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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

CAUBO 2026: Main Conference Presentations

Click below to download available CAUBO 2026 Main Conference presentations. Looking for the functional seminars? Visit the presentations page for CAUBO 2026’s functional seminars. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Tags: 2026, Ancillary Services, Best Practices, Change Management, Culture, Data Analytics, EDI (Equity - Diversity - Inclusion), Facilities, Financial Management, Financial Sustainability, Human Resources, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness/ Efficiency, Presentations, Revenue Diversification, Trend Talks

September 21, 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

Proactively Managing the Contractual Process: Supporting Collaborative Research at ÉTS Through Agility and Compliance

At the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), collaborative research is vital. But until 2023, our process for entering into partnership agreements was mired in red tape, long negotiations and unexpected legal issues, causing headaches for researchers and partners alike. At the same time, the compliance framework was becoming more complex with regard to national security, … Continue reading "Proactively Managing the Contractual Process: Supporting Collaborative Research at ÉTS Through Agility and Compliance"

June 22, 2026

Vancouver Island Energy Leadership Conference

In June of 2025, the University of Victoria’s Maintenance & Operations Energy Services team organized and hosted the Vancouver Island Energy Leadership Conference. The vision for this inaugural conference was to bring together people from across Vancouver Island to talk about energy management, facilities management, building science, and decarbonization. The conference was a great success … Continue reading "Vancouver Island Energy Leadership Conference"

June 22, 2026

UNIVERSITY MANAGER 2026 SPRING

Tags: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Conference, Lean, University Manager

June 10, 2026

UNIVERSITY MANAGER 2026 WINTER

Tags: Benchmarking Consortium, Civil Discourse, Conference, EDUCAUSE, higher education, Professional Development, University Manager

January 29, 2026

CAUBO Student Housing – Webinar Series: Part 1 – Laying the Foundation: Needs Assessment, Feasibility & Delivery Models

Date: January 28, 2026 Duration: 90 minutes Presenters: Tariq Al-idrissi, Vice-President, Finance and Administration, Trent University Amal Awini, Director of Housing & Conference Services, Ancillary Services, York University William (Bill) Best, Vice President, Administration and Finance, University of New Brunswick Joseph Yun, Director, Real Estate Transactions and Asset Management, YUDC Moderator: Edward Ng, Partner, Infrastructure … Continue reading "CAUBO Student Housing – Webinar Series: Part 1 – Laying the Foundation: Needs Assessment, Feasibility & Delivery Models"

Tags: Facilities, Financial Management, Institutional Planning, Models, New Builds, Student Housing

January 29, 2026

About the Employee Benefits Consortium

A Strategic Opportunity to Enhance Value and Realize Operational Savings In an environment where the financial sustainability of Canada’s post-secondary education sector is increasingly challenged, institutions are seeking innovative ways to reduce costs without compromising value. The CAUBO Employee Benefits Consortium is one such opportunity—offering a proven model for reducing a key labour cost while maintaining or … Continue reading "About the Employee Benefits Consortium"

Tags: Human Resources, Pension and Benefits, Wellness and Mental Health

December 18, 2025

UNIVERSITY MANAGER 2025 FALL

Tags: Conference, Leadership, Pension and Benefits, Student Housing, Sustainability, University Manager

October 28, 2025