Andrea Hoff awarded a Public Engagement Award by UBC Public Humanities Hub
Andrea Hoff , a graduate student in our Department of Language and Literacy Education, has been honoured with the 2024 Public Engagement Award by the UBC Public Humanities Hub. This award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to public humanities, helping to broaden the spectrum of voices in public discourse.
Andrea is an accomplished neurodivergent multimedia artist, writer, and researcher whose work is dedicated to empowering youth in the climate crisis through the medium of comics. Her commitment to social and environmental justice is evident in her exploration of the intersections between narrative, technology, and ecology. Her influential projects have been featured on platforms, such as The Tyee, Broken Pencil, Room Magazine, Display Canadian Design, The Oxford Writers’ Network, and Netflix.
In addition to her research and artistic endeavors, Andrea is a co-founder of Beyond Collective, an Indigenous/settler feminist studio that uses comics, research, installation, and performance to challenge colonial narratives and foster reconciliation efforts. Her academic contributions are further recognized through her roles as a UBC Public Scholar and a Mitacs Accelerate Fellow. From 2022 to 2023, Andrea also served as a Shadbolt Fellow in the Arts and Humanities at Simon Fraser University and as Visiting Faculty in their Department of Sociology and Anthropology.
To learn more about Andrea’s inspiring work, visit her website.
We look forward to Andrea’s continued engagement with the community through her upcoming projects and presentations. Please join us in celebrating her well-deserved recognition and in anticipating her future contributions to the arts and humanities.
Dr. Dónal O’Donoghue appointed Associate Dean, Academic and Graduate Studies for a three-year term commencing July 2, 2024
The Associate Dean of Academic and Graduate Studies oversees academic programs, including the Master of Educational Technology and Early Childhood Education programs. They are responsible for managing Faculty-level projects, such as Workday Student implementation and Generative AI, coordinating curriculum development, maintaining academic standards, and addressing student misconduct. The role also involves overseeing and promoting graduate studies programs, managing graduate funding and awards, coordinating curriculum and policy matters and serving as the primary liaison between the Faculty and university bodies.
Dr. Dónal O’Donoghue‘s research focuses on the pedagogical nature of contemporary art and its promise as a mode of scholarly inquiry, contributing significantly to art research and art education. His work explores art’s impact on gender research, alternative inquiry approaches, contemporary art and curatorial practices, and the education of artists as researchers and educators.
His commitment to academic excellence and mentorship is highlighted by his numerous advisory positions and leadership roles within the UBC Faculty of Education.
His accolades include the 2022 Viktor Lowenfeld Award, the 2014 Canadian Art Educator of the Year (Research Impact) from the Canadian Society for Education through Art, and the 2010 Manuel Barkan Memorial Award from the National Art Education Association. He co-founded the Art Education Research Institute and served as Chair of The Council for Policy Studies in Art Education. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the National Art Education Association (US) and has served as Senior Editor of Studies in Art Education and the Canadian Review of Art Education.
Thank you to Dr. Teresa Dobson who led this portfolio since July 1, 2021.
Peggy Janicki, BEd’01, MEd’14, is a member of the Nak’azdli Whuten/Sq’ewqeyl First Nation and a NITEP alum from the Chilliwack field centre
What attracted you to NITEP?
My brother Jim is a NITEP graduate. So, when I was wondering what other jobs I could do, he said I was smart enough to go to University. Which was not how I saw myself. It turns out I am, and I thrived.
How has NITEP impacted Indigenous communities in British Columbia?
NITEP has impacted many communities big and small. As an alum, I knew I could rely on my NITEP peers to help me out with whatever position I held. So, folks hire a collective, not an individual, when they hire a NITEP grad. And, by extension, communities benefit from this phenomenon as well.
How has your involvement with the NITEP program influenced you, or what are you currently engaged in?
My involvement with NITEP has influenced me beyond any measure. I was blessed to not only get a degree, but also meet my husband, Rick Joe (NITEP gradudate/Lil’wat). I decided to pursue only Indigenous-focused employment because of my NITEP experience. From there, I was able to teach about Indian Residential School before it was included in the provincial curriculum. After 22 years of teaching about our history, I had the courage to write my mother’s story, “The Secret Pocket.” NITEP changed my life trajectory.
What advice would you give individuals contemplating participation in NITEP?
Folks may or may not know, but there are many ways to be a teacher other than the classic teacher at the front of a classroom. As a previous British Columbia Teachers’ Federation executive committee member and Mission Teachers Union executive committee member, becoming a public school teacher in British Columbia means you can link into the important union world across Canada. NITEP is a bridge into the professional world in its many forms.
How do you envision the future of Indigenous education?
As always, Indigenous education is the future. Our ways of knowing are important for all our sovereignties, lands and futures. Indigenous education is a building block to understanding our laws of obligations to land, family and self.
Please share a favourite memory from your time in the program.
