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The list below contains the names and contact information of the staff who can help you with your most important questions.

Administration

  • Scott Marsden, Director of Student Affairs

    s.marsden@alexandercollege.ca

    Office Hours:
    Monday -Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
    Office 295, Burnaby Campus

    My role at the college is to facilitate a positive student experience through fostering a sense of community, engagement and responsibility. I oversee the Student Affairs Services Divisions at Alexander College, including the Library, Academic Advising, Career Advising, Health and Wellness, Student Advocacy, Student Engagement, Student Life, and the Writing and Learning Centre.

    Furthermore, my responsibilities include processing student appeals, requests, suggestions for improvement around the college and creating and enforcing policies regarding student conduct under the Office of Student Affairs. All students should feel welcome to schedule an appointment with me at the Student Affairs Window as I’m happy to help with any issue to improve the student experience both on and off campus.

  • Alicia Brown, Director of Campus Operations
    operations@alexandercollege.ca
    Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • Olesya Rud, Campus Operations Manager

    operations@alexandercollege.ca
    Office Hours: 8:30am -5:00pm

Reception

Office of the Registrar

  • Mandie Brooks, Registrar

    mandie@alexandercollege.ca | registrar@alexandercollege.ca

    Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (office closes at 4:00pm)
    Burnaby Campus, Office 103

    The Registrar is a member of the College’s administration responsible for student records and primarily involved in the development and application of College policy and procedures in admissions, placement testing, financial aid, term scheduling, course registration and student records (e.g. privacy, storage, grades, records retention, etc.), as well as transfer credit, articulation, course and program development, graduation and conferral of degrees.

    My work is primarily behind the scenes, serving on various administrative committees and providing direction to staff and faculty related to the aforementioned admin areas.

  • Carrie Grace Ge, Associate Registrar

    associateregistrar@alexandercollege.ca

    Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (office closes at 4:00pm)
    Burnaby Campus

    As Associate Registrar, my role is to support the Registrar with the day-to-day leadership of the department.
    In particular, I lead on creation of the term schedule, course registration, and appeals, as well as handle system issues, bugs, and new developments.

  • Claudia Gonzales Calvillo, Student Records Clerk

    c.gonzalez@alexandercollege.ca

    Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (office closes at 4:00pm)
    Burnaby Campus, Office 103

    Claudia is a member of our Student Records team, responsible for student file documents, information updates, document validation, etc.

    As Student Records Clerk, Claudia works with physical and digital student files and records, ensuring secure retention of records including admission documents, transcripts, test scores, and other confidential student documents. She also supports the Student Records team in the fulfilment of orders for an official transcript.

  • Debora Ross, Senior Officer, Student Records, Transfer Credit and Graduation, Office of the Registrar

    d.ross@alexandercollege.ca

    Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (office closes at 4:00pm)
    Burnaby Campus, Office 104

    As a Senior Officer specializing in Student Records, Debora supports students with student records inquiries including questions about grades and academic standing, transcripts and letters, privacy and access to records, personal information and changes to personal information, program changes, etc.

    Behind the scenes Debora takes a leading role in student Records initiatives, training team members, running workshops for students, and making sure that our Records services are functioning optimally.

  • Eva Hall, Senior Officer, Admissions and Placement Testing, Office of the Registrar

    e.hall@alexandercollege.ca

    Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (office closes at 4:00pm)
    Burnaby Campus, Office 104/Vancouver Campus, Office 203

    As a Senior Officer specializing in Admissions, Eva supports students and staff with all forms of inquiry related to admissions processing and requirements, placement testing and financial aid.

    Behind the scenes Eva takes a leading role in Admissions initiatives, training team members, running workshops for students, and making sure that our Application services and processes are functioning optimally.

  • Henna Harpreet Manhas, Course Registration Assistant

    l.manhas@alexandercollege.ca

    Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (office closes at 4:00pm)
    Burnaby Campus, Office 104

    Henna Harpreet is a member of our Course Registration team in the Office of the Registrar.

    As Course Registration Assistant, Lawson provides direct support to students with all inquiries related to course registration, and provides in-person assistance at the Registrar and Enrolment Services counter, as well as by phone and email.

