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Five ECPS Graduate Students Receive Federal Research Awards
We are proud to announce that five ECPS graduate students have received prestigious federal research awards for the 2025/26 academic year through Canada’s Tri-Council agencies (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR). These awards recognize outstanding academic achievement and support graduate research across Canada. ECPS Recipients: Name Award Tayler Colton SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship Alayna Finley SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship Yue […]
ECPS New Student Orientation and Welcome Picnic 2025
We’re excited to welcome all incoming ECPS students to our 2025 New Student Orientation and Welcome Picnic—join us to meet faculty and staff, connect with your peers, and enter for a chance to win one of 10 gift card prizes! Orientation Session Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PMLocation: Neville Scarfe, Room 100 Welcome Picnic Time: 5:30 […]
Redefining Self-Care with Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen
“I strongly believe in community care. When we focus too much on the individual, we risk treating burnout and stress as personal problems, instead of recognizing them as collective challenges.” We are pleased to share a recent Q&A interview featuring Dr. Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen, ECPS Associate Professor in Counselling Psychology, and an investigator at the BC […]
Winter 2025-26 Work Learn Position
Application Deadline: Thursday, Aug 7, 2025
Winter 2025-26 GAA Positions
Application Deadline: Aug 7, 2025
Winter 2025-26 Sessional Lecturer Positions
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 17 & 24, 2025
Dr. Thomas Schanding Appointed Head of ECPS
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 […]
Welcome New Faculty: Dr. Sarah Pastrana
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 […]
Welcome New Faculty: Dr. Nicole Dunn
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 […]
Welcome New Faculty: Dr. Eun Young Kwon
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 […]
Promotion of Drs. Bedi, Kroc and Sam
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
Congratulations to Drs. Borgen and Haverkamp on their upcoming retirement
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 […]
Assistant or Associate Professor of Edith Lando Professorship (tenure-track) in Counselling for Refugee and Immigrant Youth and Families
Application Deadline: October 1, 2025
Congratulations to Spring 2025 ECPS Graduates
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
Register W1 Course: EPSE 604 Advanced Topics in HDLC
EPSE 604 Advanced Topics in HDLCReimagining Resilience: Young People’s Development in Complex Systems Winter 1 2025 | In-Person Time: Thursday, 4:30-7:30 pm Taught by: Dr. Suna Eryigit-Madzwamuse Today’s young people are born into a world of global changes and challenges that transform the social, political, economic and psychological conditions of everyday life. Young people are […]
Congratulations to Gizem Guryil, Negar Khodarahmi, and Johanna Mickelson
2024–25 UBC Graduate Teaching Assistant Award Winners We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of three exceptional graduate students who have been recognized for their excellence in teaching at UBC. These award recipients have demonstrated remarkable commitment, leadership, and pedagogical skill in their roles as teaching assistants, leaving a lasting impact on the students […]
Thesis Defence: Rachel Hussey, MA in HDLC
Date: Monday, May 26, 2025 Time: 2:00 to 5:00 PM (PDT) Virtual: Zoom (Please contact Dr. Johanna Sam for link) Supervisory Committee: Johanna Sam (Supervisor) Jennifer Shapka (Supervisory Committee Member) Suna Eryigit-Madzwamuse (Supervisory Committee Member) Title: Bouncing Forward In A Digital World: An Investigation Of The Relationships Between Young Adulthood Technology Use, Resilience and Psychological […]
Congratulations to Natacha Monestel Mora on her new publication
We’re excited to share that our HDLC Doctoral Candidate, Natacha Monestel Mora has co-authored a new article in Bank Street College’s Occasional Paper Series titled “Social Imagining in ‘Youth Taking Action’: Documenting Immigrating and Settling Through a Hybrid Youth Participatory Action Research Project.” The piece highlights a youth-led research and documentary project that explores immigrant […]
Summer Hybrid Course: EPSE 511
EPSE 511 Critical Multicultural Perspectives on Learning with Digital Technologies Summer 2A, June 30-July 18, 2025 Time: Monday to Friday, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm Taught by: Dr. Surita Jhangiani, David Lam Chair in Multicultural Education and Associate Professor in ECPS This course will critically examine teaching and learning through technological tools and the digital […]
Summer 2025 Sessional Lecturer – EPSE 317
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA-VANCOUVER Faculty of Education Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education Summer 2025 Sessional Lecturer Position – EPSE 317 Posted on March 11, 2025 | Application Deadline: Thursday, March 27, 2025 Job Description Course Name Section Credit Term Act Type Mode of Delivery Day Time EPSE_V 317-S 920/924/925/974 3 […]
Invitation: Forms of Listening Research with Dr.Przanowska
If you would like to participate or learn more about the study, please contact Dr. Przanowska directly by email: malgorzata.przanowska@ubc.ca and mprzanowska@uw.edu.pl if you want to stay in touch for longer.
