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Holistic Campus Security Strategies – Keeping our Campuses Safe, Together

At the University of Alberta (U of A), we have five (5) separate campus locations, four (4) of which are located in Edmonton, Alberta and one (1) located in Camrose, Alberta. With more than 44, 000 students and 13,000 staff shaping the U of A, we rank among the top 5 universities in Canada. In … Continue reading "Holistic Campus Security Strategies – Keeping our Campuses Safe, Together"

June 17, 2025

Residence Hall West Reimagined: The next generation of public-private-partnerships for Student Living

The University of Windsor is redeveloping its Residence Hall West, a former traditional dormitory built in the 1960’s, into apartment-style student housing, addressing a critical need for modern, affordable accommodations tailored to graduate students, second-entry program students, and students with families. This initiative introduces a unique on-campus product that meets growing demand while requiring no … Continue reading "Residence Hall West Reimagined: The next generation of public-private-partnerships for Student Living"

June 17, 2025

Advancing Excellence in Canadian Higher Education through the Continuous Improvement and Change Management (CANCICM) Conference

A joint effort between Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo, the Canadian University Council of CIOs, and LeanHE Canada, The CANCICM 2024 Conference under the theme of “Empowering Change in Higher Education:  Integrating Innovation, Adaptability, and Continuous Improvement in Higher Education” showcased exceptional contributions to quality and productivity in higher education, highlighted by its keynote … Continue reading "Advancing Excellence in Canadian Higher Education through the Continuous Improvement and Change Management (CANCICM) Conference"

June 17, 2025

Sugar Sheet Initiative: Advancing Sustainability at McMaster

At Media Production Services (MPS), we are dedicated to championing McMaster University’s sustainability goals. For over 15 years, we’ve managed the campus’s Multi-Function Device (MFD) Fleet through PrintSmart, prioritizing eco-friendly innovations to reduce environmental impact. This commitment has driven us to continually seek out and implement sustainable options, from recycled materials to plant-based toners. In … Continue reading "Sugar Sheet Initiative: Advancing Sustainability at McMaster"

June 17, 2025

The McMaster Meet@Mac, Classroom, Lobby & Greenspace Self-Serve Reservations Portal

, revolutionized how student groups access and reserve campus spaces at McMaster University. Previously, Conference and Event Services (CES) staff manually handled all booking requests, creating inefficiencies and delays. By leveraging the Infosilem platform and collaborating with campus partners, CES launched an intuitive self-service system to … Continue reading "The McMaster Meet@Mac, Classroom, Lobby & Greenspace Self-Serve Reservations Portal"

June 17, 2025

uOttawa OneCard: our unified campus card system

The University of Ottawa has introduced the OneCard, a unified campus card system that integrates student identification with essential campus services and transit access. By combining the functionalities of the student ID and U-Pass into a single smart card, the project simplifies administrative processes, reduces costs, and enhances the student experience. The OneCard integrates seamlessly … Continue reading "uOttawa OneCard: our unified campus card system"

June 17, 2025

YU AURA – York University’s Proprietary Gen AI Platform built in-house as part of our pioneering effort to make York an AI-powered University

The AURA platform at York University represents a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize the development and deployment of AI solutions in higher education. This project addresses universities’ significant challenges in integrating diverse knowledge sources into AI models while ensuring data security and privacy. AURA offers a secure, scalable, and user-friendly platform that simplifies AI solution development … Continue reading "YU AURA – York University’s Proprietary Gen AI Platform built in-house as part of our pioneering effort to make York an AI-powered University"

June 17, 2025

Grand défi ULaval: Nurturing the well-being of our community

An initiative to foster a sense of balance, developed by, for and with administrative and academic staff at Université Laval, in collaboration with Mon équilibre ULaval and the Grand Défi Entreprise. The Grand défi ULaval is an initiative championed by the Office of the Vice Rector, Human Resources and Finance, the purpose of which is … Continue reading "Grand défi ULaval: Nurturing the well-being of our community"

June 17, 2025

Framework to Inform Higher Education Student Housing Plans

Tags: Ancillary Services, Financial Sustainability, Infrastructure, Public-Private Partnerships (P3s), Strategic Planning, Student Housing

June 3, 2025

Student Housing

CAUBO’s report, Student Housing in Canadian Higher Education: A Strategic Framework for Planning and Delivery, provides timely insights and strategic guidance to help institutions navigate the evolving financial, demographic, and housing landscapes that are reshaping the sector. The report is organized into the following core areas of focus: Glossary and Executive Summary Current State of … Continue reading "Student Housing"

Tags: Ancillary Services, Financial Sustainability, Infrastructure, Public-Private Partnerships (P3s), Strategic Planning, Student Housing

June 3, 2025