U of S Research Services Team Wins CAUBO Award
Posted June 17, 2002
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Monday, June 17
U of S Research Services Team Wins CAUBO Award
A University of Saskatchewan research services team has won the 2002 CAUBO
(Canadian Association of University Business Officers) western regional
prize in the quality and productivity category.
The award was presented at the CAUBO annual conference on June 16, 2002 in
Quebec City.
Julia Taylor (Director, Office of Research Services), Jim Traves (Financial
Analyst, Financial Services), and Tracey Wray (Administrative Officer for
Major Programs, Research Services) won the award for an innovative approach
to administering Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) funding programs.
To improve efficiency and productivity, the U of S team created a one-stop
office -- the Major Programs Office -- for all inquiries and procedures
concerning CFI applications and awards.
The Office, which opened in November of 2000, is unique to U of S. It
combines the efforts of Research Services and Financial Services to
institute financial and management controls for the CFI program. The Office
oversees all aspects of CFI projects, providing an institutional focus for
CFI awards and research activity.
Faculty across campus have indicated that the Major Programs Office provides
excellent service to both researchers and funding agencies.
The award is one of four regional CAUBO awards that recognize innovative and
effective practices in Canadian universities. CAUBO is a non-profit
organization representing chief administrative and financial officers at 99
affiliated universities and colleges in Canada.
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