Learn more about UBC Broadcast
For more information about UBC Broadcast, including their purpose, who they are sent to, and how to submit a request to send one, please visit the Internal Communications site.
Update on Blue Phone installation
You may have noticed that UBC’s network of Campus Blue Phones (http://security.ubc.ca/campus-blue-phones/) has expanded, and that the newly installed phones are equipped with security cameras.
Presidential search: Candidate longlist finalized
I am pleased to provide a further update on the Presidential search process.
Following publication of the position profile for the 15th President and Vice-Chancellor of UBC (http://bog.ubc.ca/?page_id=11433), our consultant Perrett Laver has contacted potential candidates and, as expected, there is significant interest in the position from a large group of highly qualified individuals.
2016/17 Budget Update
With the 2016/17 UBC Vancouver budget process well underway, we would like to provide an update of progress to date, as well as the path forward.
In recent months, there have been discussions at various levels of the university around the 2016/17 budget. This included a two-day workshop at which the Executive and Vancouver Deans came together to review the challenges, opportunities and budget position of each of the Faculties and administrative units.
Participate in housing needs survey by March 6
What is your perspective regarding finding a suitable home in Metro Vancouver? Faculty and staff based in the region are invited to share their experience and needs by participating in the 2016 UBC Faculty and Staff Housing Needs survey.
Statement from the elected members of the UBC Board of Governors
We, the eight elected members of the UBC Board of Governors (students, staff, and faculty) voted to accept the resignation of Dr. Arvind Gupta as President of UBC. We did so after respectful deliberation among all Board members and based on our own observations. None of us was bullied or pressured. We continue to believe that this decision was in the best interests of the university.