Learn how to navigate the payment process for Research Assistant and Mitacs Scholarships from start to finish. This session will guide you through the key processes and procedures involved, with a focus on considerations unique to research projects. It will also cover how to determine if a scholarship is the correct form of payment to the student.

We also recommend registering for the Student Recruitment Processes in UWinsite People session to gain a full understanding of student hiring procedures completed within the system.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Minutes are the legal and historical record of the proceedings, discussions, and decisions of a meeting. Taking minutes can be an intimidating task. This session will provide an overview of the key principles for minute taking and templates/samples for use and reference. It will also outline what information to record during the meetings, how to successfully write concise summaries and take good notes.

Rules of order and procedures are the agreed-upon framework, established by an organization’s governing body and/or parliamentary procedure rule book such as Robert’s Rules of Order, that governs how committees are run and meetings are conducted to ensure a fair, equitable, efficient, and open decision-making process.  This session will focus on rules of order and procedures for Senate committees, including committee composition, quorum, motions, voting, and member conduct and responsibilities.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) provides a public right of access to institutional records and regulates how public institutions manage personal information. This session will provide an overview of FIPPA’s access provisions with a focus on the University's privacy obligations, tips on how to manage records, and processes for dealing with breaches of privacy.

This session is designed to guide researchers through the process of managing and spending from their research grant accounts. Whether you're new to grant-funded projects or looking to refresh your understanding, this training will walk you through the key procedures required to make eligible purchases from your grant funds.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Rules of order and procedures are the agreed-upon framework, established by an organization’s governing body and/or parliamentary procedure rule book such as Robert’s Rules of Order, that governs how committees are run and meetings are conducted to ensure a fair, equitable, efficient, and open decision-making process.  This session will focus on rules of order and procedures for Senate committees, including committee composition, quorum, motions, voting, and member conduct and responsibilities.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Minutes are the legal and historical record of the proceedings, discussions, and decisions of a meeting. Taking minutes can be an intimidating task. This session will provide an overview of the key principles for minute taking and templates/samples for use and reference. It will also outline what information to record during the meetings, how to successfully write concise summaries and take good notes.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Join Procurement Services for an overview of the upcoming enhancements to the UWinsite Finance Procurement module (Launch Date: November 2, 2026), including the introduction of Apple and Dell Punchout Catalogues and Oracle's new Redwood user interface. These enhancements are designed to streamline purchasing, improve navigation, and provide a more intuitive user experience while maintaining existing procurement policies, approval workflows, and institutional controls. During this session, participants will:
• Learn how to access and use the new Apple and Dell Punchout Catalogues for approved computer purchases.
• Understand how Punchout Catalogues simplify the purchasing process and reduce manual data entry.
• Explore the new Redwood Procurement interface and its updated navigation and features.
• Review the requisition creation process within the new user experience.
• Understand what is changing, what remains the same, and where to find support resources.
• Access training materials, quick reference guides, and knowledge base resources available prior to launch.
This session is recommended for all faculty and staff who create, and manage purchase requisitions within UWinsite Finance.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date

Join Procurement Services for an overview of the upcoming enhancements to the UWinsite Finance Procurement module (Launch Date: November 2, 2026), including the introduction of Apple and Dell Punchout Catalogues and Oracle's new Redwood user interface. These enhancements are designed to streamline purchasing, improve navigation, and provide a more intuitive user experience while maintaining existing procurement policies, approval workflows, and institutional controls. During this session, participants will:
• Learn how to access and use the new Apple and Dell Punchout Catalogues for approved computer purchases.
• Understand how Punchout Catalogues simplify the purchasing process and reduce manual data entry.
• Explore the new Redwood Procurement interface and its updated navigation and features.
• Review the requisition creation process within the new user experience.
• Understand what is changing, what remains the same, and where to find support resources.
• Access training materials, quick reference guides, and knowledge base resources available prior to launch.
This session is recommended for all faculty and staff who create, and manage purchase requisitions within UWinsite Finance.

A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to all registered participants closer to the session date