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The McMaster Meet@Mac, Classroom, Lobby & Greenspace Self-Serve Reservations Portal

, revolutionized how student groups access and reserve campus spaces at McMaster University. Previously, Conference and Event Services (CES) staff manually handled all booking requests, creating inefficiencies and delays. By leveraging the Infosilem platform and collaborating with campus partners, CES launched an intuitive self-service system to … Continue reading "The McMaster Meet@Mac, Classroom, Lobby & Greenspace Self-Serve Reservations Portal"

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

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

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

CAUBO 2023: Main Conference Presentations

Click below to download available CAUBO 2023 Main Conference presentations. Looking for the functional seminars? Visit the presentations page for CAUBO 2023’s functional seminars. PLENARY SESSIONS Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Tags: 2023, Ancillary Services, Best Practices, Deferred Maintenance, Digital Transformation, Engagement, Enterprise Risk Management, Financial Management, Governance, Hybrid Work Arrangement, Information Technology, Institutional Planning, Labour Relations, New Builds, Presentations, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Student Relations

September 26, 2023

CAUBO 2023: Functional Seminars Presentations

Click below to download available CAUBO 2023 functional seminars’ presentations. Looking for the main conference sessions? Visit the presentations page for CAUBO 2023’s main conference. Monday, May 8, 2023

Tags: 2023, Academic Administration, Best Practices, Carbon Footprint, Continuous Improvement, Culture, EDI (Equity - Diversity - Inclusion), Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities, Financial Reporting, Human Resources, Hybrid Work Arrangement, Leadership, Organizational Models, Presentation, Sustainability, Wellness and Mental Health

September 26, 2023

Results of the CAUBO 2023 Survey: 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

June 21, 2023

Remote Work Arrangements at the University of Victoria

A principle-based, Remote Work Arrangements (RWA) framework for UVic staff was introduced summer 2021 and reviewed spring of 2022. What sets UVic apart from most other universities is the extent to which UVic undertook to assess the satisfaction, effectiveness, and impact of the 2021 framework to inform enhancements made in fall 2022. The review included … Continue reading "Remote Work Arrangements at the University of Victoria"

May 15, 2023

Descriptive Title of Proposal: Merging Université Laval’s Student Placement Services and Continuing Education Department

Université Laval used to have a Student Placement Services (SPLA) unit dedicated to working with students and alumni to foster their career development. Beyond its internships and practica, which were effectively incorporated into the academic pathways of various programs, the other employment-related activities and services available through SPLA were quite far removed from curriculum and … Continue reading "Descriptive Title of Proposal: Merging Université Laval’s Student Placement Services and Continuing Education Department"

May 15, 2023