* Please note that this webinar will be offered in English and is open only to employees of Canadian universities and colleges or Higher Education associations.

Date and Time: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET
Target Audience: All senior administrators who are interested in this issue.

In today’s data-rich landscape, institutions are increasingly leveraging data governance to drive digital transformation, enhance human resource data management, and advance strategic enrolment management (SEM).

This session delves into practical case studies illustrating how data governance frameworks can streamline operations, improve decision-making, and ensure data integrity across functions.

We will explore how an institution-wide data strategy bridges the gaps between departments, creating a cohesive, institution-wide approach to data that supports long-term success. Concluding with actionable insights, this session underscores why a unified data strategy is essential for every modern institution.

Following the presentation, there will be opportunities for interaction via a Q&A discussion based on audience-submitted questions. This 90-minute webinar is intended for all senior administrators interested in this issue and is pertinent to institutions of all sizes.

This CAUBO PD activity may count towards credits for accreditation programs and designations in your field. Visit the CAUBO website for more details.

Presenters:

Patrick Cernea Director, Data Strategy and Governance, Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis York University Patrick Cernea serves as the Director of Data Strategy and Governance at York University. Patrick holds an International MBA from the Schulich School of Business, York University, and is a PMP-certified professional. In late 2020, he launched York University’s Data Governance Program. His visionary leadership has led to the development of a scalable data governance framework, paving the way for the definition of key terminologies and advancements in data quality.

Margaret Kierylo Assistant Vice-President, Institutional Planning and Chief Data Officer, Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis York University Dr. Margaret Kierylo’s career spans over 15 years in higher education. Currently serving as the Assistant Vice-President, Institutional Planning and Chief Data Officer at York University, Margaret leads the Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis. The Office leads and supports York’s Data and Analytics Strategy, Data Governance, Integrated Resource Planning, Institutional Research and Analysis, Strategic Enrolment Management, and Academic Resource Planning. Since joining York University in 2022, she has devoted her efforts to developing the institution's inaugural Data and Analytics Strategy. Margaret holds a BA and MA from the University of Waterloo, a PhD in history from Queen’s University, and a Certificate in College and University Administration from the University of Manitoba.

CAUBO Higher Education Administration Onboarding Workshop
March 4-5, 2025 | ALT Hotel, Ottawa, ON

* Please note that this event will only be offered in English *

Joining the higher education sector as a senior administrator, you may find that things don’t work exactly the way you expect, or that the culture differs significantly from other industries. It can be challenging to learn everything you need to know to hit the ground running and settle into your new position.

Part of our mission at CAUBO is to strengthen the capacity of leaders in the sector by connecting you with peers and information, enabling you to both pursue opportunities and create solutions for shared issues. In these challenging times, it is more essential than ever for those of us working in this area to support and share with one another.

CAUBO has created a two-day, in-person higher education onboarding program for new Vice-Presidents, Finance and Administration and Associate Vice-Presidents who are new to their role and/or the sector. The goal is to introduce and discuss topics specific to higher education, including academic culture, administration and governance, leadership in higher education, EDID, financial sustainability, and faculty labour relations. Knowledgeable speakers will offer their insights into the sector and explore what makes it unique.

The in-person workshop provides an opportunity to forge new connections with others from around the country working in similar positions and build your network during breaks and open discussions.

Event start time: March 4, 2025 – 8:30 AM (breakfast served at 8:00 AM)
Event end time: March 5, 2025 – 3:00 PM

VIEW THE PRELIMINARY AGENDA

Registration is open to Vice-Presidents, Finance and Administration and Associate Vice-Presidents from CAUBO member institutions. The registration fee is $2,500. Participants are responsible for covering their travel and accommodation expenses.

* Please note that a specific number of participants is required to move forward with the event. We will be able to confirm this with you by the end of January.

Book your accommodation early!

Alt Hotel
185 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario
Website 

Guestroom Reservations
CAUBO has many hotels that offer CAUBO members preferred rates, including the ALT Hotel. Don’t wait – reserve your room today!

Reserve at the ALT (based on availability):
Online by clicking here; using the corporate code 997250 to access the rate.
By calling Reservations at 1-844-258-6882 and letting them know that you have the rate through CAUBO.

