InterMountain West CUPA-HR Chapter Conference in Rexburg, Idaho

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1 InterMountain West CUPA-HR Chapter Conference in Rexburg, Idaho October 22-23, 2015 Brigham Young University Idaho SPEAKERS PRESENTATION DESCRIPTIONS THURSDAY DAY 1 Note: All presentations to be held in the Manwaring Center 372 Human Resources An Executive s Perspective on HR s Real Impact Charles Andersen, University Resources Vice President About Charles! Charles N. Andersen is the University Resources Vice President for Brigham Young University-Idaho. Prior to coming to BYU-Idaho he worked as the acting vice president for finance and administration as well as assistant vice president of facilities management for Tavapai State University, Mankato. He has also worked as facilities management director for Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona and with Amoco Corporation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. Andersen holds a bachelor s degree from Brigham Young University. He and his wife, Kerri, are the parents of six children and have three grandchildren. Charles will kick-off the conference by setting the tone for high interaction a standard for all presentations. He will facilitate an engaging, interactive discussion about major strategic impacts HR is best positioned to make across higher education. This is our time for personal introspection: How are we doing in these priorities, and what is one area in which we will commit to improve? He will provide unique perspectives and desires of those in executive level roles. He brings a personal touch to group presentations, as if you were in a one-on-one setting. Legal Update: The Current Legal Landscape Sarah L. Campbell, University Compliance Officer and Associate University Counsel About Sarah! Sarah Campbell is an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel at Brigham Young University, where she provides legal support to the compliance programs at BYU and its sister institutions. Since 2012, she has been advising university committees on federal, state, and local laws; she also manages student research associates in creating tools and resources to enhance campus-wide compliance with the law. Sarah earned a B.A. in communications from BYU and a J.D. from the J. Reuben Clark Law School, where she served as editor-in-chief of the BYU Journal of Public Law. After graduating from law school in 2008, Sarah worked with the litigation group at the firm Clyde Snow & Sessions. Her private practice encompassed a range of legal issues including business litigation, copyright and trade

2 secrets, contract disputes, white collar criminal law, employment law, complex divorces, mediation, and appellate work. Sarah is licensed to practice law in Utah and California. Sarah lives in a historic home with her husband Scott. They have two golden retrievers and love playing with their nieces and nephews. Sarah is well respected for her highly informative presentations full of depth and application. She will present on current case law and legislative developments most relevant to higher education. Fasten your seatbelts for a fast and full ride into the current world of law impacting the higher education arena. Whether she speaks on Title IX and VAWA or other more pressing issues that continue to emerge, this session will be rich of practical take-aways relevant to all HR professionals. Experiential Learning Kari Archibald, Faculty About Kari! Dr. Kari Archibald currently serves as a faculty member in the Department of Health, Recreation and Human Performance at Brigham Young University-Idaho. She has taught classes in the Recreation Management program for 29 years. She served as the Resident Director of the Ricks College Outdoor Learning Center at Badger Creek for 3 years before teaching full time on campus. Her work as a teacher, department head, and program director has given her the opportunity to design, lead and supervise thousands of students and participants in outdoor adventures. Dr. Archibald received a bachelor s degree in recreation education from Brigham Young University, a master s degree in recreation resource management from Texas A&M, and a Ph.D. in Recreation Resources from Utah State University. Dr. Archibald is married to George and they are the parents of five children and have ten grandchildren. Time to stand up and get busy! Kari is a master facilitator and educator with respect to experiential learning exercises and outdoor adventures. We will be inspired in principles of teamwork, communication and leadership. This session will bring us together in unique ways. Come ready to engage, laugh, stretch, play, and learn in a wonderfully rich and unique way. The Economic and Competitive Landscape of Higher Education Henry Eyring, Academic Vice President About Henry! Dr. Henry J. Eyring is the Advancement Vice President at Brigham Young University-Idaho. He worked from for Monitor Company, a global management consulting firm located in Cambridge Massachusetts; from as the director of the BYU-MBA program; and from as Director of Sky West Airlines. Dr. Eyring is the author of two books, Mormon Scientist: The Life and Faith of Henry Eyring (2008) and Major Decisions: Taking Charge of Your College Education (2010). He is also the co-author of The Innovative University (2011) with Clayton M. Christensen and I Will Lead You Along: The Life of Henry B. Eyring (2013) with Robert Eaton. At Brigham Young University, Dr. Eyring received a bachelor s degree in geology (1985), a master s degree in business administration (1989), and a Juris Doctor Degree (1989). Dr. Eyring is married to Kelly, and they are the parents of five children. Henry will establish for us a highly informed view of the economic and competitive landscape of Higher Education while presenting on impending threats to traditional higher education from financial, political and social perspectives. In short, this is a discussion not to miss. Your eyes will be opened. You ll see pending issues that you

