Faculty Retirement Event | June 5, 2023
Faculty, instructors, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and staff are invited to a gathering to celebrate the careers of the Faculty of Education faculty members who are retiring this year. More
UBC launches early childhood education certificate program for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people
Beginning in September, adult learners who are Deaf or hard of hearing can enroll in a B.C. early childhood education basic certificate program that has been adapted to meet their learning needs. It’s the first program of its kind in Canada. More
CSSE Alumni and Friends Reception | May 30, 2023
Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem, is pleased to host the annual UBC Faculty of Education Reception for faculty, graduate students, alumni and friends at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education Conference (CSSE) 2023. When Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm EDT Where York University Main Floor Accolade East Building 83 […] More
SSHRC Connection Grant recipients
May 30, 2023 UBC Faculty of Education scholars, Dr. Margaret Macintyre Latta and Dr. Bill Cohen, received a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Connection Grant with matching funds from the Faculty of Education Research Infrastructure Support Services (RISS) Grant to help develop a multi-day forum to support educators and researchers in decolonizing and […] More
AED Educational Session and Demonstration | May 30, 2023
UBC Faculty of Education JOHSC (Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee) and UBC Safety & Risk Services will be hosting an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) educational session and demonstration to all staff and faculty interested. The AED is a portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart in emergency situations. More
Dr. Annette Henry selected for Carol Crealock Memorial Award 2023
We are delighted to share that Dr. Annette Henry will be honoured with the Carol Crealock Memorial Award at the 2023 Canadian Society for the Study of Education conference. More
Faculty of Education’s Spring Graduation Reception | May 25, 2023
Event Description The Faculty of Education invites you to attend a reception in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre immediately following your graduation on Thursday, May 25, 2023. The event will include light fare, coffee, and a chance to celebrate alongside friends, family, and fellow graduates. Date Thursday, May 25, 2023 Time 10:30 am to […] More
Consultation with Faculty Members on Research Intensification Strategies | May 18, 2023
Faculty members are invited to provide input on the Faculty of Education's priority focus on research intensification for the coming years. Please join one of three online meetings next Thursday, May 18, to provide your input on the kinds of supports and financial investments you think the Faculty could make to help increase our success with external research grant funding. More
Make-up Monday
May 18, 2023 The Vancouver Senate has approved a motion to designate Thursday, October 12, 2023 as a “Make-up Monday” for purposes of academic scheduling. Classes normally scheduled on Thursday, October 12 are cancelled, and will be replaced by the classes normally scheduled on a Monday. During the 2023 calendar year, statutory holidays have created […] More
Dr. Rita Irwin receives 2023 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award
Congratulations to Dr. Rita Irwin, Distinguished University Scholar and Professor in the Faculty of Education, who received the 2023 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award from the AERA Arts and Learning Special Interest Groups (SIGs). More
Dr. Wendy Klassen and Dr. Lee Gunderson receive 2023 ABCDE Teaching Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Wendy Klassen on receiving ABCDE’s Teacher Educator Award and Dr. Lee Gunderson on receiving the Teacher Advocate Award. More
Staff Professional Development Session: Decolonizing 101 | May 2 and May 9, 2023
Facilitator Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee is a member of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). She is a decolonial creative and strategist living and working in her ancestral homelands on the shared territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples also known as the City of Vancouver. About the session Decolonizing 101 dives into […] More
Dr. Claudia Ruitenberg appointed President-Elect of the Philosophy of Education Society
The Faculty of Education is delighted to announce that Dr. Claudia Ruitenberg, has been appointed President-Elect of the Philosophy of Education Society (PES). Dr. Ruitenberg will serve as President in 2024–2025 and will preside over the Philosophy of Education Society Conference in March 2025. More
Dean Blye Frank Graduate Scholarship in Education 2022-23 recipients
Please join the Faculty of Education in extending congratulations to recipients of Dean Blye Frank Graduate Scholarship in Education for the 2022–23 funding cycle: Christina Cook and Iskander Lee. More
Community Update | May 2023
May 2023 | Published once each term Message from Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem Aanii – Greetings! As the university’s academic year and the public education system’s school year comes to an end, I am excited to share with you some initiatives and accomplishments of the last term in the Faculty of Education. Prioritizing […] More
2022-23 Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) funding recipients
Congratulations to Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Rosalin Miles and Dr. E. Wayne Ross on receiving Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) funding. A total of $747,270 was awarded to 31 successful projects. Receiving up to $25,000 each, these projects are exceptional examples of community-university partnerships addressing priority issues across the province. More
Rethinking Wellness and How to Thrive as a School Leader | April 25, 2023
This virtual session will feature Dr. Sabre Cherkowski of UBC Okanagan's School of Education, followed by a panel discussion featuring school and school district leader voices from across BC.