  • Isabella Hartman, Course Registration Assistant

    i.hartman@alexandercollege.ca

    Isabella is a member of our Course Registration team in the Office of the Registrar.

    As Course Registration Assistant, Isabella provides direct support to students with all inquiries related to course registration, and provides in-person assistance at the Registrar and Enrolment Services counter, as well as by phone and email.

  • Jasmina Dizdarevic , Officer, Student Records

    j.dizdarevic@alexandercollege.ca

    Jasmina is a senior member of our Student Records team in the Office of the Registrar. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Sarajevo focusing on German Language and Literature.

    As an Officer specializing in Student Records, Jasmina supports students with records inquiries including questions about grades and academic standing, transcripts and letters, document authentication, privacy and access to records, personal information and changes to personal information, program changes, etc.

  • Joanne Lisa Wu, Officer, Course Registration

    j.wu@alexandercollege.ca

    Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (office closes at 4:00pm)
    Burnaby Campus, Office 104

    Joanne Lisa is a member of our Course Registration team in the Office of the Registrar. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of British Columbia focusing on Psychology and Sociology.

    As an Officer specializing in Course Registration, Joanne provides support to students with all forms of inquiry related to course registration systems and policies, coordinates student appeals, and more. She also provides in-person assistance at the Registrar and Enrolment Services counter, as well as by phone and email. Behind the scenes, Joanne supports the Course Registration team with course changes and cancellations, notices to students, and special projects.

  • Lauren Wallace, Senior Officer, Course Scheduling and Registration, Office of the Registrar

    l.wallace@alexandercollege.ca

    Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (office closes at 4:00pm)
    Burnaby Campus, Office 104/Vancouver Campus, Office 203

    As a Senior Officer specializing in Course Registration, Lauren provides support with course changes and cancellations, and supports students with all forms of inquiry related to course registration systems, policies, appeals, and more.

    Behind the scenes Lauren takes a leading role in course registration appeals, systems, and troubleshooting, as well as training team members, running workshops for students, and making sure that our course registration processes are functioning optimally.

  • Le Hai Phuong (Phoenix) Hoang, Office, Admissions and Placement Testing

    p.hoang@alexandercollege.ca

    Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (office closes at 4:00pm)
    Burnaby Campus, Office 104

    Le Hai Phuong (Phoenix) is a member of our Student Records team in the Office of the Registrar. She completed her undergraduate studies at Fairleigh Dickinson University focusing on Hospitality and Tourism.

    As an Officer specializing in Admissions, Phoenix supports students and staff with all forms of inquiry related to admissions processing and requirements, placement testing and financial aid. Behind the scenes Phoenix is busy evaluating new applications for admission from around the world, invigilating placement tests, running workshops for students, and more.

Enrollment & Academic Advising

The Enrollment & Academic Advising Division is the first point of contact for our new students. Our officers welcome and greet prospective students and help these students to find the right programs at Alexander College.We provide guidance and advice on the admission and registration processes to prospective students and preview and verify the application and documentation.

In addition, as academic advisors, we assist the students to create education plans and provide advice on course selection and information on university transfer requirements. We also help students calculate their program GPAs. Please feel free to contact our officers if you have any questions!

Digital Marketing

Digital Marketing Team is a bridge between prospective students and Alexander College. If you, your acquaintance, or a relative is looking to study at Alexander College, this is the right department to interact with. Our officers are happy to assist you with all your queries regarding admission at Alexander College.

Bookstore

Library Services

  • David Gill, Librarian
    d.gill@alexandercollege.ca
    Office Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00am – 04:30pm at the Burnaby Campus Library

    As one of the Librarians at Alexander College, I am here to support students conducting research and find and evaluate books and other materials. I am happy to meet with students for one-on-one research appointments in-person or online.

