Web Based Employment Application Process
We have had ongoing discussions with departments over the years in order to try to continually streamline our staffing function. The development and implementation of the web application originally involved the Department of Academic Computing Web Authoring Group at Dalhousie University in consultation with Staffing Services. The ongoing web maintenance of the application is now … Continue reading "Web Based Employment Application Process"
16 avril 2007
Business Planning Applied to Campus Cleaning Services
Our challenge was to run an effective business planning process in a unionized environment in a university. One of the keys to our success was achieving the engagement of all stakeholders, the staff associations, staff, students, building occupants and management. Everyone had input. At the same time, the design of the consultation process ensured that … Continue reading "Business Planning Applied to Campus Cleaning Services"
16 avril 2007
Supervisory Skills Development Program, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Participants and their supervisors were consulted on content for the pilot project, which took place in 2005-2006. Their feedback was instrumental in the program design. Following the pilot program, a comprehensive evaluation followed by a focus group was held to determine how the program could be improved. It was from these discussions that two additional … Continue reading "Supervisory Skills Development Program, Memorial University of Newfoundland"
16 avril 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"
16 avril 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"
16 avril 2007
Health Sciences Simulation Lab and Hub of Excellence
Throughout the development and implementation of the Simulation Lab, and the definition of a Sim Lab-based curriculum, Algonquin has collaborated with local, national and international partners. Locally, representatives of the Ottawa Hospital, the University of Ottawa, community health care institutions and immediate stakeholders have had a hand in determining the kind of training the lab … Continue reading "Health Sciences Simulation Lab and Hub of Excellence"
16 avril 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"
16 avril 2007
Creating a Coaching Culture
The original pilot project was focused on 1-on-1 coaching and seen as so important by the stakeholders that it was sponsored by: the Association for Administrative and Professional Staff (AAPS); Human Resources; the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Medicine. In the first year a total of 76 clients participated, representing: AAPS members (75%), … Continue reading "Creating a Coaching Culture"
16 avril 2006
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"
16 avril 2006
Development and Implementation of Mail Sorting Machine
Distribution Operations staff were directly involved in the development and testing of this new sort technology. Without the University of Alberta’s input and the manufacturer’s access to a “live” testing environment, it would have taken much longer to develop this new technology and a successful outcome might not have been achieved. The University’s participation and … Continue reading "Development and Implementation of Mail Sorting Machine"
16 avril 2006
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