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 counselling, as well as in advising. They are able to understand the needs, challenges, and aspirations of students, and 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, and can help Aboriginal students transitioning into education and support the development an educational learning plan.
Sara Fulla, Aboriginal Student Transition Advisor
Adult Basic Education, Nanaimo
Building 205, Room 236
Phone: 250.753.3245 Ext. 2193
Email: Sara.Fulla@viu.ca
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
- Provide Information and support on preparing to write an assessment
- Our Student Success Advisor is your link between education and employment
- Help in creating academic improvement and success plans, and develop academic success strategies
- Referrals to specialized support services, guidelines on ABE department and VIU policies and practices, and support transitions to next step
- Connect with our Student Success Advisor via email, telephone, drop-in, or scheduled appointments. He 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
- Provide Information and support on preparing to write an assessment
- Help in creating academic improvement and success plans, and develop academic success strategies
- Be there to support you as you progress through ABE (Adult Basic Education)
- 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 step
Shiyu Huang, Student Success Advisor
Adult Basic Education, Cowichan
Building 700, Room 308
Phone: 250.746.3527
Email: ABE.Cowichan@viu.ca