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CAUBO 2026: Functional Seminars Presentations

Click below to download available CAUBO 2026 functional seminars’ presentations. Looking for the main conference sessions? Visit the presentations page for CAUBO 2026’s main conference. Monday, June 15, 2026

Tags: 2026, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics, Best Practices, Efficiency in Admin Functions, Engagement, Facilities, Financial Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Presentations, Procurement, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Treasury and Investment

September 25, 2026

Financial Sustainability and the Evolution of University Budget Models (Recorded Session)

Tags: 2026, Budgets, Financial Sustainability, Models, Presentations

September 21, 2026

Financial Sustainability and the Evolution of University Budget Models (PDF Presentation)

Tags: 2026, Budgets, Financial Sustainability, Models, Presentations

September 18, 2026

SHARP Minds, Sharper Budgets: York University’s Financial Transformation Journey (PDF Presentation)

Tags: 2026, Budgets, Change Management, Financial Management, Financial Sustainability, Presentations

September 17, 2026

Strengthening Housing and Ancillary Operations at The University of King’s College: A Digital Modernization Model for Small Universities

Housing, Ancillary Services, Residence Life, and related student support functions at small universities face unique operational challenges. These units are expected to deliver a wide range of services comparable to those at larger institutions, including student housing operations, residence life programming, summer accommodations, conference services, and coordinated student supports. All this while operating with significantly … Continue reading "Strengthening Housing and Ancillary Operations at The University of King’s College: A Digital Modernization Model for Small Universities"

June 22, 2026

Integrated Faculty Management: ETRACS

Launched in 2018 and now expanding through SFU’s Integrated Faculty Management System (IFMS) program, eTRACS (Enterprise Teaching Research And Collaboration System) has evolved from a point solution into the core platform for managing faculty lifecycle and instructional activity across the institution. Where faculties once relied on disconnected spreadsheets, email threads, and manual reconciliations, eTRACS now … Continue reading "Integrated Faculty Management: ETRACS"

June 22, 2026

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

Navigating Budget Models in Uncertain Times: Insights from Three Institutions (PDF Presentation)

Tags: 2025, Budgets, Financial Management, Models, Presentations

July 14, 2025

CAUBO 2025: Functional Seminars Presentations

Click below to download available CAUBO 2025 functional seminars’ presentations. Looking for the main conference sessions? Visit the presentations page for CAUBO 2025’s main conference. Monday, June 9, 2025

Tags: 2025, Best Practices, Change Management, Facilities, Financial Management, Human Resources, Presentations, Procurement, Responsible Investing and Divestment, Risk Management, Sustainability, Treasury and Investment

July 14, 2025