Leveraging Financial and Digital Capacity
The University of Guelph is committed to restoring its fiscal health, ensuring we have the resources to invest in our community and strategic priorities. By enhancing our digital capabilities, we are fostering innovation and sustainability across the institution. Embracing modern solutions streamlines processes and boosts efficiency, aligning our operations with our strategic goals. These advancements are not only crucial for our leadership in digital transformation and institutional excellence but also for securing a strong financial foundation that will support our future growth and success in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Goals
- Restore financial health to the University by 2026 through diversified and enhanced revenue streams, disciplined decision-making and diligent cost management.
- Implement a budget allocation model that accelerates the achievement of strategic priorities and goals, including financial sustainability.
- Drive innovation and institutional creativity and sustainability by advancing technological and digital solutions.
Key Measures
- Achieved $5.5 million in transformation savings for 2023-24.
- Year-end operating budget deficit of $13.9 million; $3.5 million better than the approved 2023-24 budget.
- Secured $45.3 million in private funding, the second highest in U of G's history, supporting student awards, capital projects, faculty positions, research, and teaching and learning initiatives.
Achievements
Gryphons at Work
The new Gryphons At Work HR system marks a significant leap in U of G’s technology innovation. This cloud-based platform replaces an aging HR system, enhancing efficiency and accessibility across campus. With its modern, user-friendly interface, Gryphons at Work supports seamless, remote access through secure multi-authenticated sign-on, transforming HR into a strategic partner. This upgrade will impact all campus users—from faculty and staff to administrators—by streamlining processes and improving overall HR management. By embracing cutting-edge technology, Gryphons at Work not only modernizes our HR practices but also positions U of G at the forefront of technology-driven organizational excellence.
RAIMS
The launch of the Research Administration and Information Management System (RAIMS) the first step in the transformation of U of G's research operations. With the debut of the EthOS module in July 2024, researchers can now streamline the submission, review, and approval of human ethics applications through a modernized platform. EthOS offers dynamic form navigation, real-time application status updates, built-in communication tools, and automated notifications, enhancing efficiency and integrity in the ethical review process. This advancement significantly reduces administrative burdens, allowing researchers, ethics board members, and support staff to focus on high-value work. RAIMS represents U of G’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to elevate research operations and support our scholarly community.