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

Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) — Oct 15-18

The Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) is offered to a group of four to six colleagues and is designed to enhance the teaching effectiveness of both new and experienced educators. During the 3 ½ day workshop, participants design and conduct three “mini-lessons” and receive verbal, written and video feedback from the other participants who have been … Read more

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – UFV employee 30-minute challenge

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action repeats over and over the need for all of us to know and understand the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Do you? It took nearly 10 years for Canada, the final official objector, to sign on to the UNDRIP – but on May … Read more

Career opportunities — Sept 4

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: 2018.182 – Officer, Accounts Receivable 2018.183 – Clerk, Admissions 2018.184 – Assistant, Admissions https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Mark Pearson at mark.pearson@ufv.ca 09/06/2018

Career opportunities — Aug 28

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Teaching and Learning Specialist Coordinator, Research, Food and Agriculture Institute Assistant, Admissions Operations Manager, Office of the CIO- https://ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Mark Pearson at mark.pearson@ufv.ca 08/30/2018

LIVE Online Seminar — Sept 6

Build International Student Success with Intercultural Awareness Thurs, Sept 6, 2018 | 11am — 60 Minutes UFV, Abbotsford Campus, Rm G124 In this seminar we will examine the three primary worldviews and cultural dimensions to increase our intercultural savvy. This increased awareness will help us teach in ways that better include and support our culturally … Read more

Career opportunities — Aug 20

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Legal Counsel Auxiliary, Clerical and Administrative Support Staff Senior Assistant, Enrolment Services Team Lead, Mechanical Maintenance Worker To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For more information, contact Tara … Read more

Facilitating Learning Online — Fundamentals (FLO) — starts Aug 7

Join us for the Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) course, facilitated by Michelle Johnson FLO Online Schedule – August 7–31, 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 … Read more

Adobe InDesign bootcamp — starts Sept 8

Start with the basic concepts of typography, layout, and visual storytelling, and gain practical skills and knowledge of setting up files for print publication and digital media by developing a versatile brochure layout using the industry standard application for publication design. Offered by UFV Continuing Education. UFV employees can use their Training & Development funds … Read more