Beyond the Basics: AI in the Post-Secondary Classroom

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Ready to move past the “Should I use AI?” conversation? UFV is offering a number of exciting opportunities to delve into the nuanced realities of integrating AI into teaching and learning. Explore topics like academic integrity in the age of AI, AI-assisted research, designing AI-embedded courses, and using AI to streamline your academic workflow. Check … Read more

Building a Future of Open Education at UFV

Written by Shaun Sun, Janelle Sztuhar, and Claire Hay The UFV Library and Teaching and Learning are excited to announce the Open Education In-Action Initiative (OEIAI), funded by a BCcampus Institutional Open Education grant and additional funds from the Office of the Provost and Vice President, Academic. This project will help UFV create its first … Read more

Kickstart Your Teaching with TLC

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Written by Claire Hay This academic year, UFV welcomed a new cohort of faculty to campus bringing a variety of teaching experiences to our institution. To support these new to UFV faculty, we hosted our annual ‘Kickstart Your Teaching with TLC’ event on Thursday August 21, 2025. Starting a teaching position at a new institution … Read more

How UFV is doing Reconcili-Action

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All events related to National Truth and Reconciliation in September 2025 written by Leanne Joe People always ask, “what can I do to show support?” or “how do I get involved?”  The Teaching and Learning Centre team are pleased to share some opportunities in the week leading up to September 30th. They are open for … Read more

Applied Theatre: Building Communities with UFV International Students

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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

A COIL Success Story

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Dr. Khyati Shetty, the Director of UFV’s School of Business and her dear friend and brilliant media expert, Sabir Haque, PhD., from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah completed UFV’s COIL training in May 2024. Khyati shares her experience implementing her first COIL project in BUS 421, International Marketing. While the idea was exciting, … Read more

It all begins with a story…

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Written by Vandy Britton I had the extraordinary pleasure of attending a professional development day hosted by Senóqw’iye (Leanne Joe) from UFV’s Teaching & Learning Centre that was centered around the newly envisioned Environmental Learning Experience (ELE) Framework. This curriculum had been put on the back burner by the Ministry, but through the tireless work … Read more

Celebrating Craft, Connection, and Collective Wisdom

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I’m thrilled to share that our collaborative project was successfully presented at ConnectED — and it looked fantastic! 🎥 Watch the video here: UFV Pearls of Wisdom At the heart of this project are the powerful “Pearls of Wisdom” you all contributed. Each one reflects the care, creativity, and lived experience that make our community … Read more