Headship Announcement: Dr. Thomas Schanding Appointed ECPS Department Head We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Schanding as Head of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS) for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2025. We extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Jenna Shapka for her dedicated leadership […] Read More
ECPS is pleased to welcome Dr. Sarah Pastrana as an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Special Education in the Autism and Developmental Disabilities and Behaviour Disorders concentration Dr. Pastrana has over 20 years of experience supporting autistic individuals and children, youth, and adults with developmental disabilities and/or behaviour disorders, and their families. She has been […] Read More
ECPS is pleased to welcome Dr. Nicole Dunn as an Assistant Professor in Counselling Psychology Dr. Nicole Santos Dunn received her PhD from the Clinical and Counselling Psychology Program at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and completed her CPA-accredited residency at the University of British Columbia. Nicole’s research is multidisciplinary and grounded in […] Read More
ECPS is pleased to welcome Dr. Eun Young Kwon as an Assistant Professor in Special Education in Deaf and Hard of Hearing concentration Dr. Kwon brings 17 years of experience as a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, having worked in diverse educational settings in the Delta School District and the British Columbia […] Read More
We are delighted to announce the promotion of the following two ECPS faculty members effective July 1st, 2025. To know more about the profile of these faculty members, please click on their names. Dr. Robinder Bedi, promoted to Professor Dr. Ed Kroc, promoted to Associate Professor Dr. Johanna Sam, promoted to Associate Professor Read More
Drs. Bill Borgen and Beth Haverkamp will be retiring on June 30, 2025, after 48 and 36 years of dedicated service, respectively. On behalf of ECPS, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for their passion, wisdom, and unwavering commitment, which have profoundly inspired students, colleagues, and the entire department. Thank you for your leadership and countless […] Read More
Congratulations to the following Spring 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