{"id":1449,"date":"2020-03-21T09:29:08","date_gmt":"2020-03-21T16:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/urgent-news\/?p=1449"},"modified":"2020-03-26T16:21:45","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T23:21:45","slug":"covid-19-update-for-faculty-and-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ufv.ca\/urgent-news\/2020\/03\/21\/covid-19-update-for-faculty-and-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19 update for faculty and staff"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As we prepare for remote classes to begin on Monday, here are some important updates.<\/p>\n

Remote teaching help<\/strong><\/p>\n

Teaching and Learning (T&L) services at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses are available to assist you with teaching remotely. Please visit the Course Contingency Roadmap<\/a> which includes an FAQ. Email T&L at asktlc@ufv.ca<\/a> (extended hours between 8am and 6pm this weekend), or call us at 604-854-4546 (between 8am and 4 this weekend) with your questions or to make an appointment to work with one of our staff.<\/p>\n

Tech tip:<\/strong> If you plan on teaching synchronously through web conferencing (T&L supports Blackboard Collaborate), we suggest you avoid delivering three hour lectures online. Instead, break lectures into 20 minute blocks with time to write notes, read, reflect or discuss with others. It\u2019s difficult to sit through an online presentation (or deliver one!) for lengthy periods of time.<\/p>\n

Finally, if you are new to Blackboard watch these short videos<\/a> on the fundamentals.<\/p>\n

Libraries<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Abbotsford and Chilliwack libraries will be closed to ensure social distancing.\u00a0Library staff are ready to assist you online, and our digital collections are always available. Please check the Library\u2019s blog<\/a> for more information. Please note: room G 210 – the computer lab is open.<\/p>\n

Campus access:<\/strong><\/p>\n

UFV is open and here is a complete update of available facilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ITS help<\/strong><\/p>\n

The IT Service Desk has extended hours 8am-8pm Monday through Friday through all remote channels<\/strong> including phone, email, remote desktop control, as well as through our ticketing system itservicedesk.ufv.ca<\/a> and our website www.ufv.ca\/its<\/a> or call local 4610 or 604-864-4610.<\/p>\n

You can access blackboard, email, and file sharing remotely with a computer and an internet connection \u2013 no special programs or other equipment is required. More information and instructions are available through the ITS page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Desktop, classroom, and meeting room support for staff and faculty who remain on campus, will be available for technician dispatch. Contact the IT Service Desk for assistance. If in-person support at the IT Service Desk is essential, please contact us to confirm if remote support can be offered first, and if not, we will work on an alternative arrangement.<\/p>\n

Research:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Research Office is available to students via email<\/a> or phone.<\/p>\n

The office is distributing research assistant contracts, timesheets, and expense claims as usual either in hard copy or email, but is located inside the Library, and behind locked doors. Students may call 604-557-4074 for assistance with documents. Contact information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Trades<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trades programs will resume on Monday in remote learning formats only. Due to the nature of learning a trade and the differing complexities of integrating practical and theory, instructors will connect with students and advise of the plan for each trade. Welding is the only exception, and will not start again on Monday. Welding will be paused until we can resume face-to-face instruction.<\/p>\n

Computer labs available:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abbotsford: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Building D, Room 204<\/p>\n

Building G, Room 210<\/p>\n

Chilliwack: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Building A, Room A0024, and A1202 (enter through the side hall entrance not the library)<\/p>\n

Building T \u2013 T2001<\/p>\n

Services \u2013 modified hours beginning March 23<\/strong><\/p>\n