Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to announce the extension of Dr. Peter Simpson’s appointment as Associate Provost, Academic Affairs and Strategy, for an additional one-year term, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. In addition to his continued responsibilities in this role, Dr. Simpson will also serve as Dean pro tem of the College of Graduate Studies during this period.

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Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to share an important update regarding the leadership team in the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic at UBC Okanagan. Effective January 1, 2025, Jacqueline (Jackie) Denison will join the office as Associate Provost, Teaching and Learning. This role will be instrumental in advancing our academic leadership work at UBC Okanagan.

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Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Jannik Haruo Eikenaar has been appointed Academic Director for the Centre for Teaching and Learning at UBC Okanagan, effective September 1, 2024, for a three-year term. Read the full message The post Dr. Jannik Haruo Eikenaar appointed Academic Director for the Centre for Teaching and Learning appeared first on UBC Okanagan News.

Dear colleagues,

External reviews are a crucial part of assuring and improving the quality of our programs and services and provide an important opportunity to create a collective vision for the Faculty and the communities it serves. This fall, an external review of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science will be taking place, in alignment with the Senate Policy on Reviews of Administrative Units.

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Dear colleagues,

It is our pleasure to announce that the UBC Board of Governors has accepted the President’s recommendation to appoint Dr. Jan Hare as the Dean of the Faculty of Education for a five-year term, commencing July 1, 2024.

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Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to announce that the UBC Board of Governors has approved the appointment of Professor Gady Jacoby as Dean, Faculty of Management, for a five-year term, commencing July 1, 2024.

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Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Robert Janke has been appointed Deputy University Librarian, Okanagan Campus for a five-year term commencing April 1, 2024. In this expanded role that replaces the Chief Librarian position, Robert will provide strategic leadership, vision and coordination for UBC Okanagan Library, serving as a key member of the UBC Library and Okanagan campus leadership teams. Read the full message The post Robert Janke appointed Deputy University Librarian, Okanagan Campus appeared first on UBC Okanagan News.

Dear colleagues,

UBC is implementing specific measures and protocols to enhance the safety and security of its community members, in light of the hate-motivated attack that took place at the University of Waterloo in 2023.

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Dear colleagues,

I am pleased to share our winter 2023 edition of Academic Update—the Provost Office’s quarterly newsletter, featuring updates on teaching and learning initiatives, funding and award information, opportunities to connect with our campus community, and success stories.

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Dear colleagues,

I am writing to provide an update on a leadership change in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science at UBC Okanagan. Dean Dr. Gino DiLabio is stepping down from his role, effective December 31, 2023, and Dr. Lael Parrott has been appointed Dean pro tem of the Faculty.

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