Student Services
Director’s office
The Director of Student Services is
responsible for administrative support for Student Services
reception, UCFV Information Centre, Counselling, Educational
Advising, Financial Aid, Disability Services, Student Life
(Intramurals, Orientation, University House, Students
Leadership, Clubs and Associations, Volunteer UCFV), the Career
Resource Centres, Aboriginal Access Services, and S’olh Shxwleli
(Aboriginal Resource Centre).
The Director’s Office also provides
information about UCFV policies including appeal and dispute
resolution processes.
Within the Director’s Office, the
Student Affairs Advisor coordinates the Academic Appeals process,
and the provision of information regarding UCFV policies to
students, staff and faculty.
Director
Cheryl Dahl, BA (Calgary), MA (SFU)
604-854-4515; email:
cheryl.dahl@ufv.ca;
fax: 604-855-7614
Student Affairs Advisor
Leanne Tielmann, BSW (UCFV), MEd
(Calgary)
604-557-4016; email:
leanne.tielmann@ufv.ca;
fax: 604-855-7614
Assistant
Catherine Nelson
604-864-4677; email:
catherine.nelson@ufv.ca
Reception
Student Services assistants provide
general information about the university college, register
students for orientations and workshops, help students use the
Career Resource Centre, and provide a lost and found service.
Assistants book appointments for Counselling, and Educational
Advising. For off-campus housing information, please check
www.myidealhome.com/ucfv
Student Services assistants
Abbotsford 604-854-4528
Pat Bullock, BA (UCFV), PID (VCC)
Elaine Newman, BA (UCFV), PID (VCC)
Wendy Stoltz
Chilliwack 604-795-2808
Julie Williams
Mission 604-820-6000
Educational advisors are available to
help current and potential students explore post-secondary
options both at UCFV and elsewhere. Advisors assist students in
developing individual education plans by explaining career and
program requirements, institutional processes, and course
transfer. Through confidential individual appointments, advisors
provide assistance in refining goals and objectives,
understanding available choices, and assessing the consequences
of alternative actions.
Students may book full educational
planning appointments or have quick questions answered during
short drop-in sessions.
Educational advisors also offer free
one- and two-hour information workshops on various topics.
Workshops
For new students:
• Introduction to UCFV
This two-hour workshop is for new
students who have not attended a post-secondary institution, and
who have not yet applied to UCFV. You will learn about the
application process, program opportunities, options for
continuing your education, expectations of UCFV, and available
resources. The workshop will give you an understanding of the
ins and outs of the UCFV system and how you can give yourself
the advantage as a student.
• Becoming a Student at UCFV
This workshop is for students who have
already applied to a UCFV program and want some assistance with
the registration process. The focus of the workshop is on course
planning; you will learn about assessment tests, criteria for
selecting courses, timetabling, registration processes, and UCFV
resources that may assist you with your educational planning.
• Timetabling Workshops
These two-hour sessions are for new
students who need help in learning how to organize and develop
their timetables.
For continuing students:
• Building Arts Degrees
• Top 10 Advising Tips for a
Successful Semester
• Becoming a Teacher
• Course Scheduling for the
Undecided
• Pre-Professional Course Planning
(Chiropractic, Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Dental Hygiene,
Physical & Occupational Therapy)
(Chiropractic, Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Dental Hygiene,
Physical & Occupational Therapy)
• First-time Online Learner
External liaison information sessions
Educational advisors organize
information sessions and forums for continuing students.
Representatives from admission departments, selected faculties,
and graduate programs from other universities and professional
schools visit UCFV to provide information for students planning
to transfer to another institution or pursuing graduate studies.
Annual events include the Education Forum for teaching-bound
students, the Graduate Studies Fair, and the University Liaison
Day. Graduate studies tips, handbook and opportunities can be
found at
www.ufv.ca/stuserv/crc/graduate
Contact us
Check the Educational Advising website
for workshops and information sessions at
www.ufv.ca/stuserv/advising.htm
To book an appointment, check the
drop-in schedule, or sign up for a workshop, please contact
Student Services reception. Note: for services at the Mission campus, please
contact the Abbotsford number.
Abbotsford 604-854-4528
Chilliwack 604-795-2808
Educational Advisors
Barbara Salingré, BA (UCFV), ID (VCC),
Department Head
Eddie Campbell, BA (SFU)
Caitlin Davis, BA (UBC)
Darren Francis, BA (SFU)
Mandy Klepic, BA (SFU), Prof.
Teaching Cert. (SFU)
Sybille Stegmueller, Dip. General
Studies (UCFV)
Linda Toews, BA (UCFV)
Jon Treloar, BSc (UBC)
The counsellors at UCFV are
professionally trained to provide a variety of counselling
services.
• Career counselling
Career counselling is available to help
you choose a satisfying career suited to your individual
strengths, interests, values and personality type. This service
is offered on an individual appointment basis, in a group
workshop format, and occasionally as a credit course.
