PROGRAM
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Opening Ceremonies
Welcome Address
4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Confederation Ballrooms I & II, The Westin Ottawa
Opening Keynote Speaker
4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Confederation Ballrooms I & II, The Westin Ottawa
Note: Simultaneous interpretation will be available for this session.
The Spark: Igniting the Creative Fire That Lives Within Us All
Lyn Heward, Creative Director and Executive Producer for Special Projects, Cirque du Soleil
As the Creative Director for Le Cirque du Soleil, Lyn Heward managed the creative fire behind much of the company's fabled history, guiding its designers, performers, and technicians into the breathtakingly artistic and commercial juggernaut it is today. Heward takes you behind the scenes of le Cirque du Soleil to explore the nature of creativity and innovation. A gifted storyteller, she dispenses practical advice on a range of issues: risk-taking; leadership; teamwork; product development; finding and developing talent; and fostering a dynamic corporate culture. With authority, Heward helps you find the creative spark and zeal for innovation that, in today's business climate, can mean the difference between success and failure.
CAUBO 2009 Quality and Productivity Awards
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Budget Rent a Car and Macquarie Equipment Finance Ltd.
The 2009 Quality and Productivity Awards are a highlight of the CAUBO Conference, recognizing the best among many innovative solutions and initiatives that university administrators introduce in response to institutional or community needs. Awards are given for the three best submissions as well as the best submission for each of Canada’s four regions - Atlantic Canada, Québec, Ontario, and Western Canada.
MONDAY, JUNE 15
CAUBO Annual General Meeting
8:30 a.m.
Confederation Ballrooms I & II, The Westin Ottawa
Plenary Speaker
8:35 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Confederation Ballrooms I & II, The Westin Ottawa
Note: Simultaneous interpretation will be available for this session.
Effective Leadership in Universities and the Challenge of Tougher Times
Robert S. Prichard, President and CEO of Metrolinx, former President and Chief Executive Officer, Torstar Corporation, Vice-Chair, Canada's Science, Technology and Innovation Council & President Emeritus of the University of Toronto
Robert Prichard, the former President and CEO of Torstar Corporation, Vice Chair of Canada's Science, Technology and Innovation Council, and President Emeritus of the University of Toronto, will launch the conference with his views on the role of administrators during these difficult times. Drawing from his extensive leadership experience in both the university and private sectors, he will challenge you to think about your role in the institution and the unique demands that are made of university leaders.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
We ask that all delegates pre-select their concurrent sessions as each track will be limited in capacity due to the meeting room sizes.
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Please choose one of the following sessions:
Managing Ethics Risks in University Cultures: Recent Lessons from Business and the Professions
Len Brooks, Professor of Business Ethics & Accounting, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto
Beginning with a review of recent business and professional scandals, this session will identify lessons learned and the implications for the development of an enhanced risk management framework and procedures for universities. Comments will be offered on: non-financial and financial ethical problems, motivation and rationalization for white collar crime, the fraud triangle, whistle blowing processes, ethical leadership, and establishing and monitoring an ethical culture. Prior to or at the beginning of the session, participants will be asked to indicate what they consider to be the leading ethics risks they encounter, and the data gathered will be shared and matched against the risk management framework developed.
Life-Cycle Assessment of Products and a Case Study in Sustainable Asset Disposal
Daniel Normandin, Executive Director, CIRAIG, Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal
Shane Royal, Director of Supply Chain Management, University of Calgary
CIRAIG, the Interuniversity Research Centre for the Life Cycle of Products, Processes and Services, does research into Life Cycle Management (LCM) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of products in particular. LCA assesses the environmental impacts of a product or activity (a system of products) over its entire life cycle. It is therefore a holistic approach taking into account the extraction and treatment of raw materials; educational tools; product manufacturing, transport and distribution; product use; and end of life. LCA’s objective is to lessen the environmental impact of products and services by guiding the decision-making process; it provides companies, designers, and governments with a decision-making tool for implementing sustainable development. A speaker from CIRAIG will share the latest in thinking and management practices relative to products and services. A presentation of a case study on sustainable asset disposal will follow providing a good example of the management of the end-of-life cycle of products. By taking advantage of emerging alternatives to traditional disposal streams, University of Calgary was able to divert approximately 78,000 kg of metal annually away from the landfill, improve its production capacity, and reduce its costs.
