Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic

Celebrating UBC Okanagan’s 2023 Teaching Award Recipients

April 13, 2023

Each year, we recognize exemplary role models who make a significant impact on the culture of teaching and learning on our campus with the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Innovation.

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ALT-2040 2023 call for proposals now open

March 13, 2023

The 2023 call for proposals to the Aspire-2040 Learning Transformations (ALT-2040) Fund is now open.

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Staff Profile: Meet Laura Prada

November 16, 2022

Laura Prada has worked in higher education for more than 12 years in student services and teaching and learning. In her current role, she currently supports academic programs and reviews in the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic.

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Update on the external review of the Faculty of Management: Invitation to meet with the review team

November 1, 2022

Dear colleagues, We are writing to provide an update on the external review of the UBC Okanagan Faculty of Management, which is currently underway. We are pleased to announce that John Perrott Manager, Economic Development and Tourism at the City of Vernon, will join the external review team as a community/professional representative. Mr. Perrott joins […]

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Virtual Town Hall for Faculty & Staff: Student Demographic Data Project

October 11, 2022

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. Join a panel of UBC experts for an overview of the project; hear how it supports UBC’s equity, diversity and inclusion priorities; ask questions and share your perspectives. […]

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Connecting on Academic Integrity at UBC Okanagan

October 7, 2022

Facilitated by Dr. Anita Chaudhuri, UBC Okanagan’s Faculty Advisor on Academic Integrity, this panel session provides an opportunity to discuss issues of academic integrity across teaching and learning.

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Statement regarding the escalating situation in Iran

September 27, 2022

On behalf of the University of British Columbia, we wish to express our concern about the unfolding situation in Iran in response to the tragic death of Mahsa Amini. UBC stands with the courageous women of Iran, and all who seek to protect their human rights and freedoms and stand up against repression and discrimination. […]

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Dr. Rumee Ahmed appointed Vice-Provost, International pro tem

September 20, 2022

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Dr. Rumee Ahmed has been appointed Vice-Provost, International pro tem in the Offices of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan, effective September 15, 2022. The Vice-Provost, International provides leadership for the achievement of UBC’s goals and objectives related to international engagement, global partnerships […]

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Will Hughes appointed Director, School of Engineering

August 4, 2022

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Professor Will Hughes has been appointed Director for the School of Engineering at UBC Okanagan for a five-year term commencing July 1, 2022. Dr. Hughes earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a PhD in Materials […]

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Reappointment of Heather Berringer as Chief Librarian and Associate Provost, Academic Operations and Services

August 4, 2022

Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce that Heather Berringer has been appointed for a new five-year term as Chief Librarian and Associate Provost, Academic Operations and Services—formerly Associate Provost, Learning Services—effective July 1, 2022. Heather has been Chief Librarian at UBC Okanagan since 2014; the role of Associate Provost, Learning Services was added on […]

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