Explore strategies to support the wellbeing of teachers and school leaders and rethink how to thrive in the education system. More
Roundtable on Climate, Sustainability, and Education | April 25, 2023
Addressing the climate emergency is a strategic priority for the Faculty of Education at UBC. Research, teaching, scholarship and community engagement on a range of areas that concern climate and sustainability is occurring across the Faculty. To better understand the work in this area undertaken by faculty colleagues, faculty are invited to participate in the Faculty of Education Roundtable on Climate, Sustainability and Education. More
Breakfast with the Dean | April 25, 2023
Faculty of Education staff are invited to attend a breakfast social with Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem. Join us for an hour of coffee, baked goods, and conversation.
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Alumni Builder Awards | April 24, 2023
The Alumni Builder Award recognize a cross-section of alumni representing both campuses who have significantly contributed to the university and enriched the lives of others, and in doing so, have supported alumni UBC’s mission of realizing the promise of a global community with a shared ambition for a better world and an exceptional UBC. Presenter Dr. Jan […] More
2023–24 Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund award recipients
Please join the Faculty of Education in extending our congratulations to the members of the Faculty who have received Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) awards for the 2023/2024 funding cycle. More
2023 Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards
April 19, 2023 Congratulations to our Faculty of Education Teaching Assistants who received graduate teaching assistant awards in 2023 in recognition of their exceptional work. The Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards and Faculty of Education Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards are conferred annually in recognition of the valuable role that teaching assistants play in graduate and […] More
Dr. Peter Arthur, recipient of a Killam Teaching Prize
April 19, 2023 We are excited to share that Dr. Peter Arthur—a Professor of Teaching and Director, Professional Programs & Summer Institute in Education at the Okanagan School of Education—has received a 2023 Killam Teaching Prize. As one of six Killam institutions, UBC offers yearly awards from the Killam Endowment Fund to faculty and teaching […] More
Dr. Mary K. Bryson appointed Academic Director, Public Humanities Hub (PHH)
Dr. Mary K. Bryson has been appointed Academic Co-Director of the Public Humanities Hub (PHH) for an initial three months before assuming the role of Academic Director beginning July 1, 2023. “The Hub is a great source of Public Humanities seed grant and cluster grant research funding that is available to our graduate students and faculty members, with related opportunities to form and fund interdisciplinary collaborative scholarly initiatives.” More
AERA Reception | April 15, 2023
Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem, is pleased to host the annual UBC Faculty of Education Reception for faculty, graduate students, alumni and friends at the American Educational Research Association’s (AERA) 2023 Conference. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the form below. We look forward to seeing you there! When Saturday, April […] More
Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: The Impact of Armed Conflict on Children and Families | Recording
2023 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture The Dean’s Distinguished Lecture series highlights ongoing work in the Faculty of Education and beyond to address some of society’s most pressing problems. Dr. Jan Hare, Dean pro tem of the Faculty of Education welcomes our 2023 Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer, Dr. Myriam Denov, Canada Research Chair in Children, Families and Armed […] More
Dr. Myron A. Medina awarded 2022 Ted T. Aoki Prize for Outstanding Dissertation in Curriculum Studies
The 2022 Ted T. Aoki Prize for Outstanding Dissertation in Curriculum Studies has been awarded to
Dr. Myron A. Medina (Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy). More
International Transgender Day of Visibility 2023
On this International Transgender Day of Visibility, we would like to highlight some of the research in the UBC Faculty of Education that forms part of our ongoing efforts to foster inclusive spaces for our trans and gender diverse students, faculty, staff, and community members. More
Indigenous youth: Nurturing the next generation | March 30, 2023
Community can be a cornerstone of identity and social connections can provide individuals with a sense of belonging, support, and guidance. That guidance may be influential, or even crucial, in making life decisions. These experiences, connections, and relationships can motivate community members to ensure the future growth, health, and success of the next generation. Attend […] More
Hybrid Work Program Evaluation: Staff focus group discussions | March 28 and 31, 2023
Faculty of Education staff are invited to attend focus group discussions that will assist in evaluating the effectiveness of our current Hybrid Work Program. If you have feedback or ideas to share, we want to hear from you! Please register for one of the following discussion sessions. All feedback collected during the focus group discussions […] More
