Session Descriptions

The Office of Resource Planning serves as the university’s budget office. Get to know what the Office of Resource Planning does to support your unit and the university. Learn about the Annual Resource Planning Process (ARPP), UPlan — the new Budget, Planning and Forecast system — and the role of the Resource Analyst. This session is geared to those individuals who currently do not directly interact with the Office of Resource Planning, do not engage in the university ARPP directly or are not part of the initial go-live for UPlan but want to learn more.

Join members of the University Advancement team for an engaging session on the art and science of fundraising and donor stewardship in higher education. Discover how campus partners play a pivotal role in ensuring every donation makes a profound difference, reflecting the donor's vision while advancing the institution's mission. Gain insights into best practices, case studies and collaborative approaches that transform generosity into tangible impact. Let's unlock the true potential of philanthropy together!

This session explores the travel and expense reimbursement system along with the travel policy. Learn which modules to use and when, what ones are required, how to create an itinerary and when and how to allocate your expenses. Learn what documentation is required to be attached to each report.

Higher education, like many industries, is drowning in data and starving for information. UB’s Office of Institutional Analysis (OIA) has attempted to remedy that situation through the development of self-service dashboards that give wide-ranging audiences access to actionable intelligence to inform their decision-making. This session explores some key components in the evolution of a more data literate campus, and specific steps taken in this journey to date. See demonstrations of select dashboards with examples of their specific use to inform decisions for various audiences.

This session addresses concerns people often have with hazards in the office setting. It focuses on three main hazard areas: asbestos in building materials, electrical hazards and indoor mold growth. Environmental Health and Safety provides an overview of concerns associated with hazards, identifies where they are found on campus and discusses how they are controlled. Learn how to recognize if problems exist and how to get assistance.

This presentation highlights the critical role of IT policies in safeguarding university resources, detailing the structure and update strategies of IT policies at UB. It covers the steps for advancing and approving policies, recent changes and upcoming standards.