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Student Advisor Office Hours
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Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
* Please note the Advisors check e-mail Monday - Friday but not on weekends *
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Student Advisor Contact Information
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E-Mail: advisors@sgps.ca
Phone: 613.533.3169
Office: Room 203 in the John Deutsch University Centre (JDUC)
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Meet the Student Advisors
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Victoria Millious |
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Victoria Millious is a 1st year PhD student in Kinesiology. Her research focuses on socio-cultural studies of health and the maternal body. Prior to being a Student Advisor, Victoria worked as the Member Services Coordinator for Science'44 Student Housing Co-operative and as a Project Coordinator for the Sexual Assault Centre of Kingston (SACK), as well as managing a busy theatre box office in Montreal. Her work and volunteer experiences both on and off campus make her an effective ally in matters of harassment, exploitation, interpersonal conflict and accommodation. Victoria is keen to assist graduate and professional students create the educational experience they deserve, and to advocate for an academic culture in which we can all thrive.
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Sara Pavan |
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Sara Pavan is a second year Doctoral student in Political Studies, focusing on immigration, multiculturalism and political participation. She is an international student, having completed her Bachelor at the University of Rome, and her Master's at the University of Amsterdam. Sara gained considerable experience working in women shelters for victims of domestic violent and human trafficking in the Municipality of Rome. She also collaborated with the Italian chapter of Amnesty International and worked for Human Rights organizations in the Netherlands. Sara was also trained in Conflict Resolution and Alternative Dispute Resolution methods. She looks forward to helping graduate and professional students, including other international students like herself, to become active citizens of the Queen's community.
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David Thompson |
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David is an upper-year Doctoral student in History and a former
VP Graduate with the SGPS ('09-'10) well-versed in the
dynamics of graduate and professional student life at Queen's. His
research focuses on the history of anti-poverty activism in Canada. He
believes strongly in the historical demand made by the poor that they are
the experts on poverty and that they should play a leading role in all
efforts to alleviate inequality. While on the SGPS Executive, David was a
tireless defender of marginalized voices on campus. As a Public Service
Alliance of Canada (PSAC) organizer, David helped bring union
representation to teaching assistants and teaching fellows. A former
member of PSAC 901's bargaining team, David ensured graduate student
workers won the best possible first collective agreement. As a Student
Advisor David promises to listen, encourage positive academic
relationships, empower his colleagues and defend their interests. Trained
to deal sensitively and confidentially on issues of poor communication,
harassment and discrimination, oppression, inequity and conflict David is
thrilled to participate in making Queen's University an inclusive, diverse
and welcoming environment.
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About The Student Advisors
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You can find an excellent blurb about the Advisors on the Gradifying Blog:
http://www.queensu.ca/connect/grad/2013/02/05/the-sgps-student-advisors/
The Student Advisor program was started in 2001 in response to the need for advocacy and support services for graduate and professional students at Queen's University. These needs stem from the unique position of graduate and professional students, as they act as students, employees, teachers and mentors.
The Student Advisors offer advice and advocacy services to graduate and professional students in issues concerning their well-being while here at Queen's. In addition, we act as an effective referral service for issues and needs that fall outside of our jurisdiction or expertise.
The SGPS Student Advisors are familiar with policies and procedures at Queen's, and have received training in conflict resolution and active listening. We also receive harassment and discrimination training, positive space training, and training in university policies and procedures. Student Advisor services are totally confidential, and action is only taken with the explicit direction and consent of the student concerned.
Students are encouraged to contact the Student Advisors with any questions or concerns. If we are not able to assist you directly, we will attempt to refer you to a service that can. The Student Advisor program encourages self-advocacy. We strive to assist students in developing a better understanding the policies and administrative bodies that may be relevant to their situation and offer strategic advice as to how to best resolve potential concerns or conflicts. We also offer some direct advocacy services; if appropriate, we may be able to assist you by attending a meeting with you, contacting another party on your behalf, or helping to present your case at an academic appeal hearing.
Please feel free to contact the Student Advisors by email at advisors@sgps.ca or by phone at 533-3169. (Please note that we check our email much more frequently than our voice-mail.) The Advisor office is located in room 203 of the JDUC (upstairs in the JDUC Club Space).