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Advancing University Accessibility through the Classroom Pages Project

The Classroom Pages Project advanced equity by providing accessibility information for all bookable classrooms on the university’s website. Classroom pages provide details on accessibility features and barriers, reserved furniture, room layouts, and available classroom technology. Each classroom entry also includes a campus map pinpointing its location and a photo accompanied by descriptive text to support … Continue reading "Advancing University Accessibility through the Classroom Pages Project"

June 22, 2026

The Next AI Webinar Series: Session 3 – Preparing the Ground for AI: Culture, Clarity, and Process

Date: May 6, 2026 Duration: 90 minutes Panelists: Libby Duckworth, Partner, KPMG LLP Ray Konecsni, Director Client Services, Information Services, University of Regina Brad MacIsaac, Vice-President, Administration, University of Ontario Institute of Technology Brad Strom, Chief Information Officer, York University Moderator: Channen Tan, Partner, National Leader, Lean in Audit, KPMG LLP Click here to download the presentation … Continue reading "The Next AI Webinar Series: Session 3 – Preparing the Ground for AI: Culture, Clarity, and Process"

Tags: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics, Continuous Improvement, Institutional Planning, Lean, Process Efficiencies, Professional Development

May 7, 2026

Unlocking Insights Through Academic Portfolio Review – Part 2: Market Context and Academic Portfolio Strategy

Date: January 22, 2026 Duration: 60 minutes Presenters: Ben Chrischilles, Consulting Senior Director, Education & Research, Huron Consulting Group Jenna Stone, Consulting Manager, Education & Research, Huron Consulting Group Click here to download the presentation 

Tags: Academic Programs, Audit Process, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Integrated Planning, Professional Development

January 23, 2026

Webinar – Unlocking Insights Through Academic Portfolio Review – Part 2: Market Context and Academic Portfolio Strategy (PDF Presentation)

Tags: Academic Programs, Audit Process, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Integrated Planning, Professional Development

January 23, 2026

Unlocking Insights Through Academic Portfolio Review – Part 1: Academic Portfolio Review with Program Cost and Margin Analysis – December 11, 2025

Date: December 11, 2025 Duration: 60 minutes Presenters: Vivien Chu, Director, Academic Budget and Planning, University of Alberta Deborah Williams, Associate Vice-President, Analytics & Institutional Reporting and Chief Analytics Officer, University of Alberta Moderators: Ben Chrischilles, Consulting Senior Director, Education & Research, Huron Consulting Group Jenna Stone, Consulting Manager, Education & Research, Huron Consulting Group Click … Continue reading "Unlocking Insights Through Academic Portfolio Review – Part 1: Academic Portfolio Review with Program Cost and Margin Analysis – December 11, 2025"

Tags: Academic Programs, Audit Process, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Integrated Planning, Professional Development

December 15, 2025

Webinar – Unlocking Insights Through Academic Portfolio Review – Part 1: Academic Portfolio Review with Program Cost and Margin Analysis (PDF Presentation)

Tags: Academic Programs, Audit Process, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Integrated Planning, Professional Development

December 15, 2025

CAUBO 2025: Main Conference Presentations

Looking for the functional seminars? Visit the presentations page for CAUBO 2025’s functional seminars. Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Tags: 2025, Best Practices, Campus Security and Safety, Data Governance, Efficiency in Admin Functions, Enterprise Risk Management, Financial Sustainability, Human Resources, Institutional Planning, Organizational Effectiveness/ Efficiency, Presentations, Risk Management, Strategic Planning

July 17, 2025

CAUBO 2025: Functional Seminars Presentations

Click below to download available CAUBO 2025 functional seminars’ presentations. Looking for the main conference sessions? Visit the presentations page for CAUBO 2025’s main conference. Monday, June 9, 2025

Tags: 2025, Best Practices, Change Management, Facilities, Financial Management, Human Resources, Presentations, Procurement, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Risk Management, Sustainability, Treasury and Investment

July 14, 2025

Fostering Resilience: McMaster University’s Enterprise Risk Management Program

McMaster University’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program exemplifies a comprehensive and innovative approach to institutional risk management in higher education. By embedding risk practices across all organizational levels, the program fosters a proactive, risk-aware culture that supports operational excellence and resilience at all levels. Its core components include a risk taxonomy, a robust risk assessment … Continue reading "Fostering Resilience: McMaster University’s Enterprise Risk Management Program"

June 17, 2025

CAUBO 2024: Main Conference Presentations

Click below to download available CAUBO 2024 Main Conference presentations. Looking for the functional seminars? Visit the presentations page for CAUBO 2024’s functional seminars. Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Tags: 2024, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics, Best Practices, EDI (Equity - Diversity - Inclusion), Financial Management, Financial Sustainability, Human Resources, Presentations, Risk Management, Shared Services

September 20, 2024