Advice from the Associate Dean, Academic, Prof. Sarah Gergel:
(1) Vaccine status declarations
As part of UBC’s plan to keep everyone safe, the University is requiring all faculty, staff, and students to complete a declaration regarding their COVID-19 vaccination status. This policy may cause apprehension amongst students leading to questions and debate with students in non-compliance. Any faculty receiving such queries or complaints may use and adapt this Response to Student Inquiries on the Vaccine Status Declaration template
(2) Absenteeism
Due to the current situation, there is potential for high levels of absenteeism in your classes. Please refer to the Absenteeism tip-sheet compiled by PFFAC to consider how you can adapt your online (or eventual in-person) classes during this pandemic.
(3) GAA Funding
We are in preparation to offer new GAA funding to support your transitions among teaching modes. Each course is eligible for a GAA up to a total of 50 hours, with exception to faculty who has large courses, who are pre-tenure/new to UBC or is offering courses online for the first time – If this applies to you, we are happy to entertain requests up to 100 GAA hours. If online learning is extended again (beyond February 7), all 50-hour positions will be upgraded to 75 hours. If you would like to request GAA support, please fill out this form and send it to jill.yu@ubc.ca.
(4) Additional Support
If you need help with online teaching, learning technologies, and Canvas, please email Michelle at michelle.zeng@ubc.ca. If you need to link lab sections from SSC to Canvas, please also contact Michellle.
If you need help with access to the Undergradaute Computer Labs, please email forestry.ithelp@ubc.ca.