#WVHRACONFall Conference

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Professional BiographyAfter graduating with degrees in architecture in 1980, Gary worked as a graphic artist and manager as a pioneering computer graphics specialist in the 80s. At Chartmasters in San Francisco he founded their Desktop Services Group, one of the country's first.Injured again in 1992 from intensive computer work, Gary took a year off and then began Onsight, consulting around the San Francisco Bay Area in office ergonomics. Author, Author!In 1996 Gary signed a contract with O'Reilly & Associates who were launching a consumer-targeted line of medical books, "Patient-Centered Guides." In 1998, Choosing A Wheelchair: A Guide for Optimal Independence" was released, followed in 1999 by Life On Wheels: For the Active Wheelchair User, both widely reviewed as definitive guidebooks.The books pointed Gary on his path as a disability awareness communicator. His activities have ranged from journalism, writing features and profiles for New Mobility magazine and various web sites including Disaboom.com. He has spoken widely at conferences, meetings, and universities across the U.S., as well as a tour of new Zealand and Australia in 2000.Since 2003, Gary has been sponsored by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource center, a program of the Reeve Foundation, to speak at physical and occupational therapy programs and rehabilitation centers. Since the program's inceptions he has spoken at over 70 sites in 16 states.In 2004, partnered with Stanley Klein, Ph.D., From There To Here: Stories of Adjustment to Spinal Cord Injury was released, published by Leonard Media, owners of New Mobility. A collection of 45 essays, each goes intimately into the process of adjustment to trauma. Gary is committed to inspiration through information, rather than simply emotion. He works hard getting to the how of adjustment, making it real and deeply human.A fourth book, Disability & the Art of Kissing: Qs and As on the True Nature of Intimacy was self-published in 2007.

Keynote Speaker: Gary Karp

Session One Times 10:00am to 11:30am

Understanding HR Acronyms101

Creating a Successful On-Boarding/

Orientation Program in your Organization

Employee Discipline: Correcting Behavior Without

Punishment

Session Two Times 12:30pm to 2:00pm

You Can Relax: Three Principles of Disability

Etiquette

Home Grown Leaders: Creating a Training and

Development Area

ADA As It Relates To Performance, Conduct and

Qualification Standards

Session Three Times 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Employment Law: 2014 Year in Review and a Look Ahead

Workplace Accommodations Made Easy EEOC Horror Stories

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Understanding HR Acronyms101Learning and understanding Human Resources acronyms is a challenge. As in any other occupation, people familiar with the field start talking in abbreviations because it's easy and familiar - and it becomes habit. HR practitioners can sound as if they are speaking a different language - and if you're not an HR practitioner with experience - they probably are.. HR acronyms require a learning curve just as HR jargon or HR speak requires a learning curve and familiarity with the field. Topics discussed in this session include a full understanding of what; FMLA, ADA, USERRA, COBRA, HIPPA, PSHA, and FLSA really mean for an HR professional.

About the Speaker: Candy Barton Candy has worked at Indiana State University for 38 years and is currently the Staff Benefits Director. She has worked in a variety of areas including property and casualty insurance, risk management, payroll and compensation and benefits.

Track A – Session 1 – 10:00am to 11:30amRoom: Dede III

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Creating a Successful On-Boarding/Orientation Program in your OrganizationThe ISU Strategic Plan charged the HR department to address the initiative related to Recruiting and Retaining Great Faculty and Staff. The existing orientation or on-boarding program was not inviting and exciting to new employees and basically provided info on death, dismemberment, to whom will you leave your money and a checklist of items that will get you fired. Not a great introduction to your new job or the university. The President’s goal was to have a retention rate of 60% for the 1–6 years group. That is when we lost most of our employees. The new orientation program was revamped to be more welcoming, informative, and resourceful. The speakers will share their success and ideas to help you design, implement, or revitalize orientation or on-boarding programs in your business.

About the Speakers: Tami Weinzapfel-Smith Tami is the Director of Employee Relations, Immigration, Recruitment, and Training at Indiana State University. She has been at the university for 12 of her 15 years as a human resources professional. She has a MS in Organizational and Leadership Development from Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College and a BS in Psychology from Indiana State University.Meagan King Meagan King discovered early her career would merge her love for people and public speaking. She earned a BA from Ball State in Telecommunication with an emphasis in Media Studies and her MS in Communication from Indiana State. She worked at First Financial Bank for 10 years where she success-fully progressed to the HR field. Meagan is currently a Human Resources Generalist at Indiana State with an emphasis in employment, training & development, employee relations, and immigration.

Track B – Session 1 – 10:00am to 11:30amRoom: TBD

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Employee Discipline: Correcting Behavior Without PunishmentThis presentation examines the employer’s approach to corrective action with employees including a brief discussion of traditional step-discipline approaches to correct behavior. In addition, Daniel will offer a simple yet profoundly important question that must be asked before making decisions rendering punitive action. The use of corrective action is often used as a replacement for quality management and impedes productive out-comes. The presentation will cover critical steps and considerations imperative to successful termination practices.

About the Speaker: Daniel Grundmann Daniel Grundmann is member of the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs faculty and a 17-year veteran in the field of Human Resource Management. He was the Director of Human Resources for the City of Bloomington from 2001 to 2013, served as the department’s Assistant Director from 1998-2000. He served as an adjunct faculty member in SPEA at Indiana University from 2002 to 2013. since 2000, Daniel has been certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). In addition to teaching and training a wide breadth of HR-related topics, Daniel has delivered numerous presentations at regional, state, and national conferences and is an advocate for employing people with disabilities.

