University Services, Operations + Finance

University Services, Operations and Finance (USOF) is focused on providing the appropriate foundation for the university’s academic and research community to advance and achieve its multiple mandates. It does this by nurturing an organizational culture where our people can flourish and succeed. Relying on a network of university-wide services, we lead with purpose by responsively and effectively investing in developing and managing our campus infrastructure, by providing IT solutions that are secure, sustainable and innovative, by attracting and retaining talented people, and by committing to transparent spending and responsible investments. We aim to be agile and dynamic, efficient and effective, and a leader among our peers in implementing best practices.

How USOF can help you

Bookstore
U of A Botanic Garden
Campus + Community Recreation
Conference Services
Facilities Services Partners
Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic
Information Services and Technology
ONEcard
Parking Services
PMO for Construction and Renovation
Protective Services
Residence Services
Staff Service Centre
UHC Pharmacy
University Initiatives Office
Space Planning

News

Innovative U of A instructors are transforming the student experience
In the Community
Innovative U of A instructors are transforming the student experience
Recognizing the recipients of the 2024-25 Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund at the University of Alberta.
March 20, 2025
Redefining recreation: Making campus activities more accessible to all
In the Community
Redefining recreation: Making campus activities more accessible to all
From wheelchair-accessible Zumba to macrame workshops, Campus and Community Recreation offers activities that go beyond sports to foster connection and community.
February 06, 2025
Community Congrats: December and January 2025
In the Community
Community Congrats: December and January 2025
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
January 30, 2025
Taking Action on the Faculty and Staff Engagement Survey Results
In the Community
Taking Action on the Faculty and Staff Engagement Survey Results
Action planning is a critical activity that leaders use to transform survey results into short and long-term actionable initiatives for implementation within their teams.
January 16, 2025
2024 Celebration of Service and Recognition Awards
In the Community
2024 Celebration of Service and Recognition Awards
Each fall, the university hosts the Celebration of Service award ceremony to recognize faculty and staff members.
December 19, 2024
Third-party encampment review finalized
U of A News
Third-party encampment review finalized
C. Adèle Kent’s third-party review final report received.
December 05, 2024
Inspirational hometown hockey hero Randy Gregg: Fall 2024 Convocation address
In the Community
Inspirational hometown hockey hero Randy Gregg: Fall 2024 Convocation address
U of A Honorary Degree Recipient Randy Gregg shared his definition of success at this fall’s convocation, including one of his most memorable accomplishments in baseball — becoming known as “The Hot Dog Guy.”
November 28, 2024
Celebrating International Women's Day 2025
In the Community
Celebrating International Women's Day 2025
Recognizing the diverse contributions of eight of the many women at the U of A who are inspiring impact.
March 06, 2025
Game on: Transforming cognitive research at the U of A
In the Community
Game on: Transforming cognitive research at the U of A
Psychology professor and game designer Ben Dyson is using fun and games to gain new perspectives on human behaviour and cognitive processes.
February 06, 2025
5 reasons you should give a cluck about the Heritage Chickens program
In the Community
5 reasons you should give a cluck about the Heritage Chickens program
Outcomes from the Heritage Chickens program at South Campus are scientifically significant, charitable and even tasty.
January 23, 2025
Using AI at the U of A
In the Community
Using AI at the U of A
Incorporating AI tools into the university’s day-to-day work should be done thoughtfully and in alignment with its core principles and commitments.
January 16, 2025
A year in review: 2024 U of A crossword
In the Community
A year in review: 2024 U of A crossword
Recap some of the University of Alberta events, launches, initiatives and stories from 2024 with the year in review crossword.
December 19, 2024
Honouring National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2024
In the Community
Honouring National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women 2024
On Dec. 6, campus community members are invited to honour and remember the lives of those who have died as a result of gender-based violence.
December 05, 2024
Top five reasons to attend Luminaria’s return
In the Community
Top five reasons to attend Luminaria’s return
After a year-long hiatus, Luminaria is making its much-anticipated return to the University of Alberta Botanic Garden (UABG) this December.
November 28, 2024
Community Congrats: February 2025
In the Community
Community Congrats: February 2025
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
February 27, 2025
Dance to the heartbeat of the drum
In the Community
Dance to the heartbeat of the drum
Everyone is welcome to the First Peoples' House annual Round Dance, a traditional ceremony to celebrate life, healing and community — and to dance!
January 30, 2025
Enriching the health and well-being of our university through the Heroes for Health grant
In the Community
Enriching the health and well-being of our university through the Heroes for Health grant
Available to anyone at the university, this grant is for creative ideas that will enrich the health and well-being of our university community as a whole while fostering care and empathy for one another.
January 23, 2025
Access, Community and Belonging at the U of A
In the Community
Access, Community and Belonging at the U of A
Vice-Provost Carrie Smith shares how the university community is unlocking frameworks and tools for sustainable change.
January 02, 2025
Safety in action
In the Community
Safety in action
It’s not just “talk the talk,” it's “walk the walk.”
December 12, 2024
Community Congrats: November 2024
In the Community
Community Congrats: November 2024
Recapping the recent achievements of our talented community across our campuses.
November 28, 2024