CUPA-HR National Conference & Expo 2009
CHRO Summit
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This CUPA-HR “first” brings together CHROs from across the country for presentations and roundtable discussions of the critical issues facing our institutions. In these three special sessions, we invite you to listen, share your experiences, fuel the discussion of ideas, and pocket practical strategies for making a difference in your own institution.
You’ll hear about new leadership and organizational strategies from a college president and a corporate leader and hear first-hand accounts from higher ed CHROs who have turned economic challenges into opportunities to forge new alliances and implement changes to enhance their own effectiveness, as well as that of their institutions.
The event takes place Monday, October 19, 12:00-3:00 p.m.; Tuesday, October 20, 7:00-9:00 a.m.; and Wednesday, October 21, 7:00-9:00 a.m.
CHRO Summit Program Details
“Moving Forward: What Changes Will College and University Presidents be Making to Lead Their Institutions”
Remarks & Roundtable Discussion
Monday, October 19 • 12:00-1:45 p.m.
Pamela B. Gann, President, Claremont McKenna College — a noted leader in higher education and author of “Facing the Challenges of a Turbulent Economy”, which appeared in “The Presidency” (American Council of Education) earlier this year. Read President Gann’s full biography.
“New Organizational Strategies to Deal With the Economic Downturn”
Remarks & Roundtable Discussion
Monday, October 19 • 1:45-3:00 p.m.
Dr. Mary Kay Vona, Executive Vice President, Aon Consulting’s Southeast Region — with nearly 26 years of industry experience, Vona is responsible for enhancing the organization’s delivery model and the region’s operations in the Health & Benefits, Retirement and Human Capital Practices. Read Vona’s full biography.
“When Trimming at the Margins is Not an Option: Lessons Learned on the Road to Institutional Transformation”
(Includes continental breakfast)
Tuesday, October 20 • 7:00-9:00 a.m.
Like colleges and universities throughout the country, both The University of Arizona and University of Missouri are facing significant budget reductions. Rather than trim at the margins, both institutions are using their funding challenges as an opportunity to reinvent and reposition themselves. Their experiences will serve as a springboard for a group discussion about organizational change in an academic environment.
Allison Vaillancourt, Vice President for Human Resources, The University of Arizona; Betsy Rodriguez, Vice President for Human Resources, The University of Missouri System Administration
“Inter-Institutional Collaboration: Sharing Resources — Services, Technology and More …”
Remarks & Roundtable Discussion
(Includes continental breakfast)
Wednesday, October 21 • 7:00-9:00 a.m.
Lauren Turner, Director of Human Resources, Mount Holyoke College; Anne Gill, Vice President for Human Resources, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Fees
CHRO Summit Sessions (in addition to regular conference registration fee): $95 for Members; $120 for Nonmembers.
Mary Ann Wersch Premier Partners
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