LFS Today Feb 17, 2022

 News  

Teaching Theory Thursday – Checking in with TAs

Have you checked in with your TAs lately? Like instructors, the role of the TA has changed significantly with the adoption of online learning technologies due to the pandemic. Read more about the impacts to teaching assistants here.

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Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF)

We would like to thank Madi Fan (LFSUS VP Academic), Lindsay Cuff, and Jean-Thomas Cornelis for serving on the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) internal LFS committee and offering valuable feedback to improve the proposals.

This year, the following TLEF proposals are funded:

• Gabriel Smith, “Flexible Assessment Integration with Canvas Gradebook”, $18,300
• Sumeet Gulati,  “Filling the gaps for new program development: Four new FRE courses”, $27,059
• Maja Krzic, “Exploring Agroforestry Practices to Restore Degraded Soils in Kenya Through a Multimedia Case Study”, $49,980

The application process of some teaching and learning funds for 2023/2024 will begin as early as June; see a list of potential funding opportunities here: https://lc.landfood.ubc.ca/funding-and-awards/. If you have ideas to improve the learning of our LFS students and would like support to prepare a proposal, please contact the Learning Centre.

 Events  

TODAY – LFS Faculty Council Meeting

A reminder there is a Faculty Council Meeting today from noon – 1pm. A curriculum proposal package was distributed and will be discussed today. The meeting takes in hybrid format (MCML Room 342 + Zoom – see details below). If you have any difficulty connecting, please contact Melanie Train (melanie.train@ubc.ca).

Date:  Today!
Time:  Noon-1pm

In-person option:
MacMillan room 342

Online option – Zoom link:
https://ubc.zoom.us/s/67775528306

Agenda and Guest Speakers:

• Conferences and Accommodations at UBC – Lisa Kanavaros, Sales Manager and Sarah Johnston, Director (10 minutes)
• Equipment Infrastructure – François Desmarais, UBC Senior Facilities Manager (10 minutes)
• Curriculum Approval (proposal package was distributed) – Zhaoming Xu, Associate Dean, Academic (20 minutes)
• Roundtable updates from Program Directors (20 minutes)

 Deadlines  

Mar. 7 – Summer TA Positions – Application Opens

Yes, it’s time to think about the Summer terms of 2022…

The LFS TA Application will be open for 10 business days only, to accept applications for Summer 2022 TAships for all Summer terms.

• The TA App will be open from Mon., March 7^th, 2022 at 9:30am through Fri., March 18^th, 2022 at 4:30pm.

After it closes March 18^th at 4:30pm, application is by instructor or administrator invitation only.

If you are off-campus you must use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access the website.
Check the UBC IT website for help at: https://it.ubc.ca/services/email-voice-internet/myvpn

Questions? Email Virginia Frankian at lfs.ta@ubc.ca

Apr. 26 – NFRF Call to Support Research for Post-Pandemic Recovery

New Frontiers in Research Fund has launched Special Call: “Research for Post-Pandemic Recovery,” aiming to mobilize Canadian-led research efforts in support of a more equitable, sustainable and resilient post-pandemic reality. A commitment of $24 million has been assigned for this special call to support two-year grants valued at up to $500,000.

Notice of intent deadline: 26 April, 2022.

For more information, please visit sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.