BCNET is pleased to share that we—along with our esteemed partners, the Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM), Cybera, and InterUniversity Services (ISI) —have received an honourable mention at the CAUBO 2024 Quality and Productivity (Q&P) awards. This flagship conference brings together Canadian university administrators from various functional areas to discuss higher education administration trends and best practices.
At the conference in June, BCNET was honoured for our collaborative approach to improving research administration systems in Canadian campuses through the groundbreaking eRAS (electronic Research Administration System) project. The process and approach not only enhances efficiency and inclusivity but also fosters innovation.
It all began with a request from the Alliance of Canadian Comprehensive Research Universities (ACCRU) to BCNET gauge the market to replace a widely used research administration system via a Request for Information (RFI). As a result of the RFI and the need by other Canadian institution to find a solution, BCNET reached out to Cybera, OECM, and ISI.
This eRAS project offers a robust framework for institutions and provides financial and operational benefits. It is a solution that enhances efficiency, inclusivity, and innovation and sets a new benchmark for quality and productivity in research management. Additionally, this project has allowed for significant contributions to the ongoing dialogue on best practices in research administration.
We are thankful to all our partners and the many participating institutions for their dedication and teamwork. The recognition at the CAUBO 2024 Q&P awards underscores the importance of unity and collaboration in driving forward innovation and excellence in research administration across Canada.