Track C – Session 1 – 10:00am to 11:30amRoom: TBD

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You Can Relax: Three Principles of Disability Etiquette Etiquette is a part of any diversity discussion, with points of behavior to understand when interacting with people with disabilities around whom many are uncomfortable or unsure about what to say or how to act. Gary's presentation reinforces the core humanity of people with disabilities with insight and humor, conveying how respect for independence and choice underlies the way we should all be interacting with each other — disability or no.

About the Speaker: Gary Karp Gary is an internationally recognized public speaker, corporate trainer, facilitator, author, and editor. As a corporate trainer on disability and employment, Gary makes the business case for working with employees with disabilities by creating a safe and interactive environment to discuss what can be an uncomfortable topic. In the process, he helps bring workplace culture up to speed on the emergence of people with disabilities as candidates, and an existing employee's capacity to stay on the job or return more efficiently. He is the author of two books: “Life on Wheels” and the “Art of Kissing”-both widely reviewed as guides for persons with disabilities.

Track A – Session 2 – 12:30pm to 2:00pmRoom: Dede III

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Home Grown Leaders: Creating a Training and Development AreaThe importance of training new and experienced employees cannot be over-emphasized. This session is designed for individuals who are looking to create or “re-create” a training and development plan of action in your organization. By gathering information in several key areas, you will become better prepared to create a relevant and customized training plan for your organization. This session will discuss four main elements for discovering your organization's needs and give you a framework for developing your personal plan of action.

About the Speaker: Scott A. Walden Scott has been a Human Resource Professional for over 20 years in Employee Training and Development. His past experience includes developing employees at some of the nation’s top companies, including the Walt Disney Company, the Orlando Sentinel News Agency, SunTrust and CIBC National Bank, The US Government, Thomson Learning, and he currently works as the Training and Development Specialist for Indiana State University. Scott has been a member of the Wabash Valley Human Resources Association for 7 years, and currently holds the title as Professional Development Chair on the Board of WVHRA.

Track B – Session 2 – 12:30pm to 2:00pmRoom: TBD

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ADA As It Relates To Performance, Conduct and Qualification StandardsDuring this session, Marcy will discuss best practices for holding employees with disabilities to the same performance, conduct, and qualifications standards as all other employees.This will include a review of the terms “qualified individual with a disability” and “essential job functions”. The importance of job descriptions will be provided and attendees will look at possible real-life performance, conduct, and qualification standard scenarios and discuss appropriate approaches to addressing each scenario.

About the Speaker: Marcy Hintzman Marcy Hintzman is the Assistant Director for Compliance and Disabilities Services in the Office of Institutional Equity at Purdue University. She has worked in the area of disability in a variety of positions for eighteen years. Prior to working at Purdue, Marcy worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Marcy works to ensure that Purdue is in compliance with all titles of the ADA by providing education and assisting with student, employee, and visitor access issues which includes web accessibility. Marcy also serves as the chairperson for ADA-Indiana. She has a BS in Psychology from Purdue, a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the State University of New York. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.

Track C – Session 2 – 12:30pm to 2:00pmRoom: TBD

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Employment Law: 2014 Year in Review and a Look AheadThis session is designed to provide an update and analysis of the latest Federal and State employment related cases. Also included will be a sharing of information that addresses some recent legislative changes and proposed legislation that should be of interest to human resource professionals who participate in the session.

About the Speaker: Scott Craig Scott is a partner at Cox, Zwerner, Gambill and Sullivan law firm in Terre Haute where he has practiced employment law since 1997. He received his undergraduate degree (magna cum laude) from Wabash College in 1994 and graduated from Indiana University School of Law (magna cum laude) in 1997. He is a native of Clinton where he lives with his lovely wife Kristin and their three daughters.

Track A – Session 3 – 2:00pm to 3:30pmRoom: Dede III

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Workplace Accommodations Made EasyThis session will provide an overview of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) as it relates to the need for accommodations. Wade will lead a “Guerrilla Job Accommodations” exercise with attendees which is a brainstorm-ing exercise to illustrate the low cost of accommodations) He will also provide an over-view of free assistive technology resources andprovide valuable website accessibility informa-tion you can use on your company’s website.

About the Speaker: Wade WinglerWade Wingler is the Director of the Assistive Technology Center and the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads, Indianapolis. He is a well-known speaker at National and International Conferences, is an adjunct lecturer of assistive technology at Indiana University-Purdue University, Vincennes University and is often a guest lecturer at other universities. He also hosts the popular internet radio program and podcast “Assistive Technology Update.”

Track B – Session 3 – 2:00pm to 3:30pmRoom: TBD

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EEOC Horror Stories This session will provide a discussion of actual EEOC horror stories with an emphasis on what went wrong and suggestions for more positive outcomes. Learning Objectives for the session will help attendees: * understand the EEOC process, *learn how to respond to an EEOC charge to reduce the likelihood of further inves-tigation; * learn the importance of consistency in employee treatment; * understand the importance of having and adhering to written complaint procedures and policies; and * understand the importance of training on complying with EEOC law, especially for first line supervisors.

About the Speaker: Joy PentzJoy is the Enforcement Manager for the Indiana District office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She has been associated with the Commission since 1992 as an Investigator and an Enforcement Supervisor previous to her current position. She has a BA from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Tulsa University.

Track C – Session 3 – 2:00pm to 3:30pmRoom: TBD

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