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.
2023 Micro-credential funding opportunities
The Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills is currently accepting applications to fund micro-credential proposals under two micro-credential initiatives: the Stackable Micro-Credentials Initiative and the Micro-Credential Shared Curriculum Initiative
UBC launches inaugural Student Diversity Census
New census will provide UBC with important demographic data to better understand the diversity of the student body, identify barriers to inclusion and opportunities to enhance student experiences, and assess progress.
Resources and support for the UBC Community amidst geopolitical tensions
UBC is aware that some community members are concerned about current geopolitical tensions between Canada and India. We also recognize this situation may be causing stress and anxiety and is affecting our students, faculty members and staff in different ways.
Funding support for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
In partnership with the Institute of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISoTL) at UBC Vancouver, the Centre for Teaching and Learning at UBC Okanagan is funding a pilot program to provide access to the SoTL Seed Grants.
Update on the external review of the Faculty of Management: Invitation to meet with the review team
We are writing to provide an update on the external review of the UBC Okanagan Faculty of Management, which is currently underway.
Virtual Town Hall for Faculty & Staff: Student Demographic Data Project
The Student Demographic Data Project (SDDP) explores how we collect and use demographic data to guide reporting and policy-making that is inclusive and representative of all students.
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.