It will always be the laughter in all the spaces. From self-deprecating humour to gallows humour to storytelling humour, the laughter woven into every day, every class are my favourite memories.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
DeDe DeRose, BEd’81, MEd’93, is Esketemc, a NITEP alum from the Williams Lake field centre, and Chancellor, Thompson Rivers University
What attracted you to NITEP?
I was attracted to the program because it was designed for Indigenous learners and offered the first two years in my home community.
How has NITEP impacted Indigenous communities in British Columbia?
NITEP has made a positive impact in communities where NITEP graduates were hired – Indigenous and non-Indigenous, rural and urban, north, south, east and west. The unique program was the first one where educators were prepared to teach the history, language and culture to Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners. It was the beginning of the change to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous learners.
How has your involvement with the NITEP program influenced you, or what are you currently engaged in?
I was the 28th graduate from NITEP and have remained close friends with all of my cohorts – our relationship is like they are my siblings. The Program prepared me to face the many challenges I had in my career as a teacher, administrator, coordinator, director, superintendent and now Chancellor.
How do you envision the future of Indigenous education?
By using the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action as I guide and consulting Indigenous peoples, I believe the future of Indigenous education will continue to improve.
Please share a favourite memory from your time in the program.
My favourite memories of my time in NITEP as a student was the time we spent in the hut, laughing, sharing food and supporting each other through the challenges of the university life. My favourite memory of the program as an educator is when I MCed the 40th Anniversary Celebration and saw so many Indigenous NITEP grads return to celebrate. I also enjoyed touching base with NITEP grads when I travelled throughout British Columbia as the Superintendent of Aboriginal Achievement. It was heart warming to see, first hand, the outstanding contributions NITEP grads were making in education.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Open date: July 16, 2024 Deadline to apply: While the search remains open until the position is filled, interested applicants are asked to submit their complete application package by October 15, 2024.
The Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy within UBC’s Faculty of Education, one of the world’s leading faculties of its kind, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track) in Business Education.
Situated on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the xwmə0kwəy’əm (Musqueam) people in Vancouver, Canada, the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Teaching position in the area of Business Education. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2025, or as mutually agreed upon between the University and the successful candidate.
The minimum qualification for this position is a doctoral degree in a field directly relevant to Business Education. Candidates must: (1) demonstrate a commitment to an excellent record of educational leadership and teaching within K-12 or postsecondary settings in relevant areas (e.g., economics, entrepreneurship, marketing, and microfinance); (2) have experience teaching Business Education in varied educational settings; (3) hold a critical perspective on sustainable practices in Business Education; (4) have capacity to effectively combine educational leadership and teaching of Business with Information and Communications Technology (ICT); and (5) hold a disposition for educating transformative teachers for the Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies (ADST) cluster in K-12 schools.
The successful candidate is expected to: (1) teach undergraduate Teacher Education and graduate courses in Business Education, Design and Technology, Digital Media, and Information and Communication Technology; (2) carry out educational leadership activities in the areas under Business Education; (3) supervise teacher candidates on practicum and contribute to other teacher education courses according to expertise;(4) liaise with professional and community groups interested in Business Education; (5) work collaboratively as a contributing member of a faculty team within Media & Technology Studies Education (MTSE), and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in general, and (6) participate in service activities within the Department, Faculty, University and in the broader scholarly community. The annual workload for this position is 18 credits (equivalent to six courses) which includes classroom teaching and significant educational leadership responsibilities, such as curriculum development, evaluation, innovation, course
coordination, graduate teaching assistant supervision, and other leadership roles, as assigned by the Head.
This is a tenure-track position in the Educational Leadership stream. The successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, promotion, and tenure in subsequent years in accordance with the Collective Agreement. For more information on the review process and criteria for promotion in this stream, please visit this link. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $140,000 – $160,000 per annum. Starting salary is determined both by the candidate’s qualifications and experience and by their placement on the career progress increments scale within the Faculty of Education.
The Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy (EDCP) is widely known for its scholarly excellence and funding success. Its faculty, staff, and students characterize the Department’s hallmark of quality in all matters of research, teaching, learning, and engagement. EDCP offers graduate programs leading to PhD, MA, and MEd degrees in Curriculum Studies, Art, Business, Health, Outdoor and Physical Education, Home Economics, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Studies, and Media and Technology Studies, as well as a Master’s degree in Museum Education. A major emphasis of the Department is on issues of equity, diversity and inclusion in a range of educational contexts and across a range of cultures. UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. The UBC Faculty of Education is one of the leading Faculties of its kind in the world, tied 1st in Canadian rankings and ranked 10th globally. Our work advances educational research and understanding of teaching and learning in a way that affirms diversity, equity, and innovation and takes part in international collaboration in an interdependent globe. We provide a comprehensive set of programmatic offerings at the baccalaureate, magisterial, and doctoral levels.