    I am also available for faculty to request classroom workshops and to hear recommendations for new materials that could be added to the library collection. I am an avid video gamer, and I am happy to chat with students and faculty about their favourite video game. If you have any questions, or would like to meet with me, please reach out to me via email at d.gill@alexandercollege.ca

  • Emily Gunn, Librarian
    e.gunn@alexandercollege.ca
    Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm at the Burnaby Campus Library

    As one of the Librarians at Alexander College, I am here to help students with their research, source materials for the collection, and teach students how to utilize all the resources available within the library. I am happy to connect with students for one-to-one research workshops, which they can book through the Writing and Learning Centre page or speak with me in-person at the library. I also welcome any suggestions for the collection from faculty and students, and I am available for faculty to request classroom workshops. I love to play Magic: The Gathering, and I am happy to chat with students and faculty about what their favourite creature type is. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me via email at e.gunn@alexandercollege.ca.

  • Maxine Frank, Library Assistant – Vancouver Campus
    m.frank@alexandercollege.ca
    As the Vancouver Campus Library Assistant, I am here to help you get the most out of the library. I am happy to help you find books and materials, as well as assisting with better research strategies. I can be reached by email at m.frank@alexandercollege.ca.

  • Matthew Dyck, Library Assistant
    m.dyck@alexandercollege.ca

    As the Library Assistant – Records Management, I am here to help you get the most out of the library.
    I am happy to help you find books and materials, and help you create better research strategies. My background is in history, so if you need help with research on that topic or others, please reach out to me at the circulation desk or book an appointment online.

  • Taylor Myers, Library Assistant
    t.myers@alexandercollege.ca

    As the Library Assistant – Public Services, I am here to help you get the most out of the library. I am happy to help you find books and materials, as well as help with research strategies. If you have any questions or just want to chat about books, please feel free come talk to me at the circulation desk.

Student Advocacy

  • Tatiana Alamian, Student Advocacy Officer
    tatiana@alexandercollege.ca
    Burnaby Campus: Mon – Fri 8:30am-5:00pm, Office 294 As Student Advocacy Officer, I am students first point of contact regarding academic and administrative policies and procedures.

    You may contact me if you have questions about attendance, appealing an academic alert or an exam grade, require to defer an exam or request a bereavement/compassionate leave, or if you are in need of an accommodation to address your learning needs.

  • Sidney Thomas, Student Advocacy Officer
    s.thomas@alexandercollege.ca
    Burnaby Campus: Mon – Fri 8:30am-5:00pm, Office 294 As Student Advocacy Officer, I am students first point of contact regarding academic and administrative policies and procedures.

    You may contact me if you have questions about attendance, appealing an academic alert or an exam grade, require to defer an exam or request a bereavement/compassionate leave, if you are in need of an accommodation to address your learning needs or if you need assistance with exam conflicts.

Student Life

  • Rebecca Spruston, Student Life Supervisor
    rebecca@alexandercollege.ca
    Office Hours: 8:30am – 5pm
    Office 293, Burnaby Campus
    As the Student Life Supervisor at Alexander College I am here to ensure you have an enjoyable experience by providing you with a variety of fun and interesting activities and clubs to get involved in, both on and off campus.If you are interested in participating in the various activities and clubs we offer at Alexander College, please contact me.

Student Engagement

  • Katherine Mills, Student Engagement Officer
    k.mills@alexandercollege.ca
    Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
    Office 292, Burnaby Campus

    As Student Engagement Officer, our job is to facilitate large scale student events, such as New Student Orientation and Convocation. We also gather student feedback through our Student Success Surveys and Focus Groups and create programs to assist students throughout their academic journey such as the Peer Mentorship Program and Scholarships. Our goal is to help you thrive as a student of Alexander College. Please feel free to connect with our office should you have any questions about our programs or events!

  • Madison Knodel, Student Engagement Officer
    m.knodel@alexandercollege.ca
    Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm
    Office 292, Burnaby Campus

    As Student Engagement Officer, our job is to facilitate large scale student events, such as New Student Orientation and Convocation. We also gather student feedback through our Student Success Surveys and Focus Groups and create programs to assist students throughout their academic journey such as the Peer Mentorship Program and Scholarships. Our goal is to help you thrive as a student of Alexander College. Please feel free to connect with our office should you have any questions about our programs or events!

