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The Pro-Active Management of Air Quality

The results of each survey since 1992 were communicated to both the Operating and Planning departments in the Physical Resources service. An initial Task Force was commissioned which drew from both Operating and Planning groups with the purpose of improving air quality related comfort in the classroom. This Task Force was charged with the objective … Continue reading "The Pro-Active Management of Air Quality"

April 16, 2005


Regionalization of Media Production Services

The willingness of senior administration to support a unique initiative designed to benefit public enterprise was crucial in building the business model. Management representatives from each institution participated in the initial architecture along with their various unions. Management representation is maintained locally at each institution to liaise with MPS as needed. Directly affected employees from … Continue reading "Regionalization of Media Production Services"

April 16, 2005


Reading Week Projects: Community Service Learning

The UBC reading week project demonstrates a high level of commitment to all its stakeholders -students, staff, community members and the institution. Students are invested with important leadership roles in the development and implementation of the reading week projects. Community organizations participate fully in the organization, development and delivery of each individual reading week project. … Continue reading "Reading Week Projects: Community Service Learning"

April 16, 2005


Ushop – b2b eProcurement Marketplace

Before the solution was selected over 60 staff members across three campuses representing academic and administrative groups were interviewed to identify the features and functionality that a solution would need to have. Once the solution was selected a steering committee was formed comprised of researchers, divisional business officers, systems, finance and procurement staff. The role … Continue reading "Ushop – b2b eProcurement Marketplace"

April 16, 2005


The design, development and implementation of the UC Performance Link (UCPL)

Involvement: Input was gathered from a wide spectrum of stakeholders through the following means: prior and ongoing reviews of needs, an initial collaborative system visioning and planning session with multiple stakeholders. There was an HR/IT steering team, strong support from IT and from the MAPS Steering Team, ongoing involvement of different client groups in testing, … Continue reading "The design, development and implementation of the UC Performance Link (UCPL)"

April 16, 2005


Partnering to Project Success

“Partnering” as an approach to the design and construction of major capital projects, means steady involvement for the projects numerous Stakeholder Groups. The task of the Design Team is to translate the User requirements and aspirations into a building to support the intended functions. This cannot be accomplished without extensive involvement of Stakeholders. Indeed our … Continue reading "Partnering to Project Success"

April 16, 2005


Recycle Purchasing – UBC Supply Management

The primary stakeholders of this project are the Supply Management procurement teams and their colleagues in the University’s accounting functions. Once the LaserFiche Team software was purchased, employees were involved in implementation planning and information updates through regular staff meetings where a proposed structure for the make up of the files was reviewed and amended … Continue reading "Recycle Purchasing – UBC Supply Management"

April 16, 2005


Implementing VOIP at Concordia University

An ongoing consultative process took place with the community throughout the planning, implementation and feedback stages. DP phone coordinators, who act as liaison between IITS and their respective departments, were assigned. Before the project got underway, JJTS reps met with the coordinators to obtain feedback about various features and phones. These same coordinators were given … Continue reading "Implementing VOIP at Concordia University"

April 16, 2004


The Creation of a University-Specific Technology Platform to Allow a Cost-Recovery Unit to Meet Student Expectations

All stakeholders in Continuing Education, from Instructors to Students, from Finance staff to Registrar’s Office personnel, from Program Planners to IT professional staff participated in the development of specifications for OneCE. The system was built only after a very thorough, six month period of business analysis. The Director of the School, and the School’s Assistant … Continue reading "The Creation of a University-Specific Technology Platform to Allow a Cost-Recovery Unit to Meet Student Expectations"

April 16, 2004


Saint Mary’s University Student Recruitment Program

The implementation projects included system managers from central ITS and departments or colleges across campus, help desk staff, college based IT staff, and administrative application personnel. Colleges and departments using SSAM include: Commerce, Medicine, Pharmacy & Nutrition, Nursing, Dentistry, Arts & Science, Computer Science, Education, Kinesiology, Engineering, the Financial Services Division, Student and Enrolment Services, … Continue reading "Saint Mary’s University Student Recruitment Program"

April 16, 2004


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