CAUBO provides a wide variety of professional development offerings for the benefit of its members, including our annual conference, online courses, workshops, and webinars. We also produce a Guide to Communications in a University Context, available online in its entirety. Click here to view a list of on-demand webinars.
Upcoming Events
FREE Webinar - Rethinking the Future of HR in Higher Education - December 17, 2024, 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET
* Please note that this session will be delivered in English only, but questions can be submitted and responded to in French
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET
Join us for an insightful webinar presented by Mercer where we will explore the pressing workforce challenges currently confronting Canada’s higher education sector. This session will delve into critical issues such as pay disparities, the impact of recent legislative changes, and the ongoing difficulties in attracting and retaining top talent.
In this upcoming webinar, we will discuss how the market is evolving to tackle these challenges, particularly in relation to compensation strategies, pay transparency, and strategic workforce planning.
The webinar will also tackle the importance of understanding employee needs through robust listening programs. By prioritizing the employee experience, institutions can foster a more engaged and satisfied workforce.
This session will be recorded, and there will be opportunities for interaction and focused discussions during a Q&A segment following the presentation.
This webinar is only open to authorized contacts of institutions that are members of FBS/CAUBO.
This CAUBO PD activity may count towards credits for accreditation programs and designations in your field. Visit the CAUBO website for more details.
Our Panelists include:
Jayna Koria Senior Principal Workforce Rewards Mercer Jayna Koria is a distinguished Senior Principal Workforce Rewards consultant based in Toronto, with over 20 years of experience with Mercer. She possesses a wealth of expertise in both public and private sectors, successfully leading a diverse range of rewards and compensation engagements. Her proficiency includes developing salary structures, designing job evaluation tools, managing employee engagement surveys, and reviewing HR programs and policies, with a particular emphasis on pay equity at both Federal and Provincial levels. In her role as the National Compliance Pay Equity Lead for Mercer Canada, Jayna effectively coordinates resources and specialists across the country to provide exceptional support to clients. Her in-depth understanding of Federal, Ontario and Quebec pay equity legislation has established her as a trusted advisor for numerous large multinational clients, ensuring their adherence to compliance standards. Jayna holds an honors degree in Economics and Management Science from the University of Kent at Canterbury, UK. She is currently enhancing her qualifications through the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) program and has earned the Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) designation. Additionally, she has completed the Canadian Securities Course, further reinforcing her expertise in the field. |
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Michael Petrucco Partner and Toronto Career Practice Leader Mercer Michael leads the Toronto Career Practice Leader and is a Client Manager at Mercer. He oversees the service delivery on a variety of strategic accounts, ensuring proactive support that links the organizations talent management strategy to their business objectives. Michael’s overall focus is to drive a compelling Employee Value Proposition through a Total Rewards offering that supports the attraction & retention goals for each one of his clients. Over the last 15 years at Mercer he’s worked with dynamic organizations to optimize talent and realize cost efficiencies. Michael’s technical knowledge extends to managing benefit plans, as well as strategic involvement with HR management, broad based and sales compensation plans, and pension design engagements. Michael holds a B.A. with a major in economics, and a certification in marketing management. He has also completed the Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designation along with being Life licensed. |
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William Self Partner & Global Leader, Workforce Strategy & Analytics Mercer William leads Workforce Strategy & Analytics for Mercer. In this role, William is responsible for the firm’s efforts in people analytics, AI, strategic workforce planning, pay equity, and DEI analytics. He is located in Dallas, Texas. William’s work focuses on transforming organizations’ data into actionable insights, advanced strategy, and competitive advantage. William is a recognized thought leader in people analytics, speaks frequently at academic and industry conferences, and publishes in top academic journals, including the Leadership Quarterly, the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, and PLOS One. William graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College with an A.B. in Social Studies and received an M.S. in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley. |
Moderator:
Lynne Gervais Field Representative, Faculty Bargaining Services FBS/CAUBO Lynne has been a Field Representative since 2018. Lynne served eleven years as Associate Vice-Principal, Human Resources, McGill University and has over 30 years’ experience with various multinational organizations. At the international level, she has served as an expert member of a mergers and acquisitions due diligence team on HR matters and moderated roundtables as part of the European Works Council (EWC) process. Her areas of expertise are total compensation, benefits, pension, human resources information systems, succession planning, international mobility, collective labour negotiation mandates and organizational effectiveness. She has demonstrated skills in change management, team building and project management and is known for promoting leadership through mentoring and coaching. |
FREE Webinar - Data and Analytics Strategy in Action: Enhancing Strategic Enrolment Management, Digital Transformation, and Administrative Efficiency through Data Governance - January 14, 2025, 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET
* Please note that this webinar will be offered in English and is open only to employees of Canadian universities and colleges or Higher Education associations.
Date and Time: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET
Target Audience: All senior administrators who are interested in this issue.
In today’s data-rich landscape, institutions are increasingly leveraging data governance to drive digital transformation, enhance human resource data management, and advance strategic enrolment management (SEM).
