Peer Coaching Resources and Contacts
Tina McComb
Interim Director, Enrolment Management
Tina.McComb@viu.ca
250-740-6341
Lorna Millard
Educational Counsellor, Advising Centre
Lorna.Millard@viu.ca
250-753-3245 ext 2291
Janet Sinclair
Aboriginal education contact
Janet.Sinclair@viu.ca
250-753-3245 ext 2193
Advising Centre
(for students in first year)
 Educational Counsellors in the Advising Centre assist students with educational
planning and problem solving
Front office reception – top floor Bldg 200, north end
250-740-6410
advising@viu.ca
More information at http://www.viu.ca/advising/
Degree Advisors
(for students with 24+ credits)
 Degree Advisors are located in the relevant faculty areas.
 For complete list of degree advisors and contact info:
http://www.viu.ca/advising/currentstudents/degreeadvisors.asp
International Student Advising
 Academic advising and counselling support for International Students
Bldg 255 top floor – see receptionist to book appointment. Coaches may also
consult Mohammed Hawamdeh: Mohammed.Hawamdeh@viu.ca 250-740-6183
Counselling
Professional Counsellors provide confidential support to registered students for issues
relating to personal, career and learning concerns.
Front office reception – top floor, Bldg 200, north end
250-740-6416
More information and resources http://www.viu.ca/counselling/index.asp
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Disability Services
 Educational Counsellors and supports for students with documented disabilities
Bldg 200, 2nd floor, Room 214
250-740-6446
http://www.viu.ca/disabilityservices/
Early Alert System

A system for faculty to connect students who are struggling in a course with
resources to support their success at VIU
http://www.viu.ca/facultyhelp/InformationforStudents.asp
Online Learning and Technology for students
 Information and support regarding computer use, D2L etc
http://learn.viu.ca/
http://www.viu.ca/technology/
Library

Reference Librarians provide research assistance to students one on one, in
tutorials and online
Bldg 305
http://www.viu.ca/library/
Math Learning Centre
 Free math tutoring support
Bldg 360, Room 303 Monday – Friday 9 am – 4 pm
http://www.viu.ca/mathcentre/index.asp
Services for Aboriginal Students

Shq’ apthut – A Gathering Place is staffed by a Services for Aboriginal Students
team that supports Aboriginal students to succeed in achieving their academic
goals. Elders may also be accessed through A Gathering Place
Bldg 170
250-740-6510’sas@viu.ca
http://www.viu.ca/sas/index.asp
Writing Centre
 Free tutoring support regarding writing and assignments
Bldg 305 (Library) 4th floor
http://www.viu.ca/writingcentre/