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The UFV Alumni Association is excited to announce the launch of the UFV Alumni Book Club. In this virtual community, alumni will connect with each other to read and discuss books on a range of topics and member suggestions. There is no cost to participate – you only have to obtain a copy of the … Read more
Connect with new & current students during Welcome Weeks 2020 (September 7 – 25, 2020) Starting with a “live-to-tape” Invocation Ceremony, Welcome Weeks is a collaborative period of informational and social activities for new and returning students with programming starting in early September, and lasting about two weeks. Similar to the Midway activities at Fall … Read more
Following the success of Discover Your UFV (www.ufv.ca/dyu), an online program that informed all newly admitted students about registration, program-specific content, getting involved at UFV, and finding support, the Orientation team is launching our Fall Orientation programming. The purpose of this programming is to support both new and current students to find the information and … Read more
We recognize that food insecurity is an ongoing issue in our UFV community. Students shouldn’t have to choose between textbooks, tuition, transportation costs, housing, and food. During these uncertain times, we understand that the need for additional support is even greater. Thanks to generous donations from the Abbotsford Community Foundation, CIVL Radio, Envision Credit Union, … Read more
UFV now has a standard record naming convention protocol in place. Record naming conventions are standard labels applied to records that follow a consistent and logical sequence. Naming conventions contain elements that allow users to describe content within a record in order to support business continuity, information sharing and retrieval, and version control. All departments … Read more
This live online workshop hosted by UFV Advising Centre will support you in planning for academic success, Academic Advisors will discuss: 1) Information about academic standing at UFV 2) Next steps for bringing your GPA above 2.0 3) Resources on campus to improve your academic success The workshops are 1 hour in length. There will … Read more
This live online workshop hosted by UFV Advising Centre will support you in planning for academic success, Academic Advisors will discuss: 1) Information about academic standing at UFV 2) Next steps for bringing your GPA above 2.0 3) Resources on campus to improve your academic success The workshops are 1 hour in length. There will … Read more
This live online workshop hosted by UFV Advising Centre will support you in planning for academic success. Academic Advisors will discuss: 1) Information about academic standing at UFV 2) Next steps for bringing your GPA above 2.0 3) Resources on campus to improve your academic success The workshop is 1 hour in length. There will … Read more
MicroCourse 2 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Adapting Instruction in Times of Crisis – Understanding Students’ Needs Date(s): Tuesday, July 14 from 11 am – 12 pm This MicroCourse will cover community, connecting and routines, and flexibility in assessment. Facilitator: Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization This course is part of the Online … Read more
MicroCourse 3 — Online Teaching Fundamentals – Assessments Date(s): Wednesday, July 15 from 2-3 pm This MicroCourse will cover assessment options and tools in Blackboard Facilitator: Michelle Johnson – Educational Developer, and Claire Hay – Teaching and Learning Specialist This course is part of the Online Teaching Fundamentals MicroCourses series. The primary objective of these … Read more
MicroCourse 8 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Managing Your Online Course Date(s): Monday, July 13 from 11 am – 12 pm 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 This course is part … Read more
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. The primary objective of these MicroCourses is the pedagogy behind the tools and how they can be used to: *achieve learning objectives *promote student engagement *collaborate among peers … Read more
Happy Pride! The Coast Capital Savings Peer Resource & Leadership Centre (PRLC) is proud to be a sponsor of the Fraser Valley Pride Celebration’s Virtual Dance Party for 2020! Virtual Pride is happening from July 10-18 this year. Follow @FraserValleyPride on Facebook to stay up-to-date with all the Pride programming! For LGBTQI+ info, resources, and … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Manager, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Coordinator, Indigenous Student Transition and Engagement Analyst I, IT Network Sessional Faculty, Criminology Instructor, Automotive Service Technician Program Laboratory Technician, Chemistry Assistant, Modern Languages Seminar (Mandarin) To view details on these … Read more
MicroCourse 4 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Discussion Forum Date(s): Tues, July 14 from 1 – 3 pm This MicroCourse will cover student-led discussions, self and peer assessment, grading, and assessing student activity. Facilitator: Ken Harmel, Learning Designer These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses … Read more