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Student Advisors

Durham College is committed to student success. Academic advising is a comprehensive service that is aimed to guide
students through their college experience. Student Advisors’ help students navigate through their studies by customizing
academic plans to suit their individual needs. We work with the different support services to enhance the quality of
students' academic life.

These representatives help students to:

  • Identify education and career goals, and support the creation of academic plans to achieve those goals.
  • Make decisions regarding full-time/part-time studies.
  • Select courses and identify equivalent credits.
  • Change programs, transfer to another program or explore pathways to further education.
  • Develop academic success plans in the event of failed courses or a low grade point average (GPA).
  • Ensure progression and graduation requirements are met.
  • Access other college support services.

Each academic faculty has a student advisor to facilitate academic success and help you to reach your full academic
potential.

FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Melissa Chilton
E: melissa.chilton@durhamcollege.ca		 PROGRAMS:

  • Accounting – Business (ACCT)
  • Accounting – Business Administration (BACT)
  • Accounting – Business - Transfer to Ontario Tech Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) (ACTU)
  • Business Fundamentals (BFND)
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business – Flex (BEFL)
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business (BESB)
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech Bachelor of Commerce
    (Hons)
    (BETU)
  • Finance – Business (FINC)
  • Finance – Business Administration (BFNC)
  • Finance – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) (FNTU)
  • Human Resources – Business (HRM)
  • Human Resources – Business Administration (BHRM)
  • Human Resources – Business - Transfer to Ontario Tech Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) (HRTU)
  • Human Resources Management – Flex – Graduate Certificate (HRFL)
  • Human Resources Management – Graduate Certificate (HURM)
  • International Business Management – Graduate Certificate (INTB)
  • Project Management – Flex – Graduate Certificate (PRFL)
  • Project Management – Graduate Certificate (PROM)
  • Professional Selling and Business Development – Graduate Certificate (PSBD)
  • Supply Chain and Operations – Business (SCOP)
  • Supply Chain and Operations Management – Business Administration (BSOM)
  • Supply Chain and Operations – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)
    (SCTU)
  • Supply Chain Management – Global – Canadian Context (graduate certificate) (SGMX)
  • Supply Chain Management – Global – Graduate Certificate (SCMG)
E: Business@durhamcollege.ca PROGRAMS:

  • Marketing – Business Administration (BMKG)
  • Marketing – Business – Transfer to Ontario Tech University Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)(MKTU)
  • Marketing – Business (MRKG)
  • Recreation and Leisure Services (RECL)
  • Sport Business Management – Graduate Certificate (SBMT)
  • Sport Administration (SPAD)
  • Sport Management (SPMN)
Heather Dunlop
E: heather.dunlop@durhamcollege.ca

PROGRAMS:

  • AI Analysis, Design and Implementation (AIDI)
  • Applied Data Analytics (APDA)
  • Artificial Intelligence – Honours Bachelor (HBAI)
  • Cloud Computing (CLCP)
  • Computer Foundations (CFND)
  • Computer Programming (CPPG)
  • Computer Programming and Analysis (CPGA)
  • Computer Systems Technician (CSTC)
  • Computer Systems Technology (CSTY)
  • Computer Systems Technician Ontario Tech Transfer (CSTU)
  • Cybersecurity (CYSC)
Stephanie Thomson
E: Stephanie.thomson@durhamcollege.ca		 PROGRAMS:

  • Cosmetic Techniques and Management (CTMG)
  • Esthetician - Spa Management (ESMG)
  • Office Administration (OFAD)
  • Office Administration -Executive - Fast-Track (OFEF)
  • Office Administration – Executive (OFEX)
  • Office Administration -Health Services- Fast Track (OFHF)
  • Office Administration - Health Services (OFHS)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Erin Smith
E: erin.smith@durhamcollege.ca		 PROGRAMS:

  • Communicative Disorders Assistant
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Massage Therapy
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant
  • Personal Support Worker
  • Personal Support Worker Flex
  • Recreation Therapy
    Rahul Kumar
    E: rahul.kumar@durhamcollege.ca    		 PROGRAMS:

    • Animal Care
    • Critical Care – E-Learning (graduate certificate)
    • Clinical Bioinformatics (graduate certificate)
    • Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)
    • Dental Office Administration
    Hayden McIntosh
    E: hayden.mcintosh@durhamcollege.ca    		 PROGRAMS:

    • Emergency Services Fundamentals
    • Fitness and Health Promotion
    • Paramedic
    • Paramedic Compressed
    • Paramedic - Advanced Care
    • Pre-Health Sciences
    Jessica McDaniel
    E: jessica.mcdaniel@durhamcollege.ca

