The CUPA-HR Western Region board of directors is inviting nominations for the following 2012-13 board positions.

Western Region Chair-Elect

The Chair-Elect will serve as the region conference chair and point person for the conference and assist the region Chair. The Chair-Elect will serve for a period of one year, commencing on July 1 and ending on June 30. The Chair-Elect will succeed to the position of Chair for the next year, and assume the position of Past-Chair for the third year following election to the position.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine conference venue in collaboration with the National office (NO) and the region board through site visits in the city of choice for the annual conference, to include meals, meeting space flow, special events and costs.
• Plan the conference agenda in collaboration with the NO and region board.
• Work closely with the HR Program Development/Coordinator and the NO to determine concurrent sessions and keynote speakers.
• Plan the conference agenda in collaboration with the NO and the region board.
• Work with the region Chair and NO on the script for the conference.
• Work closely with the NO and the Corporate Partners Liaison to assure exhibitor space and acknowledgment of the Corporate Partners.
• Work closely with the NO, the region Chair and Treasurer on the budget for the conference.
• Report to the region board on a regular monthly basis regarding the progress of the conference to include, the theme, agenda, keynote speakers, host committee/volunteers, additional meetings and space for chapters, and awards.
• Plan and prepare an agenda for volunteer assistance at the host desk and registration as needed. (Generally the host desk is covered by the local or state chapter/s and the registration volunteers are covered by board members.)
• Meet with the NO representative on a regular conference call each week or two during the final two months prior to the conference.
• Assure final evaluation results are discussed.

HR Program Development/Coordinator

In collaboration with the CUPA-HR National Office (NO) and CUPA-HR Western Region Board (Board), creates higher education HR educational and learning programs as part of the annual Western Region conference. In collaboration with the NO, organizes sub-committee select conference concurrent sessions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• In collaboration with the NO and board, receive nominations and suggestions for annual Western Region Conference keynote speakers and present list of nominees to the NO and board.
• In collaboration with the NO and board, select Conference Keynote Speaker. May notify annual Conference Keynote Speaker nominees of the keynote selection process.
• In collaboration with the NO and board, organize a sub-committee to receive nominations suggestion and select conference concurrent session topics.
• In collaboration with the NO and board, select conference concurrent sessions.
• If needed, assist NO and board with program management during the annual regional conference.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Nomination and Election Process

To qualify for Western Region Board positions, individuals must:

• Hold an active position in a CUPA-HR member institution within the region.
• Have the support of his or her institution to attend all board meetings and related activities as appropriate, for the duration of the term of office.
• Have a commitment to contribute the time, interest, ability and resources necessary to complete assignments promptly and professionally.

These individuals will typically also:

• Have at least five years’ experience as a human resource professional, ideally in higher education.
• Have a record of active participation in and knowledge of CUPA-HR.
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities.

Nomination or self-nomination for a regional board position is made by submitting a letter of interest and résumé via e-mail to Penny Jenkins by February 29, 2012.

Nomination materials should include a:

• Letter of interest that includes
  • Description of how qualifications are met;
  • Reasons for wanting to serve in the desired role; and
  • Any other information that may be helpful.
• Resume that includes:
  • Professional experience; and
  • Prior volunteer experience and activities.