Student Access and Support Services
The Department of Student Access and Support is proud of the superior level of service it provides to current and prospective students. We care about students and are committed to helping students achieve success by facilitating access to post-secondary education, as well as supporting students while they are studying at Selkirk College.
CPT and Exam Invigilation Services - Exam invigilation services are available for Selkirk College students and also students studying at other institutions. The Computerized Placement Test (CPT) is required of all students applying to Selkirk College. It provides a basis for advising students on appropriate program or course choices, thereby increasing their chances of future success. Online registration is available for exam invigilation services.
Aboriginal Services - The Aboriginal Service Coordinator provides support to all prospective and current aboriginal students and works closely with staff, students and communities to enhance aboriginal learners' participation and success rate in Selkirk programs.
Learning Success Centres - Learning Skills Coordinators provide support to students in three major areas: one-on-one tutoring, workshops, and peer tutoring.
Counselling Services - Students may opt to see a counsellor for a variety of concerns regarding career and educational planning, and personal issues.
Selkirk Trauma Assistance Team (STAT) - provides an organized, timely and supportive approach in responding to the aftermath of a traumatic incident that could affect the well-being of students and members of the college community.
Disability Services - Disability Service Coordinators provide a variety of services to support the educational goals of students with documented disabilities.
College Success Online - Whether you are fresh from high school or returning to education as a mature student, it is always a good idea to brush up on your study skills. This site offers you practical advice as well as handouts and quizzes on how to have a successful college experience.
Early Alert - Early Alert is an online referral system that enables instructors to identify, within the first 5 weeks of a semester, students who are facing challenges in their courses or programs and provide appropriate and timely support.
Questions? Concerns?
For more information on any of these services, contact our Student Access and Support Division at 250.365.7292 / toll free at 1-888-953-1133 or the SAS Department Head.
Student Support Contacts
The list to follow below is the Department of Student Access and Support Contacts.
Felicity Blaiklock(on leave)
Department Head and Learning Skills Coordinator; Student Access and Support Department
Credentials:BEd (Hon), MEd
Direct: 250.352.6601
Randall Cannon
Department Head and Learning Skills Coordinator; Student Access and Support Department
Credentials:B.A., M.A., NISOD 2010
Room ADMN.
Direct: 250.365.1299
Trish Foy(on leave)
Disability Service Coordinator; Student Access and Support Department
Credentials:BSc, MSc
Room O-028
Direct: 250.365.1380
Robin Higgins
Counsellor; Student Access and Support Department
Credentials:BA, MA
Room 110C
Tel: 250 352-6601 Ext. 225
Sarah Hughes
ESA Counsellor; Student Access and Support Department
Direct: 250.365.1273
Tel: 250.365.7292 Ext. 273
Marilyn James
Aboriginal Services Coordinator; Student Access and Support Department
Credentials:BA, MA
Room O122
Direct: 365-1357
Tel: 365-7292 Ext. 357
Laurie Jarvis
Learning Skills Coordinator; Student Access and Support Department
Direct: 250.352.6601
Tel: 250.352.6601 Ext. 247
Tami O'Meara
Counsellor; Student Access and Support Department
Credentials:BA, MEd, RCC
Room ADMIN Bldg.
Direct: 250-365-1302
Tel: 250-365-7292 Ext. 302
Laurie Read
Counsellor; Student Access and Support Department
Credentials:BA, MA
Room Admin
Tel: 365-7292 Ext. 414
Nadya Sofonoff
Disability Services Assistant; Student Access and Support Department
Room 0-010
Direct: 365-1429
Tel: 365-7292 Ext. 429
Todd Solarik
Learning Skills Coordinator; Student Access and Support Department
Credentials:BSc (Hon), BEd, MEd
Room LLB 019
Direct: 365-1338
Tel: 365-7292 Ext. 338
Myriam Spencer
Disability Service Coordinator; Student Access and Support Department
Credentials:BSc
Room 0-028
Direct: 250.365.1380
Tel: 250.365.7292 Ext. 380
Anne-Marie Sterpin
Sign Language Interpreter; Student Access and Support Department
Tel: 250 365-7292 Ext. 380
Paris Voykin
CPT & Invigilation Services Coordinator; Student Access and Support Department
Credentials:BA, MA
Room LLB-016
301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3
Direct: 250-365-1313
Tel: 250-365-7292 Ext. 313
Glynn Woodburn
Disability Service Coordinator ; Student Access and Support Department
Credentials:RN, BN, MA
Room Admn. 107 - Silver King, Nelson
Tel: 352-6601 Ext. 205
