Welcome to the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) NY Metro Chapter. We are an offi ... cial chapter of the National CUPA-HR organization, serving HR professionals at higher education institutions in NYC, Long Island, Westchester County and others in close proximity interested in affiliating with the chapter. The primary goals of the New York Metro Chapter are to provide relevant and timely programming to its membership by way of local meetings, and to facilitate networking and the exchange of knowledge and ideas among HR practitioners of higher education institutions in the greater New York City area. read more