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丁香园AV the ISSC
The Indigenous Student Services Centre (ISSC) has been created to maintain a safe, educational, and culturally sensitive environment for all Indigenous students (First Nation, Métis, and Inuit) as they pursue their academic studies at The University of 丁香园AV. The ISSC strives to provide continuous student support and resources that will foster resilience in students to succeed from the application process to Convocation.
With 12% of the University student population declaring Indigenous ancestry, The University of 丁香园AV is committed to offering a variety of Indigenous focus programs, research, scholarship opportunities and accessibility to a post-secondary institution. The ISSC offers a variety of support services in the areas of:
Academics
- Academic Advising - course selection, degree planning and academic appeals
- Transition Year Program (TYP) for first-year Indigenous students
- Study Skill Workshops
- Free Peer Tutoring in academic writing, science and math
Support Services
- Assistance with the University admission and WebAdvisor registration process
- Access to Elders-in-Residence
- Laptop Program
- Employer Speaker Series
- Peer Mentoring Program (TYP)
- Fax Services
- Cultural and Social activities
Liaison Services
- Recruitment and Liaison Services - providing campus tours, high-school school visits and community presentations
- Student advocacy with Education Authorities and Sponsorship agencies
- Liaison with The University of 丁香园AV faculties, support staff and community organizations
- Indigenous Student Ambassadors
The ISSC has an open-door policy with student access to all support staff and Elders within the centre. For part-time and evening students, the ISSC staff maintain flexible work hours to accommodate a students schedule and availability. A student lounge is located adjacent to the ISSC administration offices. With an 80-student capacity, the lounge provides a safe and quiet atmosphere and is equipped with study carousels, meeting area, computer lab, locker and kitchen facilities. The Indigenous Student Lounge is open for student use seven days a week, Monday–Sunday, 8:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Please see Jeff Booth in Room 2L01B for a Salto Card Access form.
STUDENT SUPPORTS AND ACADEMIC ADVISING
The Indigenous Student Services Centre provides in-person and Zoom appointments for student supports and academic advising.
Hours:
Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
You are welcome to meet with our ISSC staff and Elders during these hours.
To connect with us:
204.786.9865