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Our mission
The mission of the Undergraduate Studies and Instructional Support Group is to enhance and empower the academic journey of our undergraduate students in the SAS department. We support students, faculty, teaching assistants, and cross-campus staff to foster a cohesive and enriching educational experience that promotes success and personal development.
Contact us
Administration
Steve Van Doormaal - Undergraduate Studies Manager
Contact for any questions related to the department’s undergraduate studies including the programs and strategic efforts.
Lisa Baxter - Undergraduate Administrative Coordinator/Scheduling Specialist
Contact for any questions related to course scheduling, and undergraduate research and awards programs.
Instructional Support Coordinators
The Instructional Support Coordinators (ISCs) are focused on providing services to instructors. Reach out to the ISC team, when you have a teaching-related question.
Academic Advising and Student Experience
Academic advising is a significant part of our undergraduate students’ experience. As full-time staff advisors, Chris and Jessica provide continuity for our department in academic advising while also creating new opportunities for student engagement outside of the classroom.
As a faculty member, contact our advising team when:
- A student requests to join your course (e.g. getting an override into the class, switching from advanced section to regular section such as STAT 240 to STAT 230).
- You have a concern regarding student’s consistent unknown absence.
- You need help connecting a student to additional University services and supports such as counselling services.
- You are interested in developing a student experience initiative.
When emailing our advisors for issues noted in the first three points, please use our generic SAS advising and FARM advising emails.
Christopher Finn – Statistics and Actuarial Science
Jessica Rosa-Vecchiarelli – Financial Analysis & Risk Management