Celebrate great online teaching at UFV — June 8

PURPOSE: This year has been a study in overcoming challenges. The pivot to online learning is just one of the many challenges faced by UFV faculty who rolled up their sleeves and got to work creating exemplary online activities, resources, and components to support the success of UFV students. This event recognizes and celebrates your … Read more

Faculty sabbatical leave workshop — June 9

Are you a UFV faculty member interested in applying for a 2022-2023 sabbatical leave? Ask questions and receive feedback before submitting your application by attending our online sabbatical leave workshop: Wed, June 9 10–11:30 am Zoom Facilitated by Dr. Garry Fehr, AVP, Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/faculty-sabbatical-leave-workshop-tickets-156296640459 In this workshop you will learn … Read more

Teaching and Learning — Course Design Workshops

Teaching and Learning is offering some new course building help workshops. “New” Basics of Universal Design Workshop Facilitator: Rhonda Darbyson Dates: Thurs – May 6, 20, June 3, 17 (10-11 am) Storyboard your Course workshop Facilitator: Ken Harmel Dates: Mon – May 10 & 20 (11-11:30 am) “New” Building a Student-Centred Syllabus Workshop Facilitator: Claire … Read more

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals

The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online 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 *collaborate among peers … Read more

Program planning for General Studies diploma

For new admits to UFV’s General Studies Diploma. What you’ll learn during this session: How to choose courses for your first semester How to confirm your program requirements How to connect with your academic advisor Find out more and book at https://ufv.ca/current-students/new-students/orientation-events/planning-and-info-sessions/ Questions? email advising@ufv.ca or call 604-864-4674 05/20/2021 – 05/20/2021 06:00 pm – 07:00 … Read more

Technology and Innovation Panel Discussion — Innovative Experiences and Environments — May 20

Join us on Thursday, May 20 for a Technology and Innovation panel discussion featuring Abbotsford Tech District’s chief strategist Gavin Dew, Maximizer CRM President & CEO Iain Black, and  Dr. Lenore Newman, Director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley. Moderated by UFV VP External Craig Toews. We will … Read more

EDI fundamentals & your research (Part 2) — Strategies for implementation — May 20

Competencies around equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are important in all of our contexts at UFV — including in how we do research. On a national level, research organizations and funders increasingly require that applicants demonstrate a strong understanding of EDI and comprehensive plans to include EDI principles in all of their work. Gwen Hill, … Read more

EDI fundamentals & your research (Part 1) — Context and foundations — May 18

Competencies around equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are important in all of our contexts at UFV – including in how we do research. On a national level, research organizations and funders increasingly require that applicants demonstrate a strong understanding of EDI and comprehensive plans to include EDI principles in all of their work. Gwen Hill, … Read more