GRADUATE STUDENT SUPPORT RESOURCE GUIDE
FACULTY GUIDE
This guide was created in consultation with a number of SFU offices focused on supporting students throughout their time at SFU. The aim is to provide faculty members a directory of available supports open to graduate students.
Recognizing the importance of a supportive academic environment, this guides outlines the key resources vailable to students in need.
NEED FURTHER SUPPORT?
Many of the offices included in this guide provide workshops and training for staff and faculty on best practices in their respective fields. Please visit their website or contact the office directly to get more information.
Support services at SFU extend beyond those listed in this guide. For a more comprehensive outline of available supports please visit: www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/ life-community/
GRADUATE SUPPORT STUDENT RESOURCES
ACADEMIC & PROCEDURAL SUPPORTS
Center for Accessible Learning
Accessibility-related accommodations and supports for students with disabilities (mental or physical) or chronic health conditions to ensure a fair and equitableacademic experience at SFU.
cal_admin@sfu.ca | 778-782-3112
STUDENT WELLBEING
Health & Counselling
Individual support for students from various mental health professionals including registered clinical counsellors, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and mental health nurses.
SFU Ombudsperson
Independent and impartial resource for students dealing with procedural or fairness concerns. Available to students who need to discuss an issue in confidence.
ombuds@sfu.ca | 778-782-4563
Student Support, Rights and Responsibilities
Resource for students with complex needs or who are experiencing circumstances that could severely impact their academic efforts, their personal safety or others’ safety.
Book online: sfu.ca/students | 778-782-4615 ssrr@sfu.ca | 778-782-5699
DISCRIMINATION & HARRASMENT
Bullying & Harassment Hub
Free and confidential support, information and advice forstudents impacted (directly or indirectly) from bullying and harassment.
ADVOCACY & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Graduate Student Society Advocate and Policy Advisor
Graduate student advocate available to support students needing advice, including attending appeals, intervening in issues, and more. This office is completely confidential.
Human Rights Office
Support for students experiencing discrimination orharassment based on a protected ground (sexual, racial, etc.) and need to discuss their options.
Virtual drop-ins | bhinfo@sfu.ca | 236-885-8351 humanrights_office@sfu.ca | 778-782-6632 advocacy@sfugradsociety.ca | 778-782-9412
Conflict Resolution and Investigation Specialist
Individualized coaching and support for students, staff and faculty needing guidance on navigating through interpersonal and workplace conflict.
clivings@sfu.ca
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORTS
Global Student Centre (GSC)
The campus hub for socially connecting international students. Services include: International student Experience Support, Academic Writing, Career and Job Search Support, and English Language Circle.
International Services for Students (ISS)
Supports students from international pathways and newcomers during their transition to SFU. Services include: immigration advising, medical insurance, study abroad and field schools, and intercultural engagement.
Book online: sfu.ca/students/isap/gsc.html iss_office@sfu.ca | 778-782-4232
Academic Graduate Student Support Specialist
Confidential support and information regarding graduate policies and processes affecting student academic progress
gsupport@sfu.ca | 778-782-9284
Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office
Confidential information, support and guidance for students and employees impacted (directly or indirectly) by sexualized or domestic/intimate partner violence
Virtual drop-ins | sv-support@sfu.ca | 778-782-7233
TEACHING & LEARNING SUPPORTS
Center for educational exellence (CEE)
The CEE collaborates with SFU’s learning and teaching community to support innovative, inclusive, and reflective teaching approaches that create enriched and engaging learning experiences.
Teaching assistant (TA) hub
The TA Hub is a virtual resource created to help SFU TAs strengthen their teaching, leadership and interpersonal skills. The TA Hub offers interactive modules to help prepare SFU TAs for their important roles supporting undergraduate students.
ceehelp@sfu.ca | 778-782-7892 ceehelp@sfu.ca
RESEARCH AND WRITING SUPPORTS
SFU Library
Thesis writing support, workshops and in-depth assistance of your research topic with one of the liaison librarians.
Research Commons
Improve your research and writing skills with the help of the Research Commons.
lib.sfu.ca/help research-commons@sfu.ca