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Every Third Building if Free: UBC Renew

From the initial conception, consensus building and stakeholder buy-in, especially with the academics, has been a priority for UBC Renew. A communications committee was created for this project to work with planners, implementers – including facility, operations management and the stakeholders – to ensure that there was (and is) a steady stream of two-way information … Continue reading "Every Third Building if Free: UBC Renew"

April 16, 2007


UBC SEEDS: Maximizing Student, Staff, and Faculty Synergies

Multiple stakeholder involvement is at the heart of SEEDS. In the initial project meetings, the SEEDS Manager works with staff and faculty to carefully clarify the desired outcomes, and to establish solid commitment among the participants. It is vital to ensure that the research or field of study that staff members require fit well with … Continue reading "UBC SEEDS: Maximizing Student, Staff, and Faculty Synergies"

April 16, 2007


University of Alberta Public Health Response Committee: A Public Health Leader

There has been extensive involvement of the University community and the larger community through the PHRC. Twenty-seven representatives from areas including the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University Health Services, Law, Campus Security, Human Resources, International Centre, Veterinary Services, Libraries, Research, Facilities and Operations and Public Affairs. Undergraduate students and graduate students are represented. The … Continue reading "University of Alberta Public Health Response Committee: A Public Health Leader"

April 16, 2007


Improve Service at Dal

The whole of Dalhousie was involved in this project in the following ways: – 3 committees with representation from across the university (Enrolment Steering Committee, – Policy/Process Team, Submission Review Team) played a role in implementing, managing and overseeing the initiative – every Vice-President and the President received a list of issues pertaining to his/her … Continue reading "Improve Service at Dal"

April 16, 2007


Improving service to students with special needs: A collaborative, pan-university initiative

Extensive stakeholder and community consultation occurred during the different phases of this project. Input was sought from students, staff and faculty as follows: – Individual student interviews and student focus groups; – Student testing of systems, communications, workflow; – Faculty focus groups; – Review by governance committees and other committees/departments at York (Senate Committee on … Continue reading "Improving service to students with special needs: A collaborative, pan-university initiative"

April 16, 2007


Web Based Interface: Student Records Grade Change Process

The idea for a web-based interface was presented by the Arts and Science Student Affairs Office to their counterparts in all other faculties, prior to being presented to the Senate Sub-Committee on Student Records. Senate agreed that the changes would benefit the entire University; a working group comprised of Student Affairs Office representatives, as well … Continue reading "Web Based Interface: Student Records Grade Change Process"

April 16, 2007


uHire requisitioning and recruitment system: a paperless, web-based, HRIS-integrated and seamless system that streamlines all processes required to fill staff vacancies

Human Resources ensured that a broad range of interest groups were encouraged to assess the system and give input on changes required. The Steering Committee, consisting of staff from both Human Resources and Computing Services, met regularly to review progress and set direction. This ensured that the requirements for both the technical side and the … Continue reading "uHire requisitioning and recruitment system: a paperless, web-based, HRIS-integrated and seamless system that streamlines all processes required to fill staff vacancies"

April 16, 2007


E-Billing and E-Payment of Student Accounts

Prior to embarking on this project, the student body was surveyed via the web; over 400 responses and comments were received. Early in the project, major stakeholders were invited to meet with Student Accounts where the project was described, the communication plan was reviewed and a demonstration of the system was given. Furthermore, the Students’ … Continue reading "E-Billing and E-Payment of Student Accounts"

April 16, 2007


ENCORE Co-op Portal at University of Toronto Scarborough

This was in every way a team project. Computing and Networking Services (Now Information and Instructional Technology Services) consulted on Co-op’s requirements and identified the development of an in-house Co-op system as a strategic priority. CNS brought forward the idea of the system for Co-op’s consideration and dedicated resources to the project. Co-op administrators were … Continue reading "ENCORE Co-op Portal at University of Toronto Scarborough"

April 16, 2007


Diversity Strategy – Aligning people strategies to transform the workplace culture at the University of Saskatchewan in pursuit of a Representative Workforce

Community and stakeholder involvement is a critical component of the diversity strategy. Examples are: – The University partnered with the Province to develop the partnership for Aboriginal employment. – MOU with Wanuskewin Heritage Park to facilitate Aboriginal awareness education. – Discussions with the Aboriginal community resulted in the development of a Conceptual Framework for Aboriginal … Continue reading "Diversity Strategy – Aligning people strategies to transform the workplace culture at the University of Saskatchewan in pursuit of a Representative Workforce"

April 16, 2006


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