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The following policy has been revised and is now posted online at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/. Grading System (101) policy — effective September 1, 2019 For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 06/30/2019
This is the last weekly edition of the UFV Now e-news for the summer. We will now publish on a bi-weekly basis until September, as follows: Tues, July 2 Mon, July 15 Mon, July 29 Mon, Aug 12 Mon, Aug 25 To submit to UFV Now, use the following link. Deadline for submissions is 8 … Read more
Kaltura’s screen capture and webcam recording software, Kaltura Capture Space, will be upgraded to Kaltura Capture on the morning of June 30. Kaltura Capture will be available on the afternoon of June 30 or perhaps earlier depending on the migration. It allows both instructors and students to create various videos for mini lectures, voice over … Read more
Two policies have been revised and are now posted online at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/. These are: Smoke-Free Campus (229) Selling, Serving, and Advertising Liquor (15) https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 06/30/2019
We are changing how we print! Throughout the month of June, UFV Print Services will be updating the current Multi-Function Devices (MFD) across all campuses. The new technology is energy-efficient, secure, and convenient. Our new vendor, Ricoh Canada, will have representatives on site throughout the deployment. The new system includes secure print release, which means … Read more
The UFV Bookstore at Chilliwack campus will be shifting to summer hours. Effective May 21: Open Mon-Thurs 9 am-4 pm (closed 1-2 pm) Closed Fri-Sun Effective June 1: Open Mon-Tues 9 am-4 pm (closed 1-2 pm) Closed Wed-Sun https://ufv.ca/bookstore/ For more information, contact Jeff Thiessen at jeff.thiessen@ufv.ca 05/31/2019
A good time was had by all and everyone went home with a prize after the annual employee golf tournament. Results: The Most Honest Team: Jackie Bryce, Carrie Whitehouse, Jennifer Russell, and Kerry Williams The Winning Team: Debbie Dyck, Doug Dyck, Leona MacDonald, and Bev Endersby. Ladies longest drive: Rachelle Vandergaag Ladies KP: Debbie Dyck … Read more
At its April 4th, 2019 meeting the Board of Governors approved the following: BGB-110-01 Board of Governors’ Roles and Responsibilities BGB-110-02 Roles and Responsibilities of a Member of the Board of Governance Board of Governors bylaws are available at http://www.ufv.ca/board/board-bylaws/ http://www.ufv.ca/board/board-bylaws/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 05/25/2019
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, June 7, on the Abbotsford campus — Room A225. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to ufvsenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, May 28. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca
The award-winning virtual reference service is moving to a new platform, effective May 13. Students and faculty will have access to the same expert help with their research questions on a platform with enhanced functionality. https://bceln.ca/news-events/news/2019/05/new-platform-same-award-winning-service-askaway-moving-libraryh3lp?fbclid=IwAR0EKDN61ZdfrSyrDD9mv0vWuqLmRtf0_GA1qEPsy7gK_4yHsbNnAi-UIJU For more information, contact Mary-Anne MacDougall at maryanne.macdougall@ufv.ca 05/25/2019
Financial Aid and Awards Tips for May Tip #1: Registration for the fall semester will be underway soon. Remember to set aside $200 for your deposit – fee deferrals are not a given. Tip #2: May 10 is the deadline for scholarship and leadership applications. Tip #3: If you are applying for scholarship and leadership … Read more
We are preparing to complete the deployment of Windows 10 to all PC-based student computer labs by the end of the 2019 Summer semester. Faculty using existing software or planning to request new software in the student computer labs will need to provide this information to us as outlined below. For any new software requests, … Read more
As part of a 30-day consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Grading Systems (101) policy, a copy of which is attached. Please distribute to others in your area, as appropriate. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline of May 24, 2019. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policy-consultation/ For … Read more
As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Credentials (64) policy, a copy of which is attached. Please distribute to others in your area, as appropriate. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline of June 5, 2019. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policy-consultation/ For more … Read more
Dr. Jon Thomas of the School of Business (BC Regional Innovation Chair in Canada-India Partnership Development) and his student research assistant, Jordan Evans (UFV CIS), presented research papers on “University Entrepreneurship” and “Innovation in the Fraser Valley”, at the ISPIM Connects Conference in Ottawa April 7-10. ISPIM is the International Society for Professional Innovation Management … Read more