Trish Regier

20 Foster Ave., London, ON N6H 2K6

Work: 519-661-2111, ext. 81486 / Cell: 519-701-7419
Work: paregier@uwo.ca / Student: tregier2@uwo.ca

Professional Summary
Dedicated Academic Counsellor, committed to providing skillful academic advice and support in an
inclusive and encouraging manner. Rising to the challenge by connecting with students, helping
them reach their academic goals, and advocating on their behalf while maintaining academic
integrity.

Core Qualifications
Empathetic nature and tactful communication skills that include active listening and clarity
of expression
Sound judgement and breadth of experience in academic counselling instills confidence and
influence while interacting with students
Professional and trustworthy when faced with sensitive situations
Collaborative, well-functioning relationships with colleagues, support units and faculty
members
Actively engaged with students to foster motivation, goal-setting and academic success
Exceptional organization and ability to prioritize ensures quick resolution to concerns or
problems presented
Recognize, analyze and offer solutions to affect positive change within the faculty, among
students and within business practices

Experience

Academic Counsellor
Western University, Faculty of Social Science June 2006-present
Western University, Faculty of Science August 2005-June 2006

Delivers effective academic guidance and advice to current and prospective students; acts
as a resource for referrals to relevant university services when necessary
Advocates for students and provides expert advice by communicating, clarifying, and
enforcing Faculty and University policies with faculty members and staff (based on
experience and careful analysis of programs, policies and procedures)
 Addressing students, parents and public in a tactful and positive way when responding to
questions and/or concerns; represents the Faculty of Social Science during recruitment
events like the Ontario University Fair and Faculty Open Houses
Providing guidance to the staff in the Social Science Academic Counselling Office;
collaborates with peers from other Faculties and units across campus to discuss policy, and
administrative changes and to implement strategies to work with these in context of Social
Science
Providing support to the Manager and Associate Dean - Academic Affairs, ensuring
counselling services run smoothly; contributes to ongoing process improvements
Contributes to the successful completion of students' programs by analyzing their
problems, appeals and concerns; waiving University regulations where warranted;
evaluating and accepting transfer credit; analyzing complex degree structures to determine
eligibility for admission, progression and graduation

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Honors Sociology 1997

King's University College, Western University London, ON

Affiliations
Member, Ontario Academic Advising Professionals (OAAP) since 2010
Member, Working Group: Post-Secondary Student Mental Health: Guide to a Systemic
Approach, 2015
Attendee, National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Regional Conference, 2016
Academic Counselling Representative (alternate) for Senate Committee on Academic Policy
and Awards (SCAPA) 2011-2012, 2017-2018

Certifications
Mental Health First Aid, 2009?
Nominee, Western Award of Excellence, 2012?
safeTALK alertness training for suicide prevention, 2016