Department Talk: Dr. Malgorzata Przanowska
About the talk The context of my talk will be our uncertain times: technological turn and digital domination, wars (including economic ones), consequences of the pandemic, a general neglect of humanistic culture and attitude, migrations, just to mention a few aspects of our contemporary world. In such a context we pose a question about education […]
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Online Master’s Info Sessions
About the program Learn more about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program (M.A./M.Ed.) Questions? Contact Dr. Joanna Cannon at joanna.cannon@ubc.ca
Welcome Dr. Nicole L. Johnson
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Nicole L. Johnson as an Associate Professor at ECPS Dr. Nicole L. Johnson, PhD (she/her) is joining ECPS from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, USA. Nic’s research is dedicated to the exploration and implementation of prevention programming for gender-based violence (e.g., rape, intimate partner violence, violence against individuals with marginalized sexual and gender identities) […]
Welcome Dr. Xiangyi Liao
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Xiangyi Liao as an Assistant Professor at ECPS Dr. Xiangyi Liao is joining ECPS as an Assistant Professor in Measurement, Evaluation, and Research Methodology. She previously received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (Quantitative Methods) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Liao’s research centers on the development and application of […]
ECPS Museum of Anthropology Trip
Invitation The ECPS Department invites all ECPS faculty, staff and students to a guided tour of the Museum of Anthropology on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Event Registration Space is limited. Please RSVP soon using the link or QR code on the flyer. If you have any question about this event, please contact […]
Congratulations to Spring 2023 ECPS Graduates
Congratulations to the following Spring 2023 ECPS Graduates:
Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Carly Christensen
May 2, 2023 Carly Christensen is a Special Education Assistant Professor of Teaching with the UBC Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education. She is passionate about promoting inclusive, equitable, and quality education for people with disabilities, and has extensive secondary school teaching experience within unique educational settings in the United Kingdom, Canada, […]
Congrats to Linnea Francesca Kalchos
Congrats to Linnea Francesca Kalchos, for being selected as a Top 25 SSHRC Storytellers finalist Linnea Francesca Kalchos of The University of British Columbia is one of the top 25 finalists in the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s 2023 Storytellers Challenge. This annual contest challenges postsecondary students from across the country to demonstrate—in up […]
ECPS Staff Spotlight
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ECPS Student Spotlight
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Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Robinder P. Bedi
April 6, 2023 Robinder P. Bedi is a Counselling Psychology Associate Professor with the UBC Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education. He is a registered psychologist in British Columbia with scholarly interest in International/cross-cultural/multicultural counselling and psychotherapy, and counselling/psychotherapy envisioned as Western cultural healing practices. How long have you worked with the […]
Welcome Evelyn Chan
We are pleased and excited to welcome Evelyn Chan Evelyn has started her new role as Administrative & HR Support effective on March 30, 2023. Evelyn had worked as a Program assistant at UBC/Hospital for four years, and then she went into the floral industry and worked as a senior floral designer for around seven […]
