Associate Provost’s Note – April 2025
As we approach the end of another academic term, I am reminded of the incredible teaching and learning community we have at UBC Okanagan, where so many faculty strive to create exceptional learning environments for our students. During this busy time, I am especially grateful for the hard work and dedication of faculty and staff […]
Academic Director’s Note – March 2025
At the time of writing this, Midterm Break is coming to a close and snow is gently falling on what I find is an eerily quiet campus: one that seems more than ready for the return of thousands of learners. Over the past several days, I’ve chatted with course instructors who have all appreciated the […]
Academic Director’s Note – February 2025
And suddenly it’s almost February, our term well underway and many of us settled back into the routines of prep, delivery, assessment, and reflection! There are though, unique or novel pressures that many of us are facing in these routines, largely centring around the uses of learning tools and technologies – and particularly generative AI. […]
Welcome Back and Connect with Us!
We hope you had a joyful and rejuvenating winter break, and that you’re looking forward to teaching in this new year and term! As always, CTL is here to support you in creating engaging and impactful learning experiences for your students, in the short term with tech support and last-minute advice, and in the longer […]
Academic Director’s November Update – Well-being and Gratitude
This is a beautiful time of year in the Okanagan: I love the changing leaves, the end of the harvest season, and the hint (and anticipation!) of the snow to come. It is, of course, also an incredibly busy time for teaching on our campus: we are managing the delivery of our courses, administering exams, […]
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