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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
Video Collaboration Gate Crashing, also known as ZoomBombing, is an interruption of a synchronous online session or meeting in a malicious manner. This is made possible when a session link is shared with participants and then becomes available to individuals other than those attended participants. Some hacker websites have begun to publish these links, and … Read more
The Financial Services department continues moving forward with our requirements for fiscal year-end and statutory reporting. Thank you for helping us meet critical financial year-end deadlines in these challenging circumstances. In light of current events, Financial Services recognizes additional options for submitting information and documents are necessary, while continuing to adhere to internal controls, policies, … Read more
Justin P. Goodrich’s appointment to the Board of Governors of the University of the Fraser Valley has been rescinded by the Executive Council of the Province of British Columbia effective immediately (March 27, 2020). Mr. Nash Gill, current Vice-Chair, will serve as Chair of the Board until July 31, 2020. The Executive Council of the … 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
Dear UFV Colleague: I understand there is heightened awareness and a raised level of concern regarding COVID-19. I want to reassure you the health and wellness of our students, faculty, staff, and our community is of paramount importance. The University is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the quickly evolving health situation in BC … Read more
An extended call is underway for expressions of interests from faculty and students to serve on the standing committees of Senate, for two year terms, beginning August 1, 2020. The Senate Governance Committee (SGC) welcomes expressions of interest for the positions listed here: ufv.ca/secretariat/get-involved/standing-committee-vacancies/. SGC is responsible for ensuring the broadest possible base of representation … Read more