Your Student’s Well-Being at UBC Okanagan With Layne from Recreation, Roger from Health & Wellness, and Earllene from the DRC.

Your Student’s Well-Being at UBC Okanagan

With Layne from Recreation, Roger from Health & Wellness, and Earllene from the DRC

Athletics & Recreation

How can we enhance you student’s well-being?

Play Here – Work Here – Learn Here

Layne McDougall

Recreation Manager

Varsity AthleticsVolleyball ◦ Soccer ◦ Golf ◦ Basketball ◦ Rugby ◦ Cross Country

Excellent, FREE entertainment for students!

Schedules ◦ Information ◦ Coach Contacts

UBC Recreation Programs and ServicesIntramural leagues ◦ Fitness Classes ◦ Personal Training ◦ Rec events ◦ Drop-in Sports

Intramural Sports Leagues:$40/team or $10/individualRegistration week: September 14-18

Group Fitness Classes:

Free Classes Sept 14-18

16 classes per week

Drop-in and Unlimited membershipavailable

Hangar Fitness Center MembershipsOne semester $85 / Academic Yr. $130

Inclusive

Membership

$240 /academic year

Camprec.ca for more information

Health & Wellness

Located: University Centre 3rd FloorDoors open: 9:00am - 4:00pm

(Monday through Friday)

Team Includes:Nurses

PhysiciansPersonal Counsellors

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

Students will always be seen by a H&W professional that day if urgentOff hours – Security first Aid available 24/7

Common Questions

Check into healthcare coverage in your home province,

including BC.

Explain the difference between basic medical and extended medical.

Send the actual medical cards with your son/daughter

Send support documentation

Tips for Parents

Moving away for school is an adjustment for both

Being lonely or upset is an appropriate response to moving away from home

Stay in touch (don’t always expect an immediate response)

Send care packages

Counselling

Be realistic about grades

Remind them to check with Health & Wellness if they run into any type of difficulty

Tips for Parents

UBC Confidentiality Policy—what’s this?

“UBC has a legal obligation to keep students’ personal information confidential, including (but not limited to) grades, academic record, health issues, and disciplinary matters. UBC is unable to share students’ records or experiences with anyone including parents or guardians. If you need to check in, your son or daughter is your best source of information.”

Disability Resource Centre Contact

University Centre Room 227

Earllene Roberts, ManagerDeanna Simmons, Program Coordinator

Amy Grant, Exam Scheduler

[email protected]

http://students.ok.ubc.ca/drc

Disability Resource CentreUniversity Centre 227

Who Do We See at the DRC?• Students who have:

• Permanent Disability• Learning • Physical • Sensory

• Chronic Illness• Mental health, mental illness• Physical

• Injury• Head injury• Broken bones

What Do We Do at the DRC?Accommodations

• Exam • Extended time• Distraction reduced environment

• Classroom/Instruction • Note takers• Specialized seating in class

• Procedural• Priority placement on-campus

housing• Disability parking pass

DRC Registration Process

1. Fill out Intake & Assessment Form

2. Bring intake form and medical documentation to the DRC

3. Make an appointment to see Earllene

Disability Resource Centre Contact

University Centre Room 227

Earllene Roberts, ManagerDeanna Simmons, Program Coordinator

Amy Grant, Exam Scheduler

[email protected]

http://students.ok.ubc.ca/drc