Financial Aid & Awards Tips for June

Bursary applications are now open (through your MyUFV account) – the deadline is June 30. Registration for the Fall semester has been delayed, please visit www.ufv.ca/registrar for up to date information. Remember to set aside $200 for your deposit. Access to the online student loan application for the fall semester will be available soon @ … Read more

Looking for information on how other Universities are responding to COVID-19? Access The Chronicle of Higher Education

Based in Washington, D.C., The Chronicle is an online newspaper that has current and relevant news articles dealing with topics that are broadly applicable to University faculty and administrators. Users can also sign up to receive their popular newsletters, such as Academe Today and Chronicle Review. Details are available on our latest library blog post. … Read more

The College of Arts Dean’s Office has hired a new Curriculum and Student Learning Assistant

The College of Arts would like to officially welcome Jennifer Browne as the new Curriculum and Student Learning Assistant in the Dean’s Office. In this role, Jennifer will be responsible for the coordination and facilitation of workflow related to the review and approval of curriculum and student learning opportunities, as well as special programming, projects … Read more

UFV REACH — Online wellness challenge for UFV students

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

Things to do before Blackboard outage (April 28-May 1)

As previously announced, MyClass (Blackboard) will be completely unavailable from April 28 (Tuesday) through May 1 (Friday) due to its system upgrade. Here are a few things to do before the outage: https://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/online-learning/Things-to-Do-Before-Blackboard-Outage-APR-28-MAY-1-2020.pdf For more information, contact Teaching and Learning at asktlc@ufv.ca    04/28/2020

Next Meeting of Senate — May 8

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

Second consultation — Grade Report (109) Policy revision

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

Board of Governors policy and bylaw updates

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

Policy Consultation — Approval of Graduands (20)

As part of a four-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Approval of Graduands (20) policy. Please distribute to others in your area, as appropriate. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline of May 11, 2020. Thank you for your input.   https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ … Read more

Academic publishers making some content freely available during COVID crisis

A number of academic publishers are making content freely available during the COVID-19 crisis. The UFV Library is activating content and collating a list on a LibGuide. The list includes scholarly journals, monographs, textbooks and Coronavirus Research portals. This is an opportunity to access new content and use books and texts that would otherwise be … Read more

Help is available — Employee and Family Assistance Plan

It’s important to be aware of the stresses and demands working, living, and teaching in a pandemic environment can create. UFV encourages employees to access resources through the UFV Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Reliable, accurate COVID-19 health information is available through the BC CDC and Health Canada.

Online brainstorming session re: helping our communities — April 9

UFV has a new and exciting opportunity for community involvement! During times of crisis communities come together and assist those in need. We welcome you to join Research, Engagement & Graduate Studies’ online brainstorming forum on Thurs, April 9, at 10 am, a bluejeans link will be provided to those who RSVP. Let’s generate a … Read more