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Submitted by Navneet Sidhu Training sits at the heart of our SLG Program because strong facilitation doesn’t happen by accident — it’s built through intentional professional development. Our student leaders are continuously developing the skills to guide collaborative learning, ask purposeful questions, and use evidence-based learning strategies that help students become more independent and confident … Read more
What if you had the chance to try something new in your classroom that could transform how students learn and engage? Or create an atmosphere of reciprocity? Or develop meaningful and substantial relationships with other faculty through non-conventional partnerships? The Teaching Inquiries into Pedagogical Practices (TIPP) Fund was created to make that possible. Teaching and … Read more
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. … Read more
Open Education at UFV update Submitted by Claire Hay Open Education Strategy Work on developing an open education strategy to meet UFV’s needs is ongoing as part of a BCcampus funded project, the “Open Education In-Action Initiative.” On the advice of Dean’s Council, we are developing a UFV Commitment Statement on Open Education that will … Read more
My Experience in the SLG Program Submitted by Oscar Sanchez – SLG Leader and Mentor My life as an undergraduate student at UFV for the past few years has revolved around juggling classes and part-time work. Now that I’m getting ready to graduate, I’ve been thinking a lot about the experiences that shaped my time … Read more
by Navneet Sidhu Exams can feel like a huge mountain to climb, especially for first-year students who are still adjusting to university life. The deadlines are new, the workload is heavier, and the pressure can feel real. That’s where SLG (Supported Learning Groups) mock exam sessions come in. These three-hour sessions are designed to give … Read more
Written by Shelley Liebembuk Prof. Rita Dhungel and I led bimonthly applied theatre workshops in the 2024-2025 academic year for UFV’s international students. The EKTA podcast our students created with Victoria Surtees provides a wonderful glimpse into the extraordinary insight these students have on their experience and their deep dedication to building community. Each of … Read more
Written by Claire Hay, Specialist, Teaching and Learning UFV has been awarded the BCcampus Open Education Institutional Grant of $33,000 (one of 3 selected projects). The grant will help fund the development of UFV’s Open Education Strategy including a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) program. The funds from BCcampus will support an Open Education Strategist position … Read more
SLG (Supported Learning Groups) leaders participated in the International Supplemental Instruction Leader conference held on March 21st & 22nd. 3 leaders Harman, Lexi and Jasmine also presented at the conference. Their presentation focused on how using games in SLG sessions amplifies engagement and increases retention. Leaders indicated that the opportunity to present at this international … Read more
Written by Anna Griffith Over the past eight years, I’ve inadvertently been working on changemaking. I called it decolonizing the classroom, negotiating the syllabus, enhancing collaborative interdisciplinary creativity to solve complex problems (through Creativity Labs), and transitioning from Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to practicing regenerative education that enhances equity, diversity, and inclusion. While each … Read more