Exploring Leadership in Higher Ed HR
Virtual Workshop | Thursday, August 6 | 12:00-4:30 p.m. ET
$295 for CUPA-HR Members | $595 for Nonmembers
Explore how to grow, lead and thrive in your higher ed HR career!
In this half-day virtual workshop, you’ll learn how to turn professional growth goals into action, explore whether leadership is your next step, and discover strategies to position yourself for a successful transition into a leadership role when the time comes.
The workshop format is highly interactive and includes presentations, reflections, hands-on activities and dialogue with peers, so come prepared to engage, reflect and share ideas. Each segment of the workshop is led by experts in leadership and higher ed HR, with each topic area building on the previous one. Seats are limited to support interaction among participants. The workshop will not be recorded.
Registration closes August 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET
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Workshop Agenda
Building the Blueprint for Your Professional Development Journey – 12:00-1:15 p.m. ET
Rethink professional development by exploring unconventional, self-directed strategies that align with your position and career aspirations. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to identify meaningful growth opportunities, build support for your development plan and articulate the value of your learning. Explore how curiosity, creativity and commitment can be key drivers for shaping a fulfilling professional journey in higher ed HR.
Presenters
Katie Sweeney
Director, Human Resources
College of Lake County
Natalie Trent
Talent Management Manager
Grand Valley State University
Break – 1:15-1:30 p.m. ET
Navigating Career Possibilities: Is Leadership Your Next Destination? – 1:30-2:45 p.m. ET
Determine whether leadership/management is the right next step in your career journey, and challenge the assumption that upward mobility is the only route to career fulfillment. Through self-assessment, peer dialogue and real-world insights, you’ll examine your motivations and strengths — and the realities of leadership roles. Gain clarity on your path forward, whether it involves formal leadership or alternative growth opportunities in higher ed HR.
Presenters
Elizabeth Oeltjenbruns
Organization Development Consultant
University of South Florida
Kristen Finley
Talent and Organizational Development Specialist
Clemson University
Break – 2:45-3:00 p.m. ET
From Aspiration to Action: Positioning Yourself for a Successful Transition Into Leadership – 3:00-4:15 p.m. ET
Explore essential leadership competencies and learn strategies to build experience and credibility, even without a formal title. Through interactive discussions and real-world insights, you’ll gain tools to confidently navigate the shift from team member to a formal leadership role.
Presenters
Laura Boehme
Vice President of People and Technology
Central Oregon Community College
Diana Mendez
Director, Workplace Engagement and Experience
New York University
Wrap-Up – 4:15-4:30 p.m. ET
CORE
Employee Development
ENGAGEMENT
Self-Awareness and Accountability
New to CUPA-HR Virtual Events?
The CUPA-HR website requires you to create a free site account if you don’t already have one. After you’ve created a website account and established a login, you can then proceed to register for this event. If you have any questions while registering, please contact CUPA-HR toll free at 877-287-2474 or via e-mail at [email protected].
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CUPA-HR is a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational organization of HR professionals serving our nation’s institutions of higher education. The content and discussions in these workshops are intended to be educational in nature and do not constitute legal advice or counsel. To that end, we request that participants refrain from promoting partisan positions during the workshops.