2025 Ohio CUPA-HR Annual Conference
HR at the Crossroads: Leading Change in Ohio Higher Ed
November 6 - 7, 2025  ·  Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
Thank you for your interest in attending the 2025 Ohio CUPA-HR Annual Conference!
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and

 Friday, November 7, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.   

Our conference will be held at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center located at
100 Green Meadows Drive South, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Hotel registration closes October 6.
This conference is eligible for at least 6 PDCs. 
*Each individual must register separately even if there are multiple people attending from the same institution to attend the conference.
Agenda
Thursday, November 6
7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Tracey Boggs, Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness Consultant at Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Explore how HR can support diverse retirement planning needs across generations, aligning strategies to help all employees achieve long-term financial well-being.
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn real-world applications of AI in HR that streamline hiring, enhance employee engagement, and boost retention.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
This roundtable discussion will explore innovative onboarding strategies that empower today’s workforce by uncovering what’s truly effective—and what needs improvement.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Joshua A. Hughes, General Counsel, Ogletree Deakins
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday, November 7
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Chapter members only
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
This roundtable discussion explores the challenges and successes of employee engagement while addressing how evolving employee needs are shaping what’s next.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This interactive session will help HR leaders shift from fragmented wellness efforts to a strategic, campus-wide approach that boosts engagement and impact.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
In this fun, no-BS, and highly interactive session, we’ll tackle stress and burnout head-on. We’ll dig into the signs and causes of burnout, help you gauge your own risk, and dive into science-backed strategies to overcome it.
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Speakers

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LOCATION
Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Drive South, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Location: Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Drive South, Lewis Center, OH 43035