Project Infinity – Unlocking Restricted Funds
The project aimed to provide faculties with clearer information on the nature and allowable uses of their restricted funds. Many endowments are as old as the University, and details about their spending criteria are often lost due to staff turnover or not passed along to the finance staff in the faculty that is responsible for … Continue reading "Project Infinity – Unlocking Restricted Funds"
June 22, 2026
Building resilient universities: Leading on financial sustainability
Canada relies on its universities to develop talent, strengthen competitiveness and drive economic growth. But growing financial pressures are putting that contribution at risk. A new report from Universities Canada and CAUBO finds that rising costs, growing infrastructure needs and a widening funding gap are placing the university system under increasing strain. A system under … Continue reading "Building resilient universities: Leading on financial sustainability"
Tags: Financial Management, Financial Sustainability, Governance, Government Relations, Infrastructure, Leadership, Strategic Planning
April 27, 2026
Fostering Resilience: McMaster University’s Enterprise Risk Management Program
McMaster University’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program exemplifies a comprehensive and innovative approach to institutional risk management in higher education. By embedding risk practices across all organizational levels, the program fosters a proactive, risk-aware culture that supports operational excellence and resilience at all levels. Its core components include a risk taxonomy, a robust risk assessment … Continue reading "Fostering Resilience: McMaster University’s Enterprise Risk Management Program"
June 17, 2025
UBC Indoor Air Quality Program
The implementation of an indoor air quality program at UBC Vancouver campus. The IAQP involves three key components: (1)An Air Filter Preventive Maintenance Process (2)Subject Matter Experts in Air Filtration (both in-house and external) (3)Supply Management The Air Filtration PM Process involves a degree of inspection that drives the scheduled changes of filter changes throughout … Continue reading "UBC Indoor Air Quality Program"
June 10, 2024
Information Security Compliance Support Program
Higher-education institutions globally are grappling with the ever-present risk of a cybersecurity breach. Ongoing pressure to report on risk and compliance is known to many, but most struggle with how. You may know what controls are required… training, multi-factor authentication, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), MFA, self-phishing and vulnerability management to name a few. But … Continue reading "Information Security Compliance Support Program"
June 10, 2024
The Role of Financial Health Indicators in Financial Sustainability and Accountability (Recorded Session)
Tags: 2023, Accountability, Financial Management, Financial Sustainability, Presentations, Resource Allocation
September 26, 2023
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
The Role of Financial Health Indicators in Financial Sustainability and Accountability (PDF Presentation)
Tags: 2023, Accountability, Financial Management, Financial Sustainability, Presentations, Resource Allocation
September 22, 2023
Transformational Risk and Assurance Services
The University of British Columbia (UBC) has been on a multi-year and multi-hundred-million-dollar large transformation journey to replace and modernize its Human Resources, Finance, and Student systems and processes to facilitate improved collaboration, innovation, and agility, thereby known as the Integrated Renewal Program (IRP). The Office of Enterprise Risk and Assurance (ERA) has created a … Continue reading "Transformational Risk and Assurance Services"
May 15, 2023
Tackling Fraud with a Re-engineered Internal Assurance Approach to Enhance Protection of Students’ Interests
In 2021, the University of British Columbia’s Office of Enterprise Risk and Assurance (ERA) performed a fraud risk review engagement for the Vice-President, Students portfolio (VPS) with a trailblazing approach that significantly contributed to strengthening its fraud risk management capabilities at all levels. This game-changing approach involved a coherent collaboration between the Internal Assurance (IA) … Continue reading "Tackling Fraud with a Re-engineered Internal Assurance Approach to Enhance Protection of Students’ Interests"
May 15, 2023
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