New position brings new opportunities to students
Fanshawe has introduced a new
staff position that is intended to
enhance the overall student life
experience on campus. Jennifer
Gillespie is leaving her post as a
student success advisor for
International Students in the
Faculty of Information
Technology to become
Fanshawe's first-ever campus life
facilitator.
“The idea is sort of to build on the student experience that we already provide at Fanshawe and create more student engagement on campus, more opportunities for students to get involved,” said Gillespie.
She will be responsible for organizing and overseeing a range of programs and activities related to student life.
“I want to enhance the student experience of their learning and development outside of the classroom,” she said. “I'll be doing things like creating a leadership program for promoting student leadership, as well as maybe running an event to assist in transition for students to college.”
She is also hoping to collaborate with several different groups on campus. “My hope is to be able to partner up with the Fanshawe Student Union and Residence Life and different partners on campus and maybe community partners as well to bring some more opportunities into the school.”
Gillespie brings a strong educational and work background to this position. In addition to being a graduate of two Fanshawe programs, she has a degree from Brock University and currently is completing a Bachelor of Adult Education program from that institution.
Gillespie said her background has prepared her well for the new position. “I worked at Western University for a few years as a residence manager, so we did a lot of building on student programs and student engagement. I think I come with a lot of background and experience.”
She's hoping to be here for students. “My goal is just to be able to provide more opportunities for students. I'm happy to meet with students and hear from students about what they'll like to see and what might enhance their student experience,” she said.
Gillespe will be initially located in F2010 and can be reached at j_gillespie6@fanshawec.ca.
“The idea is sort of to build on the student experience that we already provide at Fanshawe and create more student engagement on campus, more opportunities for students to get involved,” said Gillespie.
She will be responsible for organizing and overseeing a range of programs and activities related to student life.
“I want to enhance the student experience of their learning and development outside of the classroom,” she said. “I'll be doing things like creating a leadership program for promoting student leadership, as well as maybe running an event to assist in transition for students to college.”
She is also hoping to collaborate with several different groups on campus. “My hope is to be able to partner up with the Fanshawe Student Union and Residence Life and different partners on campus and maybe community partners as well to bring some more opportunities into the school.”
Gillespie brings a strong educational and work background to this position. In addition to being a graduate of two Fanshawe programs, she has a degree from Brock University and currently is completing a Bachelor of Adult Education program from that institution.
Gillespie said her background has prepared her well for the new position. “I worked at Western University for a few years as a residence manager, so we did a lot of building on student programs and student engagement. I think I come with a lot of background and experience.”
She's hoping to be here for students. “My goal is just to be able to provide more opportunities for students. I'm happy to meet with students and hear from students about what they'll like to see and what might enhance their student experience,” she said.
Gillespe will be initially located in F2010 and can be reached at j_gillespie6@fanshawec.ca.
