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  • Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Perry on her upcoming retirement

    Dr. Nancy Perry will retire on December 31, 2025, following 29 years of exemplary service to the ECPS Department. Throughout her career, her passion, insight, and steadfast commitment have profoundly influenced students, colleagues, and the wider community. We are deeply grateful for her leadership and the significant contributions she has made over the years. Please […] Read More

  • In Memoriam: Dr. Sharon Kahn

    Dear Colleagues, We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. Sharon Kahn, Professor Emerita in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education (ECPS), who passed away on November 3, 2025. A pioneering leader in equity, a devoted educator and a respected and cherished colleague, Dr. Kahn leaves an enduring legacy […] Read More

  • CCEL/HDLC Together We Grow

    Together We Grow (TWG): Gardening for Ecological Awareness, Food Literacy, and Indigenous Wisdom Project Who? Three HDLC Graduate students—Sangeeta Bhonsale, Fei Fung and Eduardo Moran Jiminez—worked with the Stride Avenue Community School (SACS) Coordinator, an Indigenous Elder and Knowledge Keeper and SACS students and their parents. This initiative was made possible through funding from a […] Read More

  • Congratulations to Fall 2025 ECPS Graduates

    Congratulations to the following Fall 2025 Graduates: “Take pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey.” — Michael Josephson Read More

  • PhD Candidate Marcus Lau Publishes Article on Inclusive Classroom Collaboration

    We are excited to recognize Marcus Lau, PhD candidate in Special Education at ECPS Department, for his contribution to Teacher Magazine (BC Teachers’ Federation publication). His article, “Curiosity, Care, and Collaboration: Empowering School-Based Teams in an Inclusive Classroom,” offers a thoughtful and analytically grounded reflection on the relational dimensions of inclusive educational practice. Drawing on […] Read More

  • In Memoriam: Dr. Bonita (Bonnie) Long

    Dear Colleagues, It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Dr. Bonita (Bonnie) Long, Professor Emerita in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS). Dr. Long passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, in the arms of her husband, Dr. Robert (Bob) Schutz, also a longtime UBC faculty […] Read More

  • Three ECPS Faculty Members Have Been Inducted Into the UBC Quarter Century Club

    Congratulations to our three ECPS faculty members who have been inducted into the UBC Quarter Century Club. Drs. Anita Hubley, Bruno Zumbo, and Joseph Lucyshyn (retired August 2025), were honoured at the Annual Quarter Century Club celebration hosted on October 20th. The UBC Quarter Century Club was first established in 1996 by President David Strangway to […] Read More

Events

Trauma Informed Practice Training 2026

January 18 - December 6, 2026

Turning Pages, Shifting Perspectives

January 7 - April 15, 2026

Global Symposium on Process Data in Surveys and Tests with Dr. Bruno Zumbo

December 12, 2025


News & Stories

Congratulations to Dr. Nancy Perry on her upcoming retirement

December 12, 2025

In Memoriam: Dr. Sharon Kahn

December 10, 2025

Congratulations to Fall 2025 ECPS Graduates

November 25, 2025

Resources

 Equity (EDIDA) Resources

   Indigenous Culture Resources

   Student Wellness and Academic Support

Job Postings

Tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor of Edith Lando Professorship in Counselling for Refugee and Immigrant Youth and Families

Application Deadline: October 1, 2025


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