Embracing Cultural Fluency on the Frontlines
Nouman Ashraf, Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Officer, University of Toronto
Students, staff and faculty in the post-secondary education sector represent a rich diversity of cultures. These cultural identities influence behaviour, communication, working relationships and perceptions of ‘other’. This interactive session encourages reflection about participants’ experiences in better understanding the benefits and challenges of cultural diversity, and will provide opportunities to share insights and learn about the impacts of culture and diversity on their efforts to create inclusive, cohesive and culturally-fluent groups. Topics covered will include:
- defining culture and understanding how cultural dynamics impact behaviour, communication and conflict styles
- identifying inclusive ways to think and behave
- identifying ways to promote teamwork and productivity within a framework of inclusion
- exploring the entire spectrum of attitudes towards diversity at the organizational level, from intolerance on the one end through to engagement on the other
Life Cycle Costing of Facilities
Terry Ruprecht, Director of Energy Conservation, University of Illinois
APPA's Center for Facilities Research sponsored and conducted research that led to the development of the “Asset Investment Pyramid”, a framework which is expected to lead better understanding and management of the real cost of stewardship of college and university facilities. Terry Ruprecht, a co-principal in the study, will describe how the framework will assist higher education policy makers in better understanding the impact of facility decisions on such key issues as resource allocation, building design criteria, recruitment and retention of faculty and students, construction strategies, the nature of the learning and research environment, and accountability measures. He will explain why a comprehensive, integrated investment strategy provides the means for aligning all facility decisions with an institution’s mission, thereby leading to predictable, stable funding; and ensuring flexible, nimble decision-making.
Socially Responsible Investing
Jordan Berger, Principal, Head of Responsible Investment, Mercer
Bill Forbes, Special Advisor Investments, Queen's University
Peter Smailes, Treasurer, University of British Columbia
As interest in socially responsible investing continues to grow, many universities have faced pressure to implement policies that address how non-financial criteria should be incorporated into investment decisions. Responsible investing has evolved considerably beyond earlier approaches that involved screening out unwanted stocks. This session will look at trends in the area of responsible investing including the latest thinking on whether environmental, social and governance factors can have a positive effect on financial performance. In addition, panelists from two Canadian universities will share their experiences in implementing responsible investing policies, providing their insights on how they developed their approaches from a governance perspective as well as some of the practical implementation issues that need to be addressed.
Plenary Speaker
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Confederation Ballrooms I & II, The Westin Ottawa
Note: Simultaneous interpretation will be available for this session.
The Global Workforce: Increasing Migration of Workers, the Growing Skills Gap and Talent Management
David Arkless, President of Corporate and Government Affairs, Global Corporate Affairs, Manpower Inc.
David Arkless, President of Corporate and Government Affairs, Manpower Inc. is a world renowned expert on labour market trends who helps countries develop their labour market strategies. He is also the Chairman of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on the Skills Gap, as well as a Governor of the WEF Professional Services Council.
The emergence of economic powers like China, with its huge workforce challenges and opportunities, the “greying” of the population in countries like Canada and the US, as well as necessary workforce adjustments resulting from the financial crisis are all clearly contributing to an increased international migration of workers on a global basis and to a growing gap between economic needs and talent supply.
David will provide the delegates with up to the moment analysis of workforce issues for organizations in Canada/US and its implications on talent management and on a culture of entitlement. David will also address the broader role of universities in responding to workforce needs and filling the “skills gap”.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Please choose one of the following sessions:
How to Evaluate Due Diligence on International Partnerships: The Case of China
Daniel J. Julius, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, University of Alaska System
Carmen Vierula, Director of Internal Audit, Bank of Canada
Session presenters will review a myriad of challenges and opportunities associated with engaging in institutional due diligence practices when establishing and maintaining overseas partnerships with Asian Universities, particularly those in the People Republic of China. Speakers will address a panoply of issues that are of particular concern to administrators such as; how to assess the validity of partnerships, what actions to take in the event they fail, auditing and accounting procedures to ensure responsible administrative practices can be defended, strategies to engage academics who may be active in building international partnerships, strategies to engage Trustees and Board members who may not understand why the University is involving itself in international areas, and “best practices” associated with international endeavours and due diligence in academic organizations. The session is designed for those who will be held responsible in the event international partnerships go awry and speakers will approach the topic pragmatically; we believe it is not only important to be right, but important not to end up with your head on the end of a stick, speaking metaphorically of course. To this extent, academic, financial, auditing, public relations, accreditation, funding, assessment, follow up and related administrative matters will be addressed; e.g., “what to do before the agreement is signed”. Partnerships concerning joint degrees, faculty and student exchange, establishing and managing facilities and degree programs abroad, engaging Chinese Universities and party officials, how to manage consultant relationships and metrics used to evaluate these programs and relationships will be discussed. The session will be highly interactive and employ case studies to illustrate examples. CAUBO members will find this session timely and informative given what is transpiring between North American and Asian Universities at this time.
