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June 7, 2023

 

Nariman Farvardin, President of Stevens Institute of Technology, Receives CUPA-HR’s Chief Executive HR Champion Award

Nariman Farvardin, president of Stevens Institute of Technology, has received the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) 2023 Chief Executive HR Champion Award.

Recognizing that what makes an institution great are its people, this award honors a president or chancellor of a higher education institution or system who has demonstrated significant support for the institution’s human resources function. Thanks to the generous support of Segal, CUPA-HR is pleased to offer an $8,000 contribution to the Stevens Institute of Technology program of President Farvardin’s choice.

Under President Farvardin’s leadership, Stevens Institute of Technology has been recognized with accolades from multiple organizations surrounding the institutional transformation seen over his tenure. President Farvardin’s investment in professional development initiatives, including Workday HCM for all HR staff; his commitment to building a culture that empowers excellence, teamwork and innovation; his support and appreciation of a diverse and flexible workforce; and his accessible and approachable leadership through events such as “Conversation with the President” and monthly informal lunches with new faculty have played a key role in Stevens’ success.

Elisabeth McGrath, vice president for university relations and chief of staff at Stevens Institute for Technology shares, “President Farvardin is not only our HR champion but our people champion. His continued commitment and support to the division of human resources to elevate the employee experience and create a sense of community makes him an ideal candidate for the 2023 CUPA-HR Chief Executive HR Champion Award.”

About CUPA-HR

CUPA-HR is higher ed HR. We serve higher education by providing the knowledge, resources, advocacy and connections to achieve organizational and workforce excellence. Our membership includes more than 34,000 HR professionals and other campus leaders at nearly 2,000 member institutions and organizations around the country and abroad. The association offers learning and professional development programs, higher education workforce data, extensive online resources and just-in-time regulatory and legislative information.

 

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