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The Academic Success Centre is delighted to welcome Tara Corman to our team as Learning Strategist. Tara was drawn to UFV’s student-centred focus on diverse pathways and inclusive education, and she looks forward to contributing to the Academic Success Centre’s commitment to providing flexible and peer-driven academic support. She eagerly awaits a return to campus … Read more
Looking for relevant work experience? Join one of three online Co-op Information Sessions! Hosted by our Co-op Coordinators, this co-op information session will include details, benefits, program requirements, and how to apply to the Co-operative Education program. There will be an opportunity for Q & A with a co-op student with previous co-op work experience. … Read more
Art Class At Home Join Amara for a guided drawing class, where you’ll be getting easy step-by-step instructions on how to make a work of art at home! No fancy supplies or art experience necessary. All you’ll need is: a black pen or sharpie, paper, and a ruler (or any straight edge). If you have … Read more
The Campus Card office is now open for the Fall semester, on the Abbotsford campus. To better assist students and employees the office will be open until the Thanksgiving weekend where hours will be reduced thereafter. For hours of operation visit www.ufv.ca/campuscard/. Campus Card office: S1101, Abbotsford campus https://www.ufv.ca/campuscard/ For more information, contact Sheila St. … Read more
The first meeting of Senate for the 2020-21 Academic year will take place Fri, Sept 25, at 1:30 pm. Details regarding how to access this meeting virtually will be updated on the Senate web page once confirmed. https://www.ufv.ca/senate/meeting-schedule/ The deadline for submissions for this meeting is Tues, Sept 15, at noon. Please email items to … 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
#HelloUFV | Where are you? Reconnect with your Alumni Association. New neighbourhood? New city? New email? Update your info & let us know what you’re up to these days! Reconnect at alumni.ufv.ca/hello and be entered to win a pair of Apple AirPods. Say hi on social with #HelloUFV. For more information, contact UFV Alumni Relations … Read more
A message from the Orientation team Smart Start Module 1: Culture and Conduct, was released to students on August 26. In the coming weeks, we are planning a rolling release of modules 2-4 of the Blackboard online orientation course so students have time to complete these self-guided modules before the start of classes. The release … Read more
Art Class At Home Join Amara for a guided drawing class, where you’ll be getting easy step-by-step instructions on how to make a work of art at home! No fancy supplies or art experience necessary. All you’ll need is: a black pen or sharpie, paper, and a ruler (or any straight edge). If you have … Read more
Due to COVID-19, changes have been made to mail distribution for staff, faculty, and departments who have mail delivered to the Abbotsford Mail and Prep Room (B383). What’s changed? To ensure safe physical distancing in B383, employee mail is now stored, distributed, and picked-up from a secure location on the Abbotsford campus. What you need … Read more
MicroCourse 6 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – 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 … Read more
MicroCourse 5 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Course Videos This MicroCourse will cover Intro to Kaltura Capture, Using your phone to record, Effective video practices for online learning (UDL, Territory Acknowledgement). Date(s): Thursday, August 27 from 11am – 12pm Micro5 – Make Your Course Videos Facilitator: Robin Pittman, Media Developer These series of MicroCourses will … Read more
MicroCourse 4 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Discussion Forum This MicroCourse will cover Student led discussions, self and peer assessment, grading and assessing student activity Date(s): Tuesday, August 25 from 2pm – 3pm Facilitator: Ken Harmel, Learning Designer These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective of these MicroCourses … 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. The UFV-SUS Food Bank is able to provide grocery gift cards for students that … Read more
MicroCourse 2 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Adapting Instruction Adapting Instruction in Times of Crisis – Understanding Students’ Needs This MicroCourse will cover community, connecting and routines, and flexibility in assessment. Date(s): Tuesday, August 25 from 11am – 12pm Facilitator: Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationalization These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential … Read more