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Reminder to Use Staff Professional Development Funds for 2018/19

By Susanna Mulligan on January 31, 2019

As we approach the March 31 fiscal year-end, we encourage staff to use their professional development funds. Professional development funds are designed to support staff in pursuing professional development opportunities that will enhance their skills, knowledge and ongoing career growth at UBC.

Staff are welcome to make claims to their employee group based PD Fund on a first-come, first-served basis until the budgeted funding pool is exhausted or by the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first.

Prior to submitting a claim, staff should review their current eligibility status and available personal balance through Faculty & Staff Self Service (select “Staff PD” tab to view) and check their respective HR PD Funding webpage for submission guidelines and updates on the overall fund balance.

Notes about PD funds (Fiscal 2018/19)

Information and updates related to both faculty and staff professional development funds are available on the HR PD Funding webpage.

Questions? Please contact pd.funds@ubc.ca.

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Staff Pension Plan Election

By Chelsey Maher on October 26, 2018

The UBC Staff Pension Plan (SPP) Election for two Pension Board members is now under way. Your vote is important in determining who will sit on the pension board and represent the interests of Plan members.

Election packages were mailed to Plan members on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Follow the link below for candidate information and to vote online:

https://facultystaff.students.ubc.ca/2018-staff-pension-plan-election

Button for SPP Election

Voting closes at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 19, 2018. The results of the election will be posted on the SPP website on Monday, December 3, 2018.

UBC Elections has been tasked with the duty of conducting the election on behalf of the Plan. If you have any questions regarding this election, please email elections.information@ubc.ca or call 604.827.0003.

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Community Leadership Program 2018-19 Information Sessions: July 12 & 23

Community Leadership Program 2018-19 Information Sessions: July 12 & 23

By Melissa Baluk on July 4, 2018

CLP 2017 Reading Week Kick-Off (Photo credit: Justin Lee)

Are you interested in an experiential leadership opportunity?

The UBC Community Leadership Program is an opportunity for emerging leaders to explore what leadership means to them by enhancing leadership skills, partnering with UBC student leaders, and giving back to community organizations.

Staff from all employee groups, as well as graduate students, are welcome to apply for this program. There is no cost to participants.

Join us at one of our upcoming information sessions to learn more:

UBC Community Leadership Program Information Sessions
July 12 or July 23, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tech Enterprise Facilities III, Room 610
RSVP through our program catalog

Visit clp.ubc.ca for more information and to learn about the impact of last year’s program. If you can’t attend one of the information sessions and have questions about the program, please email Stephanie Thorpe, Workplace Learning Facilitator.

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UBC Staff Pension Plan: 2017 Annual Report

UBC Staff Pension Plan: 2017 Annual Report

By Chelsey Maher on May 24, 2018

The Staff Pension Plan 2017 Annual Report is available online.

The report includes a Message from the Chair and Executive Director, highlights for the Plan, membership and administration statistics, a review of the Plan’s funds and investment performance, FAQs, and information about how to access your pension information online. View the 2017 Annual Report.

 

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Apply soon to claim your Staff Professional Development Funds for 2017/18

By Melissa Baluk on February 6, 2018

The Staff Professional Development Funds at UBC are annual funding pools designed to support employees with staff appointments to pursue learning opportunities that will enhance their professional knowledge, work performance, and ongoing career growth at UBC. Funds are available to staff in the following groups: CUPE 2950, CUPE 116, Executive Administrative, Non-Union Technicians and Research Assistants, Management & Professional (AAPS), Service Unit Directors/Excluded M&P, and BCGEU Okanagan.

Apply soon to access PD funds available for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Staff are welcome to make claims on a first-come, first-served basis until the budgeted funding pool is exhausted or by the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes sooner. The amount you can claim depends on your employee group, as each group has its own funding pool subject to an annual budget allocation and program guidelines.

Based on claim patterns this year, it is anticipated that the budgeted PD funds will accommodate staff requests up until the March 31 year-end, with the exception of the M&P PD Fund for AAPS members (see below).

If you have already taken full advantage of your PD funds this fiscal year, new money will become available to you on April 1, 2018. If you have not used PD funds this fiscal year, note that they do not rollover; they will expire on March 31, 2018.

Notice: M&P PD Funds anticipated to run out prior to March 31, 2018, year-end

Prior to submitting a claim, M&P staff are encouraged to check the M&P PD Fund webpage for daily updates on the overall fund balance. When the funding pool balance reaches zero prior to March 31, no further PD claims will be accepted for reimbursement this current funding year.

Questions? Please contact pd.funds@ubc.ca.

