South-Central-Gulf Texas HERC
Spring Mini-Conference
May 5, 2014
University of Houston
O’Quinn Great Hall
South Central Gulf Texas Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) is hosting its annual
Spring Mini-Conference, with a focus on compliance and matters of interest to both HR and Academic
Affairs offices. The event is free to all interested parties.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
10:00
Opening Remarks
Joan Nelson
Executive Director, Human Resources
University of Houston
10:15
HERC News and Initiatives
Ann Pino
Director, South Central Gulf Texas HERC
Manager, Human Resources, University of Houston
11:00
Faculty Recruitment at Harvard: A Case Study
Elizabeth Ancarana
Assistant Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity
Harvard University
Noon
Lunch and Learn: Share questions and solutions with your colleagues!
1:00
Adjunct Faculty and Part-Time Employees, Post-Affordable Care Act
Ronda Rotelli
Chief Human Resources Officer
Lone Star College System
2:00
Implementing OFCCP’s Final Section 503 and VEVRAA Rules
Doug TeDuits
Assistant Vice President for Talent Management and Affirmative Action Officer
University of Houston Downtown
3:00
Social Media in Recruitment and the Workplace
Eric Bentley
Associate General Counsel
University of Houston
4:00
Closing Remarks
About the Presenters
Faculty Recruitment at Harvard: A Case Study
The Presenter: Elizabeth Ancarana, is the Assistant Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity,
Harvard University. Elizabeth works closely with colleagues in the Provost's Office, Deans, faculty
and staff leaders across Harvard to aid in the recruitment, hiring, development, promotion, and
retention of faculty in all departments. Prior to joining the Office for Faculty Development and
Diversity, Elizabeth served for almost a decade as Assistant Dean for Faculty Development in the
Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) at Harvard where she supported faculty recruitment at all levels.
She also plays a leadership role in the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (New
England HERC) and the National HERC organization, and is an active member of the College and
University Work-Family Association (CUFWA) and the International Higher Education Dual Career
Network (IHEDCN). Before coming to Harvard, Elizabeth held roles in faculty and student affairs at
Boston University, the University of San Diego, Bentley University, and the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a graduate of Boston College, with a B.A. in French Language and
Literature and an M.A. in Higher Education Administration. She has also completed graduate work in
Spanish Language and Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Elizabeth's area of
professional expertise includes academic affairs, faculty recruitment and development, and dual-career
assistance, as well as academic advising and study abroad.
Adjunct Faculty and Part-Time Employees, Post Affordable Care
The Presenter: Ronda Rotelli is the Chief Human Resources Officer, Lone Star College System. Ronda
has strategic human resources oversight of all campuses of the Lone Star College System. Her
experience spans both corporate and higher education HR, and she holds a Master’s degree in Business
Management.
OFCCP’s Final Rules on Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 & VERVRAA (Vietnam Era
Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act)
The Presenter: Doug TeDuits is the Assistant Vice President for Talent Management & Affirmative
Action Officer at the University of Houston-Downtown. He received a BSE in Biology from Truman
State University, a MSE in Educational Psychology from Texas Tech University and an Ed D in
Administration & Supervision from the University of Houston. He has over twenty-five years of
experience in higher education in both Student Affairs and most recently, Human
Resources/Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity. He teaches training courses on topics
related to diversity/sensitivity, leadership development, supervision, communication, affirmative action
planning, adverse impact analysis, Americans with Disabilities Act, sexual harassment, Equal
Employment Opportunity, and conflict resolution
Social Media in Recruitment and the Workplace
The Presenter: Eric Bentley holds the position of Associate General Counsel for the University of
Houston System. He obtained his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center and has
worked for the UH System since 2003. In his role, Bentley provides legal advice and guidance to the
University of Houston System as well as its component institutions: University of Houston, University
of Houston-Downtown, University of Houston-Victoria and the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Bentley provides legal advice regarding employment policies and procedures, employee discipline,
employee grievances, internal complaints of discrimination, EEOC and TWC-CRD charges of
discrimination. Bentley has published articles on Title IX and Employment Law, and his most recent
article on the pitfalls of employers using social media as a background screening tool was published in
the Fall 2013 issue of the ABA Journal of Labor and Employment Law.
FAQs:

Who can attend this conference?
This conference is open to all members of South-Central-Gulf Texas HERC and all potential
members.

What is HERC and why would I want to learn more?
HERC is a non-profit association of colleges and universities that collaborate to address issues
surrounding the recruitment and retention of highly qualified faculty, staff, administrative, and
executive personnel. We are particularly interested in assisting dual-career couples and
diversifying applicant pools at our institutions. By collaborating, we are able to save costs and
improve results.
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What does it cost to be a HERC member?
The cost is less than a typical advertising contract. Our pricing structure is tied to the number of
member institutions and the size of each participating institution. We want HERC to be
affordable to everyone! Detailed information will be available at the event and can also be
requested anytime via email to Ann Pino at apino@uh.edu

Is there a registration fee for the Spring Mini-Conference?
This is a free event for members, potential members and friends of HERC.

I want to attend, but my higher-ups aren’t interested in joining HERC at this time.
That’s okay. Come anyway and enjoy the lunch and presentations as our friend.

I forgot to RSVP! Can I come anyway?
Of course! The RSVP date of November 1 is for planning food, room setup, and other event
details, but you will be welcome even if you show up unannounced.
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I would like to attend but need special accommodations or have a question not addressed
here. Who do I contact?
Please direct questions to Carla Martinez at cmartinez24@uh.edu or Ann Pino at apino@uh.edu