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Academic and Campus Services
007 Diamond Alumni Centre, 778.782.GRAD (4723) Tel, 778.782.6776 Fax, alumni@sfu.ca,
Students who complete a degree, certificate, diploma or professional development program become a lifetime member of the Alumni Association. Membership benefits include communications; social, networking and professional development events; campus privileges; group discounts on quality products and services; and belonging to a community of over 100,000 graduates worldwide. Alumni Relations works closely with the Alumni Association to keep alumni informed, involved and invested in the alumni community and future of 91ÅÝܽ.
Archives and Records Management
Archives’ mandate is to acquire original archival materials that document all University programs and activities or that enhance its teaching and research. The University archives acquires three major categories of materials as follows.
• official University records including those of the board of governors, senate, University committees, faculties, departments and administrative offices
• materials documenting the wider University community including private papers of the 91ÅÝܽ Faculty Association, Simon Fraser Student Society, University labor organizations and the private papers of prominent individual faculty, staff and students
• private historical research collections including the Association of Canadian Publishers (ACP), John Howard Society (JHS), W.A.C. Bennett and collections relating to the women’s movement
Archives also holds non-circulating original copies of all theses and dissertations.
The University archives is a multimedia collection including film, video and sound recordings, maps, plans and architectural drawings, documentary art, photographs, and digital records.
Services to Researchers
The reference area is equipped with audio and video equipment. Arrangements can be made for viewing films. Reproduction requests for photocopies and photographic copy prints are accommodated whenever possible. Finding aids to various collections are available in hard copy or on the archives’ website. Information is available about archival collections at other repositories.
Services to the Institution
To help fulfil its mandate, archives administers a records management program. The department also operates the University Records Centre (URC), providing temporary storage for official, semi-active University records. Staff provide consulting and training support to campus offices concerning record-keeping policy, practices, records retention and disposal. The department also co-ordinates copyright compliance, administers the access to information and privacy program, and responds to all formal access requests submitted under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Service Hours
Archives is open for researchers 9 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm – 4 pm, Tuesday to Friday.
Since its inception in 1965, Clan athletics has established a high performance tradition. The program is perhaps best epitomized by its six consecutive United States Sports Academy Director’s Cups which are awarded annually to the top National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) program, by its 80 alumni who have represented Canada at the Olympic Games, and 100 alumni who have competed in the Canadian Football League.
The University has chosen to compete in both the US-based NAIA and Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) to provide its high performance athletes with the right competition. Varsity sports include: men’s and women’s basketball, cross-country/track and field, wrestling, golf, soccer, swimming and diving; men’s football; women’s softball and volleyball.
Located inside 8961 Cornerstone Mews, Burnaby, BC V5A 4Y7, 778.782.3098 Tel, 778.782.4783 Fax, post_office@sfu.ca
The post office is a full service Canada Post Outlet offering the sale of stamps, packaging, shipment tracking, and other material to ensure your package arrives at its destination.
Post office hours are Monday to Friday, 10 am – 4:30 pm.
Centre for Students with Disabilities
1250 Maggie Benston Student Services Centre, 778.782.3112 Tel, 778.782.5457 TTY,
The centre's mission is to create, foster and advocate for a non-discriminatory, inclusive and welcoming environment, free of physical, programmatic, informational and attitudinal barriers, and to provide students with disabilities an equal opportunity to experience full, productive and successful academic lives. The centre supports this mission by developing and updating University policies, procedures and programs. It provides direct services to academically qualified students with documented disabilities to ensure full, fair and equal access to all University services, programs and facilities. Academic support services include, but are not limited to: exam and lecture modifications; adaptive technology access; note-taking assistance; advising; general advocacy, etc. Students requiring any of these services will supply current documentation at their own expense. To avoid possible delays in receiving services, contact the centre at least three months prior to term start.
The centre also works with other University departments to ensure access to services, programs and facilities, including on-campus housing, parking, library access, etc.
Chartwells Dining Services is pleased to be a part of the academic community and is proud to serve its staff, faculty and students.
Chartwells provides a variety of food outlets offering well-balanced, nutritional meals, fast food services, catering, and a convenience store. The meal plan enables students, faculty and staff to purchase meals on a prepaid account from any dining location. The program works just like a debit card; you prepay by depositing a chosen dollar amount into the Chartwells meal plan account. For further information, visit our office or refer to the dining plan brochure.
Contact the centre for more information during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9 am – 4 pm.
The Diamond Alumni Centre, located on the north slope of Burnaby Mountain, is in the absolute idyllic setting. This beautiful facility is further enhanced by natural timbers, stone fireplaces and abundant greenery to complement the panoramic view of the North Shore mountains, Deep Cove and Indian Arm. Our professional services and gourmet food ensure that your experience with us will be special and memorable. We offer catering for up to 400 people for stand-up receptions and special events. We can accommodate up to 200 people seated for special events including business meetings, dinners, retirement parties and wedding receptions.
We also offer Local Grown products such as Ocean Wise Seafood and Sustainable Food Programs.
