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Graffiti Busters – The University of Manitoba Graffiti Reporting Hot Line

The development of the Graffiti Hot Line was a collaborative effort of the departments of Physical Plant, Security Services and the Office of the Associate Vice-President (Administration). The community has been highly appreciative of the efforts made to reduce the incidence of graffiti on campus as it was often directed toward specific groups.   This … Continue reading "Graffiti Busters – The University of Manitoba Graffiti Reporting Hot Line"

April 16, 2006

Academic Leadership Development Program for Newly Appointed Department Chairs and Associate Deans (Chairs’ School)

The program has been developed and offered by Staff learning and Development in collaboration with the Office of the Provost, Academic Staff Administration, and Chairs’ Council Executive. A deliberate effort was made to include a wide variety of individuals from the UofA community in preparing content and presenting in the program. For example, the following … Continue reading "Academic Leadership Development Program for Newly Appointed Department Chairs and Associate Deans (Chairs’ School)"

April 16, 2006

Fully Supported Faculty/Student Teaching and Learning Model

The fully supported faculty/student teaching and learning model is successful as a result of the involvement and commitment of institutional, internal and external stakeholders. Open Learning is a strategic direction of the University of Guelph. In addition, Open Learning seeks to incorporate the other four strategic directions adopted by the University of Guelph in 1995; … Continue reading "Fully Supported Faculty/Student Teaching and Learning Model"

April 16, 2006

Western Reads

The Book Store at Western, Alumni Relations and Communications & Public Affairs are involved in the selection of the celebrity readers, promotion, web site, event planning and ail budget implications. Celebrity readers participate in the book selection, lead the discussion online and at the debate. Since the celebrity readers represent a cross section of campus … Continue reading "Western Reads"

April 16, 2005

Staff Fitness Program

The McGill Staff Fitness Program is truly a McGill community team initiative that involves academic staff, administrative and support staff, the central administration, and students. The vision and concept for the McGill Staff Fitness Program were developed by three individuals: Kate Williams, former Director, University Relations, Jill Barker, Assistant Manager, Recreation and Fitness, Department of … Continue reading "Staff Fitness Program"

April 16, 2005

Ushop – b2b eProcurement Marketplace

Before the solution was selected over 60 staff members across three campuses representing academic and administrative groups were interviewed to identify the features and functionality that a solution would need to have. Once the solution was selected a steering committee was formed comprised of researchers, divisional business officers, systems, finance and procurement staff. The role … Continue reading "Ushop – b2b eProcurement Marketplace"

April 16, 2005

Above and Beyond – Rewards and Recognition Program

As stated previously this program was developed as a direct result of a Fall 2000 survey of randomly selected Food Services associates. They had identified that communication and ongoing recognition of employees as a number one standard they would like to see achieved within the department. Literature shows that when done appropriately recognition has a … Continue reading "Above and Beyond – Rewards and Recognition Program"

April 16, 2005

Centralized Postal Import Processing

Basically, they weren’t. Since shipments were backlogging at Canada Post, it required immediate and creative resolution by the Traffic and Customs Officer. Subsequent notification was then provided to the campus as to the change of process. However, there were no negative ramifications from the campus community whatsoever. Indeed, they did not know how the clearing … Continue reading "Centralized Postal Import Processing"

April 16, 2005

Multi-Year Budgeting & Forecasting Model

The development of the budget model was done within the Finance Office loosely based on a model used by American institutions based out of Pennsylvania. The model was implemented near the beginning of the budget process and budget unit heads were asked to provide feedback while working with it. The model has allowed for more … Continue reading "Multi-Year Budgeting & Forecasting Model"

April 16, 2004

The Creation of a University-Specific Technology Platform to Allow a Cost-Recovery Unit to Meet Student Expectations

All stakeholders in Continuing Education, from Instructors to Students, from Finance staff to Registrar’s Office personnel, from Program Planners to IT professional staff participated in the development of specifications for OneCE. The system was built only after a very thorough, six month period of business analysis. The Director of the School, and the School’s Assistant … Continue reading "The Creation of a University-Specific Technology Platform to Allow a Cost-Recovery Unit to Meet Student Expectations"

April 16, 2004

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