Category: Annual Conference

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”

The deadline is December 3, 2025 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 risk, … 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”

CAUBO’s Tax Newsletter, produced in collaboration with KPMG, is intended to keep members informed and equipped to navigate emerging tax challenges in the post-secondary sector. The first edition, Higher Education Perspective on Tariffs, provides timely insights into recent tariff-related developments—an area of increasing importance for colleges and universities across Canada. Future issues will align with … Continue reading “CAUBO Tax Newsletter Now Available: Higher Education Perspective on Tariffs”

The CAUBO Investment Survey is Canada’s most comprehensive survey of investments held by Canadian post-secondary institutions’ endowment and pension funds and is intended to provide universities with information to assist them in better managing their investment portfolios. The Investment Survey results have been compiled into a report that is now available for members of participating … Continue reading “New Resource: Results of the 2024 CAUBO Investment Survey”

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”

CAUBO is pleased to announce a new agreement with KPMG to support members’ evolving tax needs. This agreement will enhance the resources available to members through timely insights, expert guidance, and expanded opportunities for engagement and learning. As part of this agreement, KPMG will provide the following tax resources and services to CAUBO members: Ongoing … Continue reading “New Tax Services Agreement Between CAUBO and KPMG”