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Holistic Campus Security Strategies – Keeping our Campuses Safe, Together

At the University of Alberta (U of A), we have five (5) separate campus locations, four (4) of which are located in Edmonton, Alberta and one (1) located in Camrose, Alberta. With more than 44, 000 students and 13,000 staff shaping the U of A, we rank among the top 5 universities in Canada. In … Continue reading "Holistic Campus Security Strategies – Keeping our Campuses Safe, Together"

June 17, 2025

YU AURA – York University’s Proprietary Gen AI Platform built in-house as part of our pioneering effort to make York an AI-powered University

The AURA platform at York University represents a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize the development and deployment of AI solutions in higher education. This project addresses universities’ significant challenges in integrating diverse knowledge sources into AI models while ensuring data security and privacy. AURA offers a secure, scalable, and user-friendly platform that simplifies AI solution development … Continue reading "YU AURA – York University’s Proprietary Gen AI Platform built in-house as part of our pioneering effort to make York an AI-powered University"

June 17, 2025

Office of the Vice-President, Research and International – Data Governance Model for Key Performance Indicators

Information can be misleading when the wrong data is used to answer a question. Not taking the time to document data architecture, such as process steps and metadata, and gain a broad understanding of important context underlying queries can result in increased data processing costs and risks for the institution. As a response to this, … Continue reading "Office of the Vice-President, Research and International – Data Governance Model for Key Performance Indicators"

June 17, 2025

Data and Analytics Strategy in Action: Enhancing Strategic Enrolment Management, Digital Transformation, and Administrative Efficiency through Data Governance – January 14, 2025

Date: January 14, 2025 Duration: 90 minutes Presenters: Patrick Cernea, Director, Data Strategy and Governance, Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis, York University Margaret Kierylo, Assistant Vice-President, Institutional Planning and Chief Data Officer, Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis, York University Click here to download the presentation 

Tags: Best Practices, Digital Transformation, Efficiency in Admin Functions, Governance, Information Technology, Institutional Planning, Strategic Planning

January 16, 2025

Webinar – Data and Analytics Strategy in Action: Enhancing Strategic Enrolment Management, Digital Transformation, and Administrative Efficiency through Data Governance (PDF Presentation)

Tags: Best Practices, Digital Transformation, Efficiency in Admin Functions, Governance, Information Technology, Institutional Planning, Strategic Planning

January 16, 2025

CAUBO 2024: Functional Seminars Presentations

Click below to download available CAUBO 2024 functional seminars’ presentations. Looking for the main conference sessions? Visit the presentations page for CAUBO 2024’s main conference. Monday, June 3, 2024

Tags: 2024, Best Practices, Business Continuity, Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Data Analytics, EDI (Equity - Diversity - Inclusion), Energy Efficiency, Enterprise Risk Management, Financial Management, Human Resources, Integrated Planning, Organizational Models, Presentations, Procurement, Risk Management, Sexual Harassment & Violance, Sustainability, Treasury and Investment, Wellness and Mental Health

September 23, 2024

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

Space Planning for Hybrid Work – Wi-Fi is Your Friend (PDF Presentation)

Tags: 2024, Facilities, Hybrid Work Arrangement, Information Technology, Presentations, Space Planning

September 18, 2024

Flexing for the Future: Redefining Services, Roles, Spaces, and Success in a Hybrid Work Environment

Through the Hybrid Work Arrangements (HWA) program developed and implemented by the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education’s (OISE) prioritizing flexibility, community needs, and innovative service delivery, OISE has not only weathered the challenges posed by the pandemic but has also proactively shaped its academic and operational landscape for the future.  OISE’s HWA program is … Continue reading "Flexing for the Future: Redefining Services, Roles, Spaces, and Success in a Hybrid Work Environment"

June 10, 2024

Inclusive Physical Space Framework

The Inclusive Physical Space Framework is an open resource document focusing on design principles and strategies to create sustainable, accessible, and wellness-focused physical space on campus. It leverages existing technical standards and the value proposition of the campus community to help design decision-makers identify what is essential to include in a physical building to meet … Continue reading "Inclusive Physical Space Framework"

June 10, 2024