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Connect with Us
Use the staff directory below to connect with one of our staff members for concerns related to student support or student conduct.
If you're not sure of who to connect with first, email deanofstudentswl@wlu.ca (Kitchener/Waterloo students), deanofstudentsbr@wlu.ca (Brantford students), or deanofstudentsml@wlu.ca (Milton students) and our team can help you from there.
Elevated Student Support
Our student care and support staff work with students who require elevated levels of support when there are extenuating circumstances impacting their academic success or when they need assistance connecting to campus resources. We provide coordinated support to students experiencing a disruption to their studies, which may include absences due to illness or hospitalization, family emergencies, or other significant life events. Our goal is to ensure that during challenging times, students are connected to the support and resources they need to get back on track.
Black or Racialized students looking for support are welcome to connect with Reina Stewart, Student Care Coordinator, for specialized support, resources, advocacy, and referrals.
Brantford/Milton Students
Having worked at Laurier for almost 8 years directly supporting students in all capacities related to the transition to university and continuation of care while on campus, my passion for wholistic student success is at the forefront of everything I do at Laurier. Currently, I manage the process of triaging students to on and off-campus resources, through the team of care staff. Overseeing the care and support portfolio for the Brantford campus, I collaborate with all departments to provide elevated support to students who are experiencing a multitude of challenges in an efficient and sensitive manner. My experiences teaching and traveling in many different countries across the world led me back to Laurier as not only an alumni, but also a staff and faculty member. When not at work you can find me spending time with my children and pets, visiting markets and wineries, and planning our next adventure.
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Over the past six years, I have worked in various roles at Laurier and have developed an understanding of the diverse needs of students and the unique challenges they may encounter during their academic journey. As the Student Care Coordinator, I am here to work with students on all campuses and ensure they have the resources and support they need to thrive both academically and personally. I have experience helping students navigate personal challenges, financial hardships, academic struggles and more, all of which help me support students when they step into my office. In addition to meeting with students individually, I work with campus partners to develop social, academic, and wellness programming to support our Black and racialized students. In all aspects of my work, I am dedicated to creating and fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment for all. Outside of the office, I enjoy golfing, travelling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
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In my role, I am committed to providing support for those in need while creating an inclusive and welcoming safe space for students to thrive. My role includes advocating for students through 1:1 meetings and case conferences, facilitating workshops, and enhancing the student experience by being part of various programs on campus. I collaborate with many Laurier staff members which is helpful for me to be a bridge that warmly connect students and faculty/staff members as we all work toward our goals.
Throughout my professional career, I have developed experience in several student support and case management roles across the post-secondary sector such as Instructor, Sexual Violence Support and Education, and Accessible Learning Services. I also hold valuable experiences in the social services sector in Child Welfare and as a Therapeutic and Executive Function Coach. My previous work as a published author focusses on anti-Black racism and the experiences of Black male student-athletes in a Canadian Institution. My experience as a varsity athlete has helped to fuel my passion for social justice and working toward positive change.
When out of the office, you can find me with my dogs, playing basketball, watching anime, playing video games, and spending time with my family & friends.
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I began my career in student affairs at universities in Western Canada but am grateful to have called Laurier my home now for over 15 years. I am passionate about ensuring that all students have the best possible experience while attending university, even when extenuating circumstances or unexpected challenges arise. We know that during times of stress or crisis, it can sometimes be confusing to know how to move forward or where to seek help, however, the Dean of Students team is here to help! Our team offers goal-oriented, strengths-based intervention and coordination of services for all students so please don’t hesitate to reach out. Whether you are experiencing a family emergency, health or financial challenges, or just need assistance in figuring out next steps for personal challenges, we are here to listen and to help you navigate resources and next steps.
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Over the past six years, I have worked in various roles at Laurier and have developed an understanding of the diverse needs of students and the unique challenges they may encounter during their academic journey. As the Student Care Coordinator, I am here to work with students on all campuses and ensure they have the resources and support they need to thrive both academically and personally. I have experience helping students navigate personal challenges, financial hardships, academic struggles and more, all of which help me support students when they step into my office. In addition to meeting with students individually, I work with campus partners to develop social, academic, and wellness programming to support our Black and racialized students. In all aspects of my work, I am dedicated to creating and fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment for all. Outside of the office, I enjoy golfing, travelling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
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I have been fortunate to be working at Laurier for more than seven years supporting and advocating for student mental health, student wellness, and supporting a diverse range of students. I know the university experience can be full of challenges, both personally and academically, and students today are navigating a world full of challenges. I was a first-generation student when I started as a student here at Laurier, so I also know it can be overwhelming to know where to go when you need support. This is where we come in. I am happy to sit down with you, listen, and help you create a plan for support moving forward. My goal is to help make things a little bit easier for you during challenging times so you can focus on being well and doing well!
When I am not working, I like spending time with my family, chasing after my kids, and spending time outdoors. I am a teacher by trade, so I love to learn new things and help others do the same.
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Student Conduct
The Student Conduct team strives to help our community uphold a positive, respectful, and learning-centred environment. We are here to listen, and connect students who have experienced harm, safety concerns, or conflict, with resources and tools to support them with feeling safer in this community and more capable to resolve future concerns. We oversee the Non-Academic Student Code of Conduct, and support students who are engaged in the conduct process with reconciling harm, exploring accountability, and moving forward. The Student Conduct team seeks to support the whole student in moving forward from violations of policy and incidents of harm. Our conduct process is built upon a student development framework and outcomes of our conduct process are developed through a restorative lens to support students so that they may continue to be successful members of the Laurier community.
If you are in need of support related to the Non-Academic Student Code of Conduct or student conduct processes and procedures please connect with studentconduct@wlu.ca.