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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
Pariah (The Outcast) by August Strindberg Directed by Parjad Sharifi The University of the Fraser Valley School of Creative Arts with UFV Theatre present the second production of their 2020-2021 season, Pariah (The Outcast) by August Strindberg, directed by UFV faculty member Parjad Sharifi. Pariah (The Outcast) tells a mysterious psychological story about an American … Read more
Did you ditch the final exam and choose alternative assessment in the fall semester or are you using this approach this semester? If so, UFV’s Teaching and Learning Centre would like to chat with you. TLC is working in collaboration with BC Campus on a blog series about alternative assessment strategies. The purpose of this … Read more
Lunch and Learn — Imagining Imagine High In September 2021, Imagine High Integrated Arts and Technology Secondary will open as a public school of choice on the former UFV Chilliwack North campus. Imagine High will be a laboratory for innovative practices in the area of curriculum integration at the secondary level, and will boast music, … Read more
The following policies have been revised and have been approved: External Program Advisory Committees (60) — effective immediately Final Grade Appeals (217) — effective May 1, 2021 These policies can be viewed on the policy website — https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/ For more information, contact: policyconsult@ufv.ca 03/02/2021
At its Feb 4, 2021 meeting, the Board of Governors approved the following bylaw revisions: • Board bylaw BGB-110.07 — Board Composition, Appointment, Election and Succession • Board bylaw BGB-110.13 — Expenses of the Board of Governors Board policies, policy directions, and bylaws can be found at https://www.ufv.ca/board/ https://www.ufv.ca/board/bylaws/ For more information, contact Marlene … Read more