Programs

A Unique Opportunity for CHROs

In today’s challenging higher ed landscape, chief HR officers are providing critical leadership to their institutions and workforce. But who is supporting CHROs in their efforts to lead effectively and with impact? This program is designed to provide personalized, meaningful support for CHROs by leveraging what makes our association unique: the power of connection and collaboration among higher ed HR leaders.

About the Program

The Navigators program is a personalized, semester-long (fall or spring) virtual initiative focused on your development as a higher ed CHRO. The program is designed to help you feel more connected, focused and relevant in your work and in your role by building relationships with others who have similar CHRO experiences. A dedicated CUPA-HR Navigator will serve as your main point of contact, helping you access insights, resources and support from across the higher ed HR community.

Audience: Higher ed CHROs (this includes the most senior HR professional at the institution, the person who oversees all HR functions even if they have a different title) at CUPA-HR member institutions.

When you participate in this program, you will be paired with an experienced higher ed HR leader who can help you navigate your role as a higher ed CHRO. Here’s what you can expect:

  • The Spring 2027 program will take place from mid-January through mid-May. The Fall 2027 program will take place from mid-August through mid-December.
  • Four monthly meetings will be scheduled during the semester by you and your assigned CUPA-HR Navigator.
  • Discussions with your Navigator will cover important topics that support the content of your monthly meetings.

Participant Commitment

Navigator program participants must be able to commit to the following:

  • Meeting virtually with your Navigator for one hour each month
  • Communicating regularly with your Navigator to schedule monthly meetings
  • Providing advance notice to your Navigator if you are unable to meet at the designated time, and taking the initiative to reschedule the meeting with your Navigator
  • Arriving prepared at each monthly meeting to explore topics that resonate for your leadership
  • Completing the program evaluation at the end of the program
  • We encourage you to join your fellow chief HR officers in the CHRO Group in Connect, CUPA-HR’s online member community. Open to CHROs at all CUPA-HR member institutions, this community will help you expand your connections with CHROs from across the country. Request to join the group by completing this form.

How to Sign Up for the Program

There is no cost to participate in the Navigators program; however, it is open only to CHROs at CUPA-HR member institutions.

Registration is full for the Spring 2027 program. Registration for the Fall 2027 program will open in summer 2027.

Have questions? Contact us as [email protected].