VPAC news and project updates
UVic announces International Education Strategic Plan 2025 (April 7, 2025) - UVic has published its first International Education Strategic Plan in response to a new provincial requirement.
Travel advisory for faculty visiting the USA (April 1, 2025) - All Canadians and foreign nationals traveling to the USA will need to register for stays of longer than 30 days.
Faculty of Health (updated March 27, 2025) - UVic is establishing a new faculty to enhance our health profile, operational May 1, 2025.
Academic Writing Requirement (updated Jan. 22, 2025) - A working group is reviewing UVic's Academic Writing Requirement to ensure it meets the evolving needs of students.
VPAC highlights from 2024 (Dec. 18, 2024) - Thank you to everyone who contributed to these and other initiatives this past year.
UVic announces inaugural Dean of Health (Dec. 18, 2024) - UVic is thrilled to announce Dr. Tammy Hopper as the Dean, Faculty of Health effective May 1, 2025.
Academic Accommodations (updated Dec. 16, 2024) - UVic is continuing to provide temporary accommodation supports while we implement access-centred approaches.
Guidance for instructors on winter weather (Dec. 11, 2024) - These guidelines are intended to help faculty and instructors plan for a major snowfall or other extreme weather event.
2024/25 Enrolment Analysis Report (Dec. 11, 2024) - This annual report prepared for the Board of Governors outlines UVic's enrolment projections for the current academic year.
Budget model review (updated Dec. 10, 2024) - UVic has initiated a review of our budget model to assess its effectiveness and look for enhancement opportunities.
Classroom Recording Working Group (Nov. 12, 2024) - A working group is examining the opportunities and challenges associated with classroom lecture recording at UVic.
Non-remunerated academic appointments (Oct. 7, 2024) - UVic's new policy sets out conditions for appointing individuals to non-remunerated academic appointments (e.g., adjuncts, affiliates, etc.).
Listening Tour (Aug. 28, 2024) - Throughout 2024/25, the Vice-President Academic and Provost will be visiting Faculty Council meetings to hear from faculty.
Campus-wide service excellence (updated Nov. 2024) - Starting in 2023, faculty and staff stakeholders will be asked to complete surveys on the quality of campus services and how areas can be more effective.
West Shore Campus (updated April 26, 2024) - UVic will offer a Computing Gateway program at a new campus in Langford, expected to open September 2025 in partnership with Royal Roads and Camosun.
Archived news
Nominate a colleague for a REACH Award (Sept. 1, 2024) - Nominations from across campus are welcome until Nov. 4 for the prestigious REACH Awards recognizing research and teaching excellence.
Policy AC1205 renewal (June 24, 2024) - Senate approved revisions to UVic's Academic Accommodation and Access for Students with Disabilities (AC1205) Policy, effective September 1, 2024.
Course outline guidelines (Feb. 27, 2024) - Senate recently approved revisions to the Course Outline requirements for the undergraduate and graduate academic calendars.
Engagement Tour (Jan. 2024) - During spring term 2024, the Vice-President Academic and Provost is engaging with Deans and their leadership teams on institutional priorities and academic planning.
Pilot for Centrally Scheduled Midterm Examination Period (Dec. 20, 2023) - Senate approved a pilot for a centrally-scheduled midterm examination period in February 2024.
VPAC highlights from 2023 (Dec. 18, 2023) - Thank you to everyone who contributed to these and other initiatives this past year.
Knowledge Connection Fund (Dec. 6, 2023) - Applications for the Indigenous and BPoC Knowledge Connection Fund are now being accepted.
Nominate a colleague for a REACH Award (Aug. 16, 2023) - Nominations from across campus are welcome until Nov. 1 for the prestigious REACH research and teaching awards.
Accommodated assessment supports for 2023/24 (fall 2023) - Information and resources about the interim strategy for accommodated assessments for the Winter Session.
Three new deans start on July 1, 2023 (June 30, 2023) - UVic is excited to welcome new leadership in the Faculty of Education, Faculty of Law and the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business.
Accessible BC Act compliance (June 2, 2023) - The BC Government requires all publicly funded universities to develop an accessibility committee, accessibility plan and feedback mechanism by September 1, 2023.
Listening Tour (April 1, 2023) - During a fall 2022 Listening Tour, the Vice-President Academic and Provost engaged with leaders, faculty, librarians and staff across campus to hear thoughts, ideas and feedback on UVic’s academic mission.
Kaplan agreement (Feb. 22, 2023) - UVic has signed an agreement with Kaplan International to support our international recruitment efforts, for both undergraduate and graduate programming.
REACH Award recipients for 2022 (Nov. 3, 2022) - Annually, the REACH Awards honour extraordinary UVic teachers and researchers who lead the way in dynamic learning and who have a vital impact at our university and in community.
UVic welcomes new VP Academic and Provost (July 1, 2022) - On July 1, 2022, Dr. Elizabeth Croft began her five-year term as UVic's new Vice-President Academic and Provost.
Course delivery modes (Feb. 16, 2022) - Senate has approved new course delivery codes and definitions, effective Winter Session 2022/23.