{"id":11,"date":"2019-08-26T17:38:32","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T17:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cupachapt.dsbeta.com\/il\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:19:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:19:34","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/il\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-11\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-11-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cupa-content-block panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-cupa-content-block so-widget-cupa-content-block-default-d75171398898-11\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"chapt-content-block\">\n    <div class=\"chapt-cb-inner\">\n        <h1><strong>Upcoming Events:<\/strong><\/h1>\n<div>\n<p>CUPA-HR ILLINOIS PRESENTS<\/p>\n<h1>ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE<\/h1>\n<h2>2027<\/h2>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>MARCH 31 \u2013 APRIL 1<\/h2>\n<p>Champaign, Illinois<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Connecting Illinois Higher Education HR Professionals<\/h2>\n<p>Bringing together HR professionals from public and private colleges and universities, including two-year and four-year institutions.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3>Partner With Us<\/h3>\n<p>Explore our standardized sponsorship packages and benefits to learn how your organization can support this annual event.<\/p>\n<p>CUPA-HR Illinois welcomes our sponsors and values their partnership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sponsors:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The sponsorship levels are:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li><strong>$2,000 \u2013 Platinum<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>$1,500 \u2013 Gold<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>$1,000 \u2013 Silver<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>$500 \u2013 Bronze<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>$250 \u2013 Food\/Hotel Sponsor<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">There is also an option for sponsors to contribute another amount.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/spring-conference-sponsors--2027\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/spring-conference-sponsors--2027&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1791943021051000&amp;usg=AOvVaw07zj0Y_KP8KpmjhP2ymFTg\">https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/spring-conference-sponsors--2027<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em>For additional information about sponsorship levels and benefits contact il@chapters.cupahr.org.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em>#HigherEducation #HumanResources #HRLeadership #ConferenceSponsorship #ProfessionalDevelopment #IllinoisHR #HigherEdIllinois #CUPAHR\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Illinois Chapter of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (IL CUPA-HR)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-585\" src=\"https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/12\/Recertification-Provider-Seal-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/12\/Recertification-Provider-Seal-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/12\/Recertification-Provider-Seal-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/12\/Recertification-Provider-Seal-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/12\/Recertification-Provider-Seal-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/12\/Recertification-Provider-Seal.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>PAST EVENTS:<\/h1>\n<h1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Past Conferences &amp; Webinars<\/h1>\n<p>The Illinois Chapter of CUPA-HR provides professional development opportunities for higher education HR professionals through conferences, webinars, and educational programs. Explore past events, review conference agendas, and access available webinar recordings and recertification information.<\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2>2026 Spring Conference<\/h2>\n<p><strong>April 1\u20132, 2026 | I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center | Champaign, Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Conference Theme:<\/strong> <em>Hop Into the Here and Now: The Ever-Changing Face of HR<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The annual Illinois CUPA-HR Spring Conference brought together higher education HR professionals for professional development, networking, and discussions on the evolving landscape of human resources.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2026\/03\/Schedule-for-Conference-CUPA-HR-IL-2026-FINAL.pdf\"><strong>View the 2026 Conference Agenda (PDF)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Attendee reminder: Nuts were not permitted in the conference rooms.<\/em><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Past Webinars<\/h2>\n<h3>Beyond Compliance and Influence: An Illinois CHRO Discussion<\/h3>\n<p><strong>December 15, 2025 or 2026 \u2014 confirm year<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This session featured chief human resources officers from Illinois Wesleyan University, Parkland College, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The discussion explored the impact of evolving Illinois employment laws on higher education HR strategy, including paid leave, pay transparency, leave expansions, and cannabis policy considerations.<\/p>\n<p>The session also addressed how HR professionals can strengthen their strategic partnerships with senior leaders, build credibility, and align compliance with institutional culture.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lnkd.in\/g2JxXGaN\">Webinar Information and Registration Link<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>SHRM and HRCI credit eligibility should be confirmed before displaying this as an available recertification resource.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>AI and HR in Higher Education: Balancing Innovation and the Human Touch<\/h3>\n<p><strong>November 20, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Featuring Kathleen McAndrew, Chief Human Resources Officer and Associate Vice President of Human Resources at Parkland College, this webinar explored practical applications of artificial intelligence in higher education HR.<\/p>\n<p>Topics included:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li>Practical applications of AI in HR.<\/li>\n<li>Building confidence and encouraging experimentation.<\/li>\n<li>Partnering with campus technology leaders.<\/li>\n<li>Balancing innovation with ethical, accessible, and people-centered practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mchenrycc.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/2RZEHTnvKSt7S3I4LilTpRH60_N1h3jrEAuVCCJL6U5LazirOfm8elLUm5YQ3pf2.anCrt6exYf32BEzP?startTime=1763668906000\"><strong>Watch the Webinar Recording<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recertification information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong>SHRM:<\/strong> 25-4D49C<\/li>\n<li><strong>HRCI:<\/strong> Contact <a href=\"mailto:wkuhlin@mchenry.edu\">wkuhlin@mchenry.edu<\/a> with your name and email address to request the credit code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Legal Updates Webinar<\/h3>\n<p><strong>December 4, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Michael A. Kuczwara Jr., partner at Laner Muchin, presented legal updates for public- and private-sector employers. Topics included labor and employment law, collective bargaining, grievance and interest arbitrations, and employment-related regulatory matters.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uic.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/tZcvdeuuqTksE9Wc3_7NJ19mER_UXnlHWgjI\">View the Original Webinar Information<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Values, Voice and Velocity: The New Rules of Employee Engagement<\/h3>\n<p><strong>February 29, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Presented by Allison M. Vaillancourt, Ph.D., Vice President and Senior Consultant, Organizational Effectiveness, this webinar explored emerging approaches to employee engagement.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lewisu-edu.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/xTyX_lucGi5AjIJ7RRMSRHUz0akAKvGfKNkJEmick4c57LYkvGteIIHEXSgUs_sA.dm4U0buCfbi-5q-4?startTime=1635354124000\">Watch the Webinar Recording<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>This workshop was approved for 2 SHRM credits and 2 HRCI credits.<\/em><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Past Conferences<\/h2>\n<h3>2025 Spring Conference: Dive Right In!<\/h3>\n<p><strong>April 9\u201310, 2025 | Hilton Garden Inn | Champaign, Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thank you to the more than 150 HR professionals who joined us for a day and a half of professional development, learning, and networking.<\/p>\n<h3>2024 Spring Conference: Leading Change Through HR<\/h3>\n<p><strong>April 3\u20134, 2024 | I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center | Champaign, Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The annual conference brought together higher education HR professionals to explore leadership, organizational change, and emerging workplace challenges.<\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Additional Professional Development Resources<\/h2>\n<p>Visit the national CUPA-HR events calendar for additional educational resources and professional development opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupahr.org\/events\/?pag=1\">Explore the CUPA-HR Events Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upcoming Events: CUPA-HR ILLINOIS PRESENTS ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE 2027 MARCH 31 \u2013 APRIL 1 Champaign, Illinois Connecting Illinois Higher Education HR Professionals Bringing together HR professionals from public and private colleges and universities, including two-year and four-year institutions. 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