Leading Change & Enabling Organizational Agility in the Midst of Mass Global Disruption
9:50am – 11:00am EST | 6:50am – 8:00am PST

Chair’s Welcome, Opening Remarks & Connection Before Content

• John Whelan Chief Human Resources Officer, Indiana University

Opening Panel: Exploring the Role of HR in Higher Education’s New Normal: Leveraging Lessons Learned to Create Opportunity from Disruption

• Kyle Cavanuagh Vice President of Administration, Duke University
• Colleen Dutton Chief Human Resources Officer, The University of Texas at Dallas
• Nikki Martin Executive Director of Human Resources, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
• Isaac Dixon Associate Vice President - Human Resources, Portland State University
• John Whelan Chief Human Resources Officer, Indiana University

Action: What Should We Stop, Start, & Continue in our HR Leadership Strategies to Support our Institutions Through Global Disruption?

Speed Networking Break Out Session
11:00am EST | 8:00am PST

Rewriting the HR Rulebook for a Future-Ready Institution
11:30am – 12:45pm EST | 8:30am – 9:45am PST

Discover: Leveraging Infrastructure & Tools to Redefine the Status of HR as a Strategic Business Department in Higher Education

• Adam Weikel Assistant Vice President of Human Resources Service , University of Virginia

Discover: Transforming Legacy People Strategies to Take HR Impact to New Heights Across Campus

• Tracey Donaldson Assistant Vice President of Human Resources , Ocean County College

Develop: How Do We Get More Innovative in the Approach We Take to Prepare Our Universities & Colleges for the Higher Education Industry of the Future?

• Adam Weikel Assistant Vice President of Human Resources Service , University of Virginia
• Tracey Donaldson Assistant Vice President of Human Resources , Ocean County College

Action: What Can You Do More of to Set Your Institutions Up for Future Success?

Networking Break
12:45pm EST | 9:45am PST

Discover: Break Away from Traditional HR Practices in Higher Education to Unite Your Faculty, Staff & Students

• Casey Cook Chief Human Resources Officer, The University of Chicago

Discover: Re-Energize & Refocus HR Goals to Champion Culture Change Across Your University

• Sally Madden Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Rosalind Franklin University

Develop: What Lessons Can Higher Education HR Leaders Learn When It Comes to Enabling & Driving a More Strategic Approach to Workforce Planning?

• Casey Cook Chief Human Resources Officer, The University of Chicago
• Sally Madden Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Rosalind Franklin University

Action: What Changes Do You Need to Make to How You Approach Culture for Your Students, Staff & Faculty?

Networking Break Out Session
2:30pm EST | 11:30am PST

Discover: Transforming Performance Management & HR Systems to Support a Strong Organizational Culture in Higher Education

• Dr. Emily Weinacker Chief Human Resources Officer , Yavapai College

Discover: Bringing Lessons Learned from the Corporate Sector to Higher Education through Performance Management: The Marriage of Potential & Merit

• David Blake Vice President of Administration, California Western School of Law

Develop: What’s Stopping Us from Taking More Radical Steps with Performance Management in Higher Education?

• Dr. Emily Weinacker Chief Human Resources Officer , Yavapai College
• David Blake Vice President of Administration, California Western School of Law

Action: How Can You Take Inspiration from Forward- Thinkers to Make an Impact on Performance Management at Your Institution?

Networking Break Out Session
4:15pm EST | 1:15pm PST

Speed Learning: HR Leaps from Higher Education People Leaders
4:45pm – 5:30pm EST | 1:45pm – 2:30pm PST

5:30 pm Chair’s Closing Remarks & End of Conference Day 1

• John Whelan Chief Human Resources Officer, Indiana University