Mindmap of a Learning Strategist
by Sarah Offman
1. Current and Incoming Students
1.1. accommodation agreements
1.2. organizing tutors and notetakers
1.3. assisting with PSAS funding
1.4. alternate format text support
1.5. accommodated reduction planning
1.6. study skills and organization support
1.7. counselling support
1.8. referrals to counsellor
1.9. referrals to LCA/Library
1.10. referrals to Front Desk
1.11. referrals to student services advisor
1.12. referrals to academic chair
2. Parents
2.1. support and guidance for students
2.2. communication where consent has been granted
3. Manager of Student Services
3.1. updates regarding student status
3.2. student advising for complex situations
3.3. next steps for student programming
4. Assistant Registrar
4.1. support with course planning
4.2. support with accommodated reductions
5. IT Services
5.1. support for incoming students
5.2. assistance with assistive technology
6. Student Assistance/PSAS
6.1. communication regarding student grants
6.2. support with application for grants
7. Contacts
8. Referrals
9. Services and Communication
10. Academic Chair
10.1. accommodated reduction plan support
10.2. accommodation planning
10.3. status updates
10.4. course mapping
11. Learning Strategist
11.1. student advising
11.2. accommodation planning
11.3. student reach-out
11.4. mentoring/mentoree
11.5. caseload management
12. Student Services Advisors
12.1. academic concern support
12.2. facilitation of reach-out to student
12.3. planning and programming for students
13. Learning Commons Assistant
13.1. organizing test accommodations
13.2. alternate format text provision
13.3. feedback regarding student access to testing centre
13.4. assistive technology support
14. Principal
14.1. student meetings
14.2. student grievance support
15. Faculty
15.1. reviewing accommodation agreements
15.2. support with UDL approaches
15.3. student programming and supports
16. Financial Services
16.1. student support regarding accommodated reductions
16.2. student loan support
17. Front Desk Staff
17.1. appointment bookings
17.2. referrals to other support staff
17.3. appropriate paperwork provision