New micro-credential explores performance design and lifecycle assessment of bridges
Learners will soon have the opportunity to discover the latest in performance-based design of bridges as the School of Engineering opens registration for UBC Okanagan’s newest micro-credential course, ‘Performance-based Design and Life-cycle Cost Analysis of Bridges’.
Search Underway for Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Okanagan
The executive search firm Perrett Laver has been retained to support the search for UBC Okanagan’s next Provost and Vice-President, Academic.
Rehan Sadiq appointed UBC Okanagan Provost and Vice-President, Academic pro tem
Effective February 1, 2022, Dr. Rehan Sadiq will serve as UBC Okanagan’s Provost and Vice-President, Academic pro tem.
Marie Tarrant named dean pro tem for Faculty of Health and Social Development
Dr. Marie Tarrant has accepted the position of dean pro tem in the Faculty of Health and Social Development effective January 1, 2022, as we continue the search for the next dean.
January newsletter now available
A new issue of the ‘From the Provost’s Desk’ newsletter is now available.
International partnership expands: UBCO-Exeter Excellence initiative
On December 7, UBC Okanagan and the University of Exeter renewed and expanded the institutions’ Statement of Cooperation to further strengthen the relationship and encourage cooperation in the areas of academic exchange, education and research.
Strategic Review of Health at UBC Okanagan
Since the inception of UBC Okanagan in 2005, our campus has experienced tremendous growth—both in student population as well as our research and program offerings.
Guidance for Faculty– Return to Classrooms Fall 2021
The following resources have been prepared for UBC Okanagan faculty to help guide a safe return to the classroom this Fall. These documents may be revised in the coming days as additional information regarding public health guidelines and measures becomes available.
Classroom Technologies for Fall 2021 Courses
Over the past few months, UBC Okanagan has made significant investments into upgrading classroom technologies to support faculty and students for the upcoming academic year.