Contract Faculty Community of Practice (CoP)

As Contract (Sessional) Faculty members constantly strive towards excellence in their teaching, many individuals are looking for opportunities to discuss practical instructional techniques and broader pedagogical strategies with their colleagues. By providing a collegial space in which to meet other Contract Faculty across campus, this Community of Practice aims to offer such an opportunity.

Contract Faculty CoP: Support your Wellbeing: Workplace Wellbeing Resources


Event Date & Time

  • IN-PERSON
    November 20, 2024
    12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Event Description

In-person This event is part of the Contract Faculty Community of Practice’s Thrive Program. View other upcoming sessions below.  This session will be focused on a presentation by Lauren Lee and Janet McHugh (HR) on the extensive wellbeing resources and benefits available to UBC faculty. This 1-hour presentation will leave plenty of time for questions (more…)

Contract Faculty CoP: Poetry Pharmacy and Joke Apothecary


Event Date & Time

  • IN-PERSON
    November 27, 2024
    12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Event Description

In-person This event is part of the Contract Faculty Community of Practice’s Thrive Program. View other upcoming sessions below.  The Pharmacy and Apothecary is open! Are you feeling stressed, overloaded, in need of solace, in need of humour? Your poetry pharmacist and joke apothecary is here for you. Join us for some light snacks, coffee (more…)