For most institutions, the onset of the COVID-19 crisis required rapid response on countless fronts, including moving a substantial number of employees to full- or part-time work from home. However, as the technical and logistical dust has settled, and the reality of long-term remote work has set in, many teams have wrestled with finding a... View Article
Across the country, institutions are adapting to COVID-19 by exploring and implementing solutions for business continuity, as well as care of faculty, students and staff. CUPA-HR recently asked members to share what they’re doing in response to the outbreak, what workforce conversations and actions are taking place on campus, what campus communications plans have been... View Article
On March 11, the House Education and Labor Committee will hold a hearing titled, “The Healthy Families Act (H.R. 1784): Examining a Plan to Secure Paid Sick Leave for U.S. Workers.” The hearing is scheduled to take place as COVID-19 spreads throughout the U.S. and as Congress and the White House contemplate measures to address... View Article
Editor’s note: You may have missed this article when we published it in September 2017. It’s been updated here with additional resources and related content. The start of the fall semester is already a busy time for colleges and universities around the country, but throw in the mix an unforeseen circumstance, like a natural disaster,... View Article
Editor’s note: You may have missed this article when we published it in 2015. It’s been updated here with additional resources and related content. “Active shooter situation – campus on lockdown.” These are some of the most terrifying words you could ever hear. Unfortunately, too many campuses across the country have faced this reality. According... View Article
Members OnlyWhile it is impossible to plan for all contingencies, being proactive in the development of crisis management strategies and procedures ensures that institutions are prepared to respond quickly and efficiently, therefore mitigating risk and better protecting all campus populations. It is important to regularly reiterate established plans to campus communities, regardless of whether an imminent... View Article