In addition to information provided in the UBC Bulletin issued March 10, please note the following contacts are available to assist managers and supervisors at UBC Okanagan during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Posted in Admin News, Human Resources
With more snow and cold temperatures in the Okanagan forecast over the next several days, we would like to remind you of the information available to help you prepare for extreme weather.
As per the UBC Snow Policy (universitycounsel.ubc.ca/files/2019/08/Snow-Policy_SC5.pdf), if the Okanagan campus is subject to extreme winter weather conditions, the administration may decide to cancel or reschedule classes and/or curtail non-essential services.
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Posted in Admin News, Finance and Operations (Office of the Associate Vice-President), Human Resources, Provost and Vice-President Academic (Office of the)
Over the past several months, a working group has been exploring a protocol for pets on campus at UBC Okanagan. A draft protocol has been prepared for the campus community’s review and feedback.
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Posted in Finance and Operations (Office of the Associate Vice-President), Global Message, Human Resources, Students (Office of the Associate Vice-President)
UBC Okanagan and the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) have ratified an agreement under the government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.
The mandate focuses on improving services for people and ensuring fair and affordable compensation.
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Posted in Global Message, Human Resources
Dear colleagues,
In May of last year, it was announced that our campus would be re-evaluating how we deliver on wellbeing in the Okanagan to ensure that our approach would fully align with the university-wide wellbeing strategy.
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