UFV's announcement source
As you will have seen, last week UFV announced that most courses will be offered remotely in Fall 2020. This has significant implications for the School of Creative Arts, and particularly for areas and classes that rely on experiential and studio-based instruction. We have all been working extremely hard to determine how to transition most … Read more
The event will be through Blackboard Collaborate: https://ca.bbcollab.com/guest/1091895782b1448dbcbe3aa39749a239 Wed, June 17 3-4:30 pm Online forum For more information, contact Tracy Morrison at tracy.morrison@ufv.ca 06/18/2020
As part of a 14 day consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Course Withdrawal (81) policy. Supporting documents are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline of 4 pm, June 2, 2020. 06/02/2020
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. Please note the addition of MicroCourse 8 — Managing Your Online Course in the listing. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is exploring the pedagogy behind the tools … Read more
Many K-12 students in the public school system are lacking support at home with the transition to remote learning. Positive adult connections made at school are largely unavailable right now, and many of these students’ home environments are un-supportive, or even unsafe. We are recruiting volunteers (either faculty or students) to commit to online tutoring … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, June 5, via video conference. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to ufvsenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, May 26. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 06/05/2020
Has the transition to online learning been overwhelming? Are you feeling stuck in ineffective habits? UFV Counselling is offering students a three week virtual workshop. • Gain insight and tools to deal with self-critical patterns and stressors. • Identify and adapt your natural learning style and strategies. Wednesdays: May 20, 27, & June 3 from … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, June 5, via video conference on BlueJeans. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to UFVSenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, May 26. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 06/05/2020
Welcome to UFV REACH! Join our online wellness challenge on Facebook, open to all UFV students! Our goal is to connect and engage as a UFV student community while remembering the importance of exercising the body and mind. UFV REACH isn’t only about physical activity, but also about community, connection and social wellness. Why REACH, … Read more
Students and employees who use myfiles.ufv.ca and gateway.ufv.ca to access network files via their browser can expect to see an improved interface and user experience as of May 1, 2020. The Fileway application will receive an upgrade on Friday, May 1, at 4 pm. Students and employees should not experience an outage during this upgrade. … Read more
Co-operative Education Join us online to find out more! 3 sessions available! Information Session Webinars Session #1 Thurs, May 7 | 1:30 PM – 2 PM Session #2 Tuesday, May 12 | 10:30 AM – 11 AM Session #3 Wednesday, May 20 | 6 PM – 6:30 PM Registration opens Thursday, April 30, 2020 To … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, May 8, via Video Conference. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to UFVSenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Apr 28. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 05/08/2020
The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy Grade Reporting (109) policy that is now being sent out for a second consultation. Supporting are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ If you have any feedback, please submit your comments to Policyconsult@ufv.ca by May 7, 2020. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ 05/08/2020
At its April 2, 2020 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the following policy and bylaws revisions: • Board policy BRP-235.03 — Board Policy on Academic Excellence Awards • Board bylaw BGB 110.04 — Confidentiality of Board Information • Board bylaw BGB-110.09 — Board and Decision-Making Information • Board bylaw BGB-110.11 — Board Evaluation • … Read more
In addition to the health concerns associated with the COVD-19 virus, the stress and uncertainty at this time can feel heavy and overwhelming. Many of us are practising social distancing or isolation, making it more important than ever to maintain a sense of community in creative ways. In order to provide some support to our … Read more