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Do you have an innovative idea or a successful HR initiative that others can learn from? This is your chance to contribute to the future of higher ed HR by sharing your expertise at the 2025 CUPA-HR Annual Conference and Expo, October 5-7, at the Gaylord Rockies in Colorado. We’re seeking dynamic presentations that spark conversations, promote innovation and provide actionable takeaways. Proposal submissions are enthusiastically welcomed from all CUPA-HR members! Submit a presentation proposal by May 7: https://lnkd.in/ehKW5dpC #cupahr25 #higheredhr

The first two months of 2025 brought rapid change and uncertainty to higher ed. As new compliance requirements emerge, you may also be supporting employees who feel overwhelmed or worried. Explore strategies to manage change and its emotional impact in our blog post "Resilience and Psychological Safety: Navigating Uncertainty." Read more: https://ow.ly/cgMW50VjPEF #higheredhr

Each month, CUPA-HR General Counsel Ira Shepard provides an overview of several labor and employment law cases and regulatory actions with implications for the higher ed workplace. Ira's March overview references the preliminary injunction blocking part of Trump's executive orders on DEI programs, ongoing legal challenges to disparate impact liability, an NCAA antitrust lawsuit over eligibility rules, and more. Read now: https://ow.ly/Gh5b50ViYEe #higheredhr

This Women’s History Month, CUPA-HR celebrates the dedication and passion of women in the higher ed HR profession. Your invaluable contributions have had a significant impact on our profession and our association. Thank you for the many ways you lead and inspire on your campuses! #higheredhr

Equal Pay Day (March 25, 2025) symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Based on CUPA-HR's higher ed workforce data, Higher ed's Equal Pay Day is March 8. Read our latest blog post to learn more about the gender pay gap in higher ed: https://ow.ly/ARMy50Vc2qk #higheredhr

Join our March 13 webinar, "Budget Reductions in Higher Ed: Strategies, Collaboration, Challenges," to learn how one institution tackled financial challenges caused by declining enrollment and financial support. Cost-saving strategies to be covered include furloughs, hiring freezes, voluntary retirements, and layoffs and their respective impacts. Sponsored by Cornerstone OnDemand. This webinar is available to CUPA-HR members only. Learn more and register now: https://ow.ly/6w1K50VbjCu #higheredhr

Join us for our March 11 webinar, "Update on DEI-Related Executive Orders: How Recent Developments Impact Compliance Strategies for Higher Education," for the latest developments surrounding President Trump’s DEI-related executive orders. In a rapidly evolving compliance landscape, staying informed is critical. Lynn Clements, Senior Director of People Insights at Berkshire Associates, will provide timely, expert insights into these ongoing changes and what they mean for higher education institutions. This free webinar is for CUPA-HR members only. Sponsored by PageUp. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/Nhrx50V9seY #higheredhr

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Joshua Mackey, vice president of human resources at Northern Arizona University, has been selected to serve as chair-elect of the board of directors of CUPA-HR for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Mackey has over 25 years of experience in higher ed human resources and has spent the past five years at Northern Arizona University. Mackey shares, “I am deeply honored to be selected as the chair-elect of CUPA-HR. This role presents a unique opportunity to serve and apply both my professional experience and my long history with the association. I look forward to championing the field of higher ed HR and working with our dedicated board and association leadership to meet the emerging and future needs of the higher education workplace. I am confident that our collective wisdom and commitment to the profession will ensure that CUPA-HR continues to evolve and provide valuable support to our members and to the colleges and universities they serve.”

With policy shifts, legal challenges and evolving workforce expectations, staying informed is essential. The 2025 CUPA-HR Spring Conference will equip you with knowledge and strategies you need to navigate today’s challenges. Sessions will cover critical topics, including legal and policy updates, workforce trends, AI, and the future of higher ed. View the full lineup and register today: https://ow.ly/vnpl50V1wqV #cupahr25 #higheredhr

Each month, CUPA-HR General Counsel Ira Shepard provides an overview of several labor and employment law cases and regulatory actions with implications for the higher ed workplace. Ira's February overview covers the EEOC’s record-breaking $700 million in discrimination claim collections, the Trump administration’s unprecedented NLRB and EEOC firings, key legal developments impacting DEI programs, the NLRB’s ability to award consequential damages, and more. Read now: https://ow.ly/73Kj50V1wJ5 #higheredhr