Bid Rigging: Are You at Risk?
Pierre-Yves Guay, Senior Competition Law Officer, Competition Bureau of Canada
'Bid-rigging' refers to a secret agreement between suppliers in a tender to fix prices and allocate the market among themselves. It has serious economic consequences for business and the public and is a criminal offence defined by Section 47 of the Competition Act. Is your university at risk of becoming a victim of such a scheme?
The session will provide practical advice to promote effective and transparent bidding and tendering practices. An overview of detection techniques including the identification of the red flags to look for and tips and specific actions universities can take to mitigate the risk of becoming a victim will be discussed. Actual cases will be used to provide participants with an understanding of the role of the Government of Canada Competition Bureau in assisting organizations identify, investigate and prosecute offenders. This session will raise your awareness of bid-rigging schemes and equip you with information necessary to assess the risk of it occurring in your organization.
Development and Implementation of Policies on Violence Prevention at Universities
Holly Hastie, Director, Occupational Health and Safety, University of Regina
Linda Lavallée, Director, Security Services, University of Manitoba
Julie Thibault, Lawyer, Labour and Employment Group, Heenan Blaikie LLP/SRL
Workplace violence is a serious issue that affects all sectors and occupations, including universities. It impacts upon the safety, health and security of university employees and students and may result in a high personal cost from the emotional trauma and physical injury experienced by the victims, families, co-workers and fellow students. It also may affect the university in terms of public image, increased absenteeism, and lost productivity. In some provinces, universities have introduced explicit policies and workplace violence prevention programs in order to comply with new legislation in this area.
This session will explore the legal and regulatory responsibilities, the key components of an effective workplace violence prevention program, strategies in consulting with staff and developing policies, experiences in developing effective programs, and ways to provide staff and students with the knowledge and tools to take action to eliminate or minimize the potential for workplace violence.
The presentations will also include some discussion on reporting, investigation of incidents, and lessons learned.
Shrinking the Carbon Footprint: Challenges and Opportunities in Measuring Campus GHG Emissions
Darryl Boyce, Assistant Vice-President, Facilities Management and Planning, Carleton University
Neil Connelly, Director, Campus Planning and Sustainability, University of Victoria
Lee Gavel, Chief Facilities Officer & University Architect, Simon Fraser University
Sarah Webb, Sustainability Coordinator, Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability, University of Victoria
Are you faced with the daunting task of measuring your carbon footprint? Where do you start and what scope do you apply? This session will provide three case studies from institutions across Canada who are at different stages of measuring campus greenhouse gas emissions. Discussion will include legislation, methodology, data collection, scope, stakeholder engagement and target setting. The session will focus on the benefits of taking a holistic approach to emissions quantification and including the entire campus community in reduction strategies.
A Resource Allocation System from New Zealand: Charging out all Direct and Indirect Costs, Including the Full Cost of Space!
John Patrick, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, University of Otago
Canadian universities are increasingly adopting more Activity-Based Budgets or Resource-Centered Management models as a means of improving resource utilization rates and establishing a link between the University’s strategic plan and the provision of resources. John Patrick will describe the Resource Allocation model used at the University of Otago since 1992 to fully allocate or charge out the cost of services, space and internal commercial activities to its Academic divisions. John Patrick will provide some focus on the space allocation model, an area of increasing interest but relatively little experience in Canada. In this presentation, John will describe the resource allocation model, explore its advantages and disadvantages, outline its intended and unintended outcomes and finally consider the impact it has had on organizational and management behaviour.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
Plenary Speaker
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Confederation Ballrooms I & II, The Westin Ottawa
Note: Simultaneous interpretation will be available for this session.
Global Financial Crisis and Recession: What’s in Store?
