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McGill University Student Accessibility and Achievement Services Overview

McGill University, situated on Indigenous land, offers comprehensive support through Student Accessibility and Achievement services. These services cater to a diverse student body, providing academic accommodations, learner support, and resources to help students overcome barriers in their university journey. Targeted, individualized, and student-centered, the services aim to equip students with tools and strategies to facilitate access to learning in an inclusive and supportive environment, addressing common barriers like time management, studying, and test-taking. Peer mentoring, PALs, online resources, and tailored programs further enhance student success.

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McGill University Student Accessibility and Achievement Services Overview

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  1. Intro to Intro to Registration Registration Julia Adams-Whittaker Learner Support Specialist

  2. Haudenosaunee (h oh - D EE - n oh - SH oh - n ee) Anishinabeg (Ah-nish-ih-nah'-bey) McGill University is located on land which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst Indigenous peoples, including the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabeg nations. McGill honours, recognizes and respects these nations as the traditional stewards of the lands and waters on which we meet today. More information: native-land.ca McGill University (2023)

  3. Agenda Agenda 1. Who do we support? 2. What do we do? 3. How do we do it? - Types of services offered - Learner support 4. Want to know more? McGill University (2023)

  4. Student Accessibility and Achievement Student Accessibility and Achievement helps McGill’s diverse student body achieve their academic goals and overcome barriers by providing not only academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities but also additional learner support for students facing barriers in university. Academic accommodations are available for students with documented disabilities that may be permanent, temporary, or episodic. Our other resources and programs supporting academic achievement are available to all McGill students, from on-demand resources and webinars and a tutor-matching program, to targeted programming focused on teaching academic strategies. Access Services Advising Learner Support Exams McGill University (2023)

  5. Who do we support? Who do we support? 1. Students who are registered with our office Documented disability from a medical professional • Physical impairment • Mental health • Learning disability • ADHD... 2. The diverse McGill student body McGill University (2023)

  6. Students Registered with Student Students Registered with Student Accessibility and Achievement Accessibility and Achievement Temporary OR Permanent Episodic OR Chronic Visible OR Invisible McGill University (2023)

  7. What do we do? What do we do? Provide targeted, individualized, and student-centered supports Individualized: We ask students what they need help with and how they learn best Targeted: We help them learn new strategies that will help them overcome their barriers (make difficult things easier for them) Student-Centered: We want students to be interested in what they learnwith us and how they learn it. It's important for us to talk with them and ask! (McGill, 2023)

  8. What do we do? What do we do? We aim to reduce barriers that students face and to facilitate access to learning What is a barrier?  An object or idea that makes it difficult to do something Facilitate access  Make it easier for someone to do or get something (McGill, 2023)

  9. What do we do? What do we do? Equip students with the appropriate tools to overcome personal barriers  Help students learn new ways to do things that are difficult for them  Help students know who they can talk to for help In an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment  We want to help all students, no matter who they are!  We want all students to feel safe and understood (McGill, 2023)

  10. Common Barriers Common Barriers • Time Management • Studying • Note-Taking • Test-Taking • Concentration and Focus • Academic Readings

  11. Services Services Offered Offered – – Registered Registered Students Students •Individualized Case Support​ •Note-Taking Supports​ •Exam Accommodations​ •Learner Supports​ •Assistive Technology​ •Alternate Format Material​ •Access through Clockwork​ •Off-campus accommodations (clinical rotations, stages, etc.) (McGill, 2023)

  12. Appointments

  13. How do you Book an Appointment? OR OR Calling us at 514-398-6009 Through our online portal: Clockwork Dropping by the Front Desk Your meeting can be: OR In-person Online McGill University (2023)

  14. What are the Types of Appointments Available? INFO SESSIONS (NOT REGISTERED W/OUR SERVICES) REGISTRATION DROP- IN (REGISTERED W/OUR SERVICES) RETURNING STUDENT (REGISTERED W/ OUR SERVICES) McGill University (2023)

  15. Services Offered Services Offered – – All students at McGill All students at McGill Peer Mentoring TiA PALs (Thriving in Action) (Peer Assisted Learning) Online Resources and Tools Learning Supports Webinars Tutor Matching Program (McGill, 2023)

  16. Learning Support Thrive Themes • 10-Week, CCR certified program • Connect with peers and build a Community of Care • Learning Support: Note-taking, Time Management, Exam Preparation • Thrive Themes: Motivation, Grit, Balance & Self Check-ins

  17.  Volunteer Peer Mentor matched with a student Mentee.  Weekly check-ins that are guided by goals.  Opportunity to learn from a fellow students who is trained in learning support, active listening and has valuable campus life experience.

  18. Peer Assisted Peer Assisted Learning (PALs) Learning (PALs) • Course specific group review session • Scaling up from 5 --> 11 courses in Winter 2023 • Weekly sessions lead by a student who Has obtained an A- in the course and has a CGPA of 3.2 • Self-reflective learning and Habits of Mind • Subject specific learning and study skills

  19. Coming soon Coming soon Youth from Care • Key support person: Access and Support Advisor • Youth from Care framework

  20. Student Accessibility & Student Accessibility & Achievement FAQs Achievement FAQs • When should a student come to Student Accessibility & Achievement? • How do you book an appointment? • What are the types of appointments available? • What happens during an info session appointment? • What happens during a registration appointment? • What should you bring to a registration appointment? • Who can I contact if I want more information? https://www.mcgill.ca/access-achieve/contact-us/faq McGill University (2023)

  21. Future Opportunities Future Opportunities After your first year: 1. Become a tutor with our Tutor Matching Program 2. Become a Peer Mentor 3. Become a PALs or TIA Peer Leader

  22. julia.adams-whittaker@mcgill.ca Contact Information https://www.mcgill.ca/access- achieve/learner-support Student Accessibility and Achievement on myInvolvement McGill University (2023)

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