Academic Support

Many students want to learn how to perform better academically. For some, it may be about getting by, and for others it will be about meeting academic standards for scholarships, honours lists, or admission to a selective program. It may be that you have introduced an assignment or requirement that is brand new to your students, like referencing protocols or research paper writing or university-level multiple choice exam questions. While many instructors will invite their students to come to them for direct advice and help, some students may be more comfortable asking their questions of others. Either way, normalizing help-seeking and the desire to build one's academic skill set, is a tremendous opportunity that you have as a teacher. Often it is helpful to tell a personal story of getting academic help. When students see that you too had to learn how to be a successful student, they may feel more comfortable accessing your advice and that of others.

• University Learning Centre (ULC) (Academic Support for students, including Math Help Centre, Writing Help Centre, Technology Help Centre, Learning Communities, Peer Mentors, Study Skills workshops)
• University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU, including Student Advocacy office, Health and Dental Plan, Student Clubs, Tutor Registry, Housing Registry, Women's Centre, Pride Centre, Safewalk)
• Graduate Students' Association (GSA, including GSA Commons, Health and Dental Plan)
• Contacts for Students (A list of hours, locations, and contact information for student support services across campus)
• Student and Enrollment Services Division (SESD)
• Support Services
• Disability Service for Students (DSS)
• Aboriginal Student Centre (ASC)
• International Student and Study Abroad Centre (ISSAC)
  
• Student Employment and Career Centre (SECC)
• Student Health and Counselling Centre
• Office of the University Secretary (Academic and non-academic appeals, policies for academic and non-academic misconduct)

Crisis Support

When students indicate they are facing a complex personal difficulty or crises, as an instructor, you can show your genuine concern and compassion by referring students to campus resources. This also allows you to set appropriate boundaries with students about your role as their teacher. Sometimes, it can be appropriate to make a call to the service to let them know you've recommended a student contact them or you might want to accompany a student to the office. When in doubt about how to help or how to interpret something a student has said or done, you should feel completely comfortable and welcome to call Campus Safety, Student Counselling, or Student Health.

• Campus Safety (safety counselling)
• Student Health and Counselling Services (personal counselling, and physician and nurse direct care)
• RUH emergency (Royal University Hospital)

Financial Support

Students facing financial difficulty can access several forms of advice and support at the University of Saskatchewan. Emergency loans, government student loans, scholarships and awards, and part-time job opportunities may all be appropriate sources. Students facing serious financial crisis may need thoughtful advice about withdrawal from classes and tuition reimbursement or payment options.

• Emergency Loans (Offered by the U of S)
• Government Loan advice and information (Student Central in the Administration Building)
• Student Employment and Career Centre (SECC)

Engagement and Student Life

Being involved in campus life and having positive social networks is often what keeps students committed to their academic goals, even through tough times when they may feel like quitting. Encourage students to get involved and consider telling your own stories of campus life, friendships, or connections that enriched your own educational experience. Especially beneficial for some students is studying in campus facilities, joining study groups, or finding other places of social connection on campus. Libraries, cafeterias, museums, computer labs, student lounges and cultural centres, can all become places where students find they achieve a sense of belonging with other pursuing academic goals. Clubs, student government, recreational sport teams are also examples of engagement activities that can benefit students

• Aboriginal Student Centre (ASC)
• International Student and Study Centre (ISSAC)
• University of Saskatchewan Students' Union (USSU)
• Graduate Students' Association (GSA)
• Student Employment and Career Centre (SECC)
• Pride Centre 
• Women's Centre
• Help Centre

• Recreation (an introduction to facilities and services on campus)\
• Museums and Galleries (as well as being great places to visit, the museums and galleries on campus often accept volunteers)
• KAG/CAG Gallery
• Campus Clubs and Student Societies
• The Sheaf (student newspaper)