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The '''Human Resources University''' (commonly referred to as '''HR University''' or '''HRU''') was an learning and development platform created as part of the [[United States Office of Personnel Management]] which serves as the national focal point for the development and delivery of [[human resources]] [[training]] to enhance the capabilities of the Federal workforce.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CHCO Council Receives Training Officers Consortium Award for its Work on HR University |url=https://www.opm.gov/news/releases/2012/07/chco-council-receives-training-officers-consortium-award-for-its-work-on-hr-university/ |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=U.S. Office of Personnel Management |language=en}}</ref> HRU provided services to Federal human resources [[permatemp|contractor personnel]] as well. Since inception HRU had more than 50,000 registered students from across the Federal government.<ref>[https://www.opm.gov/blogs/Director/hr-university/ About the students]</ref> In April 2014 HRU received recognition for saving the Federal government over $100 million in cost savings in training costs.<ref>[https://federalsoup.com/articles/2014/04/03/opmonline-training-platform-hits-$100-million-in-savings.aspx Federal Soup Article on $100 Million Milestone]</ref>

HRU’s mission was to offer a learning environment to develop qualified human resources professionals across the United States Federal Government. HRU was the primary training organization for the [[Workforce|Federal Human Resources Workforce]], and provided formal and informal [[training]] for students both in the [[classroom]] and on the job. HRU provided formal classroom and [[online]] training and had a virtually continuous presence with the workforce through online continuous learning and knowledge sharing on HRU's [[Web site]]. HRU’s training opportunities worked to enhance [[performance|workplace performance]] and promote mission effectiveness in order to provide a foundation for the future of the Federal Human Resources workforce.

HRU provided the following services:
* Leadership training
* Online knowledge-sharing resources
* Continuous learning training
* Strategic partnerships with universities

==History==
[[File:Seal of the United States Office of Personnel Management.svg|thumb|right|260px|The Human Resource University is managed by the [[United States Office of Personnel Management|Office of Personnel Management]] and is affiliated with the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council.]]

HRU was created as a result of critical necessity, identified in high-level studies by the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council in 2009.<ref>[http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2011/02/opm-launches-online-university-for-human-resources-managers/33266/ Govexec Article on HRU's founding]</ref>  This governance organization wanted to provide a professional [[career path]] and consistency of training content and opportunities for the Federal Human Resources Workforce. In 2011 HRU was founded by the CHCO Council, OPM, and with the assistance of the Executive Human Resources Community Leadership across the Federal Government.<ref>[http://federalnewsradio.com/all-news/2011/02/opm-chco-council-launches-hr-university-website/ Federal News Radio article on founding]</ref><ref>[http://www.fedmanager.com/news/9-e-report/featured/general-news/497-opm-and-chief-human-capital-officers-council-launch-hr-university-website Fedmanager.com article on the founding]</ref>  HRU was managed by a Provost who reports to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management. The founding Provost, who was also a co-creator of HRU, was [http://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynmedinahrexec Kathryn Medina] and she served in this capacity from 2011 to 2012, overseeing the successful launch of HRU.<ref>[http://apcoworldwide.com/about-us/our-people/bios/kathryn-medina Info on the founder's bio]</ref>  In its first two years, HRU had a huge impact on the government’s HR workforce, earning honors and recognition for the innovative platform that pooled government HR training together to reduce redundancy and waste.[https://breakinggov.com/2012/08/16/rah-rah-hru-online-university-gains-stature-with-hr-profession/]

===Present day===
As of Friday, September 14, 2018, HR University (HRU.gov) is no longer an active website. Users will still be able to access available resources via OPM.gov and Telework.gov.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.opm.gov/wiki/training/Index.aspx|title = OPM Federal Training and Development Wiki - Training and Development Policy Wiki}}</ref>

==Leadership==

HRU has had two provosts lead it throughout HRU's history:<ref>[https://www.opm.gov/about-us/our-people-organization/senior-staff-bios/sydney-smith-heimbrock/print-bio.pdf HRU Current Leadership]</ref>

* [[Kathryn Medina]]  (2011–2012)<ref>http://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynmedinahrexec {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>
* Dr. Sydney Smith-Heimbrock (2012–Present)

==Background information==

HRU is located at the [[United States Office of Personnel Management]] headquarters in [[Washington, DC]].  HRU serves members of the Federal Human Resources Workforce who are located around the country and world. HRU is responsible for the training and career development of the more than 50,000 registered students, and has an extensive virtual presence online.

==Resources==
[[File:Office_of_Personnel_Management_in_Washington,_D.C._2012.JPG|right|260px|thumb|The Human Resources University is located within OPM Headquarters in [[Washington, D.C.]]]]

===Eligibility===
The [[College application|applicant]] must have an affiliation with the United States Federal government in order to qualify to participate in training courses offered by HRU. Federal employees and contractor personnel supporting the government with Human Resource requirements are eligible to enroll and take courses.<ref>[https://hru.gov/register.aspx HRU Registration Information]</ref>

===Transcripts===
HRU also provides [[transcript (education)|transcript]]s at no cost to the student.

===HRU Resource Center===
Enrolled HRU students are granted access to the HRU Resource Center.<ref>[https://hru.gov/Studio_Library/Studio_Library.aspx About the Resource Center]</ref> The HRU Resource Center is the primary repository and distribution system of media on-demand productions presented by Federal Human Resources [[leader]]s, model practitioners, and HRU staff and faculty in multiple formats, designed to provide Federal Human Resource members with valuable training resources.

===Course Catalog===
The HRU Interactive Course Catalog provides up-to-date information regarding the university’s classroom and online learning assets, various developmental guides, and alternate means to meet training requirements through various programs or partnerships.<ref>[http://hru.gov/Course_Catalog.aspx?mgr=false About HRU's Course Catalog]</ref><ref>[https://fcw.com/Articles/2011/02/08/OPM-unveils-new-HR-University-website.aspx Added FCW.com article on the courses]</ref>

===Individual Development Plan===
The Individual development plan assists the student with helping them to map their career development in a strategic fashion. HRU will provide a customizable template that the student can then use to build upon their technical proficiencies.<ref>[https://hru.gov/IDP/my_profile_idp.aspx About the IDP]</ref>

===Resources for Managers===
HRU offers courses, training videos, tools, templates and other resources to assist managers, directors, supervisors, and executives.<ref>[https://hru.gov/Studio_Managers/Studio_Managers_Corner.aspx Manager's Corner info]</ref>

== Strategic Partnerships ==
HRU has established strategic partnerships with [[American University]], [[George Mason University]], [[University of Maryland University College]], and [[The Catholic University of America]].<ref>[http://hru.gov/Training/Accredited_Courses.aspx HRU Strategic Partnerships]</ref>

==See also==
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* [[United States Federal Government]]
* [[United States Office of Personnel Management|Office of Personnel Management]]
* [[List of colleges and universities in Washington, D.C.]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.hru.gov HRU official website]
* [https://www.opm.gov OPM official website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/HRUniversity/?ref=br_rs/ HRU on Facebook]

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