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.
Quality Assurance Process Audit external review of UBC Okanagan
This month, UBC Okanagan will undergo its first Quality Assurance Process Audit (QAPA) external review. This process was developed by the Degree Quality Assessment Board’s (DQAB) Quality Assurance Audit Committee and seeks to ensure that public post-secondary institutions periodically conduct rigorous, ongoing program and institutional quality assessments.
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.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Academic Calendar adjustments
On August 18, 2021, following the federal government’s recognition of September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, UBC President Santa J. Ono shared with the UBC community information on the observation of the statutory holiday for UBC campuses and distributed learning sites.
2020/21 Teaching Excellence and Innovation Awards
Every year, UBC Okanagan celebrates the outstanding and innovative teaching taking place on our campus.
Asian Heritage Month 2021
As you know, the month of May is Asian Heritage Month. It comes to us amidst significant adversities: the unprecedented rise of anti-Asian racism, the scepter of the unrelenting pandemic, the humanitarian crisis in India and so on.
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.