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Join Us in Las Vegas — "Where Now Meets Next!"

Higher education human resource professionals from across the country will gather this fall to hear from the experts and share success stories and strategies for weathering the recession. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned HR strategist, you won’t want to miss:
- ...The next best thing to a crystal ball: Timely keynote messages from political forecaster Amy Walter, popular pollster John Zogby, and journalist Nadira Hira, who has made a name for herself writing for and about Generation Y.
- Ideas that work: More than 70 educational sessions packed with case studies, innovative ideas and time-tested solutions to the challenges your institution faces.
Products and services that can help: An annual expo brimming with higher education’s top corporate providers.
- Connections with others on the front lines: The opportunity to network with the hundreds of higher ed HR professionals who attend the conference each year.

Visit the Web site often for all new conference announcements and updates. http://www.cupahr.org/conference2009
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Mark your calendars and plan to meet your colleagues in Westminster, Colorado, for the 2009 Western Region Conference, June 7-9. This is an exciting year for the newly formed Western Region and we hope that you’ll join us to celebrate at our inaugural conference! The theme for this year's conference is "Reaching New He...ights … Together," and that's exactly what we plan to do. With nationwide budget cuts and possible downsizing, these are difficult times for higher ed HR professionals, and now more than ever you need educational sessions and networking opportunities made specifically to suit your needs. Situated just outside of all the excitement of Denver, Westminster is known for its natural beauty and fabulous views of the Rocky Mountains. Register today for three days of networking opportunities, timely and important educational sessions and three exciting keynote speakers.

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Mark your calendars for a Triple Crown Event! Join your higher ed HR colleagues in Louisville, Kentucky, for the 2009 Southern Region Conference, May 17-20. The theme for this year's conference is "HR Run for the Roses: A Triple Crown Event.” While you’re taking in the engaging keynote speakers, relevant and diverse ed...ucational sessions and the many regional networking opportunities this conference has to offer, we hope that you’ll also take in the sights and sounds of Louisville. Louisville is known for the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs, but it also offers all the excitement of a big city while still keeping to its scenery and beauty.

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Mark your calendars for the 2009 Midwest Region Conference, May 3-6 in Branson, Missouri! This vibrant city's nickname is the "Live Entertainment Capital of the World!" While you're taking advantage of this exciting city, you can also take advantage of inspiring keynotes, more than 25 exceptional concurrent session cho...ices and many regional networking opportunities. The theme for this year's conference is "CUPA-HR: Beyond the Ordinary," so join us in May for this conference that goes beyond the ordinary!

Find out more by visiting the conference Web site at http://www.cupahr.org/midwest2009Read More

Join your higher ed HR colleagues in Providence, Rhode Island, for the 2009 Eastern Region Conference, April 26-28. The theme for this year's conference is "Where Opportunity and Excellence Come Together." Against the backdrop of scenic and historical Providence, these three days will be filled with plenty of networkin...g opportunities, timely and relevant concurrent sessions and inspiring keynote speakers.

Find out more by visiting the conference Web site at http://www.cupahr.org/eastern2009
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As the frequency and severity of security incidents on campus continue to rise, effective threat management and security planning become an increasing challenge for both public and private institutions. In this Webinar, you will gain insights on assessing, preventing and responding to potential threats in a timely mann...er. This Webinar is sponsored by Aon Consulting.

Register by April 15 at 4:30 ET. Find out more and register by visiting http://www.cupahr.org/webinarsRead More

Based on a review of hundreds of court cases, this Webinar will outline best practices for harassment prevention that you can use on your campus. It will answer the questions, such as: Why do colleges need a broad-based harassment prevention policy that prohibits all types of unlawful harassment, not just sexual harass...ment? Why is there a need to disseminate policies on at least an annual basis to all employees? Is there a need to train all faculty and staff on harassment prevention? What should I cover in the training? Are the courts rewarding employers that follow these best practices by giving them affirmative defenses and shielding them from punitive damages in litigation? How do courts punish employers that fail to follow these best practices?

Register by March 18 at 4:30 ET. Find out more and register by visiting http://www.cupahr.org/webinarsRead More

Change is here! Our new President and Congress are acting quickly and decisively to shape the laws of the workplace. What things can you do now to prepare yourself and your institution for what’s ahead? This Webinar will cover possible changes to the laws governing employee leave, wage and hour, equal employment opport...unities and unionized workforce. Stay ahead of the curve on these important issues and more.

Must register by March 4 at 4:30 ET

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