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The Instructor Account assigned to faculty for generic login to the network is being phased out for the end of the Summer 2017 semester. Information Technology Services is taking this action to balance the needs for flexible network access and security of data for all employees at UFV. How does this impact you? Faculty accessing … Read more
At its May 16, 2017 meeting, President’s Executive approved revisions to the Fundraising Priority Setting and Approval policy (152). The policy is available on the Secretariat policy webpage: http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 06/02/2017
At its May 16, 2017 meeting, President’s Executive approved rescinding the Donations policy (3). This policy is no longer needed as the Gift Acceptance policy (228) supersedes the Donations policy. For more information, please contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ 06/02/2017
In response to Government legislation requiring institutional policy, and to address a very important topic on university campuses, the UFV Board of Governors has approved a change to existing policy BRP-201.02 Harassment, Discrimination & Physical or Emotional Abuse Prevention & Resolution, Board Policy on, and the creation of a new policy Prevention, Education and Response … Read more
At its May 18, 2017 meeting, the Board of Governors approved revisions to BRP-235.05 Board Policy on Academic Excellence. The changes accommodate a third award recognizing academic excellence in service. The policy is available on the Secretariat policy webpage: http://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, please contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca 06/02/2017
The Trades & Technology Centre (TTC) main reception centre will be closed on June 6 and 7, 2017 as staff will be volunteering at Convocation. For more information, contact Kelli Graham at kelli.graham@ufv.ca 06/07/2017
At its May 18, 2017 meeting, the Board of Governors approved revisions to BRP-235.04 Board Policy on Delegation of Authority on Academic Matters. The policy change sets out a process for handing questions that arise as to whether the Board has jurisdiction over decision making on a matter. The policy is available on the Secretariat … Read more
Teaching and Learning cut the ribbon on its newly renovated space last week and held an open house to demonstrate its new facilities, services, and equipment. The ribbon was cut by President Mark Evered, Provost and Vice President Academic Eric Davis, and Director of Teaching and Learning Maureen Wideman. The new space includes an improved … Read more
Sandy Hill of UFV’s Education program was named Teacher Educator of the year by the Association of BC Deans of Education at its annual awards ceremony. Hill has provided exceptional mentoring of pre-service teachers in his work with UFV’s Teacher Education program, the Association noted. He has also been instrumental in furthering the university’s relationships … Read more
UUP was well represented at the Adult Basic Education Association of BC’s Professional Development Conference held on April 27/28 at the Harrison Resort. Sheryl Newton focussed on “What to Consider when Indigenizing a Class”. Beverly Jones Redekop introduced the timely topic, “What do we do about them? Struggling with they as a gender neutral singular … Read more
*Reminder* Fall 2017 deadline for ordering course materials is approaching! Textbook Adoptions are due May 15. Visit http://ufv.ca/bookstore/faculty/textbook-adoptions/ for more information. Please contact Kristi.Mansley@ufv.ca with any questions. Coursepack Requests are due June 15. Visit http://ufv.ca/bookstore/faculty/coursepacks/ for more information. Please contact Coursepacks@ufv.ca with any questions. General Merchandise orders related to courses is due June 15. Please … Read more
Facilities Management has scheduled contracted work to repair a number of lights situated on the main stairwell of Building G leading up to the G250 computer lab. The high bay lighting requires the construction of scaffolding, and we will need to close off access to the stairwell during the repair work. Work is expected to … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, June 9, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225/229. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, May 30. For more information, contact Lisa McMartin at lisa.mcmartin@ufv.ca http://www.ufv.ca/senate/
Facilities Management will be closing access to the main doors on the second level of Building B (by O-Reg) for a three-day period to perform necessary repairs to the entrance foundation. Concrete work is expected to start on Monday May 8 and continue through May 10 to remove the existing lock stones which have been … Read more
Youth learn, grow, and shape their future every day. With that in mind, an interdisciplinary group of students, faculty and staff organized a healthy living event for youth at UFV Five Corners in downtown Chilliwack. “The initiative brought students and faculty together from across disciplines to offer health and wellness resources in collaboration with our … Read more