The Administration and Catering Office is open 8 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, 778.782.4795/4796 Tel, 778.782.4796 Fax
The Residence Dining Hall
This facility offers traditional and not-so-traditional favorites including special theme meals and surprises. Enjoy breakfast specialties, grill (short order cooking), hot entrées, a carvery station, and a specialty culinary cooking station with an international variety of nutritious features made to order. We also offer Local Grown products such as Ocean Wise Seafood and Sustainable Food Programs. Check out Pizza Galore, fresh daily salads and soups, The Deli Corner, and a beverage island featuring special blends of Ritazza coffee, teas and cold beverages.
We have a convenience store, and accept cash or debit payment for these convenience store items.
Funded by its students, CJSF 90.1 FM is 91ÅÝܽ’s campus radio station providing programming that is rarely available from mainstream media. CJSF offers non-commercial music from all genres as well as special interest spoken word programming. The station airs public service announcements from campus groups about events and issues of interest to the campus and off-campus community. CJSF, currently operated by over 150 student and community volunteers, offers interesting volunteer opportunities. New volunteers should visit for volunteer orientation times. Listen to CJSF on 90.1 FM, 93.9 FM on cable, and on the Internet at www.cjsf.ca. CJSF programming is now also available as podcasts that can be downloaded from the website. Call or drop by the studios.
School for the Contemporary Arts
778.782.3363 Tel, 778.782.5907 Fax,
Information about the school’s teaching programs can be found on page 152 and page 280. The school also sponsors the following campus community services.
Public Events
The school presents free performance, film screening, concert or artist’s demonstrations in the SFU Theatre on Thursdays at 12:30 pm during fall and spring terms. In addition, more than 100 performances and visual art shows are scheduled throughout the year in the SFU Theatre, Studio II, the Martin Bartlett Performance Space at Alexander Centre downtown, and the school’s studios. Programming for both the noon series and evening events features a mix of professional touring artists and the school’s students. For information, contact the SFU Theatre box office at 778.782.3514.
Professional Development Offerings
Praxis Film Development Workshop, 778.782.7880, offers a resource centre, intensive workshops, public seminars, and courses on film-related topics.
Bureau des affaires francophones et francophiles (BAFF) /Office of Francophone & Francophile Affairs (OFFA)
BAFF/OFFA’s mission is to develop, co-ordinate and promote programs and courses taught in French at 91ÅÝܽ (see below) to the meet post-secondary education needs of Francophone and Francophile communities in British Columbia. It also provides the university community with opportunities to participate in cultural activities in French both on and off campus. We invite you to visit our websites for further information about the office and its programs.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
• French Language Cohort Program in Public Administration and Community Services (FCP)
Faculty of Education
• Professional Development Program
• master’s and doctorate programs
• Undergraduate courses and degrees
• Field Programs
The Graduate Student Society (GSS) represents each graduate student at 91ÅÝܽ, and each graduate student is a member.
Graduate students are eligible to stand for election within their department as their department's representative to the GSS's graduate council, which oversees the society, as well as for election by the graduate student body as officers of the GSS, who do much of the society’s work.
Each term, the GSS collects various fees and levies to fulfil its responsibility to represent and service graduate students. Each of these fees has been approved by a referendum of graduate students, and a referendum must be held to change them. The general membership fee covers the cost of providing representation, running graduate student social events, and providing services such as access to legal advice and the ombudsperson. The cost of providing the U-Pass (page 33) and the health and dental benefits plan to graduate students are covered by GSS fees. Fees are also collected on behalf of a number of affiliated organizations operated by and for students such as The Peak (campus newspaper), CJSF (campus radio station), SFPIRG (public interest research group), etc. The complete breakdown of GSS membership is as follows (subject to change).
full time $60.65 |
part time $30.33 |
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Graduate Student Society membership fee |
$33.00 |
$16.50 |
Capital Levy |
$15.00 |
$7.50 |
Peak Publication Society |
$4.90 |
$2.45 |
Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group |
$3.00 |
$1.50 |
Simon Fraser Campus Radio Society (CJSF) |
$3.00 |
$1.50 |
World University Service of Canada Student Refuge Program (WUSC) |
$1.00 |
$0.50 |
First Nations Student Association |
$0.75 |
$0.38 |
A service provided by the Graduate Student Society (GSS), the Graduate Benefit Plan provides eligible graduate students with dental, extended health and travel coverage benefits. The plan is mandatory. Therefore, graduate students are automatically enrolled provided the student is
• a member of the Graduate Student Society
• a graduate student (in a graduate career)
• completing at least one 91ÅÝܽ graduate course
• possesses basic medical coverage (MSP or the equivalent)
Based on the above criteria, the Graduate Benefit Plan fees are charged to all eligible graduate students at the time of course enrolment and are included in the student account fees. The current fee rates are $59.76 per term for extended health coverage and $67.90 per term for dental coverage.
On-leave students who wish to continue their benefits coverage while on leave can opt in to the benefit plan and should contact the Benefit Plan Office prior to the applicable deadline as follows: if a student goes on leave for the spring term, the deadline is January 30th to opt it; for the summer term the deadline is May 30th; for the fall term the deadline is September 30th.
