Our ACP Student Success Advisors, Sarah Spencer (Nanaimo), Sara Fulla (Indigenous Specialty) 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 you in achieving your current goals and moving on to your next steps.
Select the advisor you wish to speak to below to see their contact information.
Advisor Contact Information
Sara Fulla is our acting Student Success Advisor, Indigenous Specialist. Sara can help Indigenous students transitioning into education and support the development an educational learning plan. Here's how:
- advise on course selection
- provide information about education pathways
- advise and provide 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
- 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
- support transitions to next steps
Connect with our Student Success Advisor, Indigenous Specialist via email, telephone, drop-in, or scheduled appointments.
Sara Fulla, Student Success Advisor, Indigenous Specialist
Adult Basic Education, Nanaimo
Building 205, Room 236
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:
- advise on course selection
- provide information about education pathways
- advise and provide 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
- 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
- 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
Email: ABE.Advising@viu.ca
Shiyu Huang, our Student Success Advisor in Cowichan, supports both current and prospective students. Here's how:
- advise on course selection
- provide information about education pathways
- advise and provide 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
- 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
- support transitions to 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 310
Phone: 250.746.3527
Email: ABE.Cowichan@viu.ca