Top News
CUPA-HR Western Region Conference Deadline for Advanced Registration – February 1
Nominate an Institution or a Colleague (or Yourself!) for a Higher Education HR Award
CUPA-HR President and CEO Andy Brantley Authors Chapter in New Workforce Institute Book
Encourage Your Employees to Build Wealth, Not Debt
Participate in America Saves Week
Association/Member News
- Nonmembers Can Join CUPA-HR Now for 60 Percent Off!
- Eastern, Midwest Regions Still Accepting Nominations for 2012 Awards:
- Eastern Region (deadline is February 15)
- Midwest Region (deadline is February 15)
- Registration Now Open for All Four Region Conferences:
- Apply for a CUPA-HR Conference Grant to Attend Annual Conference 2012 or a 2013 Region Conference
- Chair-Elect, Treasurer, At-Large Positions Open for 2012 Board of Directors
Research
Public Policy
- Washington Update (January 18, 2012)
- First Session of the 112th Congress Ends and Second Session Begins With Ongoing Tax and Funding Debates
- OFCCP Issues Proposed Rule on Nondiscrimination for Individuals With Disabilities
- IRS Issues Updated Guidance on W-2 Healthcare Coverage Reporting Requirements
- HHS Issues Guidance on “Essential Health Benefits”
- Controversy and a Flurry of Activity Surround the NLRB
- Legal Watch (January 18, 2012)
- Law School Dean Subject to Personal Liability Under Civil Rights Act of 1871 for Alleged Political Discrimination in Faculty Hiring
- Employer May Be Liable for Unauthorized Use of Employee’s Twitter and Facebook Accounts
- Employee With Migraines Has ADA Claim Dismissed
- Jury Awards $7.6 Million to Pathologist Fired for Criticizing Hospital Practices
Knowledge Center
- Now Appearing in the Knowledge Center:
- Position Statement on Preventing Sexual Violence on College and University Campuses
- S.C. Court Makes it Harder to Sue Religious Institutions on Employment Decisions
- C-Suite Beware: This Could Be the Year of the Employee Backlash
- U.S. News Produces First Ranking of Online Degree Programs
Upcoming Events
February 3
SoCal Chapter Winter Membership Mtg. & Workshops
San Diego, CA
February 3
IN Chapter Winter Conference
Fort Wayne, IN
February 8
Lone Star Chapter Winter Conf.
Fort Worth, TX
February 23-24
WI Chapter Conference
Kohler, WI
Deadline Reminders
January 29
Data collection deadline for the AdComp, Mid-Level, National Faculty, Two-Year College Faculty & Contingent Faculty Salary Surveys
February 1
Advanced registration deadline for the 2012 Western Region Conference
February 15
Nomination deadline for the Eastern Region Awards and Midwest Region Awards
February 15
Advanced registration deadline for the 2012 Southern Region Conference
March 7
Advanced registration deadline for the 2012 Eastern Region Conference
March 21
Advanced registration deadline for the 2012 Midwest Region Conference

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