Our ACP Student Advisors, Sarah Spencer (Nanaimo), Sara Fulla and Shiyu Huang (Cowichan) have strong backgrounds in supporting students in career, life and education transitions. They have experience in post-secondary teaching and in advising. They understand the needs, challenges and aspirations of students. And they can support them in achieving their current goals and moving on to their next steps.
Select the advisor you wish to speak to below to see their contact information.
Advisor Contact Information
Sara Fulla is our acting Aboriginal Student Transition Advisor. Sara can help Aboriginal students transitioning into education and support the development an educational learning plan. Here's how:
- Advice on course selection, and information about education pathways
- Advise and guidance on obtaining an Adult Graduation diploma
- Provides information and support on preparing to write an assessment
- Help in creating academic improvement and success plans, and develop academic success strategies
- Connect you with Financial Aid and provide information on the Adult Upgrading Grant
- Referrals to specialized support services, guidelines on ABE department and VIU policies and practices, and support transitions to next steps
Connect with our Aboriginal Student Transition Advisor via email, telephone, drop-in, or scheduled appointments.
Sara Fulla, Aboriginal Student Transition Advisor
Adult Basic Education, Nanaimo
Building 205, Room 236
Phone: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2193
Email: ABE.Advising@viu.ca
Aboriginal University Bridging Program information: AUBP - Aboriginal University Bridging Program
Sarah Spencer, our Student Success Advisor in Nanaimo, supports both current and prospective students. Here's how:
- Advice on course selection, and information about education pathways
- Advise and guidance on obtaining an Adult Graduation diploma
- Provides information and support on preparing to write an assessment
- Help in creating academic improvement and success plans, and develop academic success strategies
- Connect you with Financial Aid and provide information on the Adult Upgrading Grant
- Referrals to specialized support services, guidelines on ABE department and VIU policies and practices, and support transitions to next steps
Connect with our Student Success Advisor via email, telephone, drop-in, or scheduled appointments. Sarah is available to provide workshops to groups.
Sarah Spencer, Student Success Advisor
Adult Basic Education, Nanaimo
Building 205, Room 234
Phone: 250.740.6255
Email: ABE.Advising@viu.ca
Shiyu Huang, our Student Success Advisor in Cowichan, supports both current and prospective students. Here's how:
- Advice on course selection, and information about education pathways
- Advise and guidance on obtaining an Adult Graduation diploma
- Provides information and support on preparing to write an assessment
- Help in creating academic improvement and success plans, and develop academic success strategies
- Connect you with Financial Aid and provide information on the Adult Upgrading Grant
- Referrals to specialized support services, guidelines on ABE department and VIU policies and practices, and support transitions to your next steps
Connect with our Student Success Advisor via email, telephone, drop-in, or scheduled appointments.
Shiyu Huang, Student Success Advisor
Adult Basic Education, Cowichan
Building 700, Room 308
Phone: 250.746.3527
Email: ABE.Cowichan@viu.ca