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Faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to a 3-day professional development virtual event. Virtually connect with colleagues, learn tools, tips and trends in higher ed, and grow UFV towards the future together. The theme for this year’s PD Day virtual event is wellness. We will be focusing on how wellness plays a big impact on … Read more
On March 31, 2021 Zoom video conferencing will replace BlueJeans as UFV’s main video conferencing service provider. If you have not already created a Zoom account and transitioned your meetings to Zoom, you will have to do so prior to March 31, 2021 to avoid interruptions. What do I need to do? • Activate your … Read more
Upcoming Schedule: MicroCourse 1 — Course Organization — Tues, Feb 23 at 11 am MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction — Wed, Feb 17 at 1 pm MicroCourse 3 — Assessments — Thurs, Feb 25 at 2 pm MicroCourse 4 — Discussion Forum — Wed, Feb 24 at 10 am MicroCourse 5 — Course Video — … Read more
In order to ensure optimal timing on processing of In-Service Professional Development applications, all applications must be submitted to In-Service_pd@ufv.ca for approval no later than Sun, Feb 28, 2021 in order for them to be processed in this fiscal year. Please submit expense claims for reimbursement of approved professional development expenses following the applicable event … Read more
Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: Camtasia Workshop — Wed, Feb 10 (2-3 pm) … Read more
Faculty enrolled in the College Pension Plan and staff enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan are encouraged to visit the BC Pension Corporation website and log in to My Account to explore opportunities for member education and personalized information. Both plans offer online courses and webinars at your convenience. https://www.pensionsbc.ca For more information, contact Debbie … Read more
UFV Risk & Safety department has deactivated the keyrequests@ufv.ca email. For all access-related inquires, please email us at security@ufv.ca or call Security at 1-855-239-7654. 03/31/2021
Solar panels will be installed on the roof of the Library (G building) on the Abbotsford campus as part of a UFV sustainability initiative. The panels will help lower the university’s carbon footprint and will cut electricity consumption in the building by approximately 17% under peak conditions. Construction timing: Tues, Feb 16-Mon, March 1: Construction … Read more
Upcoming Schedule: MicroCourse 1 – Course Organization — Tues, Feb 9 at 11 am MicroCourse 2 – Adapting Instruction — Wed, Feb 17 at 1 pm MicroCourse 3 – Assessments – Thurs, Feb 25 at 2 pm MicroCourse 4 – Discussion Forum — Wed, Feb 10 at 10 am MicroCourse 5 – Course Video — … Read more
Make your online courses more meaningful. Enhance your teaching with ed tech tools from TLC’s top picks inventory. Browse our A-Z listing or find tools based on teaching outcome, popularity, and type of support. Be sure to check back regularly for updates and new apps. Upcoming Schedule: PeerScholar Workshop — Tues, Feb 9 (10-11 am) … Read more
Join Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist, in wide-ranging conversations around teaching and learning. Connect with colleagues and discuss topics such as assessments, grading practices, problem-based learning or whatever is on your mind. Wednesdays starting, Feb 10 from 1-2:30 pm (Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 7 and May 5 ) Register: tlcevents.ufv.ca For more information, … Read more
The next Senate meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 26, 2021 at 1:30 pm via Zoom. Information regarding Zoom details can be found at https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ The deadline for submission for items for the agenda is Tues, Feb 16 at 12 noon. Please email your submissions to UFVSenate@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at … Read more
Faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to a day of professional development to connect virtually with colleagues, learn tools, tips and trends in higher ed, and grow UFV towards the future together. The theme for this year’s PD Day virtual event is wellness. We will be focusing on how wellness plays a big impact on … Read more
It’s cold out there. The Coldest Night of the Year is a covid-safe, family-friendly walk to raise money for charities serving people experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger. Walk with us virtually or in-person on February 20, 2021 – there’s a place for everyone! UFV is looking for team members! Consider joining our UFV team and … Read more
Join Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Indigenization to chat about reconciliation efforts at UFV. Have an online chat about Reconciliation, Decolonization, Indigenization, or anything in association with Reconciliation. Date(s): The first Wednesday of every month (1-2:30 pm) For information and registration, please contact: https://ufv.ca/teaching-and-learning/ For more information, contact Leah Lyon at tlcevents@ufv.ca 05/05/2021