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Theature at UBC Events in May

Posted by: | May 2, 2013 | no comments

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Did you know that UBC  Staff and Faculty can get Two for One tickets to any regular Theatre at UBC production? Details here!

Theatre at UBC  Events during Alumni Weekend

UBC All Years Reunion & Celebration – everyone welcome! Frederic Wood Theatre, Saturday, May 25, 2013

FREE Theatre Tours: An Alumni Weekend event for the whole family

Saturday May 25, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm: Hands-on opportunity for kids (ages 8-15) to experiment with basic theatre lighting and sound.  Tour the hidden recesses of UBC’s historic 400 seat Frederic Wood theatre, and learn its history (ask about the Ghost!), with MFA Directing Alumnus Gerald Vanderwoude. The theatre’s scene and costumes shops are inspirational places for young minds to explore. Create a lighting cue and run it onstage! More: www.theatre.ubc.ca

Listen…Look Here! Theatre shorts performed & directed by Theatre at UBC alumni

7:30 pm – 8:45 pm performance & party to midnight | $ 10* all proceeds to student scholarships

From the UBC Alumni Troupe who brought you last year’s wildly successful evening of theatre shorts Who’s There?, comes this year’s companion piece Listen…Look Here! An entertaining hour of rarely seen theatre gems (Beckett, ee cummings) & original pieces, performed by theatre alum Beverly Bardal, Cam Cronin, Jordan Kerbs, Barbara Kozicki, Deb Pickman, Joe Procyk and Professor Emeritus Norman Young. Directed as only MFA Directing alumnus (and Department of Theatre & Film Business Manager) Gerald Vanderwoude can, a mere $10 dollars gets you all this – plus a swingin’ (from the lobby chandeliers) party after. Don’t miss this one night only event! All proceeds to student scholarships.

Filed under: 2013-05-02, Events, For Faculty and Staff, UBC News | Tags:

Earth Day, April 22: A Look at What’s Happening at UBC in Sustainability

Posted by: | April 18, 2013 | no comments

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For Earth Day, we have a special guest post on the HR Blog about what UBC does every single day to promote a more sustainable environment for the UBC community and beyond. Check out how UBC stands out this Earth Day.

Filed under: 2013-04-18, For Faculty and Staff, UBC News | Tags:

Updated UBC Policies: Travel Expenses, Running for Office

Posted by: | April 18, 2013 | no comments

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There are two updated UBC policies that may impact you:

Policy #83 (Travel and Related Expenses)

Policy #83 governs the treatment of travel expenses incurred by members of faculty and staff (and in special cases, students or other persons). It addresses how travel expenses are managed and reimbursed. The amendments to the Administrative Directive for the Policy include an increase to the per km/mileage use of private vehicles from $0.41 to $0.49 per km, an increase to the meal per diems from $50.50 to $60.00, and such other amendments required to reflect the foregoing changes and the University’s current travel suppliers and services. Please read the directive document here.

Policy #50 (Leave to Take Political Office)

Policy #50 (Leave to Take Political Office)  now permits all salaried members of faculty and staff who are employed on an ongoing basis by the University to take leave to campaign for and hold political office. The Policy has also been amended to permit political leave for employees who are elected to a First Nations band council and employees who are elected to full-time municipal or city positions.

To see all UBC policies, visit the University Counsel website.

Filed under: 2013-04-18, For Faculty and Staff, UBC News | Tags: ,

PD Opportunity: EQ for Smart Leadership

Posted by: | April 18, 2013 | no comments

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UBC Continuing Studies Life & Career Programs is hosting a spring workshop on EQ for Smart Leadership, May 31, 2013.

Using Emotional Intelligence as a basis, this course focuses on your success as a leader based on corporate fit, values and awareness. Gain tools to know yourself better in the areas of integrity, decision making, collaboration, empathy and self-control. Find out how you can be  more enlightened in your role as leader so that you can  make better decisions for yourself and identify corporate cultural issues before they become unmanageable.

Leaders at all levels benefit from this practical course, particularly those facing new challenges in their careers and those who are seeking fresh approaches to stay on top of their game.

Discount: 15% discount when 2 or more register from the same organization at the same time.  Call for details: 604.822.8585.

Bonus! Participants in EQ for Smart Leadership receive a $20 discount on the Emotional Intelligence Assessment.

