Policy updates — cash handling, microcredentials, space policy

The new Cash Handling policy (251) and Microcredentials Policy (245) along with the revised Use of University Space policy and procedures (132) are available on the website below: Please feel free to pass along this email to your respective areas. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/#d.en.993640 For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 06/12/2026

New policy approvals

New policy approvals: Cash Handling (251) policy Microcredentials policy (245) They can be found on the website link below: https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-activity/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.c 05/05/2026

Call for expressions of Interest — faculty & staff on Senate standing committees

Expressions of interests are currently being accepted from faculty and staff to serve on the standing committees of Senate, for terms beginning August 1, 2026-July 31, 2028. If you are interested in filling a vacancy, please follow this link https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/get-involved/standing-committee-vacancies/ and hit the Apply button at the bottom of the page. If you know others who would make a … Read more

Results of nominations for student Board and Senate members

Students to serve on Senate and the Board of Governors: The following students were acclaimed to Senate for a one-year term from August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027 Successful candidates are listed below: Desmond Devnich Gurbeer Dhillon Hunter Arnau Tejas Pathange The following students were acclaimed to the UFV Board of Governors for a … Read more

Senate public meeting — Feb 13

The next Senate public meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 13 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus , Room A225 The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tuesday, Feb 3 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 02/03/2026

Nominate Someone Great — Nominations open for Faculty Excellence awards

Let a UFV faculty member or lab instructor know they’ve made a difference. Nominate an outstanding instructor in recognition of their excellence in teaching, research, or service. Nominations for any of the three faculty excellence awards may be made by students, alumni, staff, faculty, or university officers. Award recipients will receive a personalized plaque, a … Read more

Senate public meeting — Sept 19

The next Senate public meeting is scheduled for Friday, Sept 19, 2025 at 1:30 pm on the Abbotsford campus in room A225. The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tuesday, Sept 9 at noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 09/19/2025

Extended call for faculty members to serve on Senate standing committees

Expressions of interests are currently being accepted from faculty to serve on the standing committees of Senate, for terms beginning August 1, 2025. If you are interested in filling a vacancy, please follow the link below and hit the Apply button at the bottom of the page. If you know others who would make a valuable contribution to … Read more