You Can Support New Student Orientation

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

UFV-SUS Food Bank reopens

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

Financial Aid & Awards Tips for July

Financial Aid and Awards Tips for July Registration for fall semester is underway. Remember to pay your $200 deposit prior to registering — fee deferrals take 3-5 business days to process. Access to the online student loan application for Fall 2020 is expected to open mid-July @ www.studentaidbc.ca If you are applying for student loans … Read more

New record-naming conventions for UFV records

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

Planning for Academic Success Workshop — July 30

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

Planning for Academic Success Workshop — July 27

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

Planning for Academic Success Workshop — July 28

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 — Adapting Instruction

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 — Assessments

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 — Managing Your Online Course — July 13

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

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. 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

Virtual Fraser Valley Pride Celebration

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

Career opportunities — July 13

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

New employees/Moves and changes

Type B Faculty Start Date Position Alejando Yoskizowa 01-Aug-2020 Assistant Professor, Film/Video Production and Digital Media Amy Tang 01-Aug-2020 Assistant Professor, English Candy Ho 01-Aug-2020 Assistant Professor, Integrative Career and Capstone Learning Geetanjali Gill 01-Aug-2020 Assistant Professor, Global Development Studies Justin Lee 01-Aug-2020 Assistant Professor, Biology Keith Harms 01-Aug-2020 Assistant Professor, English Keziah Wallis 01-Aug-2020 … Read more

MicroCourse 4 — Create a Compelling Discussion Forum — July 14

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