6.2 Fanshawe Resources
Fanshawe Resources
Fanshawe College Learning Supports
Click on the links below to help identify resources to help you achieve academic success at Fanshawe. We each have a unique journey and so taking time to reflect on areas you may require additional support, and finding out who to contact is the first step.
Workshops
The Library Learning Commons offers weekly workshops to help you develop your learning skills. Virtual workshops are available to register for online. You will need your student card and fanshaweonline email address.
- Study Skills Help
- The Prepare to Learn Series offered through the Library Learning Commons includes sessions on:
- Learning Online at Fanshawe (how to use FOL and video platforms like ZOOM and BONGO)
- Returning to Learning (for Mature Students)
- Math, Studying, Test Taking, etc.
Learning Support
Information about registering with Accessibility Services (and Other Learning Supports) can be accessed at this link:
- Accessibility & Accommodations
- More information about how Fanshawe College supports Indigenous Learning can be found at Indigenous Learning Centre
- Peer Tutoring may be available
Getting Help
There are many people and resources at Fanshawe who can help you take a step back, evaluate where you are, develop a plan to get you back on track and set you up with some strategies to monitor your progress.
- Your Professors – Should be your first point of contact as outlined earlier in this chapter.
- Academic Advisors – Can help review your schedule and course load and help you understand the impacts of adding or dropping courses for your program completion.
- Library Learning Commons – Offers workshops to help you with study skills including time management.
- Counselling Services – Can help you if you are feeling overwhelmed and facilitate conversations with your professors on your behalf.
- Family, Friends, Residence Life Manager, and Roommates – Communicate with them regularly to share your challenges and ask for their help in respecting your study time by sharing your schedule with them. Reciprocate and respect their study time. Work with roommates and friends to support each other while studying and then celebrate with a fun study break together.
Help with Studying
Fanshawe has many resources available to help you study, prepare for tests and help you manage test anxiety that begins to negatively affect your school success.
- Book a Study Space on campus in a variety of locations. These spaces are perfect for working alone or in a small group to get things done. You will need your student number and FanshaweOnline email address to book this online.
- Book or Become a Peer Tutor
- Book a one on one Study Skills Session with a Faculty expert
- Take one of the virtual Prepare to Learn Workshops on Test Taking Strategies or Study Tips
Expanding Your Support Team
Creating your personal support team will be important to help you though problems. Your professors and academic advisor should be at the top of that list! The contacts below will include some you have seen throughout the text and some may be new to you and require some additional investigation
Financial Aid and Student Awards Office
- Provides financial support and advice to help students fund their college education through government and donor funding and to recognize student excellence.
- Assist with the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), scholarships, grants, and bursaries as well as the Work Study program.
- Financial planning, including budget advising, is also available (Fanshawe College, n.d. -e).
International Office
- Recruiters and education advisors from around the world including China, India, Korea, Vietnam, Africa, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine and,
- Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA), an Exchange Coordinator, International Student Life Coordinators, an International Admissions Team and an Arrival/Settlement Facilitator on our staff (Fanshawe College, n.d.-f).
Registrar
Our team of admissions, registration, and student record experts are here for you throughout your student journey.
- Help you learn ways to finance your tuition.
- Change or drop a course.
- Provide an employer or government agency with proof of your student status or transcript.
- Finalize the record for your program and issue your credential (Fanshawe College, n.d.-g).
Fanshawe College – Taking Responsibility for Improving Your Communication Skills
As a full-time student you have access to a full catalogue of LinkedIn Learning modules for free! These training modules vary in length and by completing a training course you are expanding your self-directed learning. Review the catalogue to find courses on business communication, conflict management, cross-cultural communication skills, and add the completion badges to your LinkedIn online profile to show employers you are invested in supporting a diverse workplace.
Connecting to Your Fanshawe Community
- Fanshawe Student Union – Information to connect with your Fanshawe Community through events, clubs, student government, on campus food information, ride shares, jobs, marketplace, volunteer opportunities, book a pool table or get tickets to events through the BIZ Booth.
- Campus Recreation, Intramural Sports, E-Sports – Join a team with friends or join one to meet new friends. Drop in opportunities in the gym, classes, simulator sign up, climbing wall or the full gym experience.
- Events in the Library – Library News – Movies, games and resources to help you connect for fun or study.
- Practising Interview Skills – Look for workshops on interviewing and ask about the online virtual interview tools or work one on one with a career services team member to practice your interview skills.
