leadership competency definition pages for more CUPA-HR resources to support your development!