Academic Updates

(Not the) Academic Director’s Update – August 2024

I cannot believe that it is already August … it’s that point of the summer when I reflect on all of the things I’d intended to get done this summer yet haven’t found the opportunity to do, and the impending start of the Fall semester and the many things yet to come with a new […]

Academic Director’s June Update – Professional Development Events

After the end of classes in April, May brings a time of renewal, community, and reflection for instructors, and the ability to participate in numerous events hosted by CTL. Celebrate Learning Week, a collaboration between CTL and CTLT at UBCV, consisted of over 30 events and workshops with hundreds of participants. I had the privilege […]

Academic Director’s May Update – Events and Awards

Recognizing instructors with teaching awards and attending professional development events at Celebrate Learning Week (May 6 – 10) and the Thompson-Okanagan Teaching and Learning Conference (May 9 – 10).  

Academic Director’s April Update – Teaching Fellow Awards and Thompson-Okanagan Teaching and Learning Conference

The inaugural year of the Teaching Fellow award recognized 10 faculty members for their contributions to the teaching and learning community at UBCO. These individuals engaged with the CTL on a wide variety of projects including leading and contributing to the newly formed Communities of Practice, participating on the CTL Advisory Group, leading workshops on […]

Academic Director’s March Update – Peer Review and Self-Reflection

Improving teaching practice by peer conversations and self-reflection.