Writing and Learning Centre

  • Evan Daigle, WLC Coordinator
    e.daigle@alexandercollege.ca
    Hello everyone! My name is Evan, and I’m the WLC Coordinator. I’m originally from Ontario, Canada, and I have a background media studies, film and audio design. I also have many years of teaching experience.

    In addition to supervising the Writing & Learning Centre, I schedule workshops, develop new resources, and support the team through training. I’m usually in the WLC office, so please come by to say hello or ask a question.

  • Alec Christensen, Academic Writing and Humanities Specialist
    a.christensen@alexandercollege.ca
    Hi everybody! My name is Alec Christensen and I am a Humanities and Academic Writing Subject Area Specialist in the WLC. I am currently wrapping up the Master of Arts, Cinema and Media Studies at the University of British Columbia, where I completed my undergraduate degree in English Literature. I’m looking forward to helping you with your essays and assignments. Feel free to say hello if you see me around campus!
  • Aliza Chow, Academic Writing and Humanities Specialist
    a.chow@alexandercollege.ca
    Hello! My name is Aliza, and I am a Writing and Learning Centre Specialist for Humanities. I have a background in Political Science with specific interest in environmental politics. I understand that academic writing can be daunting which is why I am here to help! If you need any assistance with your essays and assignments, I am eager to help. I look forward to meeting you!
  • Audrey Castillo, Academic Writing and Humanities Specialist
    a.castillo@alexandercollege.ca
    Hi! My name is Audrey and I’m a Writing and Learning Centre Specialist for Humanities. I am in my last year of undergraduate studies in English Literature and Creative Writing.

    I understand how difficult it can be to approach academic writing, so if there is any way that I can support you through the writing process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! I’d love to help you build arguments, create essay structures, or answer any and all questions that you may have about your work.

    I’m excited to meet you!

  • Beau Adler, Academic Writing and Humanities Specialist
    b.adler@alexandercollege.ca
    Hi everyone! My name is Beau, and I am a Humanities and Academic Writing Subject Area Specialist. My background is centered around literature and the arts, having a BA in English Literature and the Humanities.

    Whether you need help understanding how to write a thesis statement, how to cite your sources, or how to construct an organized and cohesive essay, don’t hesitate to make an appointment with me.

  • Justine Atwal, Academic Writing and Humanities Specialist
    j.atwal@alexandercollege.ca
    Hello! My name is Justine, and I’m a Humanities and Academic Writing Subject Area Specialist at the WLC. I majored in English during my undergrad and am a CRLA certified level two tutor! As a recent student myself, I can definitely relate to how difficult it is to write a strong paper! The process of organizing, creating a thesis, and tailoring your introduction to be just right can be hard to perfect. I would love to help you find your writing flow and feel confident in your own skills during an appointment!
  • Lily Guan, Academic Integrity Officer
    l.guan@alexandercollege.ca
    Hello everyone! My name is Lily, and I’m the Academic Integrity Officer. I completed a BA in Sociology, and I have a background in social science and humanities subjects and academic writing. If you need any assistance with regards to academic integrity and citation styles, please feel free to find me in the WLC!
  • Mahira Qadri, Academic Writing and Humanities Specialist
    m.qadri@alexandercollege.ca
    Hello! My name is Mahira, and I’m a Humanities and Academic Writing Subject Area Specialist at the WLC. I have a BA in History from UBC and a MA in History from Dalhousie University.

    If you need help with your assignment, be it with constructing a thesis statement, citations, or anything else related to writing, I would be delighted to assist you! I look forward to meeting you soon.

  • Paige Burnett, Economics, Academic Writing and Humanities Specialist
    p.burnett@alexandercollege.ca
    Hi! I’m Paige, one of the Humanities and Academic Writing Specialists at the WLC. I completed my BA in Cinema Studies and Psychology at the University of Toronto and diploma in Counselling and Human Development at Simon Fraser University. It’s my goal to be a mental health counsellor one day, but for now, I’m happy to support you on your writing journey at Alexander College.

