Policy 46 – Instructional Responsibilities

Effective January 1, 2026

The revision to Policy 46 – Instructional Responsibilities was recently approved by Senate and the President and will be effective January 1, 2026. This revision was undertaken by a comprehensive working group led by Dr. Awneet Sivia, and included representatives from faculty and administrators followed by campus consultation and final revision. The policy purpose states that:

“The University of the Fraser Valley is a special purpose, teaching-intensive university that strives to provide the highest quality of education. This policy establishes an approach to instructional responsibilities that reflects a continuing commitment to maintain and promote teaching excellence (ey shxweli) at UFV to support student learning. This policy is built on the premise that instructors set the stage for establishing the mutual responsibility of instructors and students to maintain positive learning environments. This policy (46) is intended to define and clearly articulate instructional responsibilities that set up these conditions for student learning and success. This policy is not intended to restrict good judgment, effective practices, diversity of teaching and learning approaches, disciplinary and evidence-based trends that inform instructional responsibilities at UFV. The policy is, however, intended to address situations that have often unintended but real impact on students and student learning, and reflect negatively on the role of instructors at UFV. This policy applies to instruction in all courses delivered by permanent, sessional, and contract faculty at UFV.”

Drop in to the upcoming sessions via Zoom:

Thurs. Dec 4, 11:30am-12:30pm

Tues. Dec 9, 11:30am-12:30pm

Fri. Dec 12, 2:30-3:30pm

Mon. Dec 15, 9-10am

Fri. Dec 19, 2:30-3:30pm

If you would like any of these session dates added to your calendars, please email TLCevents@ufv.ca.

If you have questions about this policy and how it connects to your teaching practice, please contact Claire Hay at claire.hay@ufv.ca. If there are concerns about the implementation of this policy, instructors should contact their Department Head/Director or Dean/Associate Dean.