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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

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.

    Her 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, Carrie’s role is to support the Registrar with the day-to-day leadership of the department.
    In particular, she leads the creation of the term course schedule, course registration, and appeals, as well as handling system issues, bugs, and 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, Officer, Admissions and Placement Testing

    l.manhas@alexandercollege.ca

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

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

  • Isabella Hartman, Course Registration Assistant

    i.hartman@alexandercollege.ca

    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

    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.

  • Jasmine Liu, Course Registration Assistant

    j.liu@alexandercollege.ca

    As Course Registration Assistant, Jasmine 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.

  • 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

    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, Officer, Admissions and Placement Testing

    p.hoang@alexandercollege.ca

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

    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.

  • Olina Zhou, Course Registration Assistant

    o.zhou@alexandercollege.ca

    As Course Registration Assistant, Olina 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.

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 Technician
    m.frank@alexandercollege.ca
    As one of the Librarian Technicians, 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 Technician – Records Management
    m.dyck@alexandercollege.ca

    As the Library Technician – 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.

  • Geran Valencia-Garcia, Library Technician
    g.valenciagarcia@alexandercollege.ca

    As one of the Librarian Technicians, 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.

    I love taking pictures, trail walking, listening to music, watching movies, playing chess, and reading fiction and nonfiction books. I especially like reading great philosophy books. Please, reach out to me via email at g.valenciagarcia@alexandercollege.ca

  • Mary Zhu, Library Technician
    m.zhu@alexandercollege.ca

    As one of the Librarian Technicians, 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 Buymistrova, Senior Student Advocacy Officer
    tatiana@alexandercollege.ca
    Burnaby Campus: Mon – Fri 8:30am-5:00pm, Office 294
    As Senior 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

  • Alisha Devani, Student Engagement Officer
    a.devani@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!

  • Siddesh (Sid) Nambiar, Student Engagement Officer
    s.nambiar@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 Manager
    e.daigle@alexandercollege.ca
    Hello everyone! My name is Evan, and I’m the WLC Manager. 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.

  • Olga Belokon, Academic Integrity Officer
    o.belokon@alexandercollege.ca
    Hi everyone! My name is Olga, and I am an Academic Integrity Officer. I am originally from Saint-Petersburg, Russia, and moved to Vancouver 4 years ago – from one very rainy city to another. My background is in Korean studies, as I completed both undergraduate and MA programs in the field.

    My main role in WLC is to process Academic Alerts, run citation and plagiarism-related workshops and help students learn and practice Academic Integrity. Matters of plagiarism can be complex, but I hope that with a helping hand and a bit of courage anyone can learn how to navigate one’s way on the road to Academic Integrity.

  • 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.

  • Paige Burnett, French, 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 🙂

  • 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!
  • Dunsin Ateji, Economics and Commerce Specialist
    d.ateji@alexandercollege.ca
    Hello everyone! My name is Dunsin Ateji, the Subject Area Specialist for Economics and Commerce. I recently completed my Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree at University Canada West. I also had my bachelor’s degree in Economics from Babcock University. Based on my educational background, I have a manageable broad knowledge of every course in Economics and Commerce. I am happy to help with any problems or concept you do not understand in any of your Economics and Commerce related courses. I look forward to meeting you and assisting 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

  • Muge Celik Orucu, Health and Wellness Counsellor
    healthandwellness@alexandercollege.ca
    Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
    Schedule a Counselling Appointment: https://alexandercollege.ca/student-success/health-and-wellness/
    Dr. Muge Celik Orucu holds a PhD in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She has been working as a clinical counsellor for more than 20 years. Muge uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing techniques in her work.

    She has experience with Adult and Youth clients and believes in the healing aspects of collaboration and trust between clients. Seeking counselling is a courageous step towards personal growth; Muge engages collaboratively and empathically with clients to help bolster their self-awareness and work on making positive, goal-directed changes in their lives. Muge speaks and provides services in English and Turkish.

  • Apekchha (Apek) Sapkota, Health and Wellness Counsellor
    healthandwellness@alexandercollege.ca
    Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
    Schedule a Counselling Appointment: https://alexandercollege.ca/student-success/health-and-wellness/
    Apekchha is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, with a Master of Counselling Psychology from Adler University, and BA in Psychology from UBC. Through her knowledge, education, and research, she combines concepts and techniques from multiple therapies such as Person-Centered, Emotion-Focused, CBT, Gestalt, Narrative, and more, to best fit the clients’ goals and learning styles.

    She likes to take a holistic, inclusive, and collaborative approach to counselling. It’s important for her to create a safe and comfortable environment for clients, while allowing for deep and meaningful conversations and reflections to occur in the therapy room. Apek speaks English and Nepali and understands Hindi.

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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