Waitlist registration is now open for the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) August 19, 25, 26 2018. The ISW is a 3-day intensive workshop that develops participant’s teaching skills and confidence. It is appropriate for first time teachers or those with years of experience. Join the thousands of students who have taken this workshop. The ISW is an internationally recognized program and students receive transcript notation for their participation. In addition, graduate students in STEM departments are eligible to become CIRTL associates upon completion of the workshop.

IMPORTANT: The workshop runs from 8:15am-5:00pm. Please note you must attend all three days for the complete duration of the workshop, i.e. the entire 24-hour workshop. Please find attached the policy for registering in an ISW.

This workshop is always in high demand. To register for the August 19, 25, 26 2018 ISW please go to the following link and sign-up:

https://events.ctlt.ubc.ca/events/graduate-instructional-skills-workshop-august-19-25-26-2018/

Waitlist registration will close on Friday at 4:30pm. By clicking this link, you can register for the waitlist, however this does not register you for the workshop. If you are accepted into the workshop, you will be contacted directly by our office.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Elisa Herman
Events Assistant
Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
214-1961 East Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z1 Canada
Phone: 604 827 4871
elisa.herman@ubc.ca | @UBC_CTLT
http://www.ctlt.ubc.ca

PRSSS Summer Soil ID Course

The Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) is accepting applications for the 2018 Summer Soil ID Course in Smithers, BC! The course is taking place from July 17 – July 19, 2018. The deadline for submitting applications is May 18, 2018. We will assess the applications and confirm registration via email by May 22, 2018 at the latest. All applicants will receive a response by this day with an update of their application status.

This course is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in soil classification and landscape interpretation. Expert mentors, who are a wealth of knowledge, will guide you throughout the 3 days. Upon completion of this course participants will learn how to texture a soil, dig a soil pit, differentiate and describe horizons, and interpret soils and landscapes for possible land uses. A certificate of completion will be provided upon completion as proof of professional development.

Please follow this link for more information and to apply: http://www.prsss.ca/events/event/2018-summer-soil-id-course-smithers-bc/

Please feel free to contact us at prsssemail@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Cheers,

The PRSSS Executive

Can you help with the 2018 Graduate Student Satisfaction Survey?

The Graduate Student Society (GSS) is currently collecting responses for the 2018 Graduate Student Satisfaction Survey.

We have run the survey since 2014 to measure the quality of graduate student experience at UBC Vancouver. Unfortunately, the level of replies this year is lower than usual and so we are reaching out to those directly involved in programs to try and encourage more students to complete the survey.

The answers and opinions collected help the GSS identify the most pressing challenges faced by graduate students, and then advocate for improvements in areas such as graduate student funding, housing, and career preparation. In addition, the survey provides a useful snapshot of the changing concerns and experiences of graduate students over time.

I would be most grateful if you could send the message to your student cohort and encourage them to complete the survey as more responses means more robust data.

The survey is open until May 15, 2018. It only takes less than 20 minutes to finish. Additionally, anyone who completes the survey 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.

Students can complete the survey here or via the GSS website

I appreciate any help you can offer.

Sincerely,

Sara Izadi-Najafabadi

VP University & Academic Affairs

Graduate Student Society

LFS G&PS Office

Information for Faculty of Land and Food Systems Graduate Students

Year: 2018

Contract employment opportunity

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Waitlist Registration is now OPEN for August 19, 25, 26 2018 Grad ISW

PRSSS Summer Soil ID Course

Can you help with the 2018 Graduate Student Satisfaction Survey?