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Hybrid Work Arrangements

The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed how Canadians worked, and the post-secondary sector was no exception as it quickly adapted to remote work arrangements in order to keep their workforce healthy, safe and productive. Institutions explored new opportunities resulting from the pandemic in terms of whether flexible work arrangements could be adopted and to what extent … Continue reading "Hybrid Work Arrangements"

Tags: Accessibility, Accommodation, Best Practices, Policies, Recruitment & Onboarding, Risk Management, Space Management, Space Planning, Tax Status, Taxable Benefits, Taxes, Wellness and Mental Health

April 4, 2022

ROADMAP TO NET ZERO

Tags: Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Operations and Maintenance, Policies, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Sustainability, Threat Assessment

April 4, 2022

Webinar – Are You Ready for the CARM Customs Changes? (PDF Presentation)

Webinar - Are You Ready for the CARM Customs Changes? (PDF Presentation)

Tags: Compliance and Monitoring, Customs, Management, Policies, Procurement, Professional Development, Risk Management

February 25, 2022

Climate Change: Understanding the Implications on Post-Secondary Institutions

Tags: Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Operations and Maintenance, Policies, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Sustainability, Threat Assessment

January 26, 2022

Climate Change

Canadian post-secondary institutions are contributors to climate change due to their large geographic, economic and environmental footprint, and also face a number of emerging environmental risks. As such, institutions have a significant role to play in mitigating the impacts of climate change and enabling the transition to a low-carbon economy through their institutional operating practices, community engagement, … Continue reading "Climate Change"

Tags: Carbon Footprint, Carbon Measurement, Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Investing, Operations and Maintenance, Policies, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Sustainability, Threat Assessment

January 25, 2022

Climate Change Mitigation Strategies at Post-Secondary Institutions 2020 Survey Results

Tags: Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Operations and Maintenance, Policies, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Sustainability, Threat Assessment

January 25, 2022

Responsible Investing: An Analysis of Investment Policies at Canadian Universities in an International Context – December 15, 2021

Date: December 15, 2021 Duration: 90 minutes Presenters: Brandon Dickson, Graduate Student, Balsillie School of International Affairs Deidre (Dee) Henne, Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Vice-President of Administration, McMaster University Donna Kotsopoulos, Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Education, Western University Srikanth Ramani, Professor, Finance, Huron University College, Western University Click here to download the presentation … Continue reading "Responsible Investing: An Analysis of Investment Policies at Canadian Universities in an International Context – December 15, 2021"

Tags: Financial Management, Investing, Professional Development, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Treasury and Investment

December 16, 2021

Webinar – Responsible Investing: An Analysis of Investment Policies at Canadian Universities in an International Context (PDF Presentation)

Webinar - Responsible Investing: An Analysis of Investment Policies at Canadian Universities in an International Context (PDF Presentation)

Tags: Financial Management, Investing, Professional Development, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Treasury and Investment

December 16, 2021

Accessibility & Inclusion Through Procurement – November 24, 2021

Date: November 24, 2021 Duration: 90 minutes Presenter: Ben Poynton, LLM (IDLHR) (he, him, his), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Officer, University of Toronto Click here to download the presentation Click here to view the webinar recording

Tags: Accessibility, Compliance and Monitoring, EDI (Equity - Diversity - Inclusion), Management, Policies, Procurement

November 25, 2021

Webinar – Accessibility & Inclusion Through Procurement (PDF Presentation)

Webinar - Accessibility & Inclusion Through Procurement (PDF Presentation)

Tags: Accessibility, Compliance and Monitoring, EDI (Equity - Diversity - Inclusion), Management, Policies, Procurement

November 25, 2021