Once per year, students may opt in/out or add family/couple coverage. Eligible students who have existing comparable coverage may waive the benefits by completing the online opt out form before the applicable deadline. The deadline is 30 days from the initial benefit plan enrolment date or on the anniversary of benefit plan enrolment. For example, a new graduate student who started in September 2007 can opt in/out or add family/couple coverage between September 1st and September 30th each year.
Halpern Centre, 778.782.4910 Tel, 778.782.3420 Fax
The Halpern Centre was donated to the University as a setting for cultural and intellectual endeavors which are not part of the scheduled University credit offerings. It is a venue for events of the highest scholarly, social and cultural value, including lectures by distinguished visitors, discussion groups, seminars, learned conferences, dissertation defences, art exhibits, musical performances, etc.
The centre may be booked by University departments and community groups whose activities are consistent with the centre’s stated purposes. There is no rental fee for University-sponsored events. Space bookings, reserved by a University individual, require sponsorship of the individual’s department or, in the case of student clubs or unions, through the Simon Fraser Student Society.
Health and Counselling Services
0164 Maggie Benston Student Services Centre, 778.782.4112 Tel, 778.782.5888 Fax
Mission
To promote and provide holistic and innovative heath care and health promotion that is readily accessible and sensitive to the diverse needs of our students and campus communities. Key services include health clinics, health promotion, physiotherapy, counselling and outreach.
Counselling
0101 Maggie Benston Student Services Centre, 778.782.4615 Tel
2566 91ÅÝܽ Surrey, 250 – 13450 102nd Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3T 0A3, 778.782.8022 Tel, surrey_counsellor@sfu.ca
0101 Maggie Benston Student Services Centre, 778.782.4615 Tel, medical emergencies 778.782.4500 Tel
300 91ÅÝܽ Vancouver, 778.782.5200 Tel, medical emergencies (via Security) 604.522.5252 Tel
After hours physicians: 604.522.2311 Tel, 6 pm – 7 am, Monday to Friday, weekends, holidays
Visit one of the doctors or nurses for all medical needs in a strictly confidential environment. Book an appointment or walk in. Services for students include primary health care, urgent care, vaccinations, allergy shots, travel medication, birth control, pregnancy testing, sexually transmitted infection screening, and minor procedures, etc. Urgent medical care is also available for 91ÅÝܽ staff and faculty.
Health Promotion
0164 Maggie Benston Student Services Centre, health_promo@sfu.ca, 778.782.4674 Tel
070 Chancellor Gymnasium Complex, 778.782.3284 Tel, hcs_physio@sfu.ca
604.857.7148 evenings, weekends and holidays
Customized Workshops
0164 Maggie Benston Student Services Centre
Health and Counselling Services extend beyond the centre into the campus community. Many services that we provide ‘in-house’ can also be delivered to the campus location of your choice. Contact us to arrange a professional staff or peer educator presentation, workshop or outreach session.
3045 Academic Quadrangle, 778.782.4446 Tel, 778.782.5468 Fax, betaylor@sfu.ca,
On April 7, 2003 the Simon fraser University Board of Governors approved changes to GP 18, the Harassment Policy, which expanded the policy’s scope to include discrimination as a proscribed behavior. As such, the Human Rights Policy responds to the University’s obligations under the BC Human Rights Code to provide a discrimination and harassment free environment for the students, faculty and employees. The objectives of the expanded policy are to educate the University community about human rights issues and to provide procedures by which complaints of discrimination and harassment can be addressed, mediated and resolved.
To reach the Director of Human Rights, visit, telephone, fax or email at the numbers and addresses shown above. Normal business hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm but the office is frequently closed when mediation sessions, meetings or seminars are in process. Appointments are necessary but can often be scheduled on the same day that contact is made with the office.
The principles of natural justice and impartiality govern the complaint process. The director can offer advice and assistance to those dealing with situations on their own, or mediation services can also be provided. In exceptional circumstances, formal complaints are referred to an external investigator who is an experienced administrative lawyer.
For more information about the Human Rights Policy, including the definition of discrimination and harassment and the types of harassment it covers, please visit our website.
Indigenous First Nations Student Centre
The centre offers an indigenous, culturally respectful, relevant, responsible and reciprocal environment, including a study lounge/computer room, and student support services to self-identified Aboriginal students (First Nations, Métis, Inuit). Support programs include workshops about scholarship and bursary awards application processes, Refdesk, tutoring, and alumni mentoring. Cultural events include beginning University terms with welcoming events, drum making/drum group workshops, and the annual 91ÅÝܽ Traditional Graduate Honoring Ceremony.
The centre also provides referrals to, and information regarding the University’s Student Services, Aboriginal community resources, and band/agency liaison through long distance phone and fax services.
The First Nations student life co-ordinator offers students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and tools for academic success. Call the co-ordinator at 778-782-5663 for assistance.
The centre's staff work closely with the First Nations student recruitment co-ordinator (telephone 778.782.6891) to successfully transition Aboriginal students from the application and enrolment process to the community of the Indigenous First Nations Student Centre and the University.