This session delves into practical case studies illustrating how data governance frameworks can streamline operations, improve decision-making, and ensure data integrity across functions.
We will explore how an institution-wide data strategy bridges the gaps between departments, creating a cohesive, institution-wide approach to data that supports long-term success. Concluding with actionable insights, this session underscores why a unified data strategy is essential for every modern institution.
Following the presentation, there will be opportunities for interaction via a Q&A discussion based on audience-submitted questions. This 90-minute webinar is intended for all senior administrators interested in this issue and is pertinent to institutions of all sizes.
This CAUBO PD activity may count towards credits for accreditation programs and designations in your field. Visit the CAUBO website for more details.
Presenters:
Patrick Cernea Director, Data Strategy and Governance, Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis York University Patrick Cernea serves as the Director of Data Strategy and Governance at York University. Patrick holds an International MBA from the Schulich School of Business, York University, and is a PMP-certified professional. In late 2020, he launched York University’s Data Governance Program. His visionary leadership has led to the development of a scalable data governance framework, paving the way for the definition of key terminologies and advancements in data quality. |
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Margaret Kierylo Assistant Vice-President, Institutional Planning and Chief Data Officer, Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis York University Dr. Margaret Kierylo’s career spans over 15 years in higher education. Currently serving as the Assistant Vice-President, Institutional Planning and Chief Data Officer at York University, Margaret leads the Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis. The Office leads and supports York’s Data and Analytics Strategy, Data Governance, Integrated Resource Planning, Institutional Research and Analysis, Strategic Enrolment Management, and Academic Resource Planning. Since joining York University in 2022, she has devoted her efforts to developing the institution's inaugural Data and Analytics Strategy. Margaret holds a BA and MA from the University of Waterloo, a PhD in history from Queen’s University, and a Certificate in College and University Administration from the University of Manitoba. |
CAUBO Higher Education Administration Onboarding Workshop - March 4-5, 2025, Ottawa, ON
CAUBO Higher Education Administration Onboarding Workshop
March 4-5, 2025 | ALT Hotel, Ottawa, ON
* Please note that this event will only be offered in English *
Joining the higher education sector as a senior administrator, you may find that things don’t work exactly the way you expect, or that the culture differs significantly from other industries. It can be challenging to learn everything you need to know to hit the ground running and settle into your new position.
Part of our mission at CAUBO is to strengthen the capacity of leaders in the sector by connecting you with peers and information, enabling you to both pursue opportunities and create solutions for shared issues. In these challenging times, it is more essential than ever for those of us working in this area to support and share with one another.
CAUBO has created a two-day, in-person higher education onboarding program for new Vice-Presidents, Finance and Administration and Associate Vice-Presidents who are new to their role and/or the sector. The goal is to introduce and discuss topics specific to higher education, including academic culture, administration and governance, leadership in higher education, EDID, financial sustainability, and faculty labour relations. Knowledgeable speakers will offer their insights into the sector and explore what makes it unique.
The in-person workshop provides an opportunity to forge new connections with others from around the country working in similar positions and build your network during breaks and open discussions.
Event start time: March 4, 2025 – 8:30 AM (breakfast served at 8:00 AM)
Event end time: March 5, 2025 – 3:00 PM
Registration is open to Vice-Presidents, Finance and Administration and Associate Vice-Presidents from CAUBO member institutions. The registration fee is $2,500. Participants are responsible for covering their travel and accommodation expenses.
* Please note that a specific number of participants is required to move forward with the event. We will be able to confirm this with you by the end of January.
Book your accommodation early!
Alt Hotel
185 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
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Guestroom Reservations
CAUBO has many hotels that offer CAUBO members preferred rates, including the ALT Hotel. Don’t wait – reserve your room today!
Reserve at the ALT (based on availability):
Online by clicking here; using the corporate code 997250 to access the rate.
By calling Reservations at 1-844-258-6882 and letting them know that you have the rate through CAUBO.
Many other hotels that offer CAUBO members preferred rates are within walking distance from the meeting location. Here are a few suggestions:
- ARC The Hotel, 140 Slater Street, Reservations: www.arcthehotel.com (contract ID NEGCAU)
- Delta Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon, Reservations: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1637258080176&key=CORP&app=resvlink (Contract ID: CAU)
- Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street, Reservations: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yowmc-ottawa-marriott-hotel (Contract ID: CAU)
Save the Dates! CAUBO 2025 will be in Edmonton June 9-11!
Join us for CAUBO 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta
From June 9-11, 2025, the CAUBO Annual Conference is in Edmonton, Alberta. Mark those dates in your calendar now!
We are planning three-days of enriching sessions and plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues from the higher education administration sector and industry partners.
CAUBO has room blocks at four host hotels, all within walking distance to the Edmonton Convention Centre, where most of the CAUBO 2025 activities will take place. After last year’s highly attended conference, we encourage you to reserve early.
Visit the CAUBO 2025 website for information about the conference venue, travel options, and accommodations.