In-Focus 2023: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our EDI initiative aims to raise awareness of the topics of Equity Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), particularly accessibility in in-person, online and hybrid courses in line with the coming new provincial accessibility guidelines. Along with the newly available EDI resources, attention to equity, diversity, and inclusion in course design will be accompanied by a variety of professional development […]
Promoting Inclusion: Knowledge Mobilization Project Gallery
This gallery displays a class of MEd student’s work that addresses the following scenario: You have under 6 minutes to advocate for your profession and/or students, and persuade a leader to consider your arguments for a specific intervention or issue. What would you do? Location: Neville Scarfe Foyer Date: March 20th – 31st, 2023 References: https://ets.educ.ubc.ca/knowledge-mobilization-project-gallery/
Congratulations to Drs. Surita Jhangiani and Carly Christensen
Congratulations to the Faculty of Education’s two Universal Design for Learning Fellows for 2023, Drs. Surita Jhangiani and Carly Christensen Universal Design for Learning is a set of principles for course and curriculum development that supports a more inclusive and accessible learning environment for all learners. The UDL Fellows Program will support faculty and staff […]
Psychometrics, Assessment, and Research Methodology: The Many Ways of Being Human
Dr. Bruno Zumbo is invited by the Department of Statistical Science and the Department of Psychology of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, to speak about recent developments in his research program motivated by what he has described as the many ways of being human with the central theme of equity and fairness at the nexus […]
ECPS Spring 2023 Graduate Student Symposium
We’re excited to invite you to attend the spring ECPS graduate student symposium! We’ve put together a great program featuring ECPS students presenting on a variety of topics. See the attached program flyer for more details! The symposium will take place on Wednesday, March 22, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm in room 310 of […]
Welcome Kay Mun
We are pleased and excited to welcome Kay Mun Kay has started her new role as Assistant to ECPS Head effective on March 1, 2023. Kay has always had a passion for education. Before she joined ECPS, she had worked in an education institute in Coquitlam for seven years and was promoted to branch manager […]
Congratulations to Dr. Cay Holbrook
Dr. Cay Holbrook, professor in ECPS, will be speaking on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the American Association for the Advancement of Science as part of a multidisciplinary panel on research related to braille literacy. Holbrook and her colleagues Simon Fischer-Baum (cognitive psychology), Robert Englebretson (Linguistics) have received a US federal grant through the Institute […]
Graduate Workshop: Providing Effective Feedback
The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education (ECPS), is pleased to offer a training program for all Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) interested in becoming GTAs or are currently working as GTAs. As part of this professional development opportunity, workshops will be offered to support GTA’s teaching competencies and skills in diverse learning […]
“What Inclusion Means to Me” social media campaign
“What Inclusion Means to Me” social media campaign contest Social Media Campaign! Take a picture of yourself with 1-3 words describing what inclusion means to you. Post it on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #inclusionUBC, search the hashtag and like others’ posts. The post that receives the most likes will win a $50 Indigo […]
PSCTC Reading Break Hours 2023
University is closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, for Family Day. Winter Session Term 2 midterm break begins from February 20 to 24 inclusive. PSCTC Reading Break Hours: Monday, February 20 – CLOSED (Family Day) Tuesday, February 21 – 9am-4pm Wednesday, February 22 – 9am-4pm Thursday, February 23 – 9am-4pm Friday, February 24 – 9am-4pm Saturday, […]
ECPS Graduate Student Symposium 2023
