Feb 02, 2021
February is Psychology Month in Canada
February is Psychology Month in Canada. It highlights the contributions of Canadian psychologists and aims to teach Canadians how psychology can help them, their families, and their communities live healthy, happy, and productive lives. Who are school psychologists? School psychologists are highly trained mental health professionals who provide unique learning and mental health services to […]
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Jan 06, 2021
Leadership Announcement: Dr. Vicki Knight Appointed Director of CIRCA
Dr. Vicki Knight has been appointed Director of Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA) on January 1, 2021.
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Jan 04, 2021
Welcome Dr. Johanna Sam
We are pleased and excited to welcome Dr. Johanna Sam. Dr. Sam is joining us as a tenure-track Assistant Professor this January 2021. Dr. Sam is a proud member of Tŝilhqot’in Nation and an HDLC graduate. She has been and will continue to be involved with the Indigenous Teaching Education Indigenous Program (NITEP). Dr. Jenna […]
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Dec 17, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Bruno Zumbo
Congratulations to Dr. Bruno Zumbo, ECPS’s MERM professor on his appointment as a Canada Research Chair in Psychometrics and Measurement. CRC’s excellence in the pursuit of knowledge elevates Canada’s position as a global leader in research. Faculty of Education announcement: https://educ.ubc.ca/canada-research-chairs-annoucement/ Learn more about Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) […]
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Nov 24, 2020
Congratulations to Fall Graduating ECPS Students
Dear ECPS Graduates (see below for a list of graduates), It is with tremendous pleasure and enthusiasm that we are sending this message in recognition of your accomplishment today. We also recognize that this is simply a step in a much larger journey, and we want to joyfully wish you all the best as you embark on the next stages […]
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Sep 22, 2020
About 2020/21 Winter Session Term 2
Hello everyone, Many of you may be wondering about 2020/21 Winter Session, Term 2, which begins in January 2021. While the information has circulated on some platforms, allow me to cite President Ono: “I am pleased to say that for Winter Session, Term 2, we are keeping a focus on equitable access for all our […]
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Sep 10, 2020
2020-2021 ECPS Graduate Student Support
Welcome to a new school year! To learn more about your Graduate advisor, Research Methodology GAA, Program Area Peer Advisors & Supports, please visit our Grad Student Support page.
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Aug 19, 2020
Welcome Dr. Eva Oberle
We are pleased and excited to welcome Dr. Eva Oberle. Dr. Oberle is joining us as an Associate Member of ECPS. Her research is closely aligned with many faculty members in the Human Development, Learning, and Culture program, which is in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology. As such, she has ongoing collaborations with […]
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Aug 13, 2020
PRTC is now PSCTC
Name Change Announcement Psychoeducational Research and Training Centre (PRTC) is now the Psychological Services and Counselling Training Centre (PSCTC).
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Jul 06, 2020
Leadership Announcement: Dr. Laurie Ford Appointed Director of ECED
Dr. Laurie Ford has been appointed Director of Early Childhood Education (ECED) from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023.
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Jul 02, 2020
Promotion of Three ECPS Faculty Members
We are delighted to announce the promotion of the following three ECPS faculty members effective July 1st, 2020. The announcement was made during the Departmental meeting on May 21st by ECPS Department Head Dr. Shelley Hymel. To know more about the profile of these faculty members, please click on their names. Dr. Shawna Faber, promoted […]
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Dr. Jennifer Shapka Appointed Head of ECPS
Dr. Jennifer Shapka has been appointed Head of the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology & Special Education for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2020.
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Jun 30, 2020
Thank you Dr. Shelley Hymel
On June 30, 2020, Dr. Shelley Hymel will be stepping down as Department Head of Educational & Counselling Psychology, & Special Education (ECPS) after providing another 3 years of leadership (2017-2020). Since Shelley joined the Faculty of Education at UBC in 1993, she has served in a number of administrative roles, including Associate Dean (OGPR, […]
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Jun 18, 2020
Counselors’ Attitudes Toward Working with Clients With Substance Use Disorders
Dr. Anita Hubley and her former CNPS M.A. student, Zach Cornfield (graduated Nov., 2018) recently did a podcast with Dr. Bryan Kim, the Editor of APA Div. 17’s (Society of Counseling Psychology) journal The Counseling Psychologist. They were interviewed about their upcoming article “Counselors’ Attitudes Toward Working with Clients With Substance Use Disorders” that will […]
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May 07, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Deborah Butler for winning the Killam Teaching Prize
Congratulations to Dr. Deborah Butler, ECPS’s HDLC professor on winning the UBC Killam Teaching Prize for her outstanding teaching, research and service to the community. The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching. Recipients are recognized at the graduation ceremonies. The Killam Teaching Prize […]
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