3200 Academic Quadrangle, 778.782.3180 Tel, http://students.sfu.ca/interfaith
The University is served by an interfaith chaplaincy comprising numerous chaplains representing the Christian faith and other religions. They provide a wide spectrum of social and spiritual services, and help anyone including students, staff and faculty.
For special events, weekly services and meetings, call the office. Students are warmly invited to visit between 10 am – 3 pm, Monday to Friday.
1001 Strand Hall, 778.782.3234 Tel, 778.782.4242 Fax,
IT Services (ITS) provides all students, faculty and staff with access to the SFU Email system, eLearning systems, web publishing space, research systems, library systems, campus labs, campus wireless network, student enrolment system, and the university’s business systems, to support all educational, research and business endeavors at SFU. Computing IDs are automatically created for all incoming students, faculty and staff to access all electronic resources. Specialty software is provided for instructional uses, statistical analysis, and for web and database programming. A 24 hour help line is available at 778.782.3230 or via help@sfu.ca. In-person student assistance is available in the campus labs in the library and at AQ3148, or telephone 778.782.3930.
Learning and Instructional Development Centre (LIDC)
www.sfu.ca/lidc, Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am – noon, 1 – 4:30 pm.
Our mission is to help create an enriched academic environment by supporting and promoting effective teaching, stimulating and conducting research and scholarly activity, assisting in the integration of instructional technologies, and providing media services and classroom support.
Educational Support & Innovation (ESI), LIDC
7560 Education Building, 778.782.3910, 778.782.4900
This group provides a wide variety of services to faculty and other instructional staff, including instructional development and support by
• delivering workshops to various groups
• consulting on the design, development and evaluation of learning
• teaching evaluation
• assisting teachers with face-to-face teaching or on-line teaching
• supporting technology integration in courses
• providing a consultation on the preparation of teaching portfolios, teaching evaluations, and student assessment methods
• helping to develop a resource centre on teaching, learning and technology in teaching
ESI also co-ordinates and organizes instructional development and educational technology programs (workshops, seminars, lecture series, symposia and conferences) and provides services (consultations, publications, and resource library) for 91ÅÝܽ's academic community to enhance the quality of teaching and learning at the University.
Some of our programs include
• certificate program in university teaching and learning
• annual fall and spring term TA/TM days
• instructional skills workshop
• ISW facilitator development workshop
• certificate in web-based instruction
• voice and presentation skills series
• teaching and learning with technology
• conversations about teaching
• teaching and learning readers’ group
• teaching portfolio development series
Classroom Technology Assistance, LIDC
P9301 Shrum Science Centre, 778.782.4828 Tel, 778.782.4616 Fax, Monday to Thursday, 8 am – 10 pm, Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm
2622 West Mall Centre, 778.782.5538 Tel, Monday to Thursday, 8 am – 8 pm, Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm
7560 Education Building, 778.782.3910 Tel, 778.782.4900 Fax, www.sfu.ca/lidc
We provide leadership and service in media and communications technology for the advancement of university teaching and learning. Our media staff provides comprehensive media capability in both conventional and digital formats using the current technology. We find creative solutions to problems, we offer guidance and support through consultation, and we are pleased to assist with your projects.
7528 Education Building, 778.782.4755 Tel, 778.782.3199 Fax
Technical Services keeps the University’s classrooms as contemporary as possible through expertise in research, design, installation, and service. Advice is offered to staff, faculty, students and special interest groups about lecture theatre operations. Other services include sales of audio visual materials, the dissemination of cable and satellite services over the in-house CATV system, video conferencing, and webcasting. Expertise is offered to those wishing to purchase or evaluate equipment, plan system installations, or learn about new technologies.
Library Services
Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library
91ÅÝܽ Vancouver, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5K3, 778.782.5050 Tel, 778.782.5052 Fax,
The Belzberg Library supports teaching, research and lifelong learning at Simon Fraser University Vancouver by providing reference assistance, liaison, borrowing, course reserve items, and materials requests from the W.A.C. Bennett Library and 91ÅÝܽ Surrey library. On-line services, including the library catalogue, full text databases, electronic journals, and access to Web sources, form an essential element of this ‘electronic’ library.
The library collection, which supports 91ÅÝܽ Vancouver courses and programs, consists of more than 10,000 books and several hundred journal titles, microfilm, fiche, and digital collections. In addition, students have full access to the other 91ÅÝܽ campus libraries, including almost 2.5 million items and extensive online collections at the main Bennett Library in Burnaby.
The Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library was developed through the generous donation of the Belzberg family.
Library hours: Monday to Thursday 9 am – 10 pm; Friday 9 am – 7 pm; Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 10 am – 5 pm (fall and spring terms). Service hours are reduced during term breaks, summer term, and public holidays.
Burnaby campus, library hours 778.782.4351, library information 778.782.3869, Fax 778.782.3023,
The library provides a range of collections, services, space, and technology to support students, researchers and faculty in their academic pursuits.
Collections
The library has over 2.7 million books and subscribes to over 54,000 journals, of which 47,000 are online.