Submit a proposal: https://forms.gle/uZqucdJka5ah8Ee78 Building Community Through Conversation Symposium Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Deadline for Submissions: Friday, February 17, 2023 Location: In-person in Scarfe Building (rooms TBA) – UBC Vancouver Campus This spring we’re excited to hold the 3rd ECPS Graduate Student Symposium! The symposium provides ECPS graduate students and faculty with the opportunity to […]
February is Psychology Month
Psychology Month Psychology is rooted in science that seeks to understand our thoughts, feelings and actions. It is a broad field – some psychology professionals develop and test theories through research while others work to help individuals, organizations, and communities function better. Still others are both researchers and practitioners. Psychology Month is celebrated every February […]
Summer Course – EPSE 588 (3) Indigenous Pathways Through Social and Emotional Learning
EPSE 588 (3) Indigenous Pathways Through Social and Emotional Learning (Online Hybrid of asynchronous and synchronous) Summer 2B, July 4 – 31, 2023 Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30am – 1:00pm Dr. Johanna Sam, e-mail johanna.sam@ubc.ca We express our deep gratitude to the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) people for us, at UBC Vancouver campus, to engage digitally on […]
ECPS Faculty Spotlight
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Dr. Bruno Zumbo’s invited address for the Research Methods and Analysis Series
Dr. Bruno Zumbo is giving an invited address at the Research Methods and Analysis Series hosted by the Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, Italy. The event will be attended by researchers across Italy and other nations across Europe and North America. The title of his invited address is “Validity Theories, Frameworks […]
Congratulations to the 2022 Graduate Student Endowed Awards winners
The Office of the Associate Dean, Academic, Graduate and Innovation has announced the graduate student award winners of the 2022 Graduate Student Endowed Awards competition. Congratulations to the following ECPS students that received the award: Dean of Education Scholarship Alexis Webster (ECPS) Johanna Mickelson (ECPS) Katharine McCloskey (ECPS) Makayla Freeman (ECPS) Martin Dammert Freundt Thurne […]
Congrats to Dr. Anusha Kassan on receiving a UBC 2022 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Anusha Kassan on receiving a UBC 2022 PRE Grant to support community-university collaboration and relationship building Community-Based Mentoring and Tutoring Initiative for Newcomer Learners with Interrupted Schooling Community Partner: Jennifer Reddy, EdMeCo (Education, Mentorship & Connection) UBC Partner | Faculty: Anusha Kassan, Education, UBC Vancouver The Office of Community Engagement awards over $70,000 to […]
Congrats to Dr. Janet Jamieson Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl on their upcoming retirement
Drs. Janet Jamieson and Kimberly Schonert-Reichl will be retiring end of December 2022. On behalf of the ECPS, we want to thank them for all their contributions and services to the department! Best wishes on this new chapter, and happy retirement!
PSCTC Winter Break Hours
PSCTC Winter Break Hours from December 12th, 2022 to January 6th, 2023. Please note hours are subject to change without notice, so check the PSCTC contact us page for the most updated hours.
Congratulations to Fall 2022 ECPS Graduates
Dear ECPS Graduates (see below for a list of graduates), Twice every year, we get to pause and acknowledge the tremendous accomplishment that is graduation. Every time, it is with renewed pleasure and enthusiasm that we get to express our recognition for the exceptional effort all of you have put in to reach this special […]
Bruno D. Zumbo
Distinguished University Scholar and Professor
Kim T. Zebehazy
Professor
Richard Young
Professor Emeritus
Amery Wu
Associate Professor
ECPS Graduate Advisor for Admissions and Scholarship
Marvin J. Westwood
Professor Emeritus
Barbara Weber
Professor,
Chair of the Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program
Jennifer Vadeboncoeur
Professor
Mircea Munteanu
