Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Funding Support
Alongside our colleagues at UBC Vancouver, I am pleased to announce the launch of two funding opportunities supporting Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL).
Further update regarding international student study permits and allocation of BC Provincial Attestation Letters
Since the March 1 update, the university has worked successfully with the Province of BC to ensure UBC is allocated sufficient quantities of Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) to meet enrolment goals.
Robert Janke appointed Deputy University Librarian, Okanagan Campus
Updates for Okanagan Leadership
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Dr. Kedrick James appointed Interim Director, Okanagan School of Education
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kedrick James has been appointed Interim Director of the Okanagan School of Education for a two-year term commencing July 2, 2024.
Inaugural UBC Open Education Resources (OER) Excellence and Impact Award recipients
We are very pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural UBC Open Education Resources (OER) Excellence and Impact Awards.
Staff profile: Meet Michelle Tinling
Michelle Tinling joined the Office of the Provost in August 2024 on secondment from the UBC Okanagan Library to support the implementation of Workday Student at UBC Okanagan.
Update regarding international student study permits and allocation of BC Provincial attestation letters
On January 22, 2024, the Canadian federal government announced a two-year temporary cap on study permits for international students. This measure did not impact international students already in Canada, and it also excluded graduate students. It did cause concerns for new undergraduate international students thinking about enrolling in Canadian institutions, including UBC, in the Fall of 2024.
Guidance for ongoing collegial discussions for the university community
UBC scholars enjoy academic freedom which entitles them to engage in full and unrestricted consideration of any opinion within the law.
Update regarding temporary federal intake cap on international student study permits
On January 22, 2024, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced a temporary intake cap on the number of international student study permit applications that will be issued for the 2024 and 2025 school years.
Funding call open for learning transformation projects at UBC Okanagan
The 2024 Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations (ALT-2040) Fund call for proposals now open to UBC Okanagan faculty with learning transformation project proposals that enrich student learning experiences at UBC Okanagan.