UFV's announcement source
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
MicroCourse 1 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Course Organization (Blackboard Essentials) This MicroCourse will cover basic community building, navigation, and assessment tools Date(s): Tuesday, Sept 1. 2 pm 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 … Read more
MicroCourse 7 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Inclusivity Online International and Indigenous student profiles, access, and participation Date(s): Thursday, Sept 24, from 2pm – 3pm Facilitators: Lorna Andrews, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Indigenization, and Victoria Surtees, Teaching and Learning Specialist, Internationization These series of MicroCourses will introduce the essential Blackboard tools, but the primary objective … Read more
MicroCourse 8 – Online Teaching Fundamentals – Managing Your Online Course This micro-course will cover best practices for planning and managing your online course and tips for workload management, building community and student engagement. Date(s): Monday, August 31 from 11am – 12pm Facilitator: Claire Hay, Teaching and Learning Specialist This course is part of the … Read more
PeerScholar is much more than just a self- and peer-assessment tool Have you wanted to help develop your students’ metacognitive skills? Are you designing activities and assessments that promote transferrable skills such as critical, creative and analytic thinking? Have you thought about how students can improve their ability to accept “sh*t sandwiches” and work with … 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
Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: – IT Service Management (ITSM) Analyst – Service Desk Analyst I – Manager, Alumni Relations – Switchboard Operator – Assistant, Risk & Safety – Groundskeeper Assistant – Assistant Professor, BSN program To view details on these postings, … Read more
COVID-19 meant summer didn’t turn out exactly as you may have planned, but there were opportunities to get outside and enjoy summer. Show us your photos! Send your favourite one to ufvnow@ufv.ca (only one photo per email, please). You may submit more than one in separate emails.
Are you a UFV faculty member seeking funding for your natural sciences or engineering research? Learn tips and tricks for writing a successful NSERC grant proposal by attending our online Grant Writing workshop: Wed, Sept 9 10–11:30 am Bluejeans video app Hosted by Jerri-Lynne Cameron, Director, Research Services and Industry Engagement RSVP: https://ufv-nserc-grant-workshop-2020.eventbrite.com In this … Read more
The UFV Research Office facilitates a yearly workshop for permanent teaching faculty who are interested in applying for either a Research Option or Scholarly Activity (ROSA) release, or a Scholarly Activity Grant. ROSA applications are due October 31 of each year, and this year we have introduced some changes to the application. Ask questions and … Read more
Congratulations to the faculty who were recently acclaimed to their positions on Senate, to fill one-year terms, until July 31, 2021: Faculty of Humanities: Karin Jager, Department Head, Associate Professor — Graphic & Digital Design Faculty of Social Sciences: Christine Elsey, Associate Professor — Social, Cultural & Media Studies Faculty of Science: Afia Raja, Assistant … Read more
Are you a social sciences or humanities researcher considering applying to the SSHRC Insight Program? Have a walk through the application process complete with tips and strategies for writing a successful SSHRC Insight Grant proposal by attending our online grant writing workshop: • Thurs, August 27, 2020 • 10–11:30 am • Bluejeans video app • … Read more
The UFV Alumni Association is excited to announce the launch of the UFV Alumni Book Club. In this virtual community, alumni, faculty and staff will connect with each other to read and discuss books on a range of topics and member suggestions. There is no cost to participate – you only have to obtain a … Read more
Update on the PASS Early Alert referral form: both faculty and staff now have access and are encouraged to use it to connect students with a Student Support Coordinator For more information, contact Bryanna Anderson at bryanna.anderson@ufv.ca 10/03/2020