Author: CAUBO Communications

An updated National Financial Landscape is now available (in English only) for members as part of CAUBO’s ongoing series examining key financial trends within Canadian universities. The report incorporates the most recent Financial Information of Universities and Colleges (FIUC) data for 2023–24. Building on earlier findings on the financial effects of the pandemic, the data … Continue reading “New Resource Available: Updated National Financial Landscape”

Apply now for the Pat Hibbitts Professional Development Bursary for a chance to obtain a complimentary registration to the CAUBO 2026 conference! Each year, CAUBO offers a professional development bursary to honour the memory of Pat Hibbitts, a long-standing member, contributor, and supporter of continuing education. The bursary provides a complimentary conference registration to one … Continue reading “Apply now for the Pat Hibbitts Professional Development Bursary!”

CAUBO’s Data Insights series highlights key financial trends in the university sector, offering concise, fact-based analysis of some of the sector’s most pressing risks and challenges. Last spring, the series was expanded with a new report: Non-Academic Salary Spending Patterns at Canadian Universities. This analysis focuses on institutional spending with an emphasis on non-academic salaries … Continue reading “New Dashboard Now Available: Non-Academic Salary Spending Patterns at Canadian Universities”

New polling shows strong public support for universities and renewed call for investment Ottawa, [October 29, 2025] – Canadians overwhelmingly see universities as a public good and want governments to invest more to secure their future, according to new Abacus Data polling commissioned by Universities Canada. Just as Canada needs its universities most—to train the … Continue reading “Canadian universities launch joint initiative to strengthen financial and mission resilience”

Submissions are now closed for 2026 Since 1987, CAUBO has celebrated the administrative achievements of its members through the Quality and Productivity (Q&P) Awards. We like to call them the Oscars of best practices in higher education administration! The Q&P awards reward and share effective and innovative practices that enable excellence in the management of … Continue reading “It’s time to submit your applications for the 2026 CAUBO Q&P Awards!”

Nominations are now open for the 2026 CAUBO Recognition Awards Many of us work with incredible, dedicated colleagues who always go above and beyond: mentoring those new to the sector or their institution; volunteering with CAUBO or other organizations to help improve higher education administration; or serving as extraordinary leaders for their team and colleagues. … Continue reading “Recognize a deserving colleague with a CAUBO Recognition Award!”

CAUBO’s Financial dashboards and the FTE-based dashboard series  have been updated with the most recently available data. The Financial dashboards now include 2023-2024 data as reported through the Financial Information of Universities and Colleges (FIUC).  These dashboards provide members with the ability to view sector-wide trends in university finances since 2000-2001. The FTE-based dashboards, which … Continue reading “Updated tools: FTE-based and Financial Dashboards”

As financial pressures persist, university administrators across Canada increasingly rely on data and benchmarking to support sound decision-making and long-term sustainability. CAUBO compiles a series of four sector-wide indicators of financial condition for members. These financial ratios highlight strengths and potential vulnerabilities and can serve as a valuable baseline for setting priorities and guiding institutional … Continue reading “Updated: Financial Health Indicators Dashboard”

Canadian post-secondary institutions are facing increasingly complex challenges in planning for and delivering student housing that is financially sustainable and affordable for students, responds to student expectations and aligns with their missions. CAUBO’s new report, Student Housing in Canadian Higher Education: A Strategic Framework for Planning and Delivery, provides timely insights and strategic guidance to … Continue reading “New Report: Student Housing in Canadian Higher Education: A Strategic Framework for Planning and Delivery”