3 have not yet considered. Most importantly, you ll walk away better informed about issues on the minds of executive leadership and how you might help shape the future of your respective institutions. In preparation for this presentation, attendees are invited to read the article Changing the DNA of Higher Education. (Source: Student Leadership Model Kevin Miyasaki, Student Services & Activities Vice President About Kevin! Kevin Miyasaki is the Student Services and Activities Vice President at Brigham Young University-Idaho. Prior to his current appointment, he served as Dean of Students at BYU-Idaho from Kevin was also the Registrar at BYU-Idaho from He attended Ricks College, graduated from Brigham Young University and Arizona State University. Kevin and his wife Darla, who passed away a few years ago, have six children. In July 2012, he married his 2 nd wife Cindy. Learn and be inspired! Kevin and his team will present on the BYU-Idaho Student Leadership Model. This model has resulted in significantly enhanced leadership development and professional preparation for students while pursuing undergraduate work. Students leave BYU-Idaho far more prepared than ever before to contribute to their families, employers and community. Thousands of students fill leadership roles in university departments, gaining valuable skills related to their chosen fields of study. Let s learn what makes this model so unique and how you might encourage adoption of something similar at your respective institutions. FRIDAY DAY 2 Note: All presentations to be held in the Manwaring Center 372 Creating a Meaningful Career in Higher Education David Blake, Assistant Vice President and CHRO, Oregon State University About Dave! David Blake is the Assistant Vice President and CHRO for Oregon State University. In that capacity, he is responsible for human resources, public safety, risk and facilities operations delivered to the university serving 28,000 students and over 12,000 employees. Dr. Blake has over 30 years experience in the human resources field having held positions in the private, public, and government sectors. Additionally, he serves as an adjunct faculty member for several universities where he teaches advanced level courses related to human capital management as well as leadership. He has written a wide variety of articles about workforce engagement, benefits, and learning and development. Dr. Blake holds a Bachelor s degree in Vocational Education, Southern Illinois University; Master s degree in Management, University of Redlands; and Doctorate in Organization in Management-HR Emphasis, Capella University. His research interests are directed towards understanding and adapting HR programs to meet generational needs. He is a long-term holder of the Senior Professional in Human Resources certification. Dave lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with his wife Terri and are the parents of two sons and two daughters.

4 Provide a CUPA-HR National Board Update on key initiatives, learning opportunities, and plans for Fostering Campus Financial Wellness Don Harris, Sr. Vice President, National Education Markets, VALIC About Don! Don Harris serves as Senior Vice President, National Education Markets for VALIC, and has 30 years experience in financial services, primarily in retirement planning and consulting. He is responsible for the strategic direction and national market activity for the Higher Education market segment. Prior to joining VALIC, Mr. Harris worked in notfor-profit retirement industry, where his responsibilities included marketing, product and service development, financial education and business development. Before working in financial services, he started his career as an elementary school teacher in Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. Harris received a BA degree from McDaniel College and an MBA from the University of Maryland, Smith School of Business. He holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 63 and 65 registrations, and also maintains several professional designations including Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC). This session is designed to help human resource professionals understand the importance of providing a sound financial wellness program for improving employees financial well-being, and to challenge administrators to think about financial education in new ways. Starting with some of the financial challenges in our current environment, the presentation will include a review of some of the current literature on the stresses that employees face and benefits that employers can realize. In addition, employee attitudes and preferences will be examined for identifying real-world solutions for reaching and motivating participants to participate in wellness programs. Participants will take away innovative suggestions and ideas on how to educate their employees about financially preparing for the future. Keynote Address Matt Pond About Matt! Matt grew up in a musical family of 14 where the children and parents often performed together. He performed with Showtime Company at Rick s College for two years. After completing his associates degree, Matt built cabins and started a dinner theater with his two older brothers at the 7N Ranch in Ririe, Idaho. They produced a few CDs under the title of The Pond Brothers and enjoyed performing together for about five years. Later, while running a successful company, Matt kept performing, as a solo act. He added bull-whip and lasso tricks to his show. In January of 2006, Matt began having troubling symptoms, and months later, scans revealed brain cancer. Matt was just 35 years old and finishing up his final year of school. That was put on hold to battle cancer for the next four years. After radiation, eight types of chemotherapy, and three surgeries, Matt was given a clean bill of health and is cancer-free.

5 During treatment, he had lost the ability to read and write and the use of his right side. Matt has pressed forward with great determination and hope. He developed a unique method of playing his acoustic guitar with one hand. He learned to read and write again and completed a bachelors degree at BYU-Idaho in Matt now uses his music and his experience to inspire others with the message that we all have challenges in life, but it is how we come out on the other side that matters.