| 1. | Aboriginal Student Services |
| Adviser Sabrina Redwing Saunders 905-688-5550, extension 4273 Mackenzie Chown C302 Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed: 12:00 noon -1:00 p.m. Our goal is to help Native, Inuit, and Metis students make a smooth transition to life at Brock. We offer services in a culturally sensitive manner and encourage students to maintain or even increase their cultural identity while in the university setting. Services include: |
| · | liaison and referral services for students to both the Brock campus and the local communities |
| · | providing programming and campus wide Aboriginal events |
| · | promoting awareness of Aboriginal culture on campus |
| · | advocating on behalf of Aboriginal students within the University community |
| · | providing information on Native, Inuit, and Metis specific scholarships |
| · | assist secondary and college students with the application process |
| · | maintaining an Aboriginal resource library including newspapers, texts, and CD's |
| · | providing training to Brock faculty and staff |
| · | group and individual services to students who are experiencing social/personal difficulties while studying at Brock; leadership development; and consulting with students, faculty and staff. |
| · | professional, confidential, individual counselling, at no cost to you. Individual counselling is typically short-term, averaging three to five sessions and builds on students' strengths |
| · | multiple session group programs developed to meet students' interests |
| · | responding to crises situations throughout the Brock community |
| · | self-help materials in our resource area |
| · | designing and facilitating training workshops for student and staff groups in areas such as basic listening skills, meeting/group skills, stress management and team building; and providing on-going clinical supervision with student groups such as the residence life staff and the financial peer assistants |
| · | offering the Foundations in Leadership practica series. http://www.brocku.ca/studentdevcentre/leadership |
| · | providing psycho-educational pro-gramming on topics such as anger management, grieving and assertiveness |
| · | advising students, faculty and staff who are concerned about the behaviour of someone they know |
| · | assisting with student projects, theses and seminars |
| · | fostering and assisting in the development of self help groups, and |
| · | acting as liaison with the Residence Life Staff and the Brock Off Campus Society. |
| · | support services: use of a note taker, compensatory strategy assistance, exam accommodation, use of adaptive equipment and liaison with faculty. Screening and limited diagnostic assessment for learning disabilities are available on campus |
| · | adaptive technology: specialized computer software and other technical aids are available for use in the Student Development Centre and in locked carrels in the Library. Please see your case manager about your technology needs and to obtain access to equipment |
| · | library services: a designated reference librarian to co-ordinate library services for students with disabilities. Library services include obtaining text on tape, assistance with computer searches and locating materials in the library |
| · | accessible facilities: most facilities at Brock are wheelchair accessible. For a special accessibility tour of campus, please contact the Recruitment and Liaison Office. There are 17 accessible housing units on campus |
| · | attendant care: limited attendant care service is available through the Ontario March of Dimes. If you require in attendant care, contact the Student Development Centre. |
| 1. | Chaplains' Offices |
| The Brock Multifaith Centre was founded on the premise that religious life and spiritual development are integral parts of the university experience. To that end, it provides a range of services including: worship, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, workshops, seminars, study groups, social justice awareness, public lectures and volunteer services experiences. The chaplains are appointed by several faith groups and are available to discuss any topic with you, particularly concerning spiritual and ethical aspects of your life. Anyone who wants to be a part of a faith community, to share concerns and experiences or to speak in confidence about any matter is welcome to contact any of the campus chaplains in our DeCew Residence Offices. |
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| 2. | Rita Welch Meditation Centre |
| The Rita Welch Meditation Centre was dedicated April 10, 1996. It was established in memory of Rita Welch, wife of the late Chancellor, Robert Welch. The facility is available both for individual meditation and for all groups who wish to use it for spiritual/religious purposes. For use at a particular time it can be booked through the Campus Ministries Brock Multifaith Centre. The meditation Centre is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and at other times as arranged; all are encouraged to use it when they can. A monthly schedule of events is posted in the glass case outside the Centre. |
| 1. | General Information |
| Don't feel you have to wait for a problem to arise to visit the Student Health Services. A team of nurses and physicians provide comprehensive medical/clinical services as well as health education and counselling. We can help you with a medical problem, provide treatment or a referral, give allergy injections or update your immunization. We provide health education and counselling about many issues including contraception, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, nutritional or weight concerns, stress or lifestyle issues. The health fee paid by all full-time students at first installment covers many value added services including the Health Education Program etc. OHIP, UHIP or other health insurance is needed in order to be seen by a physician. All visits and treatments are strictly confidential. Students with special needs who are carrying fewer than three credits, but for whom this is a full-time academic load, can request to pay the full-time student health fee and thus be eligible to access all services at Student Health Services. Students wishing to be considered should contact the Student Development Centre. If you have questions or require any additional information about a health issue or specific health concern, feel free to drop in. |
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| 2. | Required Medical Documentation |
| It is the University's policy to accept medical certificates from qualified medical practitioners attesting to a student's inability to write a test, examination etc. due to an incapacitating medical condition at the time of the scheduled test, examination etc. The University may, at its discretion, request more detailed documentation in certain cases. Medical documentation must be written on a Student Health Services Medical Excuse Form or the physician's letterhead and must show the physician's address and telephone number. It must include the student's name, date the student was examined at Student Health Services or by the physician and must bear the physician's signature. The letter must include an indication of the severity of the illness. Please note that some faculties require their own Medical Excuse letter to be completed. Student Health Services Policy Student Health Services will provide medical documentation only if: |
| 1. | Medically warranted |
| 2. | The student presents him/herself to Student Health Services before the exam |
| 3. | The student is seen in our office the day of the exam |
| If your exam is at a time of day when the Student Health Services is not open, then you must go to another medical facility to obtain the necessary written medical excuse documentation. |
| 1. | International Student Advising |
| International students may find it helpful to discuss academic or personal problems with the director and his assistant. They can offer assistance with such things as immigration, health, banking, accommodation and the completion of various forms, as well as providing liaison with instructors, the University administration and the community at large. It would be useful to see them when you arrive at Brock. | |
| 2. | Host Family Program |
| International Services, in conjunction with the St. Catharines University Women's Club, offers international students a Host Family Program. This is not an accommodation service, but an opportunity for international students to meet informally with Canadian families. | |
| 3. | Peer Partner Program |
| The office offers this program to new international students at Brock. Each interested international student is matched with an international or Canadian student who is familiar with Brock and Canada. Each peer partner can help international students adjust to life at Brock. | |
| 4. | International Study, Employment and Development |
| The Director and Assistant Director also assist Canadian students interested in studying or working in other countries. They administer exchange programs to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Colombia, Finland, France, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States and Uruguay. They are also responsible for international development activities on campus. |
| · | Fall Preview Day and Spring Open House |
| · | responses to queries about Brock programs |
| · | presence at educational fairs across Ontario and Canada |
| · | defining advertising needs |
| · | direction of Campus Tour program |
| · | hosting families or students during their campus visits |