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A big thank you to the 300 people who joined us for the second annual Auburn University HR Conference!
This dynamic event equipped attendees with essential tools and valuable insights that will significantly contribute to their professional development.
This page includes many of the presentations that were shared, along with additional information on Microsoft resources, SHRM credits, and more.
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Breakout Session Summaries
Session 1 Summaries - 9:30-10:30 a.m.
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April McFarlin, Supervisor, Employee Records and Retention, and the UHR Records team
Additional Tools
ElevatED Opportunities
One-on-one training (US104J)
Presenter
Nichole Diehl, Senior Manager, Human Resources, College of Veterinary Medicine
Additional Resources
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Crucial Learning - cruciallearning.com
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Crucial Conversations book - cruciallearning.com/books
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Course Preview - cruciallearning.com/resource-center/webinars
Presenters
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Chris Richie, Director, HR Development
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Penny Houston, Specialist, HR Development
Additional Resources
Presenters
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Amy Bruce, Manager, Employment Services
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Kim McCracken, Manager, Employee Benefits
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Gary Gray, Assistant Manager, Employee Benefits
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Linda Sanders, Coordinator, Benefits, Salary Continuation, Paid Parental Leave, and Flex Spending Accounts
Additional Resource
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Session 2 Summaries - 10:40-11:40 a.m.
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Jenna Richards, Assistant Manager, Talent Acquisition
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Hannah Russell, Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Andrea McAbee, Director, Human Resources, Student Affairs
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Mallory Carden, Senior Manager, Advancement Culture & Talent
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Courtney Black, HR Generalist, College of Veterinary Medicine
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Moriah Kent, Instructional Designer, HR Development,
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Loren Winn, Division Director, Facilities Human Resources
Additional Resources
Aspire Auburn, Leadership Development programs
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Leading Self (Open to all in early fall 2024)
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Leading People (For supervisors beginning spring 2025)
ElevatED Courses
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Emotional Intelligence Basics (Virtual)
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Working Among Multiple Generations (Virtual)
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Diversity Across Generations: Supporting Workplace Inclusion Self-Paced (LinkedIn Learning (LIL))
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Employee Motivation (Classroom)
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Building Trust (LIL)
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Debra Walters, Coordinator, Benefits, FMLA Administration, Health and Dental Insurance
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Kim McCracken, Manager, Employee Benefits
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UHR Payroll Team - Jeff Urstadt, Brandy Tucker, Kelly Steele, Stacy DeLoach, and Taylor Nash
Additional Training/Resources
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Session 3 Summaries - 1-2 p.m.
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Kristine Ball, Manager, Onboarding Center
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Michael Von Ahnen, Specialist, Employee Relations
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Shelly Murray, Director, Compensation and Classification
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Lindsey Johnson, Senior Manager, Human Resources
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Bailey Ward, Manager, Administration
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Jeff Urstadt, Manager, Payroll
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Tammy Walker, Senior Manager, Human Resources, College of Engineering
Additional Training/Resources
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Session 4 Summaries - 2:10-3:10 p.m.
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Kristine Ball, Manager, Onboarding Center
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Bridget Wyke, Director of Strategic Brand Management, Office of Communications and Marketing
Additional Resource
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Amanda Malone, Director, Human Resources/Budgeting, Office of the Provost
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Ann Shore, Executive Director, Employee Benefits
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Sonya Dixon, Manager, Employee Relations
Keynote Speaker
We were pleased to host Jeff Henderson as our keynote speaker. Recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of 20 speakers you shouldn’t miss, Jeff has become a trusted voice for businesses and non-profit organizations.
His best-selling book, Know What You’re FOR, launched a movement in non-profits around the world and has become a focal point for many businesses. Visit www.jeffhenderson.com to learn more about Jeff.
Microsoft Resources
At this year's conference, representatives from Microsoft shared information on how to optimize Microsoft tools in our daily work. Much of this information can be found in the Microsoft Starter Kit that was distributed at the conference.
If you would like to learn more about Microsoft's technologies, tips, and features, then check out ElevatED, Auburn's Employee Education Center. You can take advantage of numerous courses -- many of them offered through LinkedIn Learning.
Some of the courses and opportunities specific to Auburn include:
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Your Guide to Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot -Curious about AI at Auburn University? Embark on this enlightening learning path to delve deeper into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and using Copilot at AU.
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Modernize with Microsoft Meetup - Join Microsoft representatives for bi-weekly meetups to empower and enlighten Auburn University's faculty and staff on the latest Microsoft technologies and tools.
SHRM Credits
SHRM professional development credits are available to those who attended the conference. Email univhr@auburn.edu for more information.
