Congratulating Outstanding Instructors for the 2023/24 academic year
Across all Faculties and disciplines at UBC Okanagan are educators dedicated to offering an exceptional student experience. The Outstanding Instructor Award recognizes those who have demonstrated a continued commitment to having positive impacts on students’ experiences in their classrooms.
Recognizing Teaching Excellence at UBC Okanagan
This year, we’re pleased to recognize outstanding recipients of the 2024 Killam Teaching Prize and the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation, annual awards that honour exemplary role models who make significant impacts on the culture of teaching and learning on our campus .
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).
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.
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.