Strong collections are available in all University-taught disciplines. The library website provides access for researchers on or off campus through the library catalogue, indexes to journals, electronic journals, and other digital resources. Special Collections include the contemporary literature collection for the avant-garde poetry student, the finest William Wordsworth collection in Canada, the Wosk-McDonald Aldine collection, BC publishing materials, British Columbia literary, social, and political materials, editorial cartoons, significant manuscript and archival collections. The curriculum collection contains curriculum guides and suggested readings prescribed by the Ministry of Education for BC school use. A collection of sound recordings, scores, slides, DVDs, videos and films is available in the Media Resource Centre. The maps, data, and GIS area provides access to computer-readable files of statistical and other data such as survey, census and GIS files, and over 120,000 maps.
Information
Librarians help find library resources, suggest research strategies, and answer questions. Visit the third floor Alumni Information Commons help desk, Monday to Thursday 9 am – 8 pm; Friday 9 am – 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 6 pm. Off-campus users can reach a librarian online via the AskAway live chat reference service Sunday to Thursday 10 am – 9 pm; Friday and Saturday 11 am – 5 pm, or via email at libask@sfu.ca. Research classes are offered at term start with an introduction to effective research techniques. Liaison librarians provide customized, course-specific research instruction upon faculty request.
Space
Designated quiet study carrels are located on the floors 4, 5, and 6, with a silent study room on the fifth floor. Group study rooms are on floor 2 and may be reserved through the website. The library, in consultation with the Centre for Students with Disabilities, provides assistance to students with disabilities such as reserved study rooms.
Technology
The third floor Alumni Information Commons offers computers, laser printers, color printers, scanners and application software. Technicians will help with problems at the help desk. Computers are also available on floors 2, 4, 5 and 6. Microform readers and printers, DVD, video and casette tape players, photocopy machines, and laptop computer lending is available. Bring-your-own computer carrels are on the sixth floor, with wireless access on all floors. Adaptive technology is available for students with disabilities.
Using the Library
The student identification card is also a library card, and is required to borrow materials. Reserve materials are assigned short loan periods of two hours to one week to increase availability. Lecture recordings for selected courses are accessible digitally. Faculty and students are eligible for a free library card from other Canadian university libraries. Document delivery services provide access to materials not held at the University through agreements with BC and other post-secondary libraries. Delivery of the University’s collections to distance education students is also provided.
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8 am – 11:45 pm; Friday 8 am – 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 10 pm.
Normally, the building closes during statutory holidays. For service hours information, visit the library website at
Fraser Valley Real Estate Board Academic Library
Simon Fraser University Surrey, 778.782.7411 Tel, 778.268.7420 Fax,
This library supports teaching, learning and research at 91ÅÝܽ Surrey. A full range of services, including reference, liaison, instruction, circulation, course reserves and document delivery are offered. The library also circulates laptop computers, digital camcorders and other media equipment for class or assignment use.
The on-site collections support 91ÅÝܽ Surrey programs and include over 15,000 books, 100 print journals, DVDs, videos, CDs, CD-ROMs and games. Students can arrange delivery of items from the Burnaby and Vancouver libraries to the Surrey campus, thereby providing access to an additional 2.5 million titles. The library’s on-line collection (375,000 e-books, 47,000 e-journals, 580,000 art e-images and hundreds of databases) can be accessed on the web anytime, anywhere.
The store sells educationally-priced computer hardware, software, supplies and accessories to current 91ÅÝܽ students, staff and faculty. Educational discounts are available on computer hardware (Apple, DEL, HP, Lenovo, Sony, etc.) and software (Adobe, Corel, FileMaker, Microsoft, Symantec, etc.). The store stocks hardware, software, toner, memory, CD media, paper, cables and other items. It also has demonstration computers, monitors and printers. The service shop can upgrade and/or repair most computer equipment. Hours are Monday to Friday, 10 am – 4:30 pm.
Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
8602 Education Building, 778.782.3325 Tel, 778.782.5666 Fax,
The museum exhibits and collects objects from around the world, with a specific emphasis on the archaeology and ethnology of BC First Nations, especially the Northwest coast. Virtual exhibits on many topics can be found on our website. The museum is located in the northeast corner of the AQ in the Atrium off the north concourse near Renaissance Coffee.
The Ombuds Office is dedicated to promoting fairness for all University community members. The ombudsperson provides information about existing review or appeal procedures, and advises on, and assists with, informal complaint resolution and problem solving processes. The ombudsperson may also inquire into the administration of University practices, procedures, processes and policies.
Centre for Online and Distance Education
1300 West Mall Centre, 778.782.3524 Tel, 778.782.4964 Fax, toll free within Canada 1.800.663.1411, codehelp@sfu.ca,
Courses offered through the centre provide an alternative to traditional classroom learning for those who cannot attend scheduled classes. Since 1975, when Simon Fraser University introduced its first five distance education courses to 55 students, the program has grown to over 14,000 course enrolments a year in over 160 credit courses.
All courses carry full university credit and run parallel to the on-campus offerings. Students may complete some certificate, diploma and degree programs entirely by distance education, or may take a combination of distance, evening or day courses to fulfil academic requirements.
