College and University Professional Association for Human Resources
As the association for HR professionals in higher education, CUPA-HR provides leadership on higher education workplace issues and a community for those focused on advancing the higher ed HR profession.
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Recommended Reads for Higher Ed HR: Kim Scott’s “Radical Candor”
Articles
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Annual Workforce Data
Higher Ed Forecasted Salary Increases
Annual Workforce Data
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
News
DOL Proposes Rule Raising Prevailing Wage Minimums for H-1B Visas and PERM
News
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Join Us in March for the Spring Conference
CUPA-HR’s Spring Conference, to be held March 29-31 in Louisville, Kentucky, will offer higher ed HR professionals a unique opportunity to gather in person to discuss current and emerging HR challenges, explore new approaches to our work, and encourage and support one another.
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CUPA-HR resources include HR toolkits, higher ed workforce data, regulatory news, recorded webinars, research reports on higher ed workforce trends, articles on best practices, and more.
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Leadership & StrategyThese resources focus on organizational development, the business of higher ed, workplace culture and climate, strategic planning, change management, and crisis management.
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HR Data & AnalyticsThese resources include workforce data, benefits data, employee engagement data, policy data, HR dashboards, data trends, and data visualization.
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CompensationCompensation resources cover topics such as compensation strategy, pay equity, pay transparency, and collective bargaining.
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HR Information & TechnologyThese resources explore topics related to AI, HRIS management, and emerging technologies.
- WorkshopResearch Skills Lab: DataOnDemand BasicsSponsored by: SegalApril 8, 2026 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm ET
- WebinarRecruiting From “Untapped” Talent PoolsSponsored by: Cornerstone OnDemandApril 9, 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
- ChapterMichigan Chapter Webinar: “The Engagement Advantage”VirtualApril 9, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET
- ChapterNorthern and Central California Chapter Annual ConferenceSan Ramon, CAApril 10, 2026
- ChapterSouthern California Chapter Spring EventFullerton, CAApril 10, 2026 | 8:30 am – 2:30 pm PT
- ChapterSouthern New England Chapter Spring ConferenceWorcester, MAApril 14, 2026
- ChapterIndiana Chapter Spring ConferenceIndianapolis, INApril 14, 2026 | 8:30 am – 3:00 pm ET
- ChapterSouthern New England Chapter Spring ConferenceWorcester, MAApril 14, 2026 | 8:15 am – 4:00 pm ET
- ChapterAlabama Chapter Spring MeetingMontgomery, ALApril 15, 2026 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm CT
- ChapterOklahoma Chapter Spring ConferenceMidwest City, OKApril 15, 2026 | 8:00 am – 3:00 pm CT
- ChapterIowa Chapter 2026 ConferenceDes Moines, IAApril 16, 2026
- ChapterMichigan Chapter ConferenceKalamazoo, MIApril 16 – 17, 2026
- ChapterIowa Chapter Annual Conference: “From Thrive to Drive – Powering What’s Next in Higher Ed HR”Des Moines, IAApril 16, 2026 | 7:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- ChapterEastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Chapter Spring EventPhiladelphia, PAApril 21, 2026
- ChapterOregon Chapter Spring Conference: “Riding the Rapids: Building Strength, Agility and Confidence in Change”Bend, ORApril 23 – 24, 2026
