MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (MET)

An international online graduate program

Begins: September 2018
Delivery: 100% Online
Apply By: May 15, 2018

Leverage technology in your teaching in this part-time, online graduate program designed for all types of educators.

Skilled Educators create rich learning environments where students are introduced to new ideas, develop new skills, and expand their perspectives. The informed use of technology can engage students in new experiences and create a community of learners across geographical boundaries. The UBC Master of Educational Technology (MET) is a fully online graduate-level program offered by a world-renowned university, that has attracted students from over 35 countries.

Courses delivered in the MET program are designed to ensure that graduates will have a sophisticated understanding of how e-learning functions within different organizational contexts, the potential use and impact of Learning Technologies, and a holistic perspective on issues that impact the successful planning, development and delivery of e-learning.

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MET Program Contact Information
David Roy
Senior Program Assistant
david.roy@ubc.ca

BC Ministry of Agriculture

Kelowna or Oliver, BC

 

Claims Compliance Analyst

Salary $56,662.05- $70,770.36 annually 

This position is also posted as a Scientific Technical Officer under REQ 49831.

The Business Risk Management Branch (BRMB) provides agricultural risk management services to help British Columbia agricultural producers to proactively manage uncertainty. These programs are funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership Agreement between the provinces and Canada. This Agreement ensures the provinces fund and deliver the suite of BRM programs which include: AgriInsurance (Production Insurance); AgriStability; AgriRisk; AgriInvest; AgriRecovery and Agricultural Wildlife Damage Compensation. These programs help farming operations protect themselves from financial losses due to weather perils, wildlife and market conditions.

The Claims Compliance Analyst provides agrology expertise in the development and delivery of Business Risk Management programs, especially Production Insurance, Agriculture Wildlife Programs and AgriRecovery initiatives. The position is critical for researching, evaluating, documenting and implementing claims adjusting methodologies, contractor audits and recommends the best options for program improvement. In addition, the Claims Compliance Analyst performs or manages inspections and adjustments of claims; recommends and approves claim settlements, verifies peril or cause(s) and extent of crop damage. The professional translation of agronomic principles and knowledge into practical agricultural insurance adjusting strategies is key to the role.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc.) in agriculture or related field and a minimum of 3 years of recent agricultural work experience.
• Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration* with the BC Institute of Agrologists as a Registered Professional Agrologist (PAg.)

o    *Note: Immediately eligible means you are currently a registered Professional Agrologist member in good standing in another Canadian jurisdiction and can immediately transfer to the BCIA

 

For more information and to apply before May 7, 2018, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/49835

Dear Fellow UBC Graduate Student,

We want to hear from you. 

The Graduate Student Society (GSS) advocates for, promotes, and protects your academic, social, intellectual, cultural and recreational interests. As we continue our efforts to support graduate students at UBC, we need your help.

Since 2014, we have been conducting the GSS Student Satisfaction Survey (GSS – SSS) to measure the quality of graduate student experience in UBC Vancouver. The answers and opinions collected have been helping the GSS identify the most pressing challenges faced by graduate students, and then advocate the university and government for improvements in areas such as graduate student funding, housing, and career preparation.

We are inviting you to share your thoughts and insights on your graduate school experience by completing this year’s survey:

You have until May 15, 2018 to complete this survey. It only takes less than 20 minutes to finish. You will have a chance to enter the draw for one of six (6) $50 gift cards and one (1) $100 gift card for the grand prize.

Your participation in this survey will go a long way in helping us, your Graduate Student Society, in advocating for our interests and improving our experiences in UBC.

If you are or have been a Teaching Assistant in UBC, I would also encourage to complete the CUPE 2278 Bargaining Survey. The deadline for this survey is April 30, 2018.

Sincerely yours,

The Graduate Student Society

COMPLETE THE SURVEY

Canadian Foundation for Food and Agricultural Education

Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Scholarship

for graduate students in soil

and related sciences

The Dr. Karl C. Ivarson Soil Science Scholarship provides financial support to a student entering the second or subsequent year of graduate studies in soil science (in the areas of agriculture, environment, geology, agro-ecology or other related disciplines) at a Canadian university. Candidates must hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residence status in Canada and be enrolled in their graduate program for at least one semester beyond the application deadline.

One scholarship of $2,000 will be offered in 2018.

Scholarships are awarded on the following basis, but not necessarily placed in order of importance:
1. Academic achievement
2. Areas of study
3. Leadership
4. Career interests
5. References

This scholarship was created by Dr. Karl C. Ivarson through a gift to the Canadian Foundation for Food and Agricultural Education. 2018 Application Guidelines and Application Form can be found at

http://cffae.ca/ivarson-soils/

Deadline for Application – May 25, 2018

 

Registration is now open for:

Ethics of Changemaking: Learn Strategies for Ethical Community Engagement

Thu, April 26 | 3 – 5 PM @Thea Koerner House

For details and to register, visit: grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/16730-ethics-changemaking-learn-strategies-ethical-community-engagement

 

Health and People (PhDs Go Public Series)

Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 5:30-7:00 PM

Location: Lecture Hall, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health

For details and to register, visit: grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/16831-phds-go-public-event-5-health-people

 

Graduate Career Exploration Series: Careers in Entrepreneurship
Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 5:30-7:00 PM

Location: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

Details and registration: community.grad.ubc.ca/event/4660

 

Check out community.grad.ubc.ca for other opportunities including:

Job Opportunities at CGG (Geoscience company) for PhDs/Masters in Technical-related or Engineering Disciplines | community.grad.ubc.ca/forum/4662

Mitacs spring workshops @ Robson square (proj mgmt., professionalism, entrepreneurship etc) https://community.grad.ubc.ca/forum/4667

NVivo Workshop, Apr 17 | community.grad.ubc.ca/event/4466

Become the G+PS Senior Recruitment Ambassador, apply by Apr 19 | community.grad.ubc.ca/forum/4665

Grad Students in Teaching Mini-Conference, May 1&2 | community.grad.ubc.ca/event/4652

Open Scholarship In Practice workshops, May 2 | community.grad.ubc.ca/forum/4632

 

Thank you,

Jacqui. 

Jacqui Brinkman
Manager, Graduate Pathways to Success Program
Office of the Dean | Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
170 – 6371 Crescent Road | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z2 Canada
Phone 604 827 4578 | Fax 604 822 5802
jacqui.brinkman@ubc.ca | @ubcgradschool
https://www.grad.ubc.ca/