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Brantford Campus Advising
You want to reach your academic goals and we are here to help! The undergraduate academic advisors in Brantford are committed to working with you to help you:
- Navigate program and course requirements.
- Create an academic plan to meet your needs.
- Research program possibilities.
- Determine appropriate campus resources.
We recommend that you connect with an academic advisor once a year to ensure that you remain on track with your degree requirements.
Connect with Us
For the quickest and most effective response, email us at lbacademicadvising@wlu.ca.
Make sure you:
- Email us from your @mylaurier.ca account.
- Include your student number.
Chat with Ava, our virtual chatbot on this page.
You can find us at the large circle desk in the One Market Student Commons (One Market 207A), Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Book using our online booking system.
Appointments are available virtually (MS teams) or in an in-person format. Virtual appointment will receive an email with a MSTeams invitation upon booking.
Appointments are released one week in advance and are available Monday to Thursday. If no appointments are available, check back again the next M, T, W or R to view appointments for the following week.
Walk In Wednesdays
Sign up for a same day virtual or in person appointment. Appointments are open every Wednesday morning at 8:45 a.m. through our online booking system.
Unable to Get an Appointment?
If you are unable to find an appointment time, email us with your question or attend a live chat.
Do you have a general academic question and need a quick answer? To access our virtual live chats:
- Log in to MyLearningSpace.
- Select the Zoom link in the MyLS Academic Advising course.
Drop in and connect directly with an advisor every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 p.m. until Dec. 15. LiveChats resume on January 5. January live chats will be daily, Monday to Friday at 1:00 pm starting on January 5 and ending on January 20. We are hosting an additional live chat on January 20 at 10:00 am.
After January 20, join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 pm.
Do you have a general academic question and need a quick answer? To access our virtual front desk:
- Log in to MyLearningSpace.
- Select the Zoom link in the MyLS Academic Advising course.
The virtual front desk is available Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to noon until December 16. The virtual front desk re-opens on January 9.
Meet the Team
- lbacademicadvising@wlu.ca
- OM207-12, One Market Student Commons
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Area of Responsibility
As an academic advisor, I feel extremely lucky to have the opportunity to work with such a diverse and talented group of students on a daily basis. I’m truly blessed! Having worked at Laurier since 2012 in multiple roles, I’ve determined that a common, fundamental thread that has existed in each position that I’ve held is my ability to build strong, trustworthy relationships with the students that I work with in an effort to empower them to reach their personal goals. As a university graduate and mom to a current Laurier student, I realize that university can be challenging and it can test our limits and our strength at the best of times. As an academic advisor, I am here to support students throughout their time spent at Laurier, helping them to navigate any hurdles they may experience along the way. I’m proud of the wealth of academic and career resources we offer here at Laurier – resources that I love to share with students in order to ensure that they are utilizing all the supports we have to offer in order to make their time at Laurier a success. I look forward to working with you, so please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Background
As a dedicated, life-long learner, I’ve had the opportunity to spend a few years teaching in the public school system, which has allowed me to realize that I am truly passionate about my role as an academic advisor and my work with university students. I am truly dedicated to the student population that I serve and I am committed to providing students with exceptional service during their time spent at Laurier and beyond. My education background includes the following:
- Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT)
- Additional Qualification Courses: Education Part 1, Reading Part 1, Kindergarten Part 1
- Additional Basic Qualification Courses: Classroom Management, Teaching First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Children, Teaching LGBTQ Students
- Bachelor of Education (Honours), Brock University
- Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services (Honours), Athabasca University
- Early Childhood Education Diploma, St. Lawrence College
- Social Service Worker Diploma, Fanshawe College
- lbacademicadvising@wlu.ca
- OM207-13, One Market Student Commons
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Area of Responsibility
As an academic advisor I help students navigate their program requirements. I work with students to create an academic plan to meet their individual and program needs. Academic Advising is a great place to start when you are feeling lost or want to confirm you are on the right track. Even if we are not able to assist you, we can point you in the right direction of who can.
Background
I am a Laurier Brantford graduate (2011) with an Honours BA in Leadership. I was very involved as a student, and this led me to full time employment with Laurier after graduating. My first role at Laurier as an employee was as a Student Support for the LEAF program. I spent four years in that position and move to Academic Advising in 2015.
Interests
In my free time, I like to explore new places and cuisines with my family. I love camping in a tent, going for a hike and spending the whole summer at a beach with a good book in hand.
- lbacademicadvising@wlu.ca
- OM207-11, One Market Student Commons
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Area of Responsibility
As an academic advisor, I am here to help students navigate their degree requirements and support them throughout their time at Laurier. My favourite part is working with students in various stages of their studies; from transitioning into their first term to selecting their final courses for their degree. I enjoy collaborating with other staff and faculty while connecting students to the many fantastic student resources available to them.
Background
I graduated from the Concurrent Education program at Laurier Brantford in 2015 and completed my Bachelor of Arts from Laurier and my Bachelor of Education from Nipissing. I also have my Ontario Certification of Teaching. Since 2015 I have worked in various departments and roles at Laurier, most recently in Laurier International with our Laurier English and Academic Foundation (LEAF) Program.
Interests
I love to spend time outside, read books from different genres, birdwatch and attempt to keep my houseplants alive.
- sneziol@wlu.ca
- OM207-14, One Market Student Commons
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Area of Responsibility
I manage the Academic Advising Centre at Laurier's Brantford campus, assisting students enrolled in programs within the Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Faculty of Liberal Arts, the Business Technology Management Program and the Bachelor of Social Work programs. My goal is to support students in reaching their academic goals. I serve as a multi-campus resource for Laurier's Early Alert program, the Care Team and chairing the Advising: Community of Practice group.
Background
- I started at Laurier in 2005. I am a proud alumni of the Brantford Campus, one of the early classes of the campus.
- Honours BA in Contemporary Studies, Laurier Brantford.
- MEd, Nipissing University.
Interests
I enjoy being with my family. I volunteer with NACADA Canadian Steering Committee. I also volunteer my time with local sports organizations. If I ever have spare time, I enjoy a good video game and a good shopping trip!
- lbacademicadvising@wlu.ca
- 519.756.8228 x5849
- One Market 207A, One Market Student Commons
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Area of Responsibility
My role as an administrative assistant in the Academic Advising Centre involves coordinating the day-to-day operation of Academic Advising, while working in collaboration with various departments across campuses. I am committed to providing quality front line service to all students, staff, and faculty who stop by my desk in the Student Commons located in One Market. I strive to provide excellent customer service because I truly enjoy helping students, triaging them to the campus resource that can best support their needs all while promoting our priority of student success.
Background
I started my current position in Academic Advising in October of 2021. As a proud Laurier alumna, I graduated with a BA in Human Rights and Human Diversity and participated in an outbound exchange for a term at Philipps-University in Germany. I completed my Social Service Worker diploma from Mohawk College in 2018.
Interests
Going to the gym, reading, travelling, hiking, biking and anything outdoors.