Around the ring
Want to be UVic's 2012 United Way Loaned Representative?UVic is inviting applications from across campus to select a staff member who is interested in assisting with the Greater Victoria United Way fundraising campaign this fall as UVic’s “loaned representative” to the 2012 campaign. The secondment offers a professional development opportunity to gain experience in fund raising, public speaking, problem solving, project management and community awareness while supporting the United Way’s fundraising program. This full-time secondment position from Aug. 20 to Dec. 14 is open to all UVic employee groups. The employee selected will continue with the same pay and benefits of their existing position for the duration of the secondment. The sponsoring department will be provided with access to funding to hire a co-op student during the same period. The sponsoring department remains responsible for the cost of the employee’s salary/benefits for the duration, and the selected candidate will need departmental approval before the secondment agreement can be implemented. The position description will be posted on the UVic Human Resources website accessible through www.uvic.jobs until the closing date of June 1. The successful candidate will be selected by a committee comprised of UVic and United Way representatives.
If you wish more information, contact Grant Hughes, Director, Community Relations at gwhughes@uvic.ca or by telephone at (250)472-5047. |
50th anniversary logo available soonIn anticipation of the launch of UVic’s 50th anniversary celebrations in September, University Marketing has created a special logo, stamp, stationery and email signature to recognize the anniversary milestone. From September 2012 to June 2013, the 50th anniversary logo will replace the core UVic logo and must be used on all materials.
Faculties and departments with their own unique UVic logos may use the 50th anniversary stamp in conjunction with the logo. The logo, stamp, stationery and email signature will be available on the brand guidelines Sharepoint site at the beginning of June. A netlink ID and password will be required to log in to the website. Brand guidelines and instructions on use will also be available for download. If you require the 50th anniversary logo before June 2012, please contact Carmen Koning in Marketing at 250-721-6246 or ckoning@uvic.ca. |
Life after working here
The College and University Retiree Associations of Canada (CURAC) will hold its 10th Annual Conference and General Meeting at UVic in collaboration with the UBC Association of Professors Emeriti and the SFU Retirees Association from April 18–20. Most of the knowledge-based events will be held at University Centre, though social gatherings are shared between UVic campus and the Harbour Towers Hotel in downtown Victoria. Conference themes include: success stories in local association activities; member surveys; pension plan governance; and ideas that help retirees live better lives. More information on registration or a full program: www.curac.ca or contact UVRA through its website: web.uvic.ca/retirees/ |
Autism walkThe YAM Magazine Victoria Autism Walk, Vancouver Island’s largest annual autism event, will take place on the UVic campus April 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hundreds of children, families, professionals and supporters from the community will walk or run to raise funds and awareness for the 1 in 90 children diagnosed with autism. The event will include entertainment, a kids’ zone, character visits, information booths, food and much more. All proceeds are used to fund Victoria-area programs, supports and services for children with autism and their families. For more information and to register online: www.victoriaautismwalk.com |
Beyond the ring
Co-op and Career helps local small business hire studentsUVic’s Co-operative Education Program and Career Services will help eight to 10 Vancouver Island businesses hire post-secondary students to grow their e-commerce strategies, thanks to a new partnership with Industry Canada’s Small Business Internship Program (SBIP). Through the agreement, UVic Co-op and Career will allocate $80,000 in SBIP funding to small- or medium-sized businesses wishing to hire students for a 12-week internship. Project details can be found at www.uvic.ca/coopandcareer/employerfunding. |
University presidents say province should lower student loan interestUVic President David Turpin has joined with his counterparts at BC's three other research-intensive universities in recommending that the BC government make changes in student financial assistance. BC has the nation's highest interest rate on student loans at 2.5 per cent above prime. The presidents point out that changes in student aid programs are necessary in order to reach out to groups of potential student that have traditionally been under-represented in post-secondary education. Vancouver Sun article |
Academic burnout on the risePost-secondary teaching staff suffer burnout at levels approximating that of health professionals, according to an international literature review published in the journal Educational Research and reported in THE (Times Higher Education). Based on 12 peer-reviewed studies in the United States, Britain, Canada, South Africa, Spain, Turkey and the Netherlands, the authors found that those suffering from greater emotional exhaustion included younger staff and women. |
Strike at Vancouver Island University settledThe month-long strike by the faculty association at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo ended April 11 and classes will resume Tues, April 12. Key issues involving the handling of possible program cuts and layoffs have not been settled and are being referred to a government-appointed mediator. CBC coverage. Nanaimo Daily News article. |