2. Cindy Bourne: Math & Science Centre & Supplemental Learning
Academic Expectations, Resources, and Support for Your Student
Cindy Bourne: Math & Science Centre & Supplemental Learning
Kim Buschert: Library
Brea Molnar: Advising & Involvement Centre
Deanna Simmons: Disability Resource Centre

3. Expectations and Challenges
Expectations in post secondary classrooms
Attend class
Complete the assignments
Take ownership of learning (autonomy)
Organize and manage time
Collaborate with classmates

4. Expectations and Challenges
Fast pace
Large classes
Time management
Developing strategies to succeed
Knowing where to find resources

5. Characteristics of successful students
attend all classes
manage time
monitor their own learning
apply their learning
collaborate with colleagues - shared learning
use the resources provided!
What are some of these resources?

6. Supplemental Learning
Focuses on high risk classes (Chem, Math, Engineering, etc.)
Assigns a successful senior student (SL leader) to the class
SL leader attends all lectures
SL leader facilitates out of class sessions to work with material
SL is well attended – more than 2900 – Sept 15 to Oct 31
5 or more SL sessions make a difference
SL has had a direct impact on retention
SL is offered in Chem, Math, Physics, Applied Science (1st year Engineering), Psychology, and a number of other classes

7. Math and Science Centre
Tutoring for first and second year math, science, and Engineering
Tutors are senior students and grad students
Tutors are recommended by faculty
Back to Basics
Exam Jam

8. Library: library.ok.ubc.ca

9. Library
Teaching & Learning Centre
-currently under construction

10. Peer Mentor Program New students are invited to request a Peer Mentor
Peer Mentors are successful senior students in their same faculty
Peer Mentors volunteer to be a helpful resource and friendly face during the first semester for the incoming class
Peer Mentors ed their mentees in August and will meet in person at Create Orientation
Peer Mentors support students with non-academic issues, create and invite mentees to events, and refer students to the right resource depending on mentees’ needs
It’s not too late for your student to sign up for a Peer Mentor:

11. Disability Resource Centre
Who Do We See at the DRC?
Students who have:
Permanent Disability - Learning, Physical, Sensory
2. Chronic Illness - Mental health, mental illness, physical
Injury - Head injury, broken bones
What Do We Do at the DRC?
Accommodations: The purpose of an accommodation is to allow students to overcome disability-related challenges that impede their academic success.
Exam – Extended Time, Distraction reduced environment
Classroom/Instruction – Note takers, Specialized seating in class
Procedural – Priority placement on-campus housing, Disability parking pass

12. Programs Supporting the DRC Students
Peer Mentor Program
accessAbility Program
Inclusive Technology Lab
Accessability Assistant
Tutor List
Liase with and support the faculty
Located in University Centre Room 214

13. Located in UNC 207 Academic Advising Career Services Get Involved
Advising & Involvement Centre
Located in UNC 207
Academic Advising
Advising Specialists
First Year Peer Advisors
Learning Coaches
Career Services
Get Involved
Go Global

14. We do this by providing information:
Academic Advising
We do this by providing information:
Program Requirements
Majors/Minors
Determining best use of electives
Essential tools for degree planning
Dealing with disappointing grades
Academic Success – coaching on study skills, exam strategies, etc.
Impacts of withdrawals or failed courses
Explaining UBCO policies and procedures
Connecting students with campus partners who can further assist them

15. What YOU can do support your first-year student
Show interest in their assignments, deadlines
Ask them to describe some of their challenges
Ask them how they prepare for papers etc…
Remind them that they KNOW a lot or they would not be here
Remind them that we have resources…lots of them
Encourage them to get involved on campus, volunteer, join clubs

16. Thank you for your time Cindy Bourne –Learning Resources & Supports
Amanda Brobbel – Library/Writing Centre
Deanna Simmons – Disability Resource Centre
Brea Molnar– Advising and Involvement Centre