Policy Consultation — Policy 45 to be rescinded

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The University Secretariat invites your feedback on the following policy that has been recommended to be rescinded. Supporting documents are also 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 Sept 30, 2019 https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 09/30/2019

Next meeting of Senate — Sept 20

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The next meeting of Senate is on Fri, Sept 20, on the Abbotsford campus, Room A225 at 2:30 pm. Please submit agenda and exhibit items to ufvsenate@ufv.ca by noon on Tues, Sept 10. For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca https://www.ufv.ca/senate/   09/20/2019

Policy Consultation: External Program Advisory Committees (60)

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As part of a 30-day consultation, the University Secretariat invites the UFV community to submit collaborative or individual feedback on the External Advisory Program Committees (60) policy revisions. Supporting documents are available at https://www.ufv.ca/secretariat/policies/updates/policy-in-consultation/ For more information, contact Marlene Affleck at marlene.affleck@ufv.ca 09/30/2019

Public Talk – “Smart Agriculture: Potentials, Challenges, & Solutions,” by Dr. Qin Zhang — Sept 17

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What role will automation play in the future of our food? Dr. Qin Zhang of Washington State University will help us chew on this question at Smart Agriculture: Potentials, Challenges, & Solutions — a free public talk on Tues, Sept 17! The talk will be at UFV’s Abbotsford campus (33844 King Rd, F Building, F124) … Read more

Pride Culture Conference — Sept 7

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UFV Student Leaders present The Pride Culture Conference This conference is dedicated to the LGBTQ2+ community, allies and advocates. All are welcome to attend. Join us from 9 am to 4 pm as we explore topics ranging from decolonization and reconciliation efforts in the Queer community to creating dependable allies to dating in the transgender … Read more

Help select the 2020 Faculty Service Excellence award recipient

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How can you help select the 2020 Faculty Service Excellence award recipient? By joining the Faculty Service Excellence Award (FSEA) selection sommittee! The Faculty Standards committee of Senate seeks one student and one staff member to join the selection committee for the 2019-20 year. What about the time commitment? It’s not a huge commitment. The … Read more

Vacancies on Senate Standing Committees

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Extended Call for Expressions of Interest 2019 Expressions of interests continue to be sought from undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty to serve on the standing committees of Senate. 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

IT Service Desk has moved to Building G!

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Looking for the IT Service Desk? Drop by and visit our new location in Building G, room 131, beside the library. Our service desk team offers guidance, service and assistance with Wi-Fi/Eduroam, myUFV, audio visual services, student-owned device support and more! https://ufv.ca/its/ For more information, contact ITS Communications at its.communications@ufv.ca 09/07/2019

Financial Aid & Awards Tips for September

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Check your student email regularly! Financial Aid correspondence is directed to your UFV student email – you may be missing important information. Be sure to pay all of your fees before the September 17 deadline — penalties will be applied if fees are not paid in full. If you’re experiencing delays with government student loan … Read more

Active Learning: Team-Based (TBL) Pedagogy workshop — Aug 27

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Tues, August 27 8:30 am-4 pm Chwk A1212 Facilitator: Everett Igobwa, Faculty Development Consultant This one-day practical institute will explore active learning and in particular student-centred pedagogy through cooperative learning. Various forms of group work will be appraised and in particular Team-Based Learning (TBL). Educators will learn about: • how to nurture peer learning and … Read more

Course Design and Course Redesign Institute — Aug 26

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Mon, Aug 26 8:30 am-4 pm) Abby G113 Facilitator: Everett Igobwa, Faculty Development Consultant This one-day hands-on course design and course redesign institute will focus on “Backwards Course Design.” Additionally, we will explore/appraise “course alignment” with reference to “outcomescompetencies,” assessment that supports learners, and strategies to nurture student-centred activities. Educators attending the institute are encouraged … Read more

Research Office ROMEO workshop — Sept 25 (changed from Sept 19)

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The UFV Research Office will be providing training for ROMEO, our new research administration tool. ROMEO is an online database that will provide you and the Research Office with the ability to work within one platform to manage internal and external funding applications, projects and ethics protocols throughout the lifespan of your research project. This … Read more

Career opportunities — Aug 26

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Keep up with career opportunities at UFV by checking out the UFV Career Opportunities website. Current positions include: Department Assistant, Upgrading & University Preparation Groundskeeper Director, Indigenous Student Centre Assistant, Scheduling Director, Centre for Experiential and Career Education To view details on these postings, and for a complete list of opportunities, go to https://www.ufv.ca/careers/ For … Read more