Call for Proposals: Fund for Innovative Teaching

The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has a Fund for Innovative Teaching (FIT) to support faculty in creating, developing and/or delivering innovative teaching and learning opportunities for students. FIT funds will support short term, one-year proposals in innovative pedagogy or curriculum design. This year, the following eight topics will be prioritized as fundable projects: … Read more

Career opportunities — Sept 21

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Information Security Architect https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Kulvinder Sidhu at kulvinder.sidhu@ufv.ca 09/27/2018

Proportional Representation forum — Sept 18

Event Description: In the electoral reform referendum this fall, British Columbians will be asked whether they wish to switch from first-past-the-post to an electoral system of proportional representation. They will then be asked to rank three different proportional representation systems: Mixed-member proportional Rural-urban proportional Dual-member proportional. 2018 Proportional Representation Forum Tues, Sept 18, 2018 7–9 … Read more

Support 101 — Oct 9, Chilliwack

Learn how to sensitively and appropriately support someone who has experienced sexualized violence. Participants will learn about on- and off-campus resources for victims/survivors of sexualized violence. Open to UFV students only. Tues, Oct 9 11:30 am-1 pm Chilliwack UFV Student Lounge (A0006) http://www.ufv.ca/inthistogether For more information, contact Belinda Karsen at Belinda.Karsen@ufv.ca 10/03/2018

TLC Bytes Bistro — choose from menu of knowledge sessions

UFV Teaching and Learning Centre presents an appetizing way to discover edu-tools for faculty and staff. Order your knowledge sessions from the TLC Bytes Bistro menu. …savor the flavor of learning…the results are golden… freshly baked ideas for your teaching…add some spice to your courses. You can choose how you receive your KNOWLEDGE SESSIONS: presentations … Read more

Career opportunities — Sept 17

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Coordinator, Practicum and Internship Assistant, Office of the Vice President External Instructor, Arts and BGS Portfolio Courses Coordinator, Nursing Laboratory https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Mark Pearson at mark.pearson@ufv.ca 09/20/2018

Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) — Nov 13-Dec 10

Join us for the Facilitating Learning Online (FLO), facilitated by Michelle Johnson FLO Online Schedule – Nov 13–Dec 10, 2018 FLO is a four-week online asynchronous course with scheduled synchronous sessions. The course is designed for UFV faculty who wish to improve or have little online teaching or online learning experience. The course covers four … Read more

Upcoming Learning & Development workshops — Fall 2018

Human Resources is committed to supporting your personal, academic, and professional growth. Below is a list of upcoming learning, development, and wellness workshops available (at no charge) for UFV employees. For registration information and more details, please visit ufv.ca/hr/learning–development. Wed, Oct 3 — Digital Minute Taking Wed, Oct 17 — Professional Communication in the Workplace … Read more

Facilitator Development Workshop (FDW) — Nov 26-30

The Facilitator Development Workshop is designed primarily for individuals who will be conducting the Instructional Skills Workshop at an institution. It is recommended that individuals participate in an ISW prior to applying for the FDW. The FDW provides individuals with an opportunity for professional development in a challenging and supportive atmosphere and provides connections to … Read more

Career opportunities — Sept 10

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: • 2018.185 – Janitors, Auxiliary • 2018.186  – Student Recruiter 09/06/2018 – 09/13/2018 – https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Mark Pearson at mark.pearson@ufv.ca 09/13/2018

UFV Orientation strategic plan open house — Sept 20 (Chwk)

UFV faculty, staff, and administration are invited to provide their feedback on a draft institutional Orientation strategic plan. Drop by for coffee and cookies and learn more about UFV’s plans for New Student Orientation. http://www.ufv.ca/nso/osp Thurs, Sept 20 11:30 am-1:30 pm Chwk A Building Atrium Or, provide feedback online: http://www.ufv.ca/nso/osp For more information, contact Belinda … Read more