Special Surveys
The CUPA-HR CHRO Survey
About the Survey
Chief human resources officer (CHRO) roles are among the most challenging in any organization. This is particularly true in higher education, as CHROs work through complex workforce challenges while navigating issues unique to colleges and universities, including internal campus governance structures and external political pressures.
The CUPA-HR CHRO Survey is intended to reflect and amplify the higher ed CHRO’s voice on three broad topics:
- Challenges, Priorities, and Predictions for the Coming Year
- Uses and Impacts of Artificial Intelligence
- Remote/Hybrid Work

2026 CUPA-HR CHRO Survey Report
The 2026 CUPA-HR CHRO Survey was conducted in June 2026. Read the report.
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