Many other hotels that offer CAUBO members preferred rates are within walking distance from the meeting location. Here are a few suggestions:

• ARC The Hotel, 140 Slater Street, Reservations: www.arcthehotel.com (contract ID NEGCAU)
• Delta Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon, Reservations: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1637258080176&key=CORP&app=resvlink (Contract ID: CAU)
• Ottawa Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street, Reservations: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yowmc-ottawa-marriott-hotel (Contract ID: CAU)

Join us for CAUBO 2025 in Edmonton, Alberta

From June 9-11, 2025, the CAUBO Annual Conference is in Edmonton, Alberta. Mark those dates in your calendar now!

We are planning three-days of enriching sessions and plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues from the higher education administration sector and industry partners.

CAUBO has room blocks at four host hotels, all within walking distance to the Edmonton Convention Centre, where most of the CAUBO 2025 activities will take place. After last year’s highly attended conference, we encourage you to reserve early.

Visit the CAUBO 2025 website for information about the conference venue, travel options, and accommodations.

There is no shortage of things to do in Edmonton! A vibrant city in the heart of the wilderness, and Canada’s northernmost metropolis, Edmonton is surrounded by vast boreal landscapes. Experience 18 hours of sunlight a day in summer and nearby dark sky preserves for stargazing. The city is also packed with up-and-coming taprooms and innovative restaurants, not to mention the Art Gallery of Alberta, the Royal Alberta Museum and the West Edmonton Mall. Consider extending your stay in Alberta to explore the spectacular Canadian Rockies.

Mark June 9-11, 2025 in your calendar now!

The full conference program and conference registration will be available in February 2025.

We can’t wait to see all of you June 9-11, 2025 in Edmonton!

Share Your Insights in CAUBO’s Trend Talks Series

Submissions as part of this first series of content selections will be accepted until
November 22, 2024, at 5:00 pm (ET).

Does your organization have a pulse on emerging domestic or global trends that are expected to have a substantive impact on the Canadian higher education administration sector, be it at the institutional or functional administrative level?

If so, we encourage you to submit a proposal for the 2025 CAUBO Trend Talk series.

CAUBO is currently accepting proposals from Canadian and international associations, industry experts, consultants as well as private sector firms to participate in our pilot project: Trend Talks to be scheduled throughout 2025.

This pilot project stems from one of the strategies outlined in CAUBO’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan launched in September 2023.

To proactively capture and disseminate trends that will shape the future of higher education administration,
to enable the early development of forward-thinking solutions.

In support of this strategy, CAUBO is aiming to broaden the range of information sources (external to the association membership; Canadian and beyond; within and outside the sector; etc.) for early identification of issues and opportunities that will have a substantive impact on the higher education administrative sector.

Trends will be shared with members through a series of virtual events, titled Trend Talks.

These presentations may take the form of Ted Talks, webinars, lunch & learns, podcasts, interviews etc.). CAUBO, in conjunction with the presenters from the selected submissions, will determine the ideal format based on the content and audience. This is not a fee-based opportunity. There will be no reimbursement of costs.

For a proposal to be considered, the trend needs to:

• Be new/emerging – not already on the radar of the majority of CAUBO members.
• Be expected to have an immediate or future impact on higher education administration.
  This connection/application must be illustrated within the proposal.
• Impact a broad segment of CAUBO’s institutional membership (relevant to small or large, undergraduate, or research-intensive institutions, etc.).
• Affect the university as a whole or a specific functional area. This should be specified within the proposal.
• Be of national relevance (not only specific to a handful of provinces).

Click here to learn more and
to submit a proposal now!

The list of accreditation programs and organizations that may provide continuing education credit for CAUBO professional development activities is below. This list may be incomplete, so if you know of others that should be added, please let us know by emailing kserjak@caubo.ca.

• Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
• American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
• Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA)
• Association For Supply Chain Management
• Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP)
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals
• Canada’s Association of I.T. Professionals (CIPS)
• Canadian Institute of Traffic & Transportation (CITT)
• Canadian Payroll Association
• CFA Institute
• Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR)
• CIM Chartered Managers Canada
• CPA Canada
• The Institute of Internal Auditors Canada
• ISACA
• Institute for Supply Management in the US
• LEED Green Associate/LEED AP
• National Institute of Government Procurement (NIGP)
• Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA)
• Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS)
• Supply Chain Canada