LFS Today Dec 9, 2021

 News  

REMINDER – Final Grade Submission Deadlines

As the final exam season is upon us, this is a reminder to all instructors to adhere to the grade submission deadlines for term 1 courses; as per the FSC User Guide, page 15, grades are due 7 business days after the exam date, unless the exam occurs within last 2 days of the exam period – then, the grades are due within 5 calendar days.

Meeting these deadlines is critical for students to make informed decisions about term two registration, student loan and scholarship eligibility, etc. Change of Grade forms for when grades need to be changed can be generated via the FSC.

If emailing Student Services with a request to update or post a grade, please include the following details:

• Student name
• Student number
• Course name & number
• Session when the course was completed
• Previous grade (if applicable)
• New grade

Please do not hesitate to contact Student Services (lfs.advising@ubc.ca) with any questions.

Random Acts of Recognition

Congratulations to Random Acts of Recognition recipient:

Kara Vogt for leading the Dietetics team through curriculum changes in the undergraduate program with incredible organization. She has diligently planned curriculum retreats for critical discussion and decision making, led multiple stakeholder engagement sessions with various partners and student groups, and did it all with tact and grace. We appreciate your hard work and leadership, Kara!

To nominate a faculty member, staff or graduate student that’s been doing an outstanding job or has gone above and beyond in some way, send an email to lfs.recognition@ubc.ca and tell us why this person should be recognized. We’ll send them a $6 Starbucks gift card and acknowledge their good work in LFS Today.

 Events  

Dec. 10 – Lunch & Learn Series: Finals Exams with Gabriel Smith

Our next session will be held on Friday, December 10 at noon. Gabriel Smith of the LFS Learning Centre will be leading this session.

In this week’s Lunch & Learn, Gabriel will discuss the following topics in anticipation of the final exam period:

• Final Exam Options
• Exam Accomodations
• Lessons learned from final exam delivery over the past year

We will also be discussing the results of the Lunch & Learn survey that was conducted for all our attendees, past and present, and some of the changes that will be made to the Lunch & Learn schedule for 2022.

The Lunch & Learn Sessions can also be attended in-person at MCML 350.

Join us virtually or in-person this Friday to be a part of the discussion on final exams and Lunch & Learn policies. To register for this session, please visit  https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5cscumsqDwrG9OI5NHXco_FeqnmI0pzdWM1

Follow the LFS Learning Centre on Twitter and the Lunch and Learn Series Webpage.

Dec. 14 – CTLT Indigenous Initiatives Virtual Coffee Drop-In

Drop in to get to know the CTLT Indigenous Initiatives team, ask questions about their programs and connect with others on the same learning path.

View all dates and register here.

 Deadlines  

Dec. 10 – 3M National Teaching Fellowship

The 3M National Teaching Fellowship recognizes exceptional contributions to teaching and learning at Canadian universities. The nomination package is due to Dr. Simon Bates (simon.bates@ubc.ca) on Friday December 10, 2021.

More information is available at
https://academic.ubc.ca/awards-funding/award-opportunities/teaching-awards.

Jan. 10 – Genome BC Societal Issues Competition – Intake 3

Genome BC is proud to announce the third intake of its Societal Issues Program. The focus of Societal Issues – Intake 3 is how to increase adoption of genomic tools in Pacific Salmon fisheries. Projects will investigate the knowledge lifecycle (creation, translation, adoption) and bridging of Traditional Knowledge with Western science related to these technologies. By identifying opportunities and barriers of technology adoption, the aim is to establish practical and realistic recommendations for the uptake of genomic tools for resource management of these vital species.

Projects may request up to $130,000. There is no co-funding requirement. Projects must have a term of between 12 and 18 months and be led by researchers in social sciences, humanities, and related areas of study.

Statements of interest must be submitted by January 10, 2022. The form and guidelines can be found here.

For more information and to apply please contact societalissues@genomebc.ca.