Message to the community regarding Senate vote on use of remote proctoring software
On March 25, 2021, the UBC Okanagan Senate voted in favour of a motion to direct UBC Okanagan Faculties to stop using remote invigilation tools that involve automated recording and algorithmic analysis of data captured during invigilation, except in cases where the use of such ‘remote proctoring software’ is required by external accreditation bodies.
Provost’s Speaker Series on Systemic Racism
The Provost’s Speaker Series on Systemic Racism is a three-part series on the world of science and systemic racism.
UBC Okanagan November Faculty Town Hall
Join us on November 12th, for a Town Hall that will explore how our students are experiencing the online environment. This Town Hall will help faculty and staff tailor their approach in an aim to provide the best possible learning experience
UBC Okanagan Faculty Town Hall
The September 24, 2020 Faculty Town Hall was hosted by the Provost and Vice-President Academic and covered the Integrated Renewal Program (what faculty need to know) and a 2020-21 budget overview and update. A recording of the webinar is available.
Distinguished University Scholar program accepting nominations
Nominations are now open for the designation of UBC Distinguished University Scholar. The Distinguished University Scholar program recognizes members of faculty at UBC’s Vancouver and Okanagan campuses who have distinguished themselves as exceptional scholars in research and/or teaching and learning, or who have demonstrated strong leadership potential in these areas.
Scholar Strike for Black Lives Canada
On September 9 and 10, a Scholar Strike for racial justice, an end to anti-Black police violence and anti-Indigenous colonial violence will take place in Canada and the United States.
You’re not crazy, you’re not wrong: Hearing experiences of people of colour in the university
On September 17th, the Provost and Vice-President Academic, UBC Okanagan invites you to a virtual talk on the contradictions of the university for people of colour.
UBC Okanagan Student Town Hall
On June 26 2020 a panel of UBC faculty members will each speak towards a different facet of the online learning experience before the floor is opened to your questions.
Different together: Can we make it happen?
A conversation with members of the UBC community inspired by the global anti-racism demonstrations and BC’s #DifferentTogether pledge
Provost’s Town Hall
If you missed that May 21, 2020, Provost’s Town Hall you can still watch the recording! The Town Hall covered a variety of topics including enrolment, service delivery and preparing UBC Okanagan for Winter Term programs.