2025 Virtual CHRO Summits

Never has it been more challenging to be a higher education CHRO. CUPA-HR's Virtual CHRO Summits offer an unparalleled opportunity for chief HR officers from institutions across the country to meet, hear from thought leaders, and discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for higher ed HR. Each summit has a limited number of seats in order to facilitate discussion. Please note: These events are open to higher ed chief HR officers only.

New CHROs: Assess Your Progress and Chart Your Course
February 5 | 1:00-3:30 p.m. ET
$95 for CUPA-HR Members | $295 for Nonmembers

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This Virtual CHRO Summit is intended for chief HR officers who have recently started working in their current positions. Whether you’re bringing previous experience to a new institution or this is your first time in the chief HR role, the first year or two on the job bring a unique set of challenges. So much is focused on getting to this leadership position – but what happens after the first few months? Hear from a panel of higher ed CHROs who have made this change and are navigating toward future success. Topics include:

  • assessing institutional priorities
  • assessing HR talent and capabilities
  • creating a strategic plan
  • prioritizing years 2 and 3

Following the panel portion of the programming, facilitated breakout groups will provide ample opportunity for further discussion and connections.

The registration deadline is February 3. 

Panelists: Sheraine Gilliam, Vice President and Chief HR Officer, Stevens Institute of Technology; Christina Brogdon, Vice President for Human Resources, Michigan State University; James Gallaher, Vice Chancellor, Human Resources, University of Pittsburgh
Facilitator: Jami Painter, Senior Associate Vice President and Chief HR Officer, University of Illinois System, and Past Chair of the CUPA-HR Board of Directors 

Small and Medium-Sized Institutions: Unique Challenges and Key Strategies for Success
February 19 | 1:00-3:30 p.m. ET
$95 for CUPA-HR Members | $295 for Nonmembers

Registration for this event has closed.

This Virtual CHRO Summit is intended for chief HR officers who serve at small and medium-sized institutions. Hear from a panel of higher ed CHROs who are addressing the unique challenges that are associated with serving these types of schools. Included will be a focus on:

  • top challenges being at a small or medium-sized institution
  • team structures
  • working with limited resources
  • strategies for being creative and innovative in this unique setting

Following the panel portion of the programming, facilitated breakout groups will provide ample opportunity for further discussion and connections.

The registration deadline is February 17. 

Panelists: Heather Butterfield, Assistant Vice President, Human Resources, St. Norbert College; Tamara Spoerri, Vice President of Human Resources, Bowdoin College; Liz Ross, Executive Director, Human Resources, Pellissippi State Community College
Facilitator: Jami Painter, Senior Associate Vice President and Chief HR Officer, University of Illinois System, and Past Chair of the CUPA-HR Board of Directors

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