Welcome to the VP Finance & Operations portfolio
The nine divisions of the VPFO are responsible for the stewardship of UBC’s physical and financial assets, as well as safety and risk management for our university community.
We oversee a $3.98 billion budget, a $3.38 billion endowment, and all facilities on both campuses, as well as managing the university’s relationships with UBC Investment Management and UBC Properties Trust. In all the portfolio’s responsibilities, we are committed to the values of innovation, unity and accountability.
VPFO Strategic Plan 2024–2027
Having a strategic plan gives us a clear path, keeping everyone on the same page. Learn more about where we’re going next and how we plan to get there.
News from the VPFO
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Read more: Thank you for your warm welcome from our new VP, Frank Laezza
Thank you for your warm welcome from our new VP, Frank Laezza
Time is flying, it’s hard to believe a month has passed already since I joined the portfolio. I’m so impressed with the work I’m seeing across the team — most recently with our finance folks in finalizing UBC’s 2023/24 budget. My thanks to everyone…
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Read more: Update on UBC’s budget for the 2023/24 fiscal year
Update on UBC’s budget for the 2023/24 fiscal year
UBC’s Board of Governors has approved the 2023/2024 budget, setting out the university’s spending priorities for the year ahead. Thank you to all those who helped create this report. Read UBC’s 2023/24 Budget Report on the UBC Finance website.
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Read more: UBC launches Agency Fund Guidelines (FD950)
UBC launches Agency Fund Guidelines (FD950)
The Agency Fund Guidelines have been developed to provide the UBC finance community clarity on the requirements for the appropriate usage of the Agency Fund (FD950).
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Read more: UBC launches fifth year of the UniForum program
UBC launches fifth year of the UniForum program
This year we are launching year 5 of the program, and from May 29 to June 30 we will be collecting data relating to all professional staff at UBC, to better understand the types of activities they perform on a…
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Read more: Update: Purchases under $3,500
Update: Purchases under $3,500
Learn more about the three options available for faculties, departments and units for purchases of goods and/or services up to $3,500 Canadian Dollars in value inclusive of taxes per person.
People of the VPFO
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Read more: Geneva Chan joins as Integrated Service Centre (ISC) Student Product Manager
Geneva Chan joins as Integrated Service Centre (ISC) Student Product Manager
Welcome Geneva Chan, New Integrated Service Centre (ISC) Student Product Manager. As Student Product Manager, Geneva will focus on helping with assembling and leading the Student Product team to stabilize, sustain, and improve Workday Student.
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Read more: Bwungula Dyegula joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance in PrISM
Bwungula Dyegula joins Safety & Risk Services as Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance in PrISM
Welcome Bwungula Dyegula as the new Lead Advisor, Information Security Compliance for Privacy and Information Security Management (PrISM). Bwungula is an Information Security professional with over eight years of expertise in information security compliance and technology risk assurance.
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Read more: Hailey Maxwell steps into new role as Director, Emergency Management & Continuity Planning
Hailey Maxwell steps into new role as Director, Emergency Management & Continuity Planning
Starting September 3, Hailey Maxwell will be stepping into her new role as Director, Emergency Management & Continuity Planning. In this new role, Hailey will also be joining the Safety & Risk Services leadership team.
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Read more: Fiona Jones joins UBC Facilities as Accessible Buildings Planner, Capital Planning & Development
Fiona Jones joins UBC Facilities as Accessible Buildings Planner, Capital Planning & Development
We are excited to announce that Fiona Jones will be joining the Capital Planning + Development team within UBC Facilities as the Accessible Buildings Planner on September 9, for a two-year term. Fiona brings extensive expertise in architecture and inclusive…
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Read more: Patrick Troen joins the EMMS Sustainment team in Facilities as a System Analyst II
Patrick Troen joins the EMMS Sustainment team in Facilities as a System Analyst II
Patrick Troen joins the EMMS Sustainment team in Facilities’ Customer Services & Informatics (CSI) as a System Analyst II. As a System Analyst, Patrick will be working closely with the Facilities team on all items related to Planon, which includes responding…