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SUNTEP Learning Community

Supporting Student Success

Term 1, 2021

Friday, 9:00 - 10:20 AM

Room 101, MCLN

Course Overview

In this course, first year SUNTEP students will meet as a Learning Community once per week over the course of the fall term. Students will be guided by SUNTEP faculty and guest presenters on campus and in supporting educational institutions to develop an understanding of the learning environment at the university and the professional obligations of teachers. Students will be provided with information, guidance, and experiences to be able to access the supports that will enhance their success as students on campus. The purpose of this learning community is to inform students of the supports available to them to enhance their success and to raise awareness of their professional obligations as teachers.

Attendance Expectations

Students are required to attend ALL scheduled sessions. Absences will be excused only for illness, or extraordinary circumstances for which students have received PRIOR permission. Huskie athletes may be excised due to game travel. Students may be asked to submit documentation for unexcused absences.

Student Supports

Student Learning Services

Student Learning Services (SLS) offers assistance to U of S undergrad and graduate students. For information on specific services, please see the SLS web site http://library.usask.ca/studentlearning/.

Student and Enrolment Services Division

The Student and Enrolment Services Division (SESD) focuses on providing developmental and support services and programs to students and the university community. For more information, see the students’ web site http://students.usask.ca.

Financial Support

Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is urged to contact Student Central (https://students.usask.ca/student-central.php).

Aboriginal Students’ Centre

The Aboriginal Students’ Centre (ASC) is dedicated to supporting Aboriginal student academic and personal success. The centre offers personal, social, cultural and some academic supports to Métis, First Nations, and Inuit students. The centre is also dedicated to intercultural education, brining Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students together to learn from, with and about one another in a respectful, inclusive and safe environment. Students are encouraged to visit the ASC’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/aboriginalstudentscentre/) to learn more.