LFS Today Dec 23, 2021

 News  

Christmas Leave

Christmas Leave at UBC is defined as the period of leave that covers the three (3) normal working days between Boxing and New Year’s Day (Dec 29-31).  Unlike the other employee groups, there is no official policy in place for Management & Professional staff, however the Faculty values the well-being of all our staff; therefore, in order to acknowledge and thank M&P staff:

• For Faculty administrative units, the Faculty is happy to announce that we will again be granting Christmas Leave to M&P staff.

• For grant-funded M&P positions, the Faculty realizes the nature of research grants and advises supervising Faculty members to consider central HR’s recommendations (https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits/benefit-plan-details/vacation-leaves/christmas-leave).
• For part-time staff, Christmas leave will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

December/January Holidays and Building Hours

Please note the following statutory holidays:

• Monday, December 27, 2021 (in lieu of Christmas Day)
• Tuesday, December 28, 2021 (in lieu of Boxing Day)
• Monday, January 3, 2022 (in lieu of New Year’s Day)

All LFS buildings will be closed at the end of the regular work day on Friday, December 24^th, 2021 and re-open on Tuesday, January 4^th, 2022.

Teaching Theory Thursday – a Job Well Done!

This has been one rollercoaster ride of a year and you’ve made it. You have persevered, adapted, and succeeded – you have grit. “Grit is about working on something you care about so much that you’re willing to stay loyal to it…it’s doing what you love, but not just falling in love―staying in love.” (Duckworth, 2016) 
 
Duckworth, A. (2016). Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

 Events  

Dec. 24 – Reminder: Drop-in Learning Centre Lunch & Learn

The Learning Centre will host a last minute drop-in session / Lunch and Learn Friday, December 24th at 11:30 am (come early if you like). Let us know how we can help you for the first two weeks in January. Bring your questions, concerns and needs to this session and help us plan for next term.

To register for the session, please visit https://ubc.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=820ba5406ce97ad5bc671f983&id=6c559aef62&e=90f1f3c985 or contact the Learning Centre Director (cyprien.lomas@ubc.ca)

Jan. 6 – CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-in

Do you have questions about how to thoughtfully integrate Indigenous content and representation into your course work? Curious about how to offer meaningful land acknowledgements in online meetings or events at UBC? Indigenous Initiatives’ Virtual Coffee Drop-ins are great place to explore these topics, connect with others on the same learning path, or just get to know our team.

Indigenous Initiatives at CTLT develops and offers programming, resources, and consultations focused on Indigenous engagement in curriculum, pedagogy, classroom climate, and professional development. To facilitate respectful and meaningful dialogue in learning spaces on campus and within the communities we work, we provide support and professional development for faculty, teaching assistants, and graduate students who are teaching in face-to-face, blended, or online classes. The Virtual Coffee Drop-ins are open to anyone who would like support in these areas and would like to stay connected.

Thursday, January 6
11am – 12pm

Register here

 Deadlines  

Jan. 27 – Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund

The Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund supports implementation of the 2020 Indigenous Strategic Plan. Funds are available to support projects that advance UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan priority actions across both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.

A total of up to $4 million dollars in ISI funding is available in 2022.

Key Dates:

• Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline for Streams 1 and 2: Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
• Application deadline for Stream 3 (Student-led projects): Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
• Application deadline for Streams 1 and 2: Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

Learn more