Upcoming Events
Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions: Human Resources in Texas Higher Education
Statewide Conference | June 12, 2026 | Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, Texas
Human resources professionals across Texas higher education are navigating evolving regulations, changing employee expectations, and increasing institutional demands. While each campus is different, many workforce challenges are shared.
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Registration:
Presenter Registration: $15
Early Registration (by May 1): $25
Regular Registration (by May 29): $40
Late / In-Person Registration: $50
Cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected].
- Cancellations received on or before May 29 (14 days prior to the June 12 conference) will receive a full refund of the registration fee.
- Cancellations received after May 29 are non-refundable; however, registrations may be transferred to another individual from the same institution at no additional charge.
- No refunds will be issued for no-shows.
If Lone Star CUPA-HR must cancel the conference due to unforeseen circumstances, registrants will receive a full refund of registration fees. The chapter is not responsible for travel, lodging, or other incidental expenses.
All approved refunds will be processed within 14 business days.
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Full Calendar of Events
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Past Events
2025
"People, Purpose and Progress: Advancing HR in Higher Education"
Date: March 28, 2025
Location: Cafecollege, 131 El Paso Street, San Antonio, TX 78204
About this event
This was a dynamic full-day conference designed for higher education HR professionals, where innovation met impact. Participants connected with peers through networking opportunities, gained insights from industry experts, and explored strategies to drive meaningful progress in their institutions.
Exciting session topics included:
- AI in Higher Education – LinkedIn presented a session that included strategies for implementing AI effectively in the HR context
- Leadership Development – Panelists from TCU and Houston Community College will share their leadership development program journey. Participants had the opportunity to engage with our panelists and each other to build their leadership development toolkit.
- Legal Updates
Sponsored by: APS Payroll, Cornerstone, LinkedIn, PageUp, Sam Houston State University (SHSU) and Whataburger.
2023
"Launch into the future of HR!"
“AI will not replace humans; it will amplify our capabilities, augment our skills, and enable us to focus on the uniquely human aspects of work." - Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft
Date: October 13, 2023 at Sam Houston State University, The Woodlands Center. Room 420 (on the Lone Star College —Montgomery Campus)
Agenda included:
- The Future of Leadership Development, presented by Nicole Englitsch (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley)
- Leveraging Your Team for the Advancement, Efficiency, and the Coming AI, presented by Rhonda Beassie, Jessica Smith (Sam Houston State University), and Tony Sanchez (University of North Texas)
- Legal Updates presented by Nancy Molina, Vice Chancellor of Legal Affairs and General Counsel (Lone Star College)
This event was made possible because of the generous support of our sponsors: Segal, Voya, HigherEd Jobs, and Sam Houston State University.
2022
Forward Together: Thriving through the Great Resignation
Date: November 4, 2022 at Tarrant County College, 300 Trinity Campus Circle, Fort Worth, 76102
During this in-person event we held a panel discussion that explored the strategies higher education institutions use to manage the significant impact of the full employment cycle that has been turned upside down. We discussed why individuals are seeking other opportunities and how each of us can assist our respective institutions to recruit, develop, engage, and retain talent.
During this in person event we were able to provide Human Resources professionals a panel discussion along with an opportunity to network and exchange ideas with colleagues during a light breakfast.
Panelists included the following distinguished higher education professionals:
- Jane Gray, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition (UNT System)
- Natasha Antonetty, Director Talent Acquisition (TCC)
- Eddie Knight, Human Resources Director (UTHealth Harris County Psychiatric Center)
- Kristen Taylor, Director Employee Relations (Texas Christian University)
- Sammy Khmur, Regional Sales Manager, Education (Cornerstone on Demand)
This event was provided at no-cost to all attendees. It was also provided virtually for those who could not attend in person.
Our sponsor was Cornerstone. Thank you Cornerstone!
2025
Fall into Learning
Date: November 8 - 10am-12pm
Topics Included:
“Serving From an Empty Vessel”
Speaker: Carla Lopez (UT System)
“Unlocking Innovation through Constructive Conflict and Psychological Safety”
Speaker: Allison Vaillancourt (Segal) and Charlotte Chandler
2024
Virtual Connect & Learn
Date: May 9, 2023
Participants came together with fellow higher education HR professionals to learn from one another. Using feedback from surveys, spaces were created for attendees to break into subtopic groups based on their interests and preferences. These groups provided an opportunity to share best practices, discuss challenges, and build meaningful connections.
2023
Forward Together – Going Global: Learning about HR trends from Across the Pond
Date: March 29, 2023
This webinar featured Emma Ogden who presented on UK Higher Education Trends, Best Practices, and Innovation. As a Consultant with the UK based higher education SUMS Group, Emma brings her expertise in Human Resources and experience working with multiple universities in the United Kingdom.
Shhhhh!! Why is everything so quiet? - The Quiet Movement
Date: June 27, 2023
The CUPA-HR Lone Star Chapter hosted an engaging discussion on the "Quiet Movement" that emerged in the wake of the 2020 pandemic and influenced organizational recruitment and retention strategies. This forum provided a valuable opportunity for HR colleagues to exchange their experiences related to quiet quitting, firing, hiring, and thriving.