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Queen’s New (Activity-Based) Budget Model

Queen’s New Budget Model has had a profoundly positive effect on the university.  Planning for the new model began in March 2012. Over  the following four months, the development of the actual model benefited from a very considerable amount of consultation, and a great deal of hard work by many people.  The first fiscal year for which … Continue reading "Queen’s New (Activity-Based) Budget Model"

January 24, 2017

Out of the Dark Ages into the Light – The Triple Bottom Line Work Environment

The Administrative Offices at the Examination Centre building is a perfect illustration of how a single project can address the triple bottom line of sustainability namely: the environment, the social (or human factor) and economic factors. What started out as a forced move for several administrative departments turned out to be a phenomenal opportunity to … Continue reading "Out of the Dark Ages into the Light – The Triple Bottom Line Work Environment"

January 12, 2017

Improving finance service delivery through restructuring to a team-based approach in the Faculty of Medicine, UBC

Previously, the Faculty of Medicine decentralized primary responsibility for finance to units. Each unit had its own administrative staff responsible for budgeting and financial management, who reported directly to the academic head. This structure provided units with control and accountability, but lacked segregation of duties or consistency, and did not give departments access to a … Continue reading "Improving finance service delivery through restructuring to a team-based approach in the Faculty of Medicine, UBC"

June 13, 2016

The UVic Campus Bike Centre

The Campus Bike Centre is transferable based on two primary features. First, the Centre is located within a section of a parkade, and came about through the repurposing of28 premium paid vehicle parking spots. Second, the Centre is the highest single concentration of bike parking stalls on campus and acts as a cycling hub. Other … Continue reading "The UVic Campus Bike Centre"

April 16, 2015

The Teaching and Learning Spaces Working Group: An innovative approach to classroom planning and resource management

Tue Teaching and Learning Spaces Working Group (TLSWG) process could be adapted or transferred to other postsecondary institutional settings. Specific features integral to success include: – Shared leadership by co-chairs from academic and operations sides of the institution – A single source of funding paired with a collaborative decision-making body composed of all stakeholders in … Continue reading "The Teaching and Learning Spaces Working Group: An innovative approach to classroom planning and resource management"

April 16, 2014

University Manager 2013 Spring

Revenue from Real Estate: Land as a Revenue Generator for Canadian Universities and Colleges | To Self-assess or not to Self-assess: When to Pay GST/HST on Imported Goods

Tags: Ancillary Services, Benchmarking, Facilities, Financial Management, Investing, Revenue Diversification, Risk Management, Sales Tax, Space Planning, Taxes, University Manager

April 17, 2013

University Manager 2013 Winter

Developing and Implementing a Real Estate Project Office in a University, “Neither closing the door, nor selling the store: Academic integrity, academic freedom and institutional autonomy in the context of donor agreements”, Emergency Planning at Canadian Universities: Will your ERP Hold Up?, Trends in Canadian University Finance

Tags: Academic, Academic Freedom, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Business Continuity, Communication, Emergency Management, Ethics, Facilities, Financial Management, Governance, New Builds, Organizational Models, Reports, Risk Management, Space Planning, Systems, University Manager

January 17, 2013

Learning & Leading through Community Service: Reaching out to the Community in Leadership

UBC’s vision states: “The University of British Columbia, aspiring to be one of the world’s best universities, will prepare students to become exceptional global citizens, promote the values of a civil and sustainable society, and conduct outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world.” CLI-LP directly contributes to a staff … Continue reading "Learning & Leading through Community Service: Reaching out to the Community in Leadership"

April 16, 2009

e-Thesis submission

The effect was immediate. Due to the high mobility of students and faculty, there were no more time/space constraints as there are with the .traditional paper-based model. In addition, there was no need for third party involvement via the department. Students realized an instant cost-saving (printing as well as courier costs for those no longer … Continue reading "e-Thesis submission"

April 16, 2009

Transportation Demand Management Program

We sought input from our various community members and groups as well as from external transit carriers during all phases of the program. Care and attention to detail was taken as we planned and initiated changes to our transportation network. Our Campus Master Plan was updated and included a transportation component. Surveys were used to … Continue reading "Transportation Demand Management Program"

April 16, 2008