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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


Finance Learning Initiative

The initiative began with four central units (Financial Services, Supply Management Services, Staff & Student Payments and Administrative Information Systems) coming together to provide funding and support. These units freed up operational funds to hire program coordinators and offered their staff members to develop and deliver training. The success of the initiative resulted in expanding … Continue reading "Finance Learning Initiative"

April 16, 2006


Queen’s Contact Centre: A New Way to Connect

The original concept of the Contact Centre was developed by employees in our data management group, and it was members of that group who designed and implemented the knowledgebase. Office of Advancement staff members were encouraged to provide suggestions about features and information to be included. As some of these staff members are Queen’s alumni, … Continue reading "Queen’s Contact Centre: A New Way to Connect"

April 16, 2006


Development & Implementation of Electronic Budget Submission Form

Great pains were taken to ensure ail members involved in the budget submission process would be involved in the design and functionality of the new budget submission form. Prior to the design phase, administrative end-users were asked to provide input into what enhancements they would like to see in the form’s design. This information was … Continue reading "Development & Implementation of Electronic Budget Submission Form"

April 16, 2006


NetAccess: An Automated Registration Tool for Computers at UNB

It was obvious from the beginning that campus network users were not satisfied with the responsiveness of the manual processes. In addition, the volume of administrative work required was beginning to fully consume valuable technical staff within ITS. With faculty and staff purchasing computers at a rate of 20 per week and at peak times … Continue reading "NetAccess: An Automated Registration Tool for Computers at UNB"

April 16, 2006


Business Efficiency and Cost Reduction through the Implementation of a Web-Based Printing Request application

The initiative to develop online ordering for the University of Calgary stationary package was taken by Printing Services to reduce costs and improve timelines and accuracy. Printing Services communicated with Information Technologies (IT) on the guidelines required to create an online stationary package and IT developed the package in Remedy. The campus community involvement was … Continue reading "Business Efficiency and Cost Reduction through the Implementation of a Web-Based Printing Request application"

April 16, 2005


Meeting the Fiscal Challenge: The Achievements of the University of Alberta in Cost Containment and Revenue Enhancement

The entire university community had the opportunity to participate in this exercise, as well as individuals outside the university through the expert panel process. The Funding Solutions Task Force met with representatives of every portfolio as well as representatives from both the staff and student associations. Mechanisms were also put in place through the Faculties … Continue reading "Meeting the Fiscal Challenge: The Achievements of the University of Alberta in Cost Containment and Revenue Enhancement"

April 16, 2004


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