Depending on the courses, students receive study material either online and/or in print. Other course-related components (e.g. DVDs, lab materials, equipment, etc.) are also prepared by and distributed through the centre. Each course is assigned a tutor marker who is responsible for grading assignments and assisting with course work. All have scheduled office hours for telephone and/or online consultation.
www.the-peak.ca
Published weekly each term, The Peak is 91ÅÝܽ’s independent student newspaper. Students may place free personal classified ads, sit on the board of directors, vote, volunteer, work as an editor or write a letter to share opinions. In addition to being a valuable source of information, The Peak provides employment and experience for 91ÅÝܽ students, maintains an archive, computer lab and website. The Peak is a member of the Canadian University Press.
Peer educators are student volunteers who provide support and assistance to students on a variety of issues including health, academic performance, career development and personal counselling. They receive professional training and work under staff supervision to meet with student clients, organize campus events and conduct educational workshops.
To become a peer educator, volunteer profiles and online application are available at http://students.sfu.ca/peerprograms. Recruitment occurs in the spring term. Training is in late August.
Public Affairs and Media Relations
2200 Strand Hall, 778.782.3210 Tel, 778.782.3039 Fax,
This office provides media relations, information dissemination and publicizes campus events and achievements, offers media and community liaison, publishes 91ÅÝܽ News and AQ magazine, and maintains information on the University’s website. It offers media training workshops, crisis and emergency communications assistance, and regulates the use of University branding. News and story ideas are always welcome.
Simon Fraser University provides a welcoming and friendly environment with diverse opportunities for friendship, fun and active living through recreation. The Burnaby campus offers a fitness centre, aquafit and fitness classes, drop-in swimming, drop-in sports (from badminton to basketball), competitive intramural leagues, lessons and classes including yoga, dance and martial arts, and clubs. There are also recreation opportunities at Simon Fraser University Surrey and at 91ÅÝܽ Vancouver. Recreation memberships, which include fitness centre, pool, drop-in sports and intramurals, are free for most students. Visit the Recreation office in the Chancellor’s Gymnasium Complex for a membership. Pre-register for recreation classes by visiting the Recreation office or by phoning 778.7823.4142.
On-campus housing for traditional residences, studios, townhouses, apartments: Residence Administration Building, 778.782.4201 Tel, 778.782.5903 Fax,
Residences and Facilities
Residences are assigned based on age and year of study. Recently graduated secondary school students are generally assigned to those buildings which have required meal plans. Students who have previously lived in residence or who are college transfers may request living arrangements in Shell House or McTaggart-Cowan Hall. Townhouses are for upper division students.
There are several residences on campus.
• Towers* co-ed residences with required meal plans accommodate 737 students
• Shell House, a traditional* co-ed residence, accommodates 130 students
• McTaggart-Cowan Hall, a traditional* co-ed residence, accommodates 200 students.
• Hamilton Hall, a co-ed residence, accommodates 103 graduate students in single, fully furnished studio suites.
• a townhouse complex accommodates 396 single students in four bedroom, fully furnished townhouses
• Louis Riel House, a graduate and family apartment building of 210 one and two bedroom units is supplied with a stove and refrigerator in each unit. Apartments are prioritized for couples, families with children, single parent families, single graduate and mature students. Some furnished apartments are available upon request.
*In single student residences, accommodations are fully furnished and are equipped with refrigerators. Students share common kitchens in Shell House and McTaggart-Cowan Hall.
McTaggart-Cowan Hall, Hamilton Hall, the Towers, and Louis Riel House offer rooms suitable for students with disabilities.
Application
New or returning full-time 91ÅÝܽ undergraduate and graduate students applying for single student housing for fall term are encouraged to do so before February 28. Students must meet all applicable University and Residence and Housing deadlines. and eligibility requirements before their application will be considered.
Applications for Louis Riel House and Hamilton Hall are accepted year-round. Traditional residences and townhouse applications for the fall, summer and spring terms are available December 15 of the year prior. Apply as soon as possible within the application period dates. An academic application to the University is not an application for residence. Also, academic acceptance from the University is not an offer of residence.
Regulations
Every student entering a residence is required to sign a license agreement, which is renewable, based on the completion of residence and housing admittance and eligibility policy requirements. Students living in traditional residences and the townhouses are required to re-apply for the fall term.
This website contains a current listing of all types of student housing in the neighboring community. The service is free to students. Listings are not inspected. Landlords listing their accommodation are required to pay a per listing fee for a one month display.
Burnaby campus store
Surrey campus store
Mezzanine, 91ÅÝܽ Surrey
Vancouver campus store
SFU Bookstore is a not-for-profit service to students. Owned by the University and operating on a break-even basis, the Bookstore works to provide the right book at the right time, and at the best possible price. The Bookstore has virtually every required text at least two weeks before the start of classes.
Course books are available at their respective campuses — the Burnaby campus store carries course books for the Burnaby campus and Distance Education courses; the Vancouver store has course books for Vancouver campus courses; the Surrey campus store carries course books for Surrey campus courses. Enrolled students can use the Bookstore eService to review required course books with the option to purchase online.
The Burnaby and Vancouver stores have a selection of general books that cover a variety of subjects and focus on the specific interests of customers at each campus.
