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Changing the Course of Student Residences

Historically Vancouver Island University was a community college which served a local catchment area on Vancouver Island.  In 2008 an amendment to the University Act of BC designated VIU as a university.  This change began to have two effects on the campus.  Firstly, it drastically enlarged the catchment area of the institution and created demand … Continue reading "Changing the Course of Student Residences"

January 9, 2017

McGill Feeding McGill

is a shining example of what is possible when multiple departments join forces to create something truly outstanding. Individuals from diverse backgrounds with different ideas and skills got together and formed significant partnerships, which resulted in big changes for McGill’s Student Housing and Hospitality Service (SHHS) and the community as a whole. … Continue reading "McGill Feeding McGill"

June 14, 2016

University of Ottawa: Residence Expansion

Faced with pressure to meet the growing demand of first-year residents, the University of Ottawa's Housing Service conducted an analysis which led to the development of the Residence Expansion Business Case. It was established that a shortfall of approx. 1,000 beds existed in order to meet the needs of first-year students for whom living in … Continue reading "University of Ottawa: Residence Expansion"

June 13, 2016

Rez Powers Down: An Energy Conservation Program

Rez Powers Down is an energy conservation challenge that takes place within Western’s student residences. Student residences compete against each other to see who can reduce the most energy consumption over a two-week period.   The Rez Powers Down challenge is organized over a two-week period, from late September into early October. Leading up to … Continue reading "Rez Powers Down: An Energy Conservation Program"

April 16, 2015

“McGill Satellite Procurement Operations” – A Customer Centric Approach

McGill’s vision to implement “Satellite Procurement operations” started taking shape in 2009, with the goal to improve customer service and strengthen the impartiality of the procurement process. The model relies heavily on collaboration, building relationships and sharing functional knowledge while focusing on improving customer response time, process efficiencies and cost savings. A value driven and … Continue reading "“McGill Satellite Procurement Operations” – A Customer Centric Approach"

April 16, 2015

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

University Manager 2013 Summer

Looking at Ancillary Services through a Wide Lens: Maximizing Revenue from Ancillary Services

Tags: Ancillary Services, Food Services, Parking, Revenue Diversification, Stores, Student Housing, University Manager

June 17, 2013

University Manager 2012 Summer

State of Mind – Addressing Mental Health Issues on University Campuses | Student Housing Workshop: A Thought Provoking Discussion | Effective Implementation of IT Governance – From Top to Bottom

Tags: Ancillary Services, Governance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Student Housing, Student Services, University Manager, Wellness and Mental Health

September 17, 2012

“Res Race to Zero”, a month long challenge to the student residents of 8 undergraduate housing buildings to reduce energ consumptions and compete for weekly, as well as an overall prize, and winner of the ‘Race”

April 16, 2010

Sustainable Development Policy of the Universit̩ de Sherbrooke

The Policy has had the effect of making the university community accountable for sustainable development. The tangible results are remarkable: active transportation, public transit, 3R-V (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, extract Value), construction of buildings that meet new standards, including sustainable development into teaching, research on this subject and recognition of the university due to its leadership … Continue reading "Sustainable Development Policy of the UniversitÌ© de Sherbrooke"

April 16, 2009