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Student Development and Advising

Find out more about the Work Study program in November

Find out more about the Work Study program in November

By Michele Gabourie on October 28, 2019

$400,000 is available through the Work Study program each year in minimum wage subsidies to enable faculty and staff to create outstanding student employment opportunities. Attend an information session to find out more.

Posted in News | Tagged AVP Students, Student Development and Advising

Early Alert: support before difficulties become overwhelming

Early Alert: support before difficulties become overwhelming

By Chris Guenard on December 19, 2016

Early Alert is a program that was rolled-out on the Okanagan campus a couple years ago as a means to help faculty, staff and TAs provide better support for students who are facing difficulties that put their academic success at risk.

Posted in News | Tagged Student Development and Advising

2016 Staff Awards of Excellence winners Alana Jordan, Cherie Michels, George Athans and Leah Sanford stand with (far left) Director of Student Development and Advising Michelle Lowton and (far right) Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Principal Deborah Buszard.

Serving the campus community and beyond

By Chris Guenard on September 6, 2016

The end of the summer marks an important tradition at UBC Okanagan: the bestowing of the annual Staff Awards of Excellence.

Posted in People | Tagged Health Safety and Environment, Human Resources, International Programs and Services, Student Development and Advising

New Volunteer Program launches in September

New Volunteer Program launches in September

By Regan Truscott on August 26, 2015

The Volunteer Program is a new centralized volunteer and experiential learning program that provides current students with practical experience by enhancing their learning, civic engagement, and skill development while addressing campus needs.

Posted in News | Tagged Student Development and Advising

Michelle Lowton, (left), chats with students Kelsie Balehowsky and Jenna Gall.

Michelle Lowton appointed director of Student Development and Advising

By Paul Marck on June 11, 2014

Goal is to engage and connect students to UBC and the community.

Posted in News, People | Tagged Student Development and Advising

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