• Crisis counselling
Crisis counselling is available to get
students back on track after experiencing a sudden, traumatic
event.
• Personal counselling
Times of change and stress may result
in anxiety, depression, or feelings of helplessness. Personal
counselling may often help to understand and resolve problems
that interfere with daily living and academic work. Personal
counselling is available for students on an individual
appointment or sometimes on a group basis.
• Student success counselling
Student success counselling is
available to help students to become effective, independent
learners. This service is available in individual and workshop
format. See “workshops and courses” below.
Workshops and courses
• Career and Life Planning Workshops
• Career Planning Orientations
• Career Planning 101
• Student Success Workshops
including:
• How to Study, Learn, Remember, and
Stay Motivated
• Notemaking
• Reading Skills
• Study Skills Overview
• Stress Management
• Time Management
• Public Speaking with Confidence
• Motivation
• See additional Academic Support
courses listed on page 39.
Call Student Services reception to
register for these workshops or to book individual appointments.
Abbotsford 604-854-4528
Chilliwack 604-795-2808
Mission 604-820-6001
Counsellors
Elli Tamarin, BA (SFU), MEd (UBC),
Department Head
Najmi Alibhai, BA (SFU), MA
(London), MEd (UBC)
Eileen Burkholder, BEd (UBC), MEd (UVic)
Mark Hoffmann, BSc (Stanford),
Diploma CS (Regent), MA (UBC)
Career Resource Centres
Located on the Abbotsford and
Chilliwack campuses in the Student Services areas, the centres
provide:
• career planning, job search, and
labour market information
• information about UCFV programs
• calendars and information for
post-secondary institutions and professional associations in
British Columbia and across Canada. Some international
information is available.
The Career Resource Centres also have
internet access to search for career and education information.
Student Financial Aid Services
Student Financial Aid Services provides
information and assistance in a supportive manner to UCFV
students needing financial help. Despite careful budgeting, hard
work, and planning, many students still have difficulty saving
enough to complete their studies. Those needing help in
financing their education are encouraged to contact Student
Financial Aid Services for appropriate funding programs.
British Columbia Student Assistance
Program (BCSAP)
BCSAP is a need-based program that is
available to assist students with educational costs at the
post-secondary level. BCSAP supplements funds available to
students through work, savings/assets, and family
resources/income.
Funds awarded through this program may
be disbursed through a combination of Canada Student Loan, B.C.
Student Loan, Canada Study Grant for Students with Dependants,
and Canada Millennium Foundation Bursary. Apply online at www.bcsap.bc.ca
Grants (non-repayable)
Provincial and/or federal grants may be
available to students enrolled in part-time post-secondary
studies (Canada Study Grant for High Need Part-time Students),
or College and Career Prep, ESL, Adult Special Education studies
(Adult Basic Education Assistance Program). Grant funding is for
direct educational costs: tuition, books, supplies, and in some
cases, transportation. Living costs are not funded.
Emergency assistance
In situations involving unforeseen
financial interruption or emergency, some students may be able
to receive emergency assistance. Contact Student Financial Aid
Services for appropriate applications.
Bursaries and scholarships
There are many opportunities to apply
for bursaries or scholarships through UCFV. The Student
Financial Planning handbook or website (www.ufv.ca/fineaid/)
outlines these opportunities and is available to students at no
cost through Student Financial Aid Services. Bursaries are based
on financial need and will be posted when available, usually at
the end of September and the end of January. Scholarships are
based on academic standing and will be advertised in April of
each year. Applications and deadlines are available at Student
Financial Aid Services.
Financial Aid staff
Violet Chappell, Coordinator, BSc
(Alberta)
Carol Ambridge, Financial Aid
advisor
Sandy Bishop, Financial Aid clerk
Lisa Leclair, Financial Aid Awards
clerk
Janet Robinson, Financial Aid
advisor
Contact numbers:
Abbotsford 604-864-4601
Chilliwack 604-702-2618
Student Life
A student who is well connected to a
cohesive UCFV community is more likely to have a positive memory
of the institution. Student Life is a critical part of a
positive post-secondary experience.
The Student Life department is
responsible for comprehensive student development programming at
UCFV. Our programming is focused on strengthening skills needed
for students to assume leadership roles in campus life — to
create clubs, to have fun and adventures, to organize
demonstrations, to plan concerts and lectures, to start
journals, and to participate in campus recreation.
The Student Life department is
committed to making things happen!
Student Life staff
Jill Harrison, Manager, BA (SFU), MA
(Royal Roads)
Phone: 604-557-4062; email: jill.harrison@ufv.ca
Phone: 604-557-4062; email: jill.harrison@ufv.ca
Michelle Demers, Coordintor, BA (SFU)
Phone: 604-557-4064; email: michelle.demers@ufv.ca
Phone: 604-557-4064; email: michelle.demers@ufv.ca
Martin Kelly. Program Assistant
604-792-0025, local 2509; email: martin.kelly@ufv.ca
604-792-0025, local 2509; email: martin.kelly@ufv.ca
Elicia Tournier, Administrative
Assistant
Phone: 640-557-4063; email: elicia.tournier@ufv.ca
Phone: 640-557-4063; email: elicia.tournier@ufv.ca
Phone: 604-504-7441, local 4283
UCFV is committed to the integration of
students with disabilities into its courses and programs.
