Irlanda Price, MSW
Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs
The Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs is responsible for the overall strategic and operational direction of the Student Affairs Division at all campuses of Vancouver Island University, as well as oversight and responsibility for issues related to institutional student conduct. The Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs has administrative responsibility for policies such as the Sexual Misconduct Policy, the Student Conduct Code, the Student Academic Code of Conduct and the Academic Appeals Policy.
The Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs’ portfolio includes the office of the Director, Student Services, Athletics & Recreation, Student Engagement and Experiential Learning, and the Student Conduct Office (see below).
Email: Irlanda Price
Phone: 250.740.6570
Brittany Parker, MBA
Manager, Student Affairs
The Manager, Student Affairs is responsible for the daily operations of the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs. This includes oversight of the Student Affairs budget, human resources, strategic planning projects, and the Academic and Conduct appeals process. Brittany is available to address any questions or concerns.
Email: Brittany Parker
Phone: 250.740.6594
Carol Mahedy, BCOM
Administrative Assistant, Office of the AVP, Student Affairs
The Administrative Assistant provides support to the Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs, the Manager, Student Affairs, Financial Aid and Awards, Disability Access Services, and Assessments and Exam Invigilation Services. Carol is available to address any questions or concerns.
Email: Carol Mahedy
Phone: 250.740.6412
Dr. Tina McComb, EdD
Director, Student Engagement & Experiential Learning (Centre for Experiential Learning)
The Director, Student Engagement & Experiential Learning is responsible for strategic and operational planning providing direction and management of the Centre for Experiential Learning (CEL). The CEL is composed of work-integrated learning, student employment, co-curricular engagement and learning, and peer-supported learning programs.
Email: Tina McComb
Phone: 250.740.6426
Bryan Tinlin, MES
Director, Student Services
The Director,Student Services is responsible for strategic and operational planning providing direction and management of the student success and wellness portfolios for Student Affairs at all campuses of Vancouver Island University. These include Assessments & Exam Invigilation Services, Counselling, the Health and Wellness Clinic, Financial Aid & Awards, Disability Access Services, Services for Aboriginal Students, Student Success Coaching, and the Risk and Threat Assessment Team.
Email: Bryan Tinlin
Phone: 250.740.6406
Danielle Hyde, BTM, MSC Sport Management
Interim Director, Athletics and Recreation
The Director, Athletics and Recreation is responsible for strategic and operational planning providing direction and management to the Intercollegiate Athletic program as well as the Recreation programming at VIU.
Email: Danielle Hyde
Phone: 250.740.6431
Jennifer Jensen-Richards
Manager, Financial Aid, Awards and Assessment Services
The Manager, Financial Aid, Awards and Assessment Services is responsible for the Financial Aid and Awards portfolio in addition to VIU's Assessment and Exam Invigilation Services, which includes providing accommodated exams to students who are registered with Disability Access Services.
Email: Jennifer Jensen-Richards
Phone: 250.740.6423
Rob Barcelos
Interim Manager, Athletics and Recreation
The Manager, Athletics and Recreation is responsible for the daily operations of the Varsity Athletic programs, the Recreation programming, and the Gymnasium Facility.
Email: Rob Barcelos
Phone: 250.740.6402
Imre Juurlink, MA (Criminology)
Conduct Manager, Student Conduct
The Conduct Manager enacts University policies and procedures related to student conduct, sexual misconduct, and violence risk and threat assessment. Imre oversees the Student Conduct office and Chairs the Collaborative Assessment, Response and Education (CARE) committee.
Email: conduct@viu.ca
For General Inquiries
Email: studentaffairsadmin@viu.ca