All three stores offer an assortment of Simon Fraser University insignia merchandise, stationery supplies and general giftware.
Patrol Operations/Information Centre
01 Transportation Centre, 778.782.3100 (24 hours), 778.782.3469 Fax, security
SFU Campus Security operates and provides campus patrol, emergency response, campus information, Safe Walk, complaint investigation and referral programs, the campus lost and found, parking sales, and the University’s key and card access.
778.782.4500 (24 hours) all emergencies, 604.444.4929 (24 hours) or for road conditions, 778.782.5451 lost and found, 778.782.5448 card access, 778.782.3920 lockshop/keys
General Office
1300 Transportation Centre, 778.782.5983 Fax, 778.782.5450 personal security
3110 West Mall Centre, parking@sfu.ca, 778.782.5534 Tel, 778.782.5386 Fax, 778.782.4577 information telephone line
All parking lots on campus, with the exception of visitor parking, are reserved for valid permit holders. Those without valid permits, including Burnaby campus visitors, park in one of the five designated visitor parking lots (rates subject to change).
Parking Lot |
Price per term |
Eligible for |
G search lot |
$174.08 |
undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff |
Convocation Mall and West Mall reserved parking space |
$380.25 |
undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff |
visitor parking |
$2.75
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undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff and visitors |
Undergraduate students may purchase a permit for G lot, Convocation Mall or West mall as follows:
G Lot (search lot)
Parking Lottery
G lot permits are available through the parking lottery held prior to the fall and spring terms. Students may enter the lottery through the Parking Services website at www.sfu.ca/security/Parking, or in person at the Parking Services office. You must have an 91ÅÝܽ student number to enter, as well as a current 91ÅÝܽ e-mail account.
Open Sale
An open sale is held on April 20. Open sale permits is based on availability and sold first-come, first-served.
Convocation Mall and West Mall (reserved space)
Undergraduate students may purchase a permit for the Convocation and West Mall reserved parking lots, when available. If available, permits are purchased through an open sale, which is held approximately two weeks prior to the beginning of each term. Please visit the Parking Services website for a schedule of open sale dates. Once these permits are issued, they must be renewed each term to maintain status. For more detailed information, visit the Parking Services website at .
Make your transition from 91ÅÝܽ to the workforce with our multidisciplinary team of career advisors and peer educators. These professionals support students and recent graduates through this transition with free one-on-one career sessions, on-line resources, mock interviews, and workshops. Drop by MBC 0300 to review our extensive career services resource library to ‘kick start’ your career.
Children’s Centre, west side of Burnaby campus; Verdant, UniverCity; 778.782.4569 Tel, 778.782.3058 Fax,
The society has 13 quality childcare programs for children of students, staff and faculty. The unique world-class facility provides full and part-time care to over 260 children aged three months to 11 years. The satellite program Verdant, for one to three year olds, operates at UniverCity on the Burnaby campus east side. School aged children are transported off campus to attend a local Burnaby school.
All childcare staff are fully qualified early childhood educators, and provide a caring, enriched, developmentally balanced program. Parent participation at the program and board levels is an important part. Fees are payable monthly. Childcare bursaries are available to eligible students and staff. The Ministry for Children and Families also subsidizes fees for those parents qualifying under their financial need criteria. For information and/or a visit, call the Childcare office, 8 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday.
The SFU Community Trust is responsible for the planning and development of UniverCity, a model sustainable community neighboring 91ÅÝܽ. Developed through a collaborative and integrated planning process, UniverCity is designed to be a compact, mixed use and transit-oriented community founded on four cornerstones of sustainability: equity, economy, education and environment. UniverCity is currently home to over 2,000 residents and is planned to accommodate more than 10,000 when fully built. Visit our website or our office for more information.
Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG)
326 Transportation Centre, 778.782.4360 Tel, 778.782.5338 Fax, sfpirg@sfu.ca,
This student-based resource centre, located at the Burnaby campus, provides resources, training and support for students who are working on social and environmental justice issues.
SFPIRG welcomes new volunteers to use resources, socialize, receive support for on and off campus organizing, to join a project or start one of your own. Visit the office Monday to Friday, 10:30-4:30 pm. SFPIRG has over 25 years of student organizing for a just, sustainable, and meaningful world.
Membership
All students are members of the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS), a registered not-for-profit organization that has represented 91ÅÝܽ students for over 40 years. The goals of the SFSS are to unite student voices, lobby the University and government about important student issues, and to provide valuable services to its members.
Resources
The SFSS provides resources and support to dozens of departmental student unions and clubs. Each department has its own student union so if a student enrols in a course in any department, they are eligible for membership in that department’s student union. Students may also participate in activities of the SFSS itself. As well, any student may join an SFSS club, or start one of their own.
Representation
Services
Events
The SFSS organizes several fun yearly events such as pancake breakfasts and Clubs Days. Event notices are printed in the free Member Handbook and Day Planner which is available at the general office.
British Columbia Medical Services Plan
All students should maintain the British Columbia Medical Services Plan (BC MSP) while attending 91ÅÝܽ. The University is not liable for any medical or dental expenses while students attend here. Students from other Canadian provinces must also obtain BC MSP and should check with their provincial medical services plan to verify the coverage that would apply until a new BC MSP card is received. Remember to bring the Care Card when accessing health services.