Disability Services encourages
independence while providing services to students who may
require additional support in order to achieve their educational
goals.
Examples of services available
• Classroom accommodation
• Individual campus orientation
tours
• Material in alternate formats,
such as audio-taped and Brailled materials
• Learning assistance including
tutoring
• Applications for equipment loans
and grants
• Liaison between faculty and
students.
Examples of equipment available
• Voice synthesized computers and
scanners
• Adaptive hardware and software
• Closed-circuit television reading
device
• Braille printer
• Tape recorders
• TTY (telecommunication device for
the deaf)
• FM System for the hard of hearing
• Adjustable chairs and computer
tables
• Talking calculator
Disability Services staff and contact
information
James Blackburn, Coordinator, MSc
(McGill), PhD (UBC) R. Psych.Phone: 604-557-4033; email:
james.blackburn@ufv.ca
Ellen Dixon, Access Advisor, BA
(Reed), MLS (UC–Berkeley),
Phone: 604-557-4034; email: ellen.dixon@ufv.ca
Phone: 604-557-4034; email: ellen.dixon@ufv.ca
Carla Petker, Access Advisor,
Instructor’s Diploma (VCC), BA (Hons) UVic,
Phone: 604-864-4609; email: carla.petker@ufv.ca
Phone: 604-864-4609; email: carla.petker@ufv.ca
Glen Whitfield, Access Advisor, BEd
(Memorial), BA (UCCB)
Phone: 604-795-2843; email: glen.whitfield@ufv.ca
Phone: 604-795-2843; email: glen.whitfield@ufv.ca
Isabel Hay, Departmental Assistant,
Dip ECE (Langara),
Phone: 604-504-7441, local 4283; email: isabel.hay@ufv.ca
Phone: 604-504-7441, local 4283; email: isabel.hay@ufv.ca
Abbotsford fax: 604-855-7614
Chilliwack fax: 604-792-2388
Mission 604-820-6000; fax:
604-826-0681
Students of Aboriginal ancestry, including status, non-status, and Metis, are an integral part of the UCFV student population. All UCFV student services are available and, additionally, Aboriginal students may choose the services and support of Aboriginal Access Services at one of the Aboriginal Resource Centres (S’olh Shxwlèlí. More information about cultural support, workshops, and referral, liaison, and advocacy services can be obtained by contacting the Chilliwack or Abbotsford centre (see below for contact information).
Aboriginal Access Services has
information about funding sources including Aboriginal
scholarships and bursaries. We help students become
familiar with programs and courses at UCFV and other
post-secondary schools. Services also include:
• advocating for students with
other UCFV departments and outside agencies
• making referrals within UCFV and
to community agencies and other institutions
• consulting on curriculum
development initiatives
• acting as liaison with Stó:lõ and other First Nations agencies, post-secondary
education authorities, and Metis organizations
• coordinating requests for
specific Aboriginal services and programs
• offering workshops with topics
pertaining to many Aboriginal interests.
The Aboriginal Access Services staff
welcomes prospective, current, and former students to
S’olh Shxwlèlí. Community members are
always welcome as well.
Aboriginal Access Staff
Shirley Hardman, Coordinator, BA
(Alberta), MEd (SFU)
604-702-2615; email: shirley.hardman@ufv.ca
Peter Tallio, Assistant, 604-795-2835; email: peter.tallio@ufv.ca
Peter Tallio, Assistant, 604-795-2835; email: peter.tallio@ufv.ca
S’olh Shxwlèlí
—
Aboriginal Resource Centres
Aboriginal Resource Centres
Aboriginal Access and S’olh
Shxwlèlí welcome you to traditional Stó:
lõ territory, where Stó:lõ people have
lived for untold generations. Stó:lõ means
‘river’ in the Halq’eméylem language
as it relates ‘the life-blood of the people’.
Today, the original inhabitants of the Fraser Valley exist as
24 bands.
Meaning “our places” in Halq’eméylem,
S’olh Shxwlèlí is the name of both
Aboriginal Resource Centres. S’olh Shxwlèlí
provides a doorway for aboriginal post-secondary students that
respects aboriginal worldview in educational pursuits. At
S’olh Shxwlèlí, students can find a place
to study or a spot to relax between classes. Computer access
for the Internet, word processing, and printing is available.
Students can always expect friendly and supportive service in a
relaxed atmosphere.
S’olh Shxwlèlí is
central to on-campus Aboriginal activities. Students, families,
and friends gather to exchange ideas, share food, and socialize
in a manner reflective of cultural traditions. All students are
welcome at events, which include potlucks, elder and student
gatherings, workshops, circle talks, and bazaars.
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