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University Manager 2014 Summer

Governance and management underpin a university’s credit rating, Charting a data-driven strategy

Tags: Benchmarking, Credit Ratings, Debt/Financing, Facilities, Financial Management, Governance, Management, Strategic Planning, University Manager

June 17, 2014

University Manager 2013 Winter

Developing and Implementing a Real Estate Project Office in a University, “Neither closing the door, nor selling the store: Academic integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy in the context of donor agreements”, Emergency Planning at Canadian Universities: Will your ERP Hold Up?, Trends in Canadian University Finance

Tags: Academic, Academic Freedom, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Business Continuity, Communication, Emergency Management, Ethics, Facilities, Financial Management, Governance, New Builds, Organizational Models, Reports, Risk Management, Space Planning, Systems, University Manager

January 17, 2013

University Manager 2012 Fall

The Section 211 Marathon – A Test of Endurance | The Long Game: The Importance of Political Sustainability in University Management | Review of University Endowment and Pension Funds

Tags: Governance, Government Relations, Investing, Investment Committees, Reports, Risk Management, Sales Tax, Section 211, Surveys, Sustainability, Taxes, Treasury and Investment, University Manager

September 17, 2012

University Manager 2012 Summer

State of Mind – Addressing Mental Health Issues on University Campuses | Student Housing Workshop: A Thought Provoking Discussion | Effective Implementation of IT Governance – From Top to Bottom

Tags: Ancillary Services, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Student Housing, Student Services, University Manager, Wellness and Mental Health

September 17, 2012

Financement des infrastructures

Financement des infrastructures

Tags: Academic, Benchmarking, Culture, Deferred Maintenance, Facilities, Financial Management, Fraud, Governance, Government Relations, Internal Audit, Investing, Investment Committees, Policies, Reports, Resource Allocation, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Surveys, Treasury and Investment, University Manager

September 17, 2011

University Manager 2011 Summer

Risk Management at Canadian Universities

Tags: Governance, Policies, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, University Manager

June 17, 2011

University Manager 2011 Spring

A Fine Balance: Challenges to University Governance, Accountability and Autonomy

Tags: Financial Management, Governance, Government Relations, University Manager

April 17, 2011

Project Delivery Manual

Previously a lack of planning resulted into too many changes during the delivery phases of projects. Quality of work, time and cost factors were ail affected and largely uncontrolled. Internally, the lack of integration and coordination resulted in conflicts. The increase in the volume and the complexity of projects compounded issues. Professionals could no longer … Continue reading "Project Delivery Manual"

April 16, 2008

Laptop theft prevention program, utilizing the STOP – Security Tracking of Office Property

Thefts of electronic equipment and devices were highlighted in many public fora, ranging from student groups to governance. Combined with the theft of bicycles, these thefts are the most pervasive crime on campus and the most serious in terms of non-physical personal impact. Numerous Community and local media outlets reported the Stop program to the … Continue reading "Laptop theft prevention program, utilizing the STOP – Security Tracking of Office Property"

April 16, 2008

NEXUS, changing the administrative culture of an institution through a software implementation project

The project mobilized a large interdisciplinary team of managers, staff and faculty committed to the successful and quick implementation. The governance provided leadership from the top with involvement of the Executive Management Group and the President appointing the VP Finance as project champion. Implementation teams, Team Leads Committee, and a Steering Committee pulled representation from … Continue reading "NEXUS, changing the administrative culture of an institution through a software implementation project"

April 16, 2008