Elevating Cougs 2026 Schedule Change Announcement

The following changes to the 2026 Elevating Cougs Conference schedule have been made:

• WSU’s Fund, Function, & Financial Data Model Deep Dive
  • This session has been removed from this year’s lineup. Want to learn more about WSU’s FDM and budget planning? Check out these sessions from prior Elevating Cougs:
    • Finance & HCM: Understanding Basic Finance and HR Terms
    • University Budgeting Blocks: How the Big Picture Comes Together

• WSU Retirement Plans– Are You Getting the Most From Your Retirement Benefits?
  • This session has been moved to Thursday, Oct 22, 2026 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
• Employee Rights and Responsibilities Under UPPM 10.60
  • This session has been moved to Thursday, Oct 22, 2026 from 9:45-10:45 AM.
• Workday Security and Delegation
  • This session has been moved to Wednesday, Oct 21 from 3:45- 4:45 PM.

To view a complete and updated schedule of sessions, visit the Elevating Cougs conference platform. Questions? Reach out the the conference team at hrstraining@wsu.edu.