Provost and VP, Academic
Hosted by Teresa Kisilevich, Dean Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies and Michelle Skelly, Executive Director of SkillsBC SkillsCanadaBC Competitions and Programs Each year, more than 550 competitors from all regions of Canada come to SCNC to participate in over 40 skilled trade and technology competitions. By providing a forum where Canadians can compete at … Read more
Xwexwílmexwawt and the Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC) are inviting you to celebrate with us the launch of the Stó:lō totí:lt (learning) principles poster. There will be a Reconili-Action Luncheon hosted by members of TLC following the launch event. Date(s): Tuesday, September 29 Time: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Location: : Evered Hall, Student Union Building Event schedule 10am-12pm: Stó:lō tot:ilt framework launch and celebration Organized by TLC … Read more
The proposed One Health hub at UFV presents an opportunity to break barriers between academic disciplines and between our community, industry, and government. One health addresses problems holistically, bringing together teams of stakeholders and scholars to address local challenges with a “made in the region” approach. This talk outlines some potential visions for what we … Read more
This Provost Lunch and Learn provides an early report and energetic discussion on the work of The Strategic Initiative Funds (SIF) Building Pathways Between Programs (BP)2 project. The (BP)2 project team has been working on recommendations for how UFV can expand learning pathways for students who have earned vocational and non-credit credentials at UFV. Over … Read more
Dr. Allyson Jule, a leader in education and champion for social justice, joins UFV as the inaugural Dean of the Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development (FECHD). The vision of the new faculty, announced in late 2021, is to create an inclusive and collaborative learning environment dedicated to educating others, and assisting families and … Read more
A message from Dr. James Mandigo, Provost and VP Academic: Dr. Awneet Sivia has been selected as UFV’s next Associate Vice-President, Teaching and Learning. Dr. Sivia is currently an associate professor in the UFV Teacher Education department and program chair of the Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Mentorship degree. She has worked at … Read more
UFV’s commitment to principles that align with United Nations goals and mandates has earned the university membership in the United Nations Academic Impact Initiative (UNAI). UFV joins approximately 1,500 institutions in 147 countries who are working with the United Nations to promote global priorities, including peace, human rights, and sustainable development. As a UNAI member, … Read more
Emerging agricultural technologies such as vertical agriculture and cellular agriculture are redefining what it means to be a farmer and challenging the boundaries of the definition of food itself. In this talk, Dr. Lenore Newman will introduce technologies that are challenging long-standing conventions and then discuss their interaction with the policy landscape. The future of … Read more
UFV is developing a new strategic enrolment management plan that will shape the future of how we recruit, admit, enroll, and deliver a UFV education to our students. Please join us for one of three opportunities to share your thoughts. Register for one of the following sessions at https://forms.office.com/r/w0E5KwwpE4 Tues, March 29, 9-11 am — … Read more
With the adoption of the integrated strategic plan last year, UFV Marketing has kicked off some significant new projects that will have broad impact across UFV. Join UFV Marketing Director Laura Authier to learn more about the projects to revitalize UFV’s website and brand, and why the developing Strategic Enrolment Management plan is vital to … Read more