Involvement Advising
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1. About Involvement Advising
2. Frequently Asked Questions
3. Involvement Advisors
4. Contact Information
1. About Involvement Advising
What is Involvement Advising?
Involvement advising connects students interested in exploring their involvement options with trained UCalgary staff members. Through individual, 45-minute appointments, students work with involvement advisors to develop goals for involvement, understand the impact of their involvement, and find opportunities that match their goals and interests. Students can book appointments through the Involvement Portal based on the advisor they would like to work with, and/or the time/date that works best for them. Involvement Advising provides students with the option to connect with their advisor in-person, or online in a Zoom session. Following appointments, advisors continue follow-up with students to check in on their progress and goals. Connect with an advisor today to start planning your involvement journey!
Program Goals
Involvement Advising aims to:
- Empower students to take charge of their involvement journey
- Encourage students to connect their academic learning in the classroom with their extracurricular involvement
- Provide students with the support to be involved in the university community and beyond
- Equip students with the tools to actively reflect on their involvement and how it can support their personal, academic, and professional development
- Support student success by referring them to existing programs and services that can aid them in their involvement journey
2. Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work?
To get started with Involvement Advising, you can start off by booking an appointment with the advisor of your choice through the Involvement Portal. While booking the appointment, you will be directed to answer a number of intake questions outlining your interests, experiences, and what you would like to discuss during your appointment. After booking your appointment, your advisor will review your intake questions and connect with you if they require any further information from you prior to your appointment.
During your appointment, your advisor will work with you to outline your interests and goals to create your personalized involvement plan. Your appointment may be facilitated in-person or online via video chat. Following your appointment, your advisor will follow up with you via email about two weeks after your appointment to check on your progress. You will have the opportunity to schedule an appointment with your advisor at any point after your initial appointment for continued support or guidance.
How can I book an appointment?
For a step-by-step guide on how to book an Involvement Advising appointment through the Involvement Portal, please download this resource guide.
What if I none of the appointment times work for me?
If you would like to access Involvement Advising but are unable to find an appointment time scheduled in the portal that works with your schedule please email involvementadvising@ucalgary.ca. We will work with you to find alternative times or options for you to access the program!
3. Involvement Advisors
Involvement Advisors are UCalgary staff members trained to work with students to navigate their involvement goals and extracurricular activities at UCalgary. Advisors come from diverse backgrounds and may work in areas ranging from student leadership to academic success.
Interested in learning more about our Involvement Advisors? Visit the Leadership and Student Engagement Involvement Advising page to read through the advisor bios!
Involvement Advisors 2020
Gareth McVicar | Manager, Student Leadership Development (Leadership and Student Engagement)
Heather Lee | Student Life Coordinator (Leadership and Student Engagement)
Vicky Hirsche | Coordinator, Training (Leadership and Student Engagement)
Carllie Necker | Manager (Leadership and Student Engagement)
Clare Hickie | Program Assistant, Student Engagement (Leadership and Student Engagement)
Lenore Oler | Coordinator, Orientation and Student Involvement (Leadership and Student Engagement)
Lindsay Desrosiers | Community Engagement Coordinator (Leadership and Student Engagement)