# Academic Community

**Source**: https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-community
**Parent**: https://academic.ubc.ca

UBC's success is greater than the sum of our many parts.

We know that when sharp minds connect at events, on committees and through partnerships, good—and unexpected—things can happen.

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, promotes a collegial environment that encourages engagement and collaboration. Find out how you can get involved with your colleagues, and [contact us](https://academic.ubc.ca/about/staff-directory "Staff directory") to share your ideas about strengthening the academic community at UBC.

#### Appointments + Searches

The Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, administers searches for senior academic leadership positions, including Deans, at the Vancouver campus. Please see the latest senior academic leadership [appointments](https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-community/appointments-searches/appointment-guidelines-and-policies "Appointment guidelines and policies"), as well as our active academic leadership search calls.

[Learn more](https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-community/appointments-searches/appointment-guidelines-and-policies "Appointment guidelines and policies")

#### UBC guidelines + policies

UBC has several guidelines and policies that support the university's academic mission in providing an open, accountable and respectful environment that fosters academic excellence.

[Learn more](https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-community/ubc-guidelines-policies "UBC guidelines + policies")

#### External academic reviews

External reviews are an important means of promoting accountability and transparency across educational institutions. UBC not only participates in external assessments, but also conducts reviews of faculties, academic units and administrative units in order to continuously improve academic excellence.

[Learn more](https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-community/external-academic-reviews "External academic reviews")

#### Academic committees

UBC has a number of committees that bring together diverse members of the university community in a collaborative process to advance a wide variety of initiatives and programs.

[Learn more](https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-community/academic-committees "Academic committees")

#### Academic freedom

Academic freedom is a core tenant of the academic community.

[Learn more](https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-community/academic-freedom "Academic freedom")

#### Faculty equity, diversity + inclusion

Attracting and retaining a diverse faculty is a key component of UBC’s commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and research. The Provost works closely with the Deans, the Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion, and the UBC Executive on a range of equity and diversity initiatives.

[Learn more](https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-community/faculty-equity-diversity-inclusion "Faculty equity, diversity + inclusion")

#### Professional development

UBC is a diverse organization with a variety of opportunities for new challenges and personal and professional growth—for academics at all stages of their careers.

[Learn more](https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-community/professional-development "Professional development")

#### Supporting students

UBC strives to create a diverse learning environment with a student population that reflects the world beyond the campus.

[Learn more](https://academic.ubc.ca/academic-community/supporting-students "Supporting students")