Students’ Evaluation of Teaching: RateMyProfessors as a deciding factor in course selection — Nov 19

Dr. Ghizlane Laghzaoui, an associate professor in Modern Languages, will present research on the impactof RateMyProfessors as a deciding factor in course selection. How would an instructor or a department react if they knew students choose courses and sections based on RateMyProfessors ratings? This research examines what criteria students give priority to when evaluating the … Read more

Adapting to a Pandemic World — Exploring COVID-19 Research at UFV — Nov 4

As the pandemic marches on, UFV continues to rise to the challenge, with a growing number of research projects spanning a diverse array of areas impacted by COVID-19. The Research Office will be hosting an online public panel discussion to showcase the outstanding research some of our faculty have taken on over the past year … Read more

UFV Tech Tools and Blackboard Workshops — Oct 21-Nov 25

Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: Zoom Workshop — Tues, Oct 26 (2-3 pm) … Read more

MicroCourses — Teaching Fundamentals — Oct 18-Nov 4

The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online and hybrid courses ), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind the tools and how they can be used to: *achieve learning objectives *promote student engagement … Read more

Indigenization workshops — Oct-Dec

Circle Works Sessions This workshop will provide an overview of the history, cultural protocols, and Indigenous worldviews of Circles. Learn about using Circle Works as a pedagogical tool in both the face-to-face and online classrooms. Strategies to facilitate a culturally appropriate Circle will be discussed and modelled. Abbotsford — Thinker Space (G124): Tues, Oct. 19 … Read more

Peace Talk — PACS student fieldwork presentations: Restorative Justice and Housing in the Fraser Valley — Oct 19

This Peace Talk webinar will feature the work of two Peace and Conflict Studies students who have recently completed the PACS fieldwork course. The course is designed as an experiential learning opportunity, and to prepare PACS majors and minors for vocational work The fieldwork experience is designed to have students apply peace-building methods flexibly and … Read more

Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) — November 16-19

Join us for the Instructional Skills Workshop, facilitated by Ken Harmel Location: Online, and UFV Abby G124 Workshop Schedule: Tuesday, November 16  (1–4 pm) — Online Wednesday, November 17  (9 am–4 pm) — G124 Thursday, November 18  (9 am–4 pm) — Online Friday, November 19  (9 am–4 pm) — Online The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) … Read more

Employee information session for the Applied Management Concentration and Bachelor of Integrated Studies

See attached Image Thurs, Oct 28 12-1:30 pm MS Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NmMyOWUyODgtNzljNy00OWUzLWE1ZjQtMDZjMTc3MTllYjAy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a3d10b1d-c226-48f9-a6db-976df918187e%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225f336f8d-df5e-4c08-b985-f4d0d005f7fe%22%7d For more information, contact Heidi Christie at heidi.christie@ufv.ca 10/28/2021

Metis Day Awareness — Nov 2

Métis Day Awareness‌‌ — Everyone Welcome Tues, Nov 2 1-3 pm Chilliwack campus | Gathering Place, A1457 Come and join us in celebrating Metis Culture & Learn about the traditional Metis sashing ceremony What is Metis Day? The traditional culture of our Métis ancestors, shaped by nature, still exert strong influence on generations today, from … Read more