    Academic writing can feel intimidating (I know I was intimidated at first!), so if you want support writing a great paper or assignment, don’t hesitate to book an appointment. I’d love to help 🙂

  • Pooja Ramachandran, Academic Writing and Humanities Specialist
    p.ramachandran@alexandercollege.ca
    Hello everyone! My name is Pooja, and I am an Academic Writing and Humanities Specialist. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from UBC. As a student, I remember feeling overwhelmed with writing term papers and assignments, so I am passionate about making the writing process easier for students. If you need assistance with your essay, please book an appointment.

    I look forward to working with you to tackle the challenges of academic writing!

  • Saakshi Patel, Academic Writing and Humanities Specialist
    s.patel@alexandercollege.ca
    Hi there! My name is Saakshi and I’m an Academic Writing and Humanities Specialist at the WLC. I have an MA in English Poetry from Queen’s University Belfast and a BA in English Literature and Language from UBC. Don’t worry too much if you find citations and essays initially daunting – I remember feeling the same way as a new student! Come meet me at the WLC to improve your writing and use the great resources available to you.

  • Vinitha Pandiyan, CPSC Specialist
    v.pandiyan@alexandercollege.ca
    Hi! My name is Vinitha. I am a subject area specialist for Computer Science. I understand that reasoning or programming can be challenging at times, so in case you need help, please come and speak to me! We can work on it accordingly. Looking forward to meeting you!
  • Mitchell Gair, Math and Science Specialist
    m.gair@alexandercollege.ca
    Hi there! I’m Mitchell, the Subject Area Specialist for Math and Sciences. I’ve got a BSc in Mathematics from Vancouver Island University and a background in tutoring.

    Math and the sciences can be incredibly difficult subjects to learn and apply, and my goal is to make them approachable. If you’re struggling with a particular problem or concept or if you just want to talk Math with someone, please book an appointment or drop by! The best experience you can have with a troublesome problem is to share it with others. I hope to meet with you soon.

Health and Wellness Counseling

  • Sara Ahmadian, Health and Wellness Counsellor
    s.ahmadian@alexandercollege.ca
    Office Hours: Please e-mail me to make an appointment for either campus
    As a Professional Wellness Counselor, I strive to provide students with support and advocacy throughout their experience with Alexander College. I provide a safe and supportive environment that helps students develop trust and gain insight into their concerns.

    Students can come to me to discuss any concerns over anxiety, depression, relationships, loneliness, substance misuse or other personal matters. I also help those students who are struggling to adjust to life in Vancouver, and or to meet their health and wellness goals.

    Together we develop a plan that meets their needs and helps them cope with their problems.

Career Advising

  • Gungeet Ahluwalia, Career Advisor
    g.ahluwalia@alexandercollege.ca

    Hello everyone! My name is Gungeet Ahluwalia and I am one of the Career Advisors at Alexander College. I have graduated with a BA and CDP and have all the necessary tools and resources to help you on your career path! I am experienced in resume and cover letter writing, navigating job search sites, prepping for interviews and much more! My door is always open, and I am happy to sit down with you 1 on 1 to answer any career-related questions. Feel free to book an appointment with me through WC Online or drop in and say Hi! I am located in the Student Affairs Office. Looking forward to seeing you!

  • Ian Cameron, Career Advisor
    i.cameron@alexandercollege.ca

    My name is Ian Cameron and I’m a Career Advising specialist. I have a BA and a Diploma in Educational Psychology and am passionate about working with international students in a multi-cultural environment. For your career development, I can help you with career strategies and tips to develop your resume, cover letter, and interview skills along with networking with prospective employers. I’m also happy to just have a chat! Feel free to book an appointment with me or meet me in the career advising unit of the Student Affairs Office.

Course Faculty

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Common Questions

We have many staff here at Alexander College who are available to help our students with numerous questions and concerns. The questions below contains the links to key staff members who can help you with your questions.

Administrative Support
Bookstore
Health and Wellness
Library
Enrolment/Recruitment
Office of the Registrar
Reception
Student Success Services
Writing and Learning Centre



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