University Funding in Canada, A Comparison of Provincial Policies on University Funding, Student Aid, and Research Support
Tags: Benchmarking, Financial Management, Government Relations, Policies
December 3, 2020
Webinar – Returning to Campus Safely Amidst COVID-19 – A Planning Framework, Physical Distancing and HR Perspectives (PDF Presentation)
Webinar - Returning to Campus Safely Amidst COVID-19 – A Planning Framework, Physical Distancing and HR Perspectives (PDF Presentation)
Tags: Ancillary Services, Best Practices, Campus Security and Safety, Communication, Facilities, Human Resources, Policies, Professional Development, Space Planning
August 5, 2020
Redefining Financial Sustainability
Concordia University developed a sustainability policy back in 2015. The policy seeks to integrate four main university pillars of (1) its own operations (2) its research and academic programs (3) its investment approach (4) its funding/financing program. The proposal is with respect to initiatives we have implemented to pillars’ #3 and #4, which in effect redefined how we … Continue reading "Redefining Financial Sustainability"
June 29, 2020
Campus Map Visulization for Displaying Occupancy Related Data
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) developed a Transparent Activity-Based Budget System (TABBS) in 2012. This model has a new approach for allocating provincial operating funding, tuition and indirect costs. Indirect costs are defined as the operating costs of the administrative/support units and also central funds. One component of indirect costs is the cost of space, … Continue reading "Campus Map Visulization for Displaying Occupancy Related Data"
June 29, 2020
Planning a Research Trajectory: Strategies for Success
What if every University could set new faculty members up to have successful research trajectories early on in their careers? Starting in 2018, a team within University of Waterloo’s Office of Research set out to do just that. Rather than continuing to offer piecemeal introductions to the variety of services available, the team members wanted … Continue reading "Planning a Research Trajectory: Strategies for Success"
June 29, 2020
PowerED™ by Athabasca University – A New Entrepreneurial Unit
Today’s fast-changing business environment demands an increased need for education that offers responsive skill development, so professionals thrive and make an immediate impact in their careers. In 2018, Athabasca University (AU) considered this shift and saw an opportunity to launch an innovative, digital, micro-learning department rooted in three principles, personalized learning that is – just-in-time, … Continue reading "PowerED™ by Athabasca University – A New Entrepreneurial Unit"
June 29, 2020
Building the Smart Campus: CCTV Expansion Program
Beginning in 2014, the University of Calgary Campus Security initiated a project to modernize its Security Operations Centre (SOC) with the goal of increasing campus safety and efficiency. The initial scope of the project included the replacement of the existing analog cameras and the development of a video management system. This project was a significant … Continue reading "Building the Smart Campus: CCTV Expansion Program"
June 29, 2020
Tri-Agency Transition Resources
Transition to the New Tri-Agency Guide on Financial Administration The Tri-Agencies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC) launched the Tri-Agency Financial Administration initiative in 2017 with a focus on the following three key areas: moving to a more flexible approach to the administration and use of grant funds, bringing significant changes to the Tri-Agency Guide on Financial … Continue reading "Tri-Agency Transition Resources"
Tags: Compensation, Financial Management, Income Tax, Sales Tax, Tax Status, Taxes
November 22, 2019
Carry-forward Policy Survey Results
Tags: Financial Management, Policies, Resource Allocation
July 26, 2019
Carry-forward Roundtable Discussion Summary
Tags: Financial Management, Policies, Resource Allocation
July 10, 2019
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