work-life best practices to be focus

Thu., Oct 29

On Oct. 29, 2009, the Office of Human Resources will present the Work-Life Best Practices in Higher Education Conference, which will feature presentations and roundtable discussions related to implementing, expanding and enhancing work-life initiatives on campuses across the United States. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to interact with one another and join discussion groups focusing on various aspects of work-life, including child care, elder care and flexible work options. Each roundtable session will allow higher education faculty, staff, human resources administrators and students to learn more about and discuss work-life best practices at their institutions and beyond.

The conference will feature keynote presentations by Eastern Connecticut State University's Anne Higginbotham, who also serves as Chair of the AAUP's Committee on the Status of Women in the Academic Profession, as well as Jean McLaughlin, a Research Associate for the Sloan Projects for Faculty Career Flexibility - American Council on Education.

Roundtable discussions will be led by faculty, work-life experts, and human resources professionals from regional institutions of higher education and corporations recognized for their work-life best practices.

The conference will take place in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom. Registration/check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. The conference begins at 9:00 a.m. and concludes at 2:30 p.m.

Higher Education faculty, staff, human resources administrators, and students are welcome to attend. Conference registration is now open. Click here to register. The $30 registration fee includes morning refreshments and lunch. Students are eligible for a $15 registration rate.

For more information contact Aimee Bonn in Human Resources at (203) 392-8848 or bonna1@southernct.edu.