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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

YU AURA – York University’s Proprietary Gen AI Platform built in-house as part of our pioneering effort to make York an AI-powered University

The AURA platform at York University represents a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize the development and deployment of AI solutions in higher education. This project addresses universities’ significant challenges in integrating diverse knowledge sources into AI models while ensuring data security and privacy. AURA offers a secure, scalable, and user-friendly platform that simplifies AI solution development … Continue reading "YU AURA – York University’s Proprietary Gen AI Platform built in-house as part of our pioneering effort to make York an AI-powered University"

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

Construction and Borrowing Costs Impact on Student Housing Planning (Recorded Session)

Tags: 2024, Capital Projects, Financial Management, Presentations, Student Housing

September 20, 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

Construction and Borrowing Costs Impact on Student Housing Planning (PDF Presentation)

Tags: 2024, Capital Projects, Financial Management, Presentations, Student Housing

September 19, 2024

UNIVERSITY MANAGER 2024 WINTER

Tags: Conference, Governance, Organizational Development, Student Housing, University Manager

January 9, 2024

Building the student experience – Student Housing Report

Tags: Ancillary Services, Facilities, New Builds, Operations and Maintenance, Reports, Student Housing

August 24, 2023

Innovative Modular Student Housing Solution

Economic inflation in Kamloops has generated an increased demand for affordable housing in the City of Kamloops. Enrollment at TRU has grown exponentially, creating heightened demand for student residences. Current on-campus student housing is at maximum capacity forcing students to rent affordable housing in the community, creating an overall shortage of rental accommodations in Kamloops. … Continue reading "Innovative Modular Student Housing Solution"

May 15, 2023