Innovative Waste Management Program at Concordia University
Concordia’s waste management program has involved dozens of stakeholders directly involved or affected by the project: – Waste and recycling audits were conducted by the Environmental Coordinator and students obtaining class credits in exchange for their research, plus over twenty student volunteers who helped sort the waste. Custodial Services and Environmental Health and Safety were … Continue reading "Innovative Waste Management Program at Concordia University"
April 16, 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"
April 16, 2007
Design Services Standing Offer Agreement (SOA)
The Request for Proposal resulted in eight firms from Toronto-Hamilton-Niagara submitting proposals. Due to the ‘technical ‘ nature of the initiative and because the procurement, risks, and mechanics of minor design services tends lo be a background issue lo University stakeholders, there was Utile involvement from Faculties and other Departments in the development and implementation. … Continue reading "Design Services Standing Offer Agreement (SOA)"
April 16, 2007
Open-Plan Program
The University of Alberta has experienced dramatic growth in recent years. Efficient and responsible spending is critical. University Planners and Project Managers work collaboratively and consultatively with the campus community on all design initiatives, encouraging contemporary design and furniture standards All faculties and departments are involved in the development of the general and detailed space … Continue reading "Open-Plan Program"
April 16, 2007
Every Third Building if Free: UBC Renew
From the initial conception, consensus building and stakeholder buy-in, especially with the academics, has been a priority for UBC Renew. A communications committee was created for this project to work with planners, implementers – including facility, operations management and the stakeholders – to ensure that there was (and is) a steady stream of two-way information … Continue reading "Every Third Building if Free: UBC Renew"
April 16, 2007
Live the Life: A Parent’s Introduction to Living in Residence
Staff members of the office of Housing and Student Life have actively involved their Student Resident Advisors in creating the program. RA’s, who are current University of Manitoba students engage in the overall coordination of the program and have direct input into the actual content of the program. This resulted in students facilitating sessions themselves, … Continue reading "Live the Life: A Parent’s Introduction to Living in Residence"
April 16, 2007
UBC SEEDS: Maximizing Student, Staff, and Faculty Synergies
Multiple stakeholder involvement is at the heart of SEEDS. In the initial project meetings, the SEEDS Manager works with staff and faculty to carefully clarify the desired outcomes, and to establish solid commitment among the participants. It is vital to ensure that the research or field of study that staff members require fit well with … Continue reading "UBC SEEDS: Maximizing Student, Staff, and Faculty Synergies"
April 16, 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"
April 16, 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"
April 16, 2007
Homer’s Physics Seminar Series
The Support Staff (clerical assistants, technicians, management) were interested in the research being conducted in their Department; conversely, the professors willingly demonstrated that the “support” they receive has a direct impact on their research. 90% of the technicians are in attendance at each seminar. They subsequently have had a great impact on both reducing purchasing … Continue reading "Homer’s Physics Seminar Series"
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