Tuition Waivers can be used for this course.

Friday, May 31, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
UBC Robson Square
LC507S13A

Filed under: 2013-04-18, For Faculty and Staff, UBC News | Tags: ,

2013 United Way Loaned Representative Opportunities

Posted by: | March 7, 2013 | no comments

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Participate in a truly unique professional development opportunity while giving back to your community as a United Way Loaned Representative. Learn valuable new skills during a fun, action-packed 16-week period in the fall and help United Way raise funds to support over 500 programs and initiatives across the Lower Mainland.

Each year, two UBC staff members are ‘loaned’ to the United Way, serving as an extension of United Way staff by acting as full-time resources to Employee Campaign Coordinators and committees at UBC and in various workplaces across the Lower Mainland. Successful candidates receive training from United Way and work on the campaign from late August to mid-December. Reps assist primarily with the UBC United Way Community Campaign and may also work on other campaigns in the Lower Mainland.

Eligibility

All full-time, continuing staff are eligible. During the loan period, UBC staff continue to receive full salary and benefits but are relieved of their regular job responsibilities.

More Information and How to Apply

  1. Check out the Loaned Rep posting, which will be on UBC Staff Careers  (https://www.auth.cwl.ubc.ca/auth/login?serviceName=pssslogin) until March 19, and submit your resume. The Job ID # is 15033.
  2. Visit the UBC Community United Way website http://www.unitedway.ubc.ca/get-involved/become-a-loaned-representative/ and watch the video with Dave Needham, a 2010 Loaned Rep.
  3. For UBC staff perspectives on this opportunity, you may contact former Loaned Reps:
    Roger Ling,  Arts Co-op
    Dave Needham, Building Operations
    Joel Kobylka, Enrolment Services
    Debra Elliott, Conferences & Accommodations
    Kevin Morris, Building Operations
    Weldon Wong, UBC Bookstore
    Jorge Villanueva, Finance
    Carolyn Kelly, IT

Questions?

Information sessions will be held March 13 and 14; visit www.unitedway.ubc.ca for details.

Please contact Shagufta Pasta, UBC Community United Way Campaign Coordinator (604.822.8929 orunited.way@ubc.ca).

Filed under: 2013-03-07, For Faculty and Staff, UBC News | Tags:

New UBC Paper Supplier

Posted by: | March 7, 2013 | no comments

For HR Administrators and those doing paper ordering:

Payment & Procurement Services has established a campus-wide supply agreement with Grand & Toy (G&T) as UBC’s paper supplier for a five-year period.  Orders may be placed immediately. See UBCBuySmart, UBC’s online purchasing solution, for pricing and negotiated benefits.

The agreement provides the campus community with:

  • significantly improved unit pricing
  • no additional charges or fees (e.g., handling; fuel surcharge)
  • broader offering of post-consumer waste stock (30% (UBC’s current minimum standard), 50% and 100%)

In addition, G&T is introducing “Right Day Delivery” to reduce UBC’s carbon footprint.  Delivery days for the Vancouver and Okanangan campuses are noted below.

Vancouver Campus:

Delivery – Monday, Wednesday and Friday

To place a paper order or set up an account, go to www.grandandtoy.com/ubc or contact the Grand & Toy customer call center at 1.866.391.8111.

Okanagan Campus:

Delivery – Wednesday and Friday

IT, Media and Classroom Services is overseeing the delivery of paper for Pay-for-Print Devices at the UBC Okanagan campus.  For more information regarding the new service, visit http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/itservices/service-catalogue/computers-printers/printcopy/paper-ordering.html.

If you have questions or concerns regarding paper delivery for Pay-for-Print Devices at the UBC Okanagan campus, contact Jill MacKenzie at 250.807.9010.

Filed under: 2013-03-07, For HR Administrators, UBC News | Tags: ,

Call for Comments on Proposed Policy Revisions

Posted by: | February 7, 2013 | no comments

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The UBC community is invited to comment on proposed amendments to Policy #50 (Leave to Take Political Office), as well as proposed amendments to Policy #20 (Advertising of Position Vacancies), and proposed amendments to Policy #27 (Reappointment of Retired or Retiring Members of Faculty) and the proposed repeal of Policy #52 (Retirement of Faculty).

Read about the proposed changes on the University Counsel website.

