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UFV has a new and exciting opportunity for community involvement! During times of crisis communities come together and assist those in need. We welcome you to join Research, Engagement & Graduate Studies’ online brainstorming forum on Thurs, April 9, at 10 am, a bluejeans link will be provided to those who RSVP. Let’s generate a … 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 March 30, 2020 https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 03/30/2020
As part of a six-week consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the Prerequisites and Co-Requisites (84) policy, a copy of which is attached. Please distribute to others in your area, as appropriate. Please submit your comments to policyconsult@ufv.ca by the deadline of May 9, 2020. Thank … Read more
Faculty and administrators enrolled in the College Pension Plan and staff enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan can find announcements on the “health” of these plans during the current climate by going to the BC Pension Corporation website at www.pensionsbc.ca. https://www.pensionsbc.ca/portal/page/portal/pen_corp_home/home/ For more information, contact Debbie Dyck at debbie.dyck@ufv.ca 04/30/2020
Expressions of interests continue to be sought for the remaining faculty, staff, and student vacancies on the standing committees of Senate, for two-year terms, from August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2022. Positions are now being filled as applications are received, on a first-come, first-serve basis. For the full list of positions and to apply, … Read more
The same basic record keeping principles apply to all workspaces, regardless if you work in a traditional office, at home, a public space, or a mobile workspace. Public institutions need to create and keep complete and accurate records sufficient to document their decision-making and work activities, even while working remotely. This applies to all types … Read more
Since many UFV employees are working remotely to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, UFV has suspended bi-monthly parking fees for all staff and faculty until further notice. As a result, several employees have generously offered to donate their parking fees to the UFV Student Emergency Fund, and suggested we provide this option to all … Read more
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