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National AccessAbility Week: May 29 to June 4, 2022
AccessAbility Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and promote efforts to increase accessibility and inclusion in Canada.
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Equity Enhancement Fund calls for proposals
As part of UBC’s commitment to advancing equity and inclusion across its campuses, faculty and staff are invited to submit a proposal to the Equity Enhancement Fund for projects that are responsive to community needs and advance one or more of the actions outlined in UBC’s Inclusion Action Plan.
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May-June PD opportunities: Activating summer projects
Join us this May and June for professional development as we explore the theme of Activating Summer Projects, focusing on facilitation and innovation.
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Onboarding Status Summary report in Workday
Managers are reminded and encouraged to run the Onboarding Status Summary report in Workday to view status reports for new hires and ensure they have completed all tasks.
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Complete the Remote Work Survey by May 10
All UBC faculty and staff are invited to share their feedback in the Remote Work Survey. Whether you work remotely/hybrid or on-site, the survey is an opportunity for all faculty and staff – including leaders – to share their experiences.
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UBC Coaching Portal upgrades (May 15-31)
From May 15 to 31, the UBC Coaching Portal will have limited functionality and will be unable to accept coaching requests or other tasks. For urgent support finding a coach during this period, please contact coaching@hr.ubc.ca or 604-822-3351.
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Learn about UBC's commitment to fight anti-Black racism as a signatory to the Scarborough Charter
Last November, UBC joined over 50 other universities and colleges across Canada and signed the Scarborough Charter – a historic pledge to fight anti-Black racism and promote Black inclusion in higher education.
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Legislative sick leave update
Effective May 1, 2022, the government further amended the application of paid sick leave to apply to all employees, irrespective of any entitlement in a collective agreement.
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May is Asian Heritage Month
Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn more about the many achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent, who have done so much to make Canada the amazing country we share today.
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Workday Student: Project areas
The Integrated Renewal Program (IRP) teams are working towards implementing Workday Student to refresh the student information ecosystem with expected completion during the 2023/2024 academic year.
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