The past three weeks have been extraordinarily challenging for many across the Fraser Valley \u2013 including members of the UFV community.<\/p>\n
Over the past two and a half weeks, UFV decision making has focused on the health and safety of everyone: students, faculty, and staff. Responding to this dynamic situation has meant we have all had to be flexible and patient in order to get\u00a0 get through this crisis. Thank you for your understanding and for your continued perseverance.<\/p>\n
Primarily remote learning for remainder of the fall term:<\/strong><\/p>\n To support the successful completion of the academic term, UFV is announcing the following measures:<\/p>\n Final exams: <\/strong><\/p>\n At this point, UFV is still optimistic that final exams scheduled in a face-to-face format will be offered on our campuses at their scheduled times and locations. A final decision regarding the location and delivery mode of final exams will be announced by December 9.<\/p>\n This plan is based on current information, if conditions worsen, additional measures or changes to this plan may be adopted and will be communicated promptly.<\/p>\n Academic Concessions:<\/strong><\/p>\n We recognize the challenges that completing the Fall 2021 term presents. Please note:<\/p>\n If you are opting to withdraw from a course AND you are on student loan, please connect with our<\/strong> Financial Aid team<\/a>.<\/p>\n UFV campuses are open:<\/strong><\/p>\n All buildings will resume normal hours of operation in Abbotsford, Clearbrook, Chilliwack, Hope Centre, and Mission, with limited services being offered. Libraries at both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses will resume operations according to this schedule<\/a>. The Office of the Registrar will be open its usual hours<\/a> on all three campuses.<\/p>\n Campus Shuttle:<\/strong><\/p>\n For the week of December 6 – 10, SUS will be operating the Campus Shuttle according to this posted schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n Events:<\/strong><\/p>\n With a few exceptions, on-campus events and activities are also cancelled during this period. Event and activity organizers will inform participants if an on-campus activity has been approved to continue.<\/p>\n Staff and academic support faculty:<\/strong><\/p>\n Staff and Academic Support Faculty are asked to coordinate with their supervisor or manager where they will work:<\/p>\n 1) on campus if safe to travel to campus<\/p>\n 2) at a remote work location<\/p>\n 3) or if you require a leave and are unable to work due to the state of emergency caused by flooding.<\/p>\n Special leave: <\/strong><\/p>\n Please remember staff and faculty members impacted by the flood can use special paid leave through their manager, supervisor, or UFV Human Resources.<\/p>\n Support for students: <\/strong><\/p>\n If you know students who need support, please refer them through the Priority Access to Student Supports (PASS)<\/a> system. UFV has increased the number of people dedicated to PASS right now and activated a triage system to prioritize response to those with greatest need.<\/p>\n Employee support:<\/strong><\/p>\n UFV employees have access to Employee and Family Assistance Program<\/a>. EFAP is a confidential service available to you at no cost, 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week. Toll-free: 1-800-663-1142<\/p>\n International (call collect): 604-689-1717. You may also sign up\/log in to your Homeweb<\/a> account for advice, counselling or treatment.<\/p>\n Thank you for your flexibility, compassion, and ability to persevere through difficult times.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The past three weeks have been extraordinarily challenging for many across the Fraser Valley \u2013 including members of the UFV community. Over the past two and a half weeks, UFV decision making has focused on the health and safety of everyone: students, faculty, and staff. 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