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Residence Hall West Reimagined: The next generation of public-private-partnerships for Student Living

The University of Windsor is redeveloping its Residence Hall West, a former traditional dormitory built in the 1960’s, into apartment-style student housing, addressing a critical need for modern, affordable accommodations tailored to graduate students, second-entry program students, and students with families. This initiative introduces a unique on-campus product that meets growing demand while requiring no … Continue reading "Residence Hall West Reimagined: The next generation of public-private-partnerships for Student Living"

June 17, 2025

uOttawa OneCard: our unified campus card system

The University of Ottawa has introduced the OneCard, a unified campus card system that integrates student identification with essential campus services and transit access. By combining the functionalities of the student ID and U-Pass into a single smart card, the project simplifies administrative processes, reduces costs, and enhances the student experience. The OneCard integrates seamlessly … Continue reading "uOttawa OneCard: our unified campus card system"

June 17, 2025

Low Carbon District Energy System and PV Solarization Project

“It will be one of the most advanced systems in the world” according to Diego Mendlebaum (P.Eng.). He is referring to Thompson Rivers University’s Low Carbon District Energy System (LCDES), which officially broke ground in August 2024 and is scheduled to complete in Q3 of 2026. He should know, he’s the Head of Development with … Continue reading "Low Carbon District Energy System and PV Solarization Project"

June 17, 2025

Grand défi ULaval: Nurturing the well-being of our community

An initiative to foster a sense of balance, developed by, for and with administrative and academic staff at Université Laval, in collaboration with Mon équilibre ULaval and the Grand Défi Entreprise. The Grand défi ULaval is an initiative championed by the Office of the Vice Rector, Human Resources and Finance, the purpose of which is … Continue reading "Grand défi ULaval: Nurturing the well-being of our community"

June 17, 2025

Student Housing

CAUBO’s report, Student Housing in Canadian Higher Education: A Strategic Framework for Planning and Delivery, provides timely insights and strategic guidance to help institutions navigate the evolving financial, demographic, and housing landscapes that are reshaping the sector. The report is organized into the following core areas of focus: Glossary and Executive Summary Current State of … Continue reading "Student Housing"

Tags: Ancillary Services, Financial Sustainability, Infrastructure, Public-Private Partnerships (P3s), Strategic Planning, Student Housing

June 3, 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

UBC Indoor Air Quality Program

The implementation of an indoor air quality program at UBC Vancouver campus. The IAQP involves three key components: (1)An Air Filter Preventive Maintenance Process (2)Subject Matter Experts in Air Filtration (both in-house and external) (3)Supply Management The Air Filtration PM Process involves a degree of inspection that drives the scheduled changes of filter changes throughout … Continue reading "UBC Indoor Air Quality Program"

June 10, 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

A modular approach to multi-disciplinary high intensity laboratories

McGill, a research-intensive University, must aim to support the University’s research mission by offering cutting-edge laboratories. Consequently, planning for high-intensity research laboratories plays an important role in the campus’ growth while presenting the greatest infrastructure challenge, given the high construction cost and limited compatibility with the adaptive reuse of existing buildings. In McGill’s 2019 Master … Continue reading "A modular approach to multi-disciplinary high intensity laboratories"

June 10, 2024

Digital Research Services: a One-Stop-Shop for Digital Research Support

New digital technologies have profoundly transformed academic research across all disciplines, creating both opportunities and challenges for researchers to turn data into scientific breakthroughs. McGill’s Digital Research Services (DRS) team was formed to create a one-stop-shop to assist researchers in navigating the increasingly complex digital research ecosystem. DRS provides advice and support on three primary … Continue reading "Digital Research Services: a One-Stop-Shop for Digital Research Support"

June 10, 2024