THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE 2024 CONFERENCE
Building Stronger Connections
June 12-14
WCU | Science & Engineering Center and The Commons (SECC)
Annual PASSHE HR Conference Connects Professionals Throughout System at West Chester University
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Engaging Speakers
Gain insight, learn best practices, and participate in meaningful discussions that strengthen the impact of Human Resources in higher education.
Vendor Showcase
Meet vendors and explore products and services that support the work you do.
Build Connections
Connect with colleagues from around the State System and continue to build meaningful relationships that support current and future work.
Keynote Speaker
Jayme L. Trogus, DHSc, MPH
Employee Well-Being: The “New” Workplace Imperative
Jayme Trogus has over 18 years of experience working in higher education advocating for student wellness through peer education, policy development, and program implementation. Currently, Jayme is the director of Wellness Promotion at West Chester University (WCU) where she leads a team of professionals creating a campus community that enriches the well-being of its members. Before joining the team at WCU, Jayme held numerous roles including director of wellness for 13 years at Millersville University; adjunct professor in the Biobehavioral Health program at Penn State University, Berks Campus; and health educator at the PA Department of Health. Jayme has a doctorate in health sciences from East Stroudsburg University with research focusing on the impact of health-focused leadership on employee job satisfaction and work engagement. Jayme completed an internship with the Office of Human Resources at WCU during her doctoral program and conducted research on employee wellness programs in higher education and provided employee and manager education sessions on well-being.
Jayme resides in Wyomissing, PA with her husband Mike and children Madisyn (16) and Rhys (12).
CONFERENCE TRACKS
Advancing Functional Knowledge
This track focuses on showcasing knowledge and best practices related to functional and operational HR, Payroll and Labor topics that provide current and emerging relevant information and/or tackle issues related to improving workflow and systems for beginner and advanced professionals in higher education. Course themes will highlight:
- Optimizing Employment Strategies & Workflow
- Recruiting Diverse Talent
- Using Technology to Advance HR Initiatives
- Enhancing Benefit Strategies & Processes
- Innovative Employee Training & Development
- Navigating Changes to Employee Contracts
- Using HRIS to Inform Decision Making
- Legal Updates in PASSHE & Higher Education
Employee Engagement and Well-Being
Creating and maintaining an environment that supports happier and healthier employees is now more important than ever. Presentations in this track will focus on enhancing knowledge, tools, and resources that support employee well-being and foster meaningful engagement opportunities in the workplace. Course themes will highlight:
- Reimaging Employee Appreciation, Recognition & Awards
- Well-Being Strategies for Leaders
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health in the Workplace
- Strategies for Work-Life Thriving
- Developing & Sustaining Healthy Work Relationships
- Well-Being Programs and Services
- Onboarding Strategies for Successful Retention
- Using Offboarding Information for Organizational Improvement
AGENDA
WED 6/12
10:00am
Early Check-In and Tours of Campus
11:30am
Conference Check in Opens
12:00pm
Lunch & Networking
1:00pm
Presidential Welcome
1:30pm
Learning Session One
2:45pm
BREAK
3:00pm
Learning Session Two
4:15pm
Hotel & Dorm Check-in
6:00pm
Reception Dinner & Keynote – WCU Foundation
THURS 6/13
7:30am
Breakfast
9:00am
Learning Session Three
10:15am
VENDOR SHOWCASE
11:30am
Learning Session Four
12:45pm
Lunch
2:00pm
Learning Session Five
3:15pm
BREAK
3:30pm
Learning Session Six
6:00pm
Evening Activity
FRI 6/14
7:30am
Breakfast
9:00am
Functional Updates / Q&A
10:30am
Functional Updates / Q&A
12:00pm
Grab & Go Box Lunch
*Learning sessions will last approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
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- Reasonable accommodations can be requested on the conference registration form or by emailing ADA@wcupa.edu.
BUILDING STRONGER CONNECTIONS
Share your expertise. Learn from others.
We are a community of educators with the common goal of advancing student success. Through idea sharing, collaboration, and teamwork, we enhance our relationships, create professional development opportunities, and strengthen our ability to impact.
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” - Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company
Explore Downtown
West Chester
We love our town! Take a 10-minute walk from campus or jump on the WCU shuttle Uptown Loop and you’re in historic West Chester, Pennsylvania. Referred to as “the borough” or simply “downtown”, West Chester is stocked with quaint shops, small businesses, and hundreds of restaurants. There's always something happening in West Chester - from festivals and outdoor markets to live performances and cultural events.
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