Medical Requirements
Simon Fraser University does not require a pre-admission medical examination, but does reserve the right to require a student to submit a medical certificate at any time. It is the student’s responsibility to have adequate hospital and medical insurance coverage. Adequate insurance is that which is provided under the Medical Services Plan of BC, or any other plan, government or private, that provides coverage equivalent to that offered under the Medical Services Plan of BC coverage.
Students who seek medical treatment through either the University Health Services or off-campus medical facilities must provide evidence of medical insurance. Failure to provide adequate information will result in a direct charge for services rendered. Often BC residents take health care for granted under the MSP of BC, but those who do not have medical coverage will bear the costs, which can be expensive.
The University assumes no liability for a student’s failure to maintain adequate medical or hospital (or dental) insurance, nor is the University responsible for any costs not covered by the student’s personal insurance plan(s), whether it is Medical Services Plan coverage or otherwise. Questions should be directed to the Medical Services Plan of BC, telephone 604.683.7151 (toll free).
Students who are not citizens or permanent residents should contact a private insurance company for coverage during the Medical Services Plan coverage waiting period. For private medical plan information, contact SFU International, 778.782.4232.
International and Exchange Students
Exchange and Visiting Students
full time $62.14 |
part time $31.09 |
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Simon Fraser Student Society membership fee |
$32.99 |
$16.50 |
Student Society Building Fund/Capital Levy |
$15.00 |
$7.50 |
Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group |
$3.00 |
$1.50 |
Peak Publication Society |
$4.90 |
$2.45 |
CJSF — Campus Community Radio Society |
$3.75 |
$1.88 |
Student Refugee — WUSC |
$1.00 |
$0.50 |
First Nations Student Association |
$0.75 |
$0.38 |
Accessibility Fund |
$0.75 |
$0.38 |
The Simon Fraser Student Society collects term fees and levies to fulfil its responsibility to represent and service students. Each member pays a membership fee to fund projects, services and advocacy. Senior citizens are exempt from SFSS fees.
Simon Fraser University Gallery
gallery@sfu.ca, Tuesday to Friday, 10 am – 5 pm, Saturday noon to 5 pm, free admission,
The gallery hosts exhibitions at two sites: the main exhibition space at the Burnaby campus, and 91ÅÝܽ Vancouver.’s Teck Gallery. Exhibitions are drawn from a range of sources and serve students, faculty, staff and the public. Many exhibitions are drawn from the Greater Vancouver region and as resources allow, from other parts of the world. Yearly, the gallery hosts at least one exhibition featuring work by 91ÅÝܽ students or faculty and staff. The main gallery is located on the busy Academic Quadrangle’s south concourse. Exhibitions, talks, discussions and lectures are free to everyone. The gallery is the custodian of the University’s 5,000 piece art collection. Approximately 1,300 are currently displayed around the University, many of them in public spaces.
Statistical Consulting Service
K10557 Shrum Science Centre, 778.782.4670 Tel,
This service, a component of the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, provides advice and assistance in the design of experiments, surveys and analysis of all manner of data to university and community clients. The service draws on the statistics expertise of faculty and graduate students. The SCS has a full-time director who is a qualified statistical consultant. A satellite service is now available on a part-time basis at the Surrey campus.
2000 Maggie Benston Student Services Centre, 778.782.4476 Tel, 778.782.5773 Fax,
General Information
Student Development’s friendly staff can help you find the information you need at 91ÅÝܽ. We’ll answer your questions, and if we don’t know the answer, we’ll contact someone who does.
New Student Orientation – Discover SFU
Leadership Programs
Each September, we accept a cohort of students into the 91ÅÝܽ LEAD certificate in innovative leadership, a non-credit program for student leaders that includes workshops from leadership experts and an applied community project.
The ULife initiative connects you with campus life. Find out about campus events and how to organize them, review current events, or post your own on the online events calendar.
Director
E. Fairey BA, MA (Br Col), MLS (Tor)
Learning Services Co-ordinators
D. McGee Thompson BA (S Fraser), MA (Br Col)
K. Ricketts BA (S Fraser), MA (Br Col)
R. Silverman BA (Carleton), LLB (Ottowa), MEd (S Fraser)
EAL Services Co-ordinator
T. Mossman BPE, MA (TESOL) (Br Col)
Yosef Wosk Student Learning Commons Co-ordinator, 91ÅÝܽ Surrey
C. Wright BFA, MEd (Br Col)
Writing Services Co-ordinator
R. McCallum BA, MA (Texas)
The Student Learning Commons (SLC) assists with academic writing, learning strategies, English language skills, and works closely with library research, computer technology assistance and other student services. SLC services include workshops, appointments, drop-in assistance, in-class presentations and online resources. In Burnaby, the SLC is located on the main floor of the Bennett Library. The Yosef Wosk SLC at 91ÅÝܽ Surrey is located in the library on the podium level. At 91ÅÝܽ Vancouver, services are located in the Belzberg Library.
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