Timothy Lane, Deputy Governor, Bank of Canada
As the worldwide financial crisis and ensuing worldwide recession have unfolded over the past two years, the problems have intensified and broadened in scope, at a pace that has often been bewildering. While Canada has been in a strong position to avoid the worst extremes experienced in other countries, our economy and financial system are still strongly affected by global shocks. These events have forced investors to a painful reassessment of their positions, while the recession will bring hardship to many Canadians. Universities have felt the impact, in particular, on their pension funds and endowments, and face heightened budgetary uncertainties in the period ahead.
This presentation will examine the complex forces that led to the crisis and recession. It will review the policy actions that have been taken to stabilize financial systems and counter recessionary forces. It will take stock of the current situation. And it will discuss what lies in store, particularly from the perspective of Canadian universities.
This session is off-the-record and is closed to the media.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
We ask that all delegates pre-select their concurrent sessions as each track will be limited in capacity due to the meeting room sizes.
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Please choose one of the following sessions:
Surviving and Thriving in an Academic Culture
Sheila Devine, Director, Student Recruitment,
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Universities are complicated places. Some of the writers about universities have noted their roots in “the monastery, the cloister and the club”. Within the framework of academic freedom, faculty members are engaged in teaching, research and community services. Staff who work with the administrative arm of the university, and particularly for those who are new to the university, may have difficulties in understanding the academic workplace. Understanding the academic culture and values are essential to any administrator who wishes to work effectively and successfully in a university setting. This session will provide an overview of some of the features of this academic working environment and provide some strategies which may help staff both “survive and thrive” in it.
A National Access Management Infrastructure: What is it and how will your University Benefit?
Rick Bunt, Chief Information Officer and Associate Vice President, Information & Communication, University of Saskatchewan
Sean Reynolds, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services, Queen's University
The Canadian University Council of CIO's (CUCCIO) is about to launch the Canadian Access Federation to serve Canadian universities and related organizations in the research and education sector.
Federated access management is about enabling users to access services offered by remote providers using their local credentials. For the users this means they don’t need to distribute identity information or maintain multiple identities. For organizations delivering online services, such as the hosts of scholarly collections or unique research facilities, it means they don’t need to authenticate the users themselves – they simply trust the federation to handle that locally. In short, everybody wins. The Canadian Access Federation brings identity providers and service providers together. It will be a pan-Canada service and will also align with similar research and education access federations in the U.S., Europe and Asia to facilitate access to services on a world-wide basis.
In this session we will describe what federated access management is, how it works and the benefits it will provide to research and education across Canada.
Building a Performance-Focused Culture: A Learning and Development Strategy at York University
Gary Brewer, Vice-President, Finance and Administration, York University
Suzanne Killick, Director, Learning and Development, York University
York University has articulated specific initiatives which will ensure the achievement of the University’s Academic Plan. One initiative calls for the improvement of integrated resource planning and the creation of a culture of accountability and active performance management. This led to the development of a Learning and Development strategy which supports this culture and which calls for an intentional and planned investment in learning at both the organizational and individual levels. During this presentation, delegates will be given an executive perspective on the importance of this strategy for York University, an overview of the development process and the major components of the strategy and finally, an analysis of the successes and challenges during the first year of implementation.
The University of Alberta: A Case Study on Setting the Stage for a Sustainable University
Len Sereda, Director,Facilities & Operations, Sustainability, University of Alberta
Although the University of Alberta had long practiced “sustainability”, the University recently undertook a comprehensive process of self evaluation, assessment, and consultation that has “set the stage for a sustainable university” and the creation of a “a culture of sustainability”. The result is a strategy that crosses all activities: facilities, operations, services, teaching, research, student/faculty/staff engagement, community outreach. The presenter will review the process that was followed, the university’s sustainability commitment and guiding principles and the strategies going forward.
Research Funding & Monitoring for Compliance: An Essential Risk Mitigation Strategy
John Cornwell, Financial and Compliance Audit Specialist, Division of Audit Services, University of Saskatchewan
Gracy Pardillo, Director, Controls and Compliance, McGill University
Globally, calls for increased financial accountability and transparency have grown tremendously over the past 3-5 years. Senior management of major public enterprises have been required to invest heavily in evaluating the effectiveness of their internal control structures in order to adhere to new regulations for improving internal controls to reduce financial risks. Universities are exposed to similar financial risks and must respond to various stakeholders to address the adequacies of internal control systems.
