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See info from SWHS blog http://blogs.ufv.ca/swhs/2018/03/06/social-work-week-march-4-10-what-does-a-social-worker-do/ For more information, contact Melinda Saretzky at melinda.saretzky@ufv.ca 03/24/2018
At its meeting on March 1, 2018, the Board of Governors approved the following: Revisions to Board Bylaw BGB-110.08 Officers of the Board Revisions to Board Bylaw BGB-110.07 Board Composition, Appointment, Election and Succession Revisions to the Board Policy on Academic and Corporate Seals and Coat of Arms (BRP-200.03) Revisions to the Board Policy on … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, April 6, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225/229. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin.ca by noon on Tues, Mar 27. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 04/06/2018
The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the proposed revisions to the Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarship (53) policy. Supporting documents are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policy-consultation/. If you have any feedback, please submit your comments to Policyconsult@ufv.ca by April 13. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policy-consultation/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 04/13/2018
Career Readiness is the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare graduates for a successful transition into the workforce. In a recent survey, 400 Canadian employers where asked what graduates lack. The top 5 were as follows: 1. Interpersonal or people skills: 51% 2. Problem-solving skills: 45% 3. Teamwork: 41% 4. Oral communication: … Read more
Visit UFV Bookstore Pop Up Sale March 6, 7 & 8! OReg ( Building B) Abbotsford & Bookstore in Chilliwack 10 am-3 pm Hundreds of sale items including: Hoodies | T-Shirts | Sweatpants | Pajamas | Jackets | Jewelery | Kids Tees | Gift Items Over 200 school Supplies from $1-$5! Debit, credit and cash … Read more
The myWeb system will be down for maintenance on Sunday, March 11, from 8 to 9:30 am. You will not be able to access the system during that time. Service will resume at 9:30 am and editors will be able to log in normally at https://myweb.ufv.ca For more information, contact myWeb team at myweb@ufv.ca 03/11/2018
In the fall of 2017, UFV’s Teaching and Learning Centre began soliciting for proposals from students on improving learning at UFV. The question was, “What can UFV do to enhance your learning.” Three prizes were awarded. The contest drew 27 proposals from students over a six-week period. An ad hoc committee reviewed the proposals and … Read more
We like recognizing outstanding achievement and service at UFV and we want your nominations. UFV has EXTENDED the nomination deadlines for the following four awards until Fri, March 2. Employee Service Excellence Awards — call for nominations — deadline Mar 2 UFV Service Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate UFV staff and faculty in three categories: … Read more
Continuing Education Learning in Action: Growing our Perspectives Building leadership, community and capacity. That was the theme of Continuing Education’s second annual Professional Development day for CE instructors and staff in February, and the event certainly lived up to its promise. Participants learned about a wide variety of topics ranging from the process of making … Read more
Fair Dealing Week in Canada The annual Canadian Fair Dealing Week falls on February 26 – March 2 for 2018. In the United States this week is referred to as Fair Use Week. Fair dealing is an important legal doctrine that allows the public to make limited use of copyrighted works and content without being … Read more
The University of the Fraser Valley has created a new award that recognizes individuals for academic excellence in service. Those eligible for nomination include all UFV B faculty who have completed their probationary period or sessional instructors who have a cumulative equivalent of two years teaching time at UFV. Selection criteria include collaboration across boundaries, … Read more
Employees eligible for Training & Development funds must submit their claim for 2017/18 fiscal year by February 28, 2018. Employees eligible for Health Spending Account funds need to submit claims for expenses incurred in the fiscal year, April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, as soon as possible. HSA balances can be viewed when you … Read more
Welcome to the following new employees and congratulations to those who have taken on new challenges. Anna Mayo — Coordinator, Industry Services & Part Time Trades Amy Huesken — Department Assistant, College of Arts Denise Tuchscherer — Advisor, Financial Aid, moved from Assistant, Student Services Jordan Zimmermann — Department Assistant, Theatre and Media Arts Scott … Read more
All employees eligible for Health Spending Account funds need to submit claims for expenses incurred in the fiscal year, April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, as soon as possible. HSA balances can be viewed when you log in to myUFV and click on Benefits. Reminder that only funds allocated in Fiscal 17/18 can be … Read more