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learning strategistS

Your academic responsibilities are complex, so we look at the whole picture and tailor our support to you.

Referral information for Faculty and Staff

professional learning support

We’re here to equip you with the skills to navigate your academic journey with confidence, helping you become a more effective and efficient learner. If you’re ready to work smarter, achieve more, and reach your goals, we’re ready to support you.  

A Learning Strategist can help you: 

  • Enhance learning skills: Strengthen your note-taking, time management, goal setting, exam preparation, focus, and organization to become a more effective learner. 
  • Build collaborative skills: Develop strategies for teamwork, communication, and group projects that set you up for academic and professional success. 
  • Overcome academic challenges: Manage test anxiety, boost motivation, and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. 
  • Balance academics and life: Learn how to effectively manage your academic responsibilities alongside personal commitments and well-being. 
  • Thrive in diverse learning environments: Access tailored support for disabilities, ADHD, autism, international student transitions, or honoring your Indigenous identity while achieving your academic goals. 

What a learning strategist does not do:
Learning strategists are here to support your academic success by providing tools, strategies, and guidance. To ensure expectations are clear, please note:  

  • We do not teach course content. Our focus is on helping you develop the skills and strategies needed to approach your coursework with confidence. For specific questions about course material, your instructors and teaching assistants are your best resources. 
  • We do not create your schedule for you. Instead, we work with you to design effective study plans, organize weekly tasks, and manage your time so that you can take ownership of your academic responsibilities. 

Learning strategists are available to help any student on campus, but they specialize in providing support for the following groups:

  • Self-identified Indigenous students
  • International students
  • Students athletes
  • Students with disabilities
  • Graduate students
  • Students on academic probation
  • Students returning from failed standing
  • Students who have partaken in academic misconduct

Learning strategist appointments are available online and in-person

To arrange a meeting with a learning strategist or refer a student for support, please follow the appropriate instructions below for accessing services for students or services for faculty and staff.

You can find information on Student Learning Hub hours and service updates on our contact page.

Book a one-on-one appointment with a Learning Strategist on QReserve:

  1. Click “Book with the Learning Strategist” below and login with your CWL.
  2. From your “Dashboard” or “Sites,” find the “UBCO – Student Learning Hub” and click.
  3. You can view the schedule for the Learning Strategists on the right side of the page. (If this link does not work for you, use the one above first)

BOOK WITH A LEARNING STRATEGIST

First-time booking an appointment? Learn how to book here.


Appointment format options

Online through Zoom
This is a virtual, scheduled appointment booked through QReserve where you and your strategist will connect online through Zoom.

Hybrid: online or in-person
When a strategist has hybrid next to their name on the QReserve schedule, this means that the strategist is available to support you both online or in-person in the Student Learning Hub. You can select which mode works best for you.

Referral information for faculty and staff

Faculty and staff can see students through a different lens. If you have identified an individual or group of students who might benefit from meeting with a Learning Strategist, submit a referral for support.

The Learning Strategist will review the submission, reach out if more information is needed, and contact the student(s) to arrange a virtual consultation. Working together, the Learning Strategist will support students to understand what they need to do, know the actions necessary to reach their learning goals, and chart their progress along the way.

REFER TO THE LEARNING STRATEGIST

Additional supports for faculty/staff include:

    • Creating discipline-specific seminars or workshops that address learner needs. The Learning Strategist works with faculty to design discipline-specific seminars that complement students’ instruction.
    • Identifying key strategies that may enhance course learning outcomes. The Learning Strategist works collaboratively with faculty to integrate study skill development into their classes.
    • Partnering with faculty to provide the content and skills students need to develop as lifelong learners. The Learning Strategist can help faculty embed metacognitive strategies into their foundational courses or programs.

First-time booking an appointment?

To book a one-on-one appointment with the Learning Strategist on QReserve:

  1. Go to QReserve and login with your CWL.
  2. Once logged in, complete your profile when prompted.
  3. From your “Dashboard” or “Sites,” find the “UBCO – Student Learning Hub” and click.
  4. Once joined, you’ll be able to view the schedule for The Learning Strategist on the right side of the page.
  5. Choose your preferred day, time, and appointment format by filling out the appointment form, then press Reserve. You will receive an “Approval Pending” email when you request your appointment and a “Request Approved” email once it has been approved.