During this Higher Ed HR Accelerator virtual event, we’ll hear from several higher ed HR leaders about the programs in place at their institutions that emphasize a commitment to creating and sustaining higher ed institutions as great places to work — programs that emphasize an inclusive and respectful culture, employee recognition and appreciation, work-life balance, opportunities for employee growth and development, collaboration and teamwork, and trust and transparency. You'll also have the opportunity to engage with other attendees in breakout rooms to discuss approaches, challenges and opportunities in creating and sustaining campuses as great places to work.
Robyn Salvo, vice president for human resources at Manhattan University and chair of the CUPA-HR board of directors, will serve as facilitator for this event. Sessions include:
Hokie Wellness: An Integrated Approach to Wellness at Virginia Tech
Health and well-being are key drivers of increased engagement and productivity among faculty and staff. Virginia Tech embraces this understanding by fostering a comprehensive approach to wellness that unites programs across the campus community. In this segment, we'll hear how Virginia Tech's integrated wellness strategy is making a meaningful impact on recruitment, retention, engagement and productivity.
Presenter: Bryan Garey, Vice President for Human Resources, Virginia Tech
The Harold D. Craft Leadership Program at Cornell
The 5-day Harold D. Craft Leadership Program focuses on individuals as leaders, individual effectiveness, the power of dialogue and communication, leading in an academic setting, personal mastery, and leadership within the Cornell culture. The program aims to help people realize their importance as leaders, developers and coaches of individuals; maximize the potential of the individuals they lead; create a culture where others can thrive personally and professionally; and experience an evidence-based, highly interactive curriculum involving an array of learning formats in a safe and trustworthy space.
Presenter: Kathryn Burkgren, Ph.D., PCC, Associate Vice President of Organizational Development and Effectiveness, Cornell University
Engagement Surveys and State of the Workplace Index at UC Berkeley
Using data from homegrown employee surveys administered with Qualtrics, UC Berkeley has created a series of dashboards using Tableau that visualize the workplace experience of employees across campus. The results of the surveys also feed into the institution's Workplace Experience Index (what is it like to work at UC Berkeley?) and the Parity Index (is it the same for everyone?). This longitudinal data, which can be disaggregated across many dimensions, is used to develop targeted strategies to improve the workplace experience. By collecting, sharing and acting on the data, UC Berkeley is also building a culture of trust and transparency.
Presenter: Eugene Whitlock, Chief People and Culture Officer/Associate Vice Chancellor, Human Resources, University of California, Berkeley
Building an Inclusive and Respectful Culture at Arizona State University
Discover how human resources at ASU has reformulated its approach to diversity, equity and inclusion into a newly established culture and inclusion function. This shift focuses on creating a culture of inclusive excellence, where everyone shares responsibility for driving and sustaining meaningful change. The presenters will share key lessons and practical ideas for organizations looking to adapt or create frameworks that align their workplace culture and core values.
Presenters: Michael Latsko, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, and Syd Guion, Graduate Fellow for Culture and Inclusion for the Office of Human Resources, both of Arizona State University
Winning the Talent War: Crafting a Compelling Employee Value Proposition
In today’s competitive higher education landscape, attracting and retaining top talent requires more than just a paycheck. It demands a compelling employee value proposition (EVP). This segment will explore the benefits of defining and documenting a unique EVP for your institution to stand out as an employer of choice. Learn what the key elements are of defining an EVP, practical strategies to align your EVP with institutional culture, employee expectations and workforce trends in order to drive recruitment and retention.
Presenter: Candice L. Pokk, Senior Consultant, Organizational Effectiveness, Segal
Results of CUPA-HR's New Benefits, Employee Experience and Structure (BEES) Survey
Hear about results from the new CUPA-HR Benefits, Employee Experience and Structure (BEES) Survey and how you can use the findings to inform policy-making at your institution.
Presenter: Melissa Fuesting, Ph.D., Associate Director of Research, CUPA-HR
