Frequently Used Acronyms

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A
AAFC Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
AAPS Association of Administrative & Professional Staff
ACA Annual Capital Allowance
ACOA Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
ACST Advisory Council on Science & Technology
ADM Assistant Deputy Minister
AGB Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
ATIP Access to Information & Privacy Office
AVED Ministry of Advanced Education

 

B
BCAIU

Represents non-research intensive universities and institutes in BC

 British Columbia Association of Institutes & Universities

  • British Columbia Institute of Technology
  • Capilano University
  • Emily Carr University of Art & Design
  • Justice Institute of British Columbia
  • Kwantlen Polytechnic University
  • Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
  • University of the Fraser Valley
  • Vancouver Island University
BCAT British Columbia Council on Admissions
BCBC Business Council of British Columbia
BCCIE British Columbia Centre for International Education
BCGEU BC Government & Service Employees’ Union
BCIC British Columbia Innovation Council
BCKDF British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund
BCIT British Columbia Institute of Technology
BCKDF British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund
BCTIA British Columbia Technology Industry Association
BDC Business Development Bank of Canada
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C
CAC [UBC] Community Amenity Charge
CANARIE Canadian Network for the Advancement of Research, Industry & Education
CASA Canadian Alliance of Student Associations
CAUT Canadian Association of University Teachers
CBAC Chancellor’s Borrowing Advisory Committee
CCA Council of Canadian Academies
CCGG Canadian Coalition for Good Governance
CCL Canadian Council on Learning
CCSIP Canada-California Strategic Innovation Partnership
CDW Central Data Warehouse
CEAA Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
CEPA Canadian Environmental Protection Act
CERC Canada Excellence Research Chair
CFI Canadian Foundation for Innovation
CFIS College for Interdisciplinary Studies
CFS Canadian Federation of Students
CHRP Collaborative Health Research Projects Program
CIAR Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
CIDA Canadian International Development Agency
CIHR Canadian Institutes of Health Research
CMEC Council of Ministers of Education in Canada
CRA Canada Revenue Agency
CUFA BC Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia
CUPE  Canadian Union of Public Employees
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D
DCC Deferred Capital Contribution (municipal)
DFAIT Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
DFO Fisheries & Oceans Canada
DM Deputy Minister
DPOH Designated Public Office Holder
DQAB Degree Quality Assessment Board
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E
EC Environment Canada
EEM Environmental Effects Monitoring
EIIS Environmental Issues Inventory System
EMPR (‘empire’) Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources
EOA Environmental Assessment Office
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F
FFS Fee for Service
FPP Faculty Pension Plan
FPSE Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC
FOIPPA Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
FTE Full-Time Equivalent
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G
G5

Canada’s five leading research-intensive universities

 University of Alberta
The University of British Columbia
McGill University
Université de Montreal
University of Toronto
GLE Government Letter of Expectation
GMSL General Municipal Services Levy
GNW Great Northern Way Campus
GoC / GC Government of Canada
GPOF General Purpose Operating Fund
GRE Government Reporting Entity
GVRD Greater Vancouver Regional District
(legal / official name of Metro Vancouver)
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H
HQP Highly Qualified Person
HRSDC Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
HSE Health, Safety, Environment
HST Harmonized Sales Tax
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I
ICR Indirect Costs of Research
IIC Infrastructure Impact Charges
IMANT UBC Investment Management Trust
INAC Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
ISI International Student Initiative
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K
KIP Knowledge Infrastructure Program
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L
LEED Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
LEEF Leading Edge Endowment Fund
LGA Local Government Act
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M
MCRD Ministry of Community & Rural Development
MEVA Municipalities Enabling & Validating Act
MLA Member of the Legislative Assembly
MoF Ministry of Finance
MoT Ministry of Transportation
MP Member of Parliament
MPP Member of Provincial Parliament
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N
NATES National Analysis of Trends in Emergencies System
NCE National Centres of Excellence
NEES National Environmental Emergencies System
NRC National Research Council
NRCAN Natural Resources Canada
NSERC Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council
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O
OAG Office of the Auditor General (Canada)
OECD Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development
OIPC Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia
ONA Okanagan Nation Alliance
ORS Office of Research Services
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P
PCO Privy Council Office
PMO Prime Minister’s Office
PPPAC Public Private Partnership Approval Committee
PSE Post-Secondary Education
PSEC Public Sector Employers’ Council
PSI Post-Secondary Institution
PTC Premier’s Technology Council
PWGSC Public Works & Government Services Canada
PWIAS Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies
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R
RGS Regional Growth Strategy
RINC Recreational Infrastructure Canada
RISe Researcher Information Services
RRU Royal Roads University
RUCBC Research Universities’ Council of British Columbia
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S
SFU Simon Fraser University
SME Small and Medium Enterprises
SPP Staff Pension Plan (UBC)
SSHRC Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council
STATCAN Statistics Canada
STED Small Business, Technology & Economic Development
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T
TRU Thompson Rivers University
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U
U15

Group of Canadian research-intensive universities

 Dalhousie University
McGill University
McMaster University
Queen’s University
The University of British Columbia
Université de Montreal
Université Laval
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
University of Manitoba
University of Ottawa
University of Saskatchewan
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
University of Western Ontario
UBC The University of British Columbia
UBCM Union of BC Municipalities
UBCPT UBC Properties Trust
UC Universities Canada
UEL(O) University Endowment Lands (Office)
UILO University Industry Liaison Office
UNA University Neighbourhood Association
UNBC University of Northern British Columbia
UPSEA University Public Sector Employer’s Association
UVic University of Victoria
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V
VSB Vancouver School Board
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W
WD Western Economic Diversification Canada

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Board of Governors meetings are held on the Vancouver campus unless otherwise indicated; Committee meetings are virtual unless otherwise indicated.

Meeting dates may change without notice.

2024

Mon, Jun 10 Committee Meetings
Tues, Jun 11 Committee Meetings
Tues, Jun 18 Audit Committee Meeting
Thurs, Jun 27 Board of Governors Meeting
UBC Okanagan
Wed, Sep 11 Committee Meetings
Thurs, Sep 12 Committee Meetings
Tues, Sep 17 Audit Committee Meeting
Wed, Sep 25 Board of Governors Meeting
Wed, Nov 20 Committee Meetings
Thurs, Nov 21 Committee Meetings
Tues, Nov 26 Audit Committee Meeting
Thurs, Dec 5 Board of Governors Meeting
 

2025

Wed, Jan 29 Board of Governors Meeting Virtual
Wed, Feb 12 Finance Committee Meeting
Tues, Mar 11 Committee Meetings
Wed, Mar 12 Committee Meetings
Thurs, Mar 13 Audit Committee
Fri, Mar 28 Board of Governors Meeting
Wed, Jun 11 Committee Meetings
Thurs, Jun 12 Committee Meetings
Tues, Jun 17 Audit Committee Meeting
Thurs, Jun 26 Board of Governors Meeting
UBC Okanagan
Wed, Sep 10 Committee Meetings
Thurs, Sep 11 Committee Meetings
Tues, Sep 16 Audit Committee Meeting
Wed, Sep 24 Board of Governors Meeting
Mon, Nov 17 Committee Meetings
Tues, Nov 18 Committee Meetings
Mon, Nov 24 Audit Committee Meeting
Thurs, Dec 4 Board of Governors Meeting