
The Value and Benefits of CUPA-HR Membership
What sets CUPA-HR apart from other HR associations? Our higher ed focus. For 60 years, CUPA-HR has provided programs and resources that address the unique needs of our members.
Resources for Learning and Professional Development
- Only members have access to our Web-based Knowledge Center, the most comprehensive online source of best practices in higher education HR, HR compliance libraries, e-learning opportunities and public policy information.
- Members receive discounts on conferences, workshops and Webinars geared specifically to the needs of higher ed HR practitioners.
- Only members receive our up-to-the-minute public policy alerts; our quarterly member newsletter, HigherEd HR; and weekly e-mail updates about what's happening in Washington, the profession, the Knowledge Center and the association.
- Libraries across the country subscribe to the semi-annual CUPA-HR Journal. Members receive it as a benefit (a $75 value).
- Members receive discounts of 10%-25% on purchases from the CUPA-HR Online Bookstore and online postings to the CUPA-HR JobLine.
Opportunities to Make Connections Within the Higher Ed Community
- Members exchange ideas through general and topic-specific listservs.
- Members connect with other higher ed professionals through conferences and workshops.
- Members have the opportunity to develop collaborative working relationships through their involvement with CUPA-HR at the local, regional and national level.
Higher Ed Research
- Members receive one complimentary salary survey report (a $300 value), plus member rates on other salary and benefits survey reports. CUPA-HR has been the definitive source for higher ed salary surveys since 1967.
- Members receive a special rate (a savings of up to $500) on DataOnDemand, which lets you run the reports you want when you want them, using peer comparison groups you create!
Public Policy News and Advocacy
- Members receive timely legislative and regulatory updates, as well as representation in our nation's capitol.

