Director of Student Services
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Student Services support and enhance the student experience at Laurier. We are a family of professional services focused on the success and well being of Laurier Brantford Students. Here is a list of the various services available on campus.
Aboriginal Services provides support services and programs to self-identified Native students. Services offered include direction in how to access academic advice and support, career planning, and bursaries and scholarships.
Accessible Learning assists full-time and part-time students with disabilities. After a consultation, students will be advised which supports are appropriate in their individual situation. Some of the supports provided by Accessible Learning include note-takers, tutors, and exam accommodations.
Counselling Services is on campus to compliment the university’s academic mission by assisting students’ emotional, psychological and social development. This is accomplished through personal counselling as well as groups and workshops that address a variety of issues.
Director of Student Services manages and guides all the professional staff within Student Services. Contact this office if you are not sure which service, or group of services, will best assist you.
Health Services is your family physician while you are away from home. During all clinic hours, there is a Registered Nurse to see you. In addition to this, you may make an appointment to see a physician. Health Services has many useful resources students are encouraged to use.
OneCard is the student identification card for the University. The OneCard doubles as a student’s bus pass, as well as grants them access to all of the Library’s online resources and the Wilkes House gym.
Peer Connect is comprised of student mentors that run various programs and events that promote Diversity, Engagement and Leadership on campus. As well, they are considered to be the “information hub” on campus, and all students are encouraged to stop by the Peer Connect Desk (located on the First Floor of the Student Centre) when they have questions.
Spiritual Advising is a support that students can access in the local community. Contact this service to find out about what faith communities in the local area offer and how you can attend events and services or meet with a spiritual advisor from your faith. You can also find out when and where student faith groups are meeting on campus. Find out how this unique community network can enhance your student experience.
Student Affairs manages the student life experience on the Laurier Brantford Campus. The Student Affairs Department works in collaboration with Student Services as well as the Students’ Union in order to ensure that various student groups reach their goal. Student Affairs also manages and promotes the Co-Curricular Record.
WLUSU is the representative body to the community and the university administration WLUSU also provides services and events that are designed for you to develop leadership skills, meet other students on campus and of course, have fun!
Writing & Study Skills Centre offers students individual and group consultations for general concerns about writing and learning or in preparation for specific evaluation criteria. As well, the Writing & Study Skill Centre runs a variety of workshops that will help strengthen a student’s academic success.