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This workshop is a friendly introduction to internationalization. What is internationalization? Well, it is about much more than recruiting and supporting international students. It’s about creating spaces that are culturally and linguistically inclusive. That means confronting key myths about speakers of English as an additional language, understanding the experiences of international and racialized students, and … Read more

Diversity is part of all workplaces and is something to be respected, celebrated, and encouraged. In fact, workplaces thrive when there are strong diversity and inclusion practices. But it’s not enough to just have a diverse workplace. We need to ensure that everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. During this one-hour wellness session participants will: … Read more

Three-part series: February 9, 16, 23 Noon–1 pm Room A225 (Feb 9 and 23); A203B (Feb 16) Facilitator: Sundeep Hans, Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unconscious-bias-in-the-selection-process-tickets-218051577137 For more information, contact Debra Fehr at debra.fehr@ufv.ca 02/08/2022

This diversity training course discusses the benefits of diversity in the workplace, provides guidelines to interact with different personalities and cultures, and coaches staff on how to approach diverse people with inclusion and respect. Wed, March 9 9–11 am Zoom Facilitator: Monica Affleck Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-and-inclusion-how-to-engage-a-diverse-workforce-tickets-230983326347 For more information, contact Debra Fehr at debra.fehr@ufv.ca 03/08/2022

Navigating the changing world successfully is on everyone’s mind today. Learn how to develop tools and strategies to accept and embrace change at home and at work. Assess your own resilience to change and create an action plan to move forward and help you achieve your goals. Wed, April 13 9–11 am Zoom Facilitator: Monica … Read more

UFV has transitioned to MS Office 365, providing employees with access to additional MS programs and services. While there aren’t many major changes within the programs, this course will highlight differences and how to navigate this new system. We will discuss Excel, Word and Outlook. Contact the instructor at Courtney.Boisvert@ufv.ca if you have specific topics … Read more

Looking to be more efficient with your emails? This workshop covers tips and tricks used in MS Outlook to enhance your productivity by utilizing the calendar to categorize, create recurring appointments, and plan meetings with others. Additionally, learn to effectively utilize contacts and manage your day-to-day tasks. Wed, Feb 9 12:30–1:30 pm Online Facilitator: Courtney … Read more

Organizations have a compelling need to develop excellent customer service that will differentiate one organization from another. Your ability to develop superior customer service skills and excellent relationships is an important element in ensuring success in the workplace. This workshop will provide you with the essential skills for building collaborative internal and external client relationships. … Read more

We are surrounded by great teachers and engaged students at UFV. How engaged are you in your own learning? Do you feel that spark of excitement about your own professional learning? Having a professional growth plan provides focus and intention to your professional learning. How do we incorporate and ask for feedback to ensure we … Read more

Many workplaces have become a hybrid of work from home and in-person. Join us to address common questions around policies, connection, engagement, and productivity. Learning outcomes include: – Have a simple guide to promote a connected, healthy performing hybrid work culture – Have tips and tricks to support people returning to work – Have practical … Read more

We hear a lot about how building a strong brand is critical to marketing success. But what does that really mean? This workshop provides an overview of some of the big questions of brand: – How much influence do you actually have on your brand? – What is brand strategy and positioning? – How important … Read more

Objectives: To understand the typical strengths. To discover your time management strengths and build upon them. To recognize your time management weaknesses and make them stronger. To achieve harmony between your work time and your personal time. Tues, Jan 18 noon-1 pm Zoom Facilitator: Kim White Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/managing-time-managing-life-tickets-224234680967 *Pre-requisite – Must have completed either the … Read more

Your preferred learning style and the environment or media you find most comfortable for learning is a function of your personality type. In this Lunch & Learn session, we will look at your learning preferences. While we all have preferred learning styles, different situations will stretch us to try other ways of learning. We also … Read more

Stress is a factor in every workplace and impacts us not only as individuals but can impact all those around us. One of the key factors in emotional intelligence is Stress Tolerance — an individual’s ability to manage stress — to be resourceful and resilient under pressure rather than fall prey to “flipping out” or … Read more

Understanding accountability and what it looks like for you is key to developing and leading successful teams. Organizational success depends on executing tasks and delivering results. We will explore the five essentials of accountability and why they matter. Identify your individual strengths and areas to develop in creating and maintaining accountability. Objectives: – Define what … Read more