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EFAP Counselling Services During the Holidays

By Breeonne Baxter on December 7, 2017

The holiday season can be a great time of year, but it can also be a stressful time for some. UBC staff and faculty (and their eligible dependants) can access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) to speak with a counsellor if experiencing difficulties this holiday season.

UBC’s EFAP provider Shepell offers confidential short-term counselling on many issues. You can call Shepell if you need to talk with someone about:

  • Relationship problems
  • Parenting and caregiver concerns
  • Work-related issues
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Depression
  • Alcohol and drug dependencies
  • Bereavement
  • Financial advisory services

Call the Shepell Care Access Centre at 1-800-387-4765 to chat with a counsellor, or visit their website at https://www.workhealthlife.com. (Note: Please enter “University of British Columbia” as your organization to access the site.)

Please visit the UBC Employee & Family Assistance Program page to learn more about services provided.

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Staff Welcome Back BBQ 2017 (Vancouver campus): Sept. 14

By Breeonne Baxter on September 11, 2017

Each year, the President’s Office and Human Resources welcomes UBC staff to the new academic year with the Welcome Back Staff BBQ.

Thursday, September 14, 2017
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Flag Pole Plaza [map]

Eligibility

This event is for UBC employees with “staff” appointments (not faculty or student appointments). If you have not already registered, you can sign up for a wristband on the day of the event. Please bring your UBC Card.

Questions?

Please visit http://www.ceremonies.ubc.ca/staffbbq/faqs/ for more information about the event.

The Staff Welcome Back BBQ is hosted by the President’s Office and Human Resources, and produced by Ceremonies & Events.

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2017 President’s Staff Awards (Vancouver campus)

By Breeonne Baxter on August 28, 2017

We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the President’s Staff Awards at the Vancouver campus. These awards recognize the personal achievements and contributions that our staff make to UBC, and to the vision and goals of the University.

This year’s President’s Staff Awards recipients are:

Leadership

Creativity & Innovation

  • Natasha Boskic, Senior Manager, Instructional Design, Faculty of Education
  • Glenn Jolly, Technician and Electronics Shop Supervisor, Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science

Enhancing the UBC Experience

Community Engagement

  • Debra Harris, Divisional Assistant, Accounting/Law & Business Communications Group, Sauder School of Business

Emerging Leadership

  • Marlene Chow, Director of Academic Programs, Administration and Facilities, Chemical & Biological Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science

Advancing Diversity & Inclusion

  • Debbie Harvie, Managing Director, University Community Services

Please visit http://focusonpeople.ubc.ca/2017/08/28/2017-presidents-staff-awards-vancouver-campus/ to read all about the accomplishments of these recipients.

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Staff Welcome Back BBQ 2017 (Vancouver campus): RSVP by Aug. 11

Staff Welcome Back BBQ 2017 (Vancouver campus): RSVP by Aug. 11

By Breeonne Baxter on July 11, 2017

Each year, the President’s Office and Human Resources welcomes UBC staff to the new academic year with the Welcome Back Staff BBQ.

Registration is now open for this year’s Staff Welcome Back BBQ (Vancouver campus):

Thursday, September 14, 2017
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Flag Pole Plaza [map]

How to Register

Your department has a contact for this event who will register all attendees in your department online. You can find the list of Department Contacts here. Registration closes on Friday, Aug. 11. The Ceremonies Office will send tickets for registered attendees to your department in early September. Registration information can be found here.

Staff who miss the registration deadline can still register on the day of the event at the onsite registration table, with a valid UBCCard. Note: food cannot be guaranteed for day-of registrants.

Eligibility

This event is for UBC employees with “staff” appointments (not faculty or student appointments). If HR Administrators have questions about the eligibility of employees in your department, please contact your HR Associate.

Promotion

Feel free to download the event poster for your work space.

15th Annual Welcome Back Staff BBQ Poster

Click to download the PDF

Questions?

Please visit http://www.ceremonies.ubc.ca/staffbbq/faqs/ for more information about the event.

The Staff Welcome Back BBQ is hosted by the President’s Office and Human Resources, and produced by Ceremonies & Events.

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Staff Pension Plan Fair – Wednesday June 21, 2017

By Chelsey Maher on May 25, 2017

The SPP Pension Fair takes place on Wednesday, June 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The fair will be held in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre [map]. This is a drop-in event; no RSVP is required.

The Pension Fair is a great opportunity for members to learn more about their pension plan and increase their pension knowledge. We are also pleased to have the following groups in attendance:

Visit the SPP Pension Fair event website for more details.

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