University research is funded from numerous sources, each imposing different conditions on the recipients relative to the eligibility of expenditures. For example, the Tri-Councils regularly visit Canadian campuses to assess the internal control systems in place for ensuring eligibility of expenditures. With the growth in research activity and the decentralized nature of universities, universities are challenged to find cost-effective ways of ensuring and monitoring compliance with respect to research related expenditures.
Two universities will provide different approaches for ensuring and monitoring compliance within a decentralized environment: the University of Saskatchewan will present an integrated model where Internal Audit plays a critical role in assessing compliance while McGill University will present a model where new faculty financial service teams will play an important role in providing independent support to researchers in the financial management of their awarded grants.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Please choose one of the following sessions:
The Ecology of Connections: How Digital Media Establish Relationships with their Users
Pierre Bélanger, Professor, Department of Communication, University of Ottawa
Social media are quickly becoming the “game-changer” of the decade. In so doing, they are putting conversational-centric activities at the heart of the new types of rapports that media users are establishing with the content that they consume. This presentation offers a glimpse of some of the leading trends currently impacting traditional, new and mobile media and illustrates what “connecting with the audience” now means.
Global Supply Chain Management
Jacques Vallerand, Director, Administrative Services, Faculty of Business Administration, Université Laval
Unlike what some might say, Jacques Vallerand believes that supply chain management does not replace the procurement function. However, he points out that it is important to understand the differences between the procurement and “sourcing management” as defined under supply chain management. In addition to explaining these differences, Professor Vallerand will outline, in his presentation, the evolution of the concept of supply chain management and its implications for organizations in the future. He will also review the factors which the Supply Chain Management Council identifies as relevant to the development of “Supply Chain Management”. Finally, he will briefly explain how Supply Chain Management has emerged as a new professional field supported by masters programs such as the one at his own university, Université Laval.
Mitigating Pension Risks
Karen Hall, Actuary and VP, Aon Consulting
Jay Parker, Executive Director, Staff Pension Plan, University of British Columbia
The experience of the markets in 2007 and 2008 severely stress-tested the capabilities of both defined benefits (DB) and defined contributions (DC) retirement programs to deliver on stakeholder expectations. In this session, UBC will present how traditional plans can include measures that will mitigate financial risks for the institution and the plan. The UBC Staff Pension Plan provides an intriguing design alternative to balancing and sharing risks within a traditional governance structure. Come here the trials, tribulations and the success of this plan.
Privacy Protection: The Benefits of Knowing Versus the Costs of Disclosing
Elizabeth Denham, Assistant Privacy Commissioner, Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Gayle Gorrill, Vice-President, Finance and Operations, University of Victoria
Increasingly, universities are being required to make tough choices. Technology, including institution-wide information systems, facilitates sharing of data. This provides opportunities for efficiencies, reduction of duplicate data and improved service. But, does this result in inappropriate use of data? Is personal information being protected? And what about personal information of a student? What is the right balance between protection of privacy versus safety of the student or of other members of the campus community?
Elizabeth Denham, Assistant Privacy Commissioner of Canada, will provide a primer on privacy protection principles and current legislation. Together with Gayle Gorrill from University of Victoria, she will present scenarios that reflect privacy issues facing universities and provide guidance on finding the right balance.
Endowment Funds: When the Going Gets Tough…
Anne Allard, Director of Development, University of Ottawa
Sheila Brown, Chief Financial Officer, University of Toronto
John Limeburner, Treasurer, McGill University
The effect of the 2008 market meltdown on endowment funds has been a hot topic in this recent year. Have universities changed their investment and/or distribution strategies in light of this downturn? How has this affected alumni development and donor relations? How have universities adjusted their budgets in light of changes to distributions? These topics will be addressed by a panel of senior university administrators; each representing a facet of operations affected by this issue.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Please choose one of the following sessions:
Leadership Practices: Ensuring the Financial Voice is Heard
Denis Bérubé, Assistant Vice-President, Administration & Ancillaries, Simon Fraser University
Patricia Hibbitts, Vice-President, Finance and Administration, Simon Fraser University
Universities are complex organizations whose missions are centred around teaching and research. Often it is tricky business ensuring that the financial voice of the organization is heard. This is true in many aspects of the university but especially true in research and ancillary enterprises. This fully bilingual session will describe leadership practices that can help make the financial voice heard.
