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As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Prerequisites and Co-Requisites (84) policy, a copy of which is attached. Please distribute to others in your area, as appropriate. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline of May 9, 2020. Thank … Read more
Faculty and administrators enrolled in the College Pension Plan and staff enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan can find announcements on the “health” of these plans during the current climate by going to the BC Pension Corporation website at www.pensionsbc.ca. https://www.pensionsbc.ca/portal/page/portal/pen_corp_home/home/ For more information, contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca 04/30/2020
Expressions of interests continue to be sought for the remaining faculty, staff, and student vacancies on the standing committees of Senate, for two-year terms, from August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2022. Positions are now being filled as applications are received, on a first-come, first-serve basis. For the full list of positions and to apply, … Read more
The same basic record keeping principles apply to all workspaces, regardless if you work in a traditional office, at home, a public space, or a mobile workspace. Public institutions need to create and keep complete and accurate records sufficient to document their decision-making and work activities, even while working remotely. This applies to all types … Read more
Since many UFV employees are working remotely to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, UFV has suspended bi-monthly parking fees for all staff and faculty until further notice. As a result, several employees have generously offered to donate their parking fees to the UFV Student Emergency Fund, and suggested we provide this option to all … Read more
These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but 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 and instructors Creative easy-to-navigate course design Assess student learning Offer support to students Create an online … Read more
The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy that has been recently revised. Supporting are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ If you have any feedback, please submit your comments to Policyconsult@ufv.ca by April 9, 2020. https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 04/09/2020
Our UFV alumni are doing incredible work at home and around the world. Established in 2003, the UFV Distinguished Alumni Award has been able to recognize the accomplishments of our amazing alumni. The Distinguished Alumni Award will be conferred upon a graduate of the institution who has achieved outstanding distinction in career, educational achievement, or … Read more
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Instructor, Modern Languages (Punjabi) Instructor, Modern Languages (French) Instructor, Economics Instructor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Switchboard Operator Assistant, Advancement & Alumni Relations Assistant Professor, Social Work and Human Services Sessional Faculty, Fall 2020 (Art History) … Read more
Dear Staff and Faculty, Free PHOTO Enlargement and Mounting! Do you have a favorite photo that you have been wanting to have enlarged and mounted to display on your walls? UFV Print Services, based in Building W on our Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park, is offering UFV staff and faculty the opportunity to … Read more
The TLC Learning Designers have scheduled workshops to help you move your course materials online. Please join or contact asktlc@ufv.ca if you need more time, a different time, or have other requests. SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS: Wed, Mar 18 – Online Classes with Collaborate, in G124 (10-11am) Wed, Mar 18 – The Basics of myClass (Blackboard), in … Read more
It’s that time of year again for us all to gather together for a good, old-fashioned employee fun-filled day of golf, food, and laughs. This year marks our 40th anniversary of the tournament so it’s going to be our best one yet! $40 per person which includes golf, lunch, prizes and more. Registration opens on … Read more
The Teaching and Learning Centre is offering training and resources to assist faculty in their design and delivery of learning material and activities in myClass (Blackboard). If you would like to increase your comfort or proficiency with designing, developing, and/or delivering your course(s)online in myClass (Blackboard), please begin with some of the following resources. The … Read more
The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, April 17, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to UFVSenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Apr 7. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca. https://www.ufv.ca/senate/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 04/17/2020
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Advisor, Centre for Accessibility Services Facilitator, Exam Accommodation Instructor, Physics To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to: https://www.ufv.ca/careers/job-postings/ For more information, contact Neena Buttar at neena.buttar@ufv.ca 03/26/2020