New to Higher Ed HR

Self-Paced E-Learning Courses

Understanding Higher Education — The Understanding Higher Education series is designed to help all employees be more effective in their roles by developing a deeper understanding of institutional structure and culture. For HR professionals and other leaders new to higher ed, the series also offers a closer look at topics such as tenure, academic reporting structures, compensation practices, Title IX and leadership skills.

The first video in the series is open to all higher ed employees. The second and third videos, which focus on HR in higher education, are available only to CUPA-HR members. Learn more.

CUPA-HR Boot Camp — The CUPA-HR Boot Camp course offers a higher ed perspective on essential HR topics, including leadership and strategy, recruiting and retention, compensation, benefits, employee and union relations, operations, compliance, and training and organizational development. Boot Camp is available only to CUPA-HR members. Learn more.

Programs Based on Your HR Role and Experience

CUPA-HR Ignite — For more than 10 years, this 12-month immersive experience for early-career higher ed HR professionals has featured learning and engagement opportunities designed to connect participants with CUPA-HR, key leaders in the association, and leaders in the higher ed HR profession. Learn more.

Emerging CUPA-HR Leaders — This 12-month immersive experience seeks to identify potential CUPA-HR leaders among higher ed HR professionals who have shown exemplary leadership at their institutions and want to take an active role in advancing the profession. Participants have the opportunity to engage in problem-solving work groups and develop deep networks with peers while gaining an inside look at CUPA-HR’s operations and structure. Learn more.

CUPA-HR Navigators — Designed specifically for chief HR officers, this new program is designed to provide personalized, meaningful support by leveraging what makes our association unique: the power of connection and collaboration among higher ed HR leaders. Elements of the program include access to a dedicated CUPA-HR Navigator, who will serve as your main point of contact, helping you access insights, resources and support from across the higher ed HR community; a focus on your work and priorities as a higher ed CHRO; and opportunities to collaborate with a small cohort of fellow CHROs to discuss challenges, share ideas and access collective knowledge. Learn more.

Practical Resources and Real-World Successes

Immerse yourself in resources that cover a wide range of HR topics and emerging issues from a higher ed perspective. You can filter by type or topic. Here are just a few examples of what you’ll find in the News and Resources section of the website:

Federal Legislative and Regulatory News — CUPA-HR’s Government Relations team puts the latest developments in context for higher ed employers.

HR Toolkits — Packed with examples from institutions across the country, and available to CUPA-HR members only, toolkits are a great timesaver.

Higher Ed Workforce Data — From salary and demographic trends to retention and policy trends, and so much more, CUPA-HR research provides data and analysis on the higher ed workplace that’s essential to HR planning. Check out our reports and interactive graphics.

Articles — Articles let you explore emerging higher ed HR issues, higher ed HR models, and innovative HR practices through the experiences and work being done at institutions across the country.

Webinars — CUPA-HR webinars are a benefit of membership. They include both upcoming events and an extensive library of recorded webinars, offering insights, how-tos, and shared resources on a wide range of HR management topics and emerging issues.