Hiring and supervision of Support staff.
Space planning and allocations.
Processing of financial transactions, transfer of funds.
Yearly faculty increase process.
Faculty hiring, tenure and promotion.
Staff job classification/ reclassification.
Student awards.
UBC Okanagan School of Social Work Assistant Professor Mary Clare Kennedy was recently recognized by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce as a “Top 40 Under 40” for 2026. The annual program recognizes notable leaders in the community who inspire, lead, build and contribute to the diverse landscape and community personally and professionally.
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Congratulations to Mary Clare!
Read more about Mary Clare’s work around harm reduction, public policy and health service evaluation here.
We are excited to announce that Dr. Rachelle Hole from the School of Social Work in the Faculty of Health and Social Development is the first winner of the UBC Okanagan Graduate Mentorship Award. The UBCO Graduate Mentorship Award recognizes faculty members with a record of excellent mentorship of graduate students under their supervision.
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