*** This will be a fully bilingual session
Green IT: Google + Google = Tea
Mark Roman, Chief Information Officer, Computing and Systems Services, University of Victoria
Bill St. Arnaud, Chief Research Officer, CANARIE
Computing is so deeply embedded into our daily lives that we seldom think of the carbon footprint created, nor do we realize the magnitude of the footprint. For example, according to a Harvard physicist, the amount of carbon dioxide generated by two Google searches is about the same as the CO2 generated by boiling a cup of tea. In total, the greenhouse gas generated by the IT industry is about 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions. That’s roughly equal to the entire airline industry. The impact to global warming and our environment by computing is dramatic.
The economic model for operating computing is also changing dramatically. Industry estimates indicate power consumption in data centres is doubling every 9 to 24 months. At this rate, by 2011 we will spend $1 in power and cooling for every $1 in computing hardware. The variable cost of energy will rapidly surpass the fixed cost of hardware. This coming change forces us to think differently about how we purchase computers, where we install them, why we network them, and how we operate them.
This panel will discuss ways IT service providers in higher educational environments can address these issues. We will also address how information systems can support non-IT campus climate change initiatives.
Emerging Trends Impacting the Environmental Health & Safety Management at Canadian Universities
Richard Piskor, Director, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment, University of Victoria
Lawrence Robinson, Director, Manager, Security and Emergency Services, Centre for Environmental Health and Security Management, Ryerson University
Chris White, Director, Environmental Health & Safety, University of Guelph
Wayne Wood, Associate Director, Health and Environmental Safety, McGill University
Stay attuned with emerging trends which could have an impact on environmental health and safety management on university and college campuses. During this session speakers will explore emerging trends in environmental health and safety management strategies along with the prevailing thinking on how to measure performance and demonstrate success. Information will also be provided on the tightening of legislative security requirements around research involving controlled and hazardous materials and the potential risks associated with the expanding field of nanotechnology.
Funding Models for Facilities Renewal
James Baker, Building Technologist, Facilities Services, Simon Fraser University
Ron Cochrane, Director Financial, Services, Saint Mary’s University
Sam Dahabieh, Director of Operations, Facilities Services. Simon Fraser University
John Metras, Director, Plant Operations, The University of British Columbia
Suzanne Poohkay, Director, Facilities & Capital Planning, University of British Columbia
Gary Schmeisser, Director, Facilities Management, Saint Mary's University
University administrators need to develop an aggressive planning and funding process to achieve a reasonable reduction in deferred maintenance and achieve renewal of existing facilities in a manner that addresses the university’s strategic needs.
This session will emphasize the need for a comprehensive and unified approach to deferred maintenance as the means to achieving public awareness and gain institutional support for sustainable funding levels for existing university buildings and infrastructure renewal. The progression of the culture surrounding deferred maintenance will be explored, as will be the challenges of quantifying deferred maintenance, adopting benchmarks and establishing funding needs.
Case studies of two successful approaches to funding deferred maintenance will be shared with participants. UBC will share insights from it’s successful UBC Renew Program as well as its Ecotrek Program. With the former, UBC has created its state-of-the-art learning and research facilities from deteriorated buildings for less cost. Similarly, UBC completed a $35 million energy and water retrofit initiative funded entirely through energy savings.At Saint Mary’s University, a hybrid approach to Energy Performance Contracting was adopted to respond to the challenges of deferred maintenance as a result of a unique collaboration between levels of management. The presentation will discuss the development phase of the project, why the University Executive and Board supported the multi-year initiative, how a system was developed to track the savings and pay back the capital cost.
Risk Management – Improving Life in Faculties
John Lammey, Associate Director, Risk and Insurance, University of Ottawa
Silvana Gandolfini, Chief Administrative Officer, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa
Lena Krten, Risk Analyst, University of Ottawa
Given the current economic and world situation, Universities and Faculties need to manage their risks better than ever before. But how exactly does one apply risk management tools to a Faculty situation? How do we account for the many special considerations from working in a decentralized environment? Does risk management at the Faculty level differ from risk management at the University level? Will it really make a difference? Doesn’t insurance just cover everything? To answer these questions, this session provides an overview of the risk management process that the University of Ottawa has adopted, tools and their applicability to the typical Faculty situation, and some of the outcomes that have been realized — all supported through real life examples.
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