EDCP, the Faculty of Education and UBC are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive academic community. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to and expertise in decolonizing, reconciliation, anti-racist, and social justice approaches to educational leadership, teaching, and service, and have a strong commitment to fostering inclusivity and teaching effectively in a welcoming environment. For more information about Faculty-wide commitments and initiatives related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization, please visit this link.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package that includes:
a cover letter indicating the position being sought and outlining potential contributions to the Department (please indicate if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident);
curriculum vitae;
a statement of educational leadership philosophy;
evidence of teaching effectiveness and excellence (including course outlines and student evaluations if available);
one or two writing samples, if available;
an EDID statement that describes and documents your contributions to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization (EDID) through your teaching, educational leadership, service, and community engagement, addressing the following three areas: (1) understanding of and knowledge about EDID, (2) track record in advancing EDID, and (3) future plans for EDID; and
names and contact details of three references. Letters of reference will only be requested from candidates who are advancing to the next stage in the search process.
Complete applications must be provided in the format of one bookmarked PDF file, addressed to Dr. Samson Nashon, Department Head, and sent electronically to Ms. Gina Hiu Lam Wong at ginahiulam.wong@ubc.ca. Following the submission of the application, the applicant will receive an Equity Survey link via email. Completion of the Equity Survey is required as part of the application process. Accommodations are available on request for all applicants with disabilities at all stages of the search process. To confidentially request accommodations, please contact educ.hr@ubc.ca.
While the search remains open until the position is filled, in order to be considered in this round of adjudication, interested applicants are asked to submit their complete application package by October 15, 2024. Questions regarding this search and the application deadline should be directed to the Department Head, Dr. Samson Nashon, at samson.nashon@ubc.ca.
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Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the British Columbia Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. All applicants will be required to complete a confidential equity survey.
Congratulations to Jane Hungerford, CM, OBC and Dr. Jack Taunton, CM, on being appointed to the Order of Canada
Created in 1967, the Order of Canada recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. More than 7,600 people from all sectors of society have been invested into the Order. Those who bear the Order’s iconic snowflake insignia have changed our nation’s measure of success and, through the sum of their accomplishments, have helped us build a better Canada. Being appointed to the Order of Canada as a Member (CM) is an honour bestowed in recognition of distinguished service in or to a particular community, group or field of activity.
Photo credit: Province of BC
Jane Knott Hungerford, CM, OBC
BEd’67, UBC Faculty of Education
Jane Hungerford is admired for her leadership in fundraising for health care, education, social services and conservation efforts. She has raised millions of dollars for crucial cancer research and community services in British Columbia and beyond. The BC Cancer Foundation, Science World, the University of British Columbia and the Aboriginal Mother Centre have all benefited from her determination and ability to bring people together. She is a proud member of the Gwich’in Nation.
Dr. Jack Edward Taunton, CM
MD’76, UBC Faculty of Medicine
Professor Emeritus, UBC Faculty of Education’s School of Kinesiology and UBC Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Jack Taunton is an early leader in sport and exercise medicine. His notable achievements include his role as Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Education, cross-appointed in both the School of Kinesiology and the Faculty of Medicine, and his active fundraising efforts. He helped found SportMedBC, the Canadian Health and Fitness Institute, the Vancouver Marathon and the Vancouver Sun Run. Additionally, he has served as a specialist for elite athletes and the general public, a national team physician, and chief medical officer for six major Games.
To view all UBC faculty member appointments to the Order of Canada, read the UBC Office of the President announcement.
To view all 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, read the Governor General of Canada’s announcement.
12:00 – 1:00 pm | BBQ Lunch on the Grass Meridian in front of the Neville Scarfe Building (2125 Main Mall), including a welcome from the Dean
1:00 – 1:15 pm| Break and Travel
1:15 – 2:15 pm | Session 1, with options including:
Jewellery Making with Sherri
Yoga with Lisa from Find Your Sunrise
Nitobe Memorial Garden Self-Guided Walk
Chill with Indoor Games and Arts and Crafts
Move U Crew Outdoor Games
Weaving Coasters with Natasha (note that this is a two-hour session starting at 1:30 pm, and registrants cannot register for Session 2)
UBC Foraging Workshop (note that this is a two-hour session starting at 1:30 pm, and registrants cannot register for Session 2)
2:15 – 2:45pm | Break and Travel
2:45 – 3:45 pm | Session 2, with options including:
Salsa Dancing
Comedy Improv Workshop
Beaty Biodiversity Museum Self-Guided Tour
Museum of Anthropology Guided Tour
Chill with Indoor Games and Arts and Crafts
Move U Crew Outdoor Games
3:45 – 4:00 pm | Break and Travel
4:00 – 4:30 pm | Ice Cream Social on the Grass Meridian in front of the Neville Scarfe Building (2125 Main Mall)
UBCV staff: Register by 12:00 pm on Monday, July 22, 2024.
UBCO staff will receive an email with UBCO activities and registration details.
Questions? Please contact the Staff Wellness Afternoon Planning Committee Co-chairs, Johanna Mills at johanna.mills@ubc.ca and Ana Susnjara at ana.susnjara@ubc.ca.