Continuing Sessional Lecturer
Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen
Associate Professor
Linda Siegel
Professor Emeritus
Kimberly Schonert-Reichl
Professor Emiritus
Leyton Schnellert
Associate Member of ECPS
Johanna Sam
Associate Professor
Jenna D. Shapka
Professor
Marion Porath
Professor Emeritus
Nancy Perry
Professor
Associate Dean, Research
Sarah Pastrana
Assistant Professor of Teaching
Eva Oberle
Associate Member of ECPS
Erika Horwitz
Continuing Sessional Lecturer
Arthur More
Associate Professor Emeritus
Pat Mirenda
Professor Emeritus
Lynn Miller
Associate Professor Emeritus
Sterett H. Mercer
Professor
William T. McKee
Assistant Professor Emeritus
Sandra Mathison
Professor Emeritus
Joshua Madsen
Associate Professor of Teaching
CNPS Ph.D. Director
Faculty of Education’s Graduation Reception
The Faculty of Education invites you to attend a reception in the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre immediately following your graduation on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022. The event will include light fare, coffee, and a chance to celebrate alongside friends, family, and fellow graduates. The Faculty of Education invites guests and attendees to review and […]
Joseph M. Lucyshyn
Associate Professor (On leave)
Bonita Long
Professor Emeritus
Owen Lo
Associate Professor,
ECPS Graduate Advisor for Student Affairs
Simon Lisaingo
Assistant Professor of Teaching,
SACP Program Coordinator
Xiangyi Liao
Assistant Professor
Serge Lacroix
Retired Associate Professor of Teaching
Eun Young Kwon
Assistant Professor
Ed Kroc
Associate Professor,
MERM Program Coordinator
Vicki Knight
Associate Professor,
Director of CIRCA (On leave)
Laura Klubben
CNPS Lecturer
Nand Kishor
Associate Professor Emeritus
David Kealy
Associate Member of ECPS
Jennifer Katz
Associate Professor
Anusha Kassan
Associate Professor
Sharon E. Kahn
Professor Emeritus
Elizabeth Jordan
Senior Tenured Instructor Emeritus
Nicole L. Johnson
Associate Professor,
CNPS Program Coordinator
Surita Jhangiani
Associate Professor of Teaching
Interim Associate Dean, Equity
Janet R. Jamieson
Professor Emeritus
Susan James
Associate Professor (On leave)
Ishu Ishiyama
Associate Professor Emeritus
Anita Hubley
Professor
Cay Holbrook
Professor Emeritus
Kathleen Heikkila
Retired Lecturer
Shelley Hymel
Professor Emeritus
Beth Haverkamp
Associate Professor Emeritus
Colleen Haney
Retired Senior Instructor
Hillel Goelman
Professor Emeritus
Laurie Ford
Associate Professor,
Director of Early Childhood Education
Shawna Faber
Associate Professor of Teaching
Ruth Ervin
Associate Professor
Kadriye Ercikan
Professor Emeritus
Brenda Dyer
Retired Lecturer
Nicole Santos Dunn
Assistant Professor
Judith Daniluk
Professor Emeritus
Margaret Csapo
In Memorium – Emeritus Faculty
Daniel Cox
Professor
Allison Cloth
Assistant Professor
Carly Christensen
Assistant Professor of Teaching,
Director of Undergraduate Programs
Children Learning to Read Digital Data as ‘Texts’: A case study of critical algorithmic education
The Digital Literacy Centre presents Visiting Scholar, Hyeon-Seon Jeong, from Gyeongin National University of Education, South Korea Join us in the multi-purpose room, 2012 Ponderosa Commons for a roundtable entitled Children Learning to Read Digital Data as ‘Texts’: A case study of critical algorithmic education on Wednesday, November 16th from 12 to 1 pm. About […]
Joanna Cannon
Professor,
SPED Program Coordinator
Deborah Butler
Professor Emeritus
Marla Buchanan
Professor Emeritus
Talino Bruno
Continuing Sessional Lecturer
William Borgen
Professor Emeritus
Robinder P. Bedi
Professor,
Oksana Bartosh
Continuing Sessional Lecturer
Norman Amundson
Professor Emeritus
National School Psychology Week 2022
Message from National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) During the week of November 7-11, 2022, schools and graduate programs throughout North America will celebrate National School Psychology Week (NSPW) to highlight the important work school psychologists do to help students thrive. This year’s theme, “Together We Shine” is derived from how we see hope after […]
John Allan
Professor Emeritus