There is no shortage of things to do in Edmonton! A vibrant city in the heart of the wilderness, and Canada’s northernmost metropolis, Edmonton is surrounded by vast boreal landscapes. Experience 18 hours of sunlight a day in summer and nearby dark sky preserves for stargazing. The city is also packed with up-and-coming taprooms and innovative restaurants, not to mention the Art Gallery of Alberta, the Royal Alberta Museum and the West Edmonton Mall. Consider extending your stay in Alberta to explore the spectacular Canadian Rockies.
Mark June 9-11, 2025 in your calendar now!
The full conference program and conference registration will be available in February 2025.
We can’t wait to see all of you June 9-11, 2025 in Edmonton!
Trend Talks
Trend Talk Series - Call for Proposals
Share Your Insights in CAUBO’s Trend Talks Series
Submissions as part of this first series of content selections will be accepted until
November 22, 2024, at 5:00 pm (ET).
Does your organization have a pulse on emerging domestic or global trends that are expected to have a substantive impact on the Canadian higher education administration sector, be it at the institutional or functional administrative level?
If so, we encourage you to submit a proposal for the 2025 CAUBO Trend Talk series.
CAUBO is currently accepting proposals from Canadian and international associations, industry experts, consultants as well as private sector firms to participate in our pilot project: Trend Talks to be scheduled throughout 2025.
This pilot project stems from one of the strategies outlined in CAUBO’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan launched in September 2023.
To proactively capture and disseminate trends that will shape the future of higher education administration,
to enable the early development of forward-thinking solutions.
In support of this strategy, CAUBO is aiming to broaden the range of information sources (external to the association membership; Canadian and beyond; within and outside the sector; etc.) for early identification of issues and opportunities that will have a substantive impact on the higher education administrative sector.
Trends will be shared with members through a series of virtual events, titled Trend Talks.
These presentations may take the form of Ted Talks, webinars, lunch & learns, podcasts, interviews etc.). CAUBO, in conjunction with the presenters from the selected submissions, will determine the ideal format based on the content and audience. This is not a fee-based opportunity. There will be no reimbursement of costs.
For a proposal to be considered, the trend needs to:
- Be new/emerging – not already on the radar of the majority of CAUBO members.
- Be expected to have an immediate or future impact on higher education administration.
This connection/application must be illustrated within the proposal. - Impact a broad segment of CAUBO’s institutional membership (relevant to small or large, undergraduate, or research-intensive institutions, etc.).
- Affect the university as a whole or a specific functional area. This should be specified within the proposal.
- Be of national relevance (not only specific to a handful of provinces).
Other Events of Interest
As events become available, CAUBO will provide updated listing of professional development events hosted by other organizations that CAUBO members may find to be of interest. These listings are submitted by the hosting organization and are not endorsed by CAUBO. If you are hosting an event that you would like to see listed here please contact CAUBO’s Professional Development Coordinator Kristine Serjak at kserjak@caubo.ca.
In an effort to expand professional development opportunities, CAUBO has partnered with NACUBO and its Eastern chapter, EACUBO, to offer reciprocal member pricing on events. Visit www.nacubo.org and https://www.eacubo.org/ for a list of upcoming events. If you see an activity that you would like to participate in, click here for details on the discount codes and registration instructions.
Responding to Campus Sexual Violence
Osgoode Hall Law School – York University
Program dates beginning February 12, 2025
- Will provide legal insights and best practice guidance on navigating campus sexual violence cases for administrators and front-line staff at post-secondary education institutions
Earn Accreditation Credits from CAUBO Professional Development
Members who participate in CAUBO’s professional development offerings can now ask to have them applied as credits towards some accreditation programs and designations in their respective fields. We have engaged with a number of accrediting organizations who have acknowledged CAUBO as an offeror of professional development that may be eligible for their programs.
How do I acquire my credits?
Each individual member will be responsible for assessing whether or not the PD activities you take part in are relevant to your work and/or education requirements. If you believe they are, you must file directly with the specific accreditation body to earn your credits. Generally, the receipt or email confirmation originally provided by CAUBO can serve as proof of registration. Please contact the respective organizations directly to find out more about how to receive your credits.
Which accreditation bodies are participating?
The list of accreditation programs and organizations that may provide continuing education credit for CAUBO professional development activities is below. This list may be incomplete, so if you know of others that should be added, please let us know by emailing kserjak@caubo.ca.
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
- Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA)
- Association For Supply Chain Management
- Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP)
- Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Canada’s Association of I.T. Professionals (CIPS)
- Canadian Institute of Traffic & Transportation (CITT)
- Canadian Payroll Association
- CFA Institute
- Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR)
- CIM Chartered Managers Canada
- CPA Canada
- The Institute of Internal Auditors Canada
- ISACA
- Institute for Supply Management in the US
- LEED Green Associate/LEED AP
- National Institute of Government Procurement (NIGP)
- Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA)
- Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
- Supply Chain Canada
If you have questions about this accreditation initiative, please contact Kris Serjak at events@caubo.ca.