Filed under: 2013-02-07, For Faculty and Staff, UBC News | Tags: , ,

IT Advisory: Java warning

Posted by: | February 7, 2013 | no comments

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IT has issued a security bulletin regarding the issue of Java vulnerability. Java is a development language and framework widely used in websites and applications.  Many of UBC’s enterprise applications like the Learning Management System and the Student Information System use Java – these systems are safe to use, and must be accessed with a browser that has the Java plugin enabled.  However, to protect against attack from websites of unverified origin, IT advises using two separate web browsers for different uses.

  • A designated browser with Java enabled, to access enterprise UBC systems and other trusted websites, and
  • Another browser set as the default browser with the Java plugin disabled for all other web sites

Instructions for disabling the Java plugin can be found at http://www.it.ubc.ca/service-catalogue/information-security/java-advisory-how-documentation.   If assistance is needed in disabling the plugin for either of these browsers, help can be obtained either from your designated IT support group, or by contacting IT Service Centre staff at the following locations:

On the Vancouver campus phone 604-822-2008 or visit the Walk-In Support Centre in the UBC Bookstore. Further contact details can be found at http://www.it.ubc.ca/contact/helpdesk

On the Okanagan campus phone 250-807-9000 or visit the IT Helpdesk in ADM024B. Further contact details can be found at http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/itservices/welcome.html

More information is available at IT’s FAQ page at http://www.it.ubc.ca/service-catalogue/information-security/java-vulnerability-information-ubc-community

Filed under: 2013-02-07, For Faculty and Staff, UBC News | Tags: ,

UBCBuySmart, UBC’s on-line purchasing solution

Posted by: | January 24, 2013 | no comments

For HR and Office Administrators

This email is being sent on behalf of Dennis Silva, Director, Payment & Procurement Services

Payment & Procurement Services (PPS) has launched UBCBuySmart, UBC’s on-line purchasing solution.

UBCBuySmart provides a comprehensive list of goods and services, from advertising to window cleaning, to assist units in their purchasing.

If you know the supplier, you can also search from the list of preferred, prequalified and UBC suppliers.  Information is provided for both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses.

Preferred suppliers have a formal contract with UBC, executed by authorized signing authorities, that:

  • Provide strong value and benefit to UBC such as UBC-specific pricing, programs, etc.
  • Adhere to key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Align to the UBC Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Provide savings and sustainability reports

Prequalified suppliers may have an informal agreement with UBC that:

  • Align with the UBC Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Have an ongoing business relationship with UBC with an aggregated annual spend of $50,000CAD
  • Have completed a supplier arrangement  and been approved by PPS
  • Provide value and/or benefit to UBC such as pricing, programs, etc.
  • Provide sustainability reports as requested

For information on UBCBuySmart purchasing processes, click here.

If you are looking for goods and services that are not currently listed, please send an email to info.pps@ubc.ca.

 

 

 

Filed under: 2013-01-25, For HR Administrators, UBC News | Tags:

Upcoming Workshop with Continuing Studies Life & Career Programs

Posted by: | January 10, 2013 | 1 comment

For HR professionals

Generations at Work: Creating Collaboration Not Conflict in Your Workplace: Feb. 8 & 22, 2013

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According to a 2011 poll, almost 25 percent of HR professionals reported some generational conflict in the workplace*. This disconnect is affecting morale, turnover and productivity in both small and large organizations.

Learn how to foster a culture of inclusion by dispelling the destructive myths and stereotypes that obstruct communication and collaboration across the generations. Improve morale, increase productivity and enhance loyalty.

  • See what’s working for different organizations
  • Find out how to use realistic techniques and practices to test out new strategies in your workplace
  • Leave knowing how to debrief results and fine-tune policies and procedures
  • Learn how to attract and retain a multi-generational workforce
  • Explore succession planning

Sandra Reder, CPC, has been a driving force within the human resource community for over 20 years. She is President of Vertical Bridge Corporate Consulting Inc.

2 Fri, Feb 8 & 22, 9am-4pm; UBC Robson Square.

$395+tax, includes lunch.

Tuition Waivers can be used for this course. Call for details 604.822.8585

Learn More about the course on the Continuing Studies website.

* Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) poll, 2011.

Filed under: 2013-01-10, For HR Administrators, Professional Development, UBC News | Tags:

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