Policy updates

The following policies have recently been updated and approved: Copyright Compliance (7) Signing Authority (200). The following policy is new and has been approved: International Travel (237) The following policies have been rescinded, effective immediately: Signing Authority — Banking (116) Facsimile Signatures (117) Spending Authority (196) They can be found on the Secretariat website: https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-activity/ … Read more

MicroCourse 4 — Create a Compelling Discussion Forum

Micro4 – Create a Compelling Discussion Forum This MicroCourse will cover Student led discussions, self and peer assessment, grading and assessing student activity Facilitator: Ken Harmel, Learning Designer Date: Wed, May 27 at 11 am This course is part of the Online Teaching Fundamentals MicroCourses series. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy … Read more

MicroCourse 6 — Synchronous Teaching — May 26

Micro6 – Virtual Synchronous Teaching This course is designed to help prepare you to teach online in real-time (synchronously). We will explore how the instructor can prepare for success, flip the virtual classroom, and engage students during live sessions. To demonstrate the techniques and objectives, this course will be delivered live / real-time (synchronously) during … Read more

MicroCourse 6 — Synchronous Teaching — May 28

Micro 6 – Virtual Synchronous Teaching This course is designed to help prepare you to teach online in real-time (synchronously). We will explore how the instructor can prepare for success, flip the virtual classroom, and engage students during live sessions. To demonstrate the techniques and objectives, this course will be delivered live / real-time (synchronously) … Read more

MicroCourse 7 — Inclusivity Online — May 28

Micro7 – Inclusivity Online: International and Indigenous student profiles, access, and participation Facilitators: Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Indigenization, and Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationization Date: Thurs, May 28 at 2 pm This course is part of the Online Teaching Fundamentals MicroCourses series. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy … Read more

MicroCourse 2 — Adapting Instruction — May 26

Micro2 – Adapting Instruction in Times of Crisis – Understanding Students’ Needs This MicroCourse will cover community, connecting and routines, and flexibility in assessment. Facilitator: Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization Date: Tues, May 26 at 11am This course is part of the Online Teaching Fundamentals MicroCourses series. The primary objective of these MicroCourses … Read more

MicroCourses — Online Teaching Fundamentals

The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy and teaching methodology of online tools and how they can be used to: Achieve learning objectives Promote student engagement Collaborate among peers and instructors Creative easy-to-navigate course design Assess student learning Offer support to students Create an online learning community. Additionally, we will explore the essentials … Read more

MicroCourse 8 — Managing Your Online Course — May 25

This micro-course will cover best practices for planning and managing your online course and tips for workload management, building community and student engagement. Facilitator: Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist Date: Mon, May 25 at 11am This course is part of the Online Teaching Fundamentals MicroCourses series. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the … Read more

Facilitating Learning Online (FLO): June 15-July 13

Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) Dates: June 15- July 30, 2020 Trainers: Michelle Johnson, Ken Harmel, Leonne Beebe, and Dugg Steary Location : online FLO is a four-week online asynchronous course with scheduled synchronous sessions. The course is designed for UFV faculty who wish to improve or who have little online teaching or online learning experience. … Read more

Policy Consultation — Course Withdrawal (81)

As part of a 14 day consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Course Withdrawal (81) policy. Supporting documents are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline of 4 pm, June 2, 2020.   06/02/2020

The College of Arts Dean’s Office has hired a new Curriculum and Student Learning Assistant

The College of Arts would like to officially welcome Jennifer Browne as the new Curriculum and Student Learning Assistant in the Dean’s Office. In this role, Jennifer will be responsible for the coordination and facilitation of workflow related to the review and approval of curriculum and student learning opportunities, as well as special programming, projects … Read more

MicroCourses — online teaching fundamentals

The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering an ongoing MicroCourse series of workshops (essential Blackboard tools for online courses), with synchronous sessions for each MicroCourse scheduled weekly. Please note the addition of MicroCourse 8 — Managing Your Online Course in the listing. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is exploring the pedagogy behind the tools … Read more

Volunteers needed to tutor high-risk youth

Many K-12 students in the public school system are lacking support at home with the transition to remote learning. Positive adult connections made at school are largely unavailable right now, and many of these students’ home environments are un-supportive, or even unsafe. We are recruiting volunteers (either faculty or students) to commit to online tutoring … Read more

Career opportunities — May 19

Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Assistant Professor, Nursing Assistant to the Director, School of Health Studies School Assistant, School of Health Studies School Assistant, School of Creative Arts Instructor, Graphic and Digital Design Department Assistant, Communications To view details on these postings, … Read more