    		 PROGRAMS:

    • Semesters 4 and 5 - Practical Nursing and FLEX
    Lisa West
    E: Lisa.West@durhamcollege.ca

    		 PROGRAMS:

    • Semesters 1 & 2 - Practical Nursing and FLEX
    Melanie Chen
    E: melanie.chen@durhamcollege.ca    		 PROGRAMS:

    • Break semester & 3 -  Practical Nursing and FLEX
    FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY AND HORTICULTURAL
    SCIENCE
    Christa Andrews
    E: hhsadvising@durhamcollege.ca    		 PROGRAMS:

    • Culinary Management (CMGT)
    • Culinary Skills (CSK)
    • Event Planning (EVPN)
    • Horticulture - Food and Farming (AAGR)
    • Horticulture Technician (HORT)
    • Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management (HROM)
    • Hospitality Skills (HSKL)
    • Nutrition and Food Service Management (NFSM)
    • Tourism Destination Marketing (TDMK)
    FACULTY OF LIBERAL STUDIES
    Angela Wood
    E: angela.wood@durhamcollege.ca
    		 PROGRAMS:

    • General Arts and Science - General Certificate (GASC)
    • General Arts and Science - Liberal Arts Ontario Tech Transfer (GAST)
    • General Arts and Science - Liberal Arts Ontario Tech Transfer - Forensic (GASF)
    • General Arts and Science - Science and Engineering Preparation Ontario Tech Transfer (GASZ)
    • General Arts and Science - Trent Transfer (GASA)
    • General Education Electives (GNED)  and Communications Courses (College
      Wide)
    Kaydee Wells
    E: kaydee.wells@durhamcollege.ca
    		 PROGRAMS:

    • School College Work Initiative (SCWI)
    FACULTY OF MEDIA, ART AND DESIGN
    Stephanie Thomson
    E: Stephanie.thomson@durhamcollege.ca    		 PROGRAMS:

    • Animation - Digital Production (ADP)
    • Advertising and Marketing Communications (AVMC)
    • Broadcasting - Radio and Contemporary Media (BRCM)
    • Foundations In Art and Design (FAD)
    • Fine Arts – Advanced (FINE)
    • Game - Art (GART)
    • Graphic Design (GDES)
    • Interactive Media Design (IMDE)
    • Interactive Media Design – Web Development (IMWD)
    • Interior Decorating (INDR)
    • Journalism - Mass Media (JOMM)
    • Journalism & Creative Writing (JCW)
    • Media Fundamentals (MFUN)
    • Music Business Administration (MBAD)
    • Photography (PHGR)
    • Video Production (VIPR)
    FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
    TECHNOLOGY
    Lisa Ogg
    E: Lisa.Ogg@durhamcollege.ca    		 PROGRAMS:

    • Architectural Technology
    • Biomedical Engineering Technology
    • Biotechnology - Advanced
    • Chemical Engineering Technology
    • Chemical Laboratory Technician
    • Civil Engineering Technician
    • Civil Engineering Technology
    • Construction Management - Honour Bachelor
    • Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
    • Electronic Engineering Technician
    • Electronic Engineering Technology
    • Environment Health and Safety Management
    • Environmental  Engineering Technology
    • Health Care Management - Honour Bachelor
    • Mechanical Engineering Technician
    • Mechanical Engineering Technician – NDE
    • Mechanical Engineering Technician – NDE Fast-track.
    • Mechanical Engineering Technology
    • Pharmaceutical Science
    FACULTY OF SKILLED TRADES AND
    APPRENTICESHIP
    Lisa Ogg
    E: staadvising@durhamcollege.ca
    		 PROGRAMS

    • Electric Drive Vehicle Technician (two-year diploma)
    • Motive Power Technician - Service and Management (two-year diploma)
    • Motive Power Technician - Service and Management (two-year diploma) - Co-op
    • Power Engineering Techniques - 4th class (one-year certificate)
    • Automotive Service Technician*   310S (apprenticeship)
    Christa Andrews
    E: staadvising@durhamcollege.ca    		 PROGRAMS:

    • Building Construction Technician (two-year diploma)- Co-op
    • Building Construction Technician (two-year diploma)
    • Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Tech (one-year certificate)
    • Gas Technician 2 (one-year certificate)
    • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (one-year certificate)
    • Carpentry and Renovation Technician (two-year diploma) - Co-op
    • Carpentry and Renovation Technician (two-year diploma)
    • Welding Engineering Technician (two-year diploma) - Co-op
    • Welding Engineering Technician (two-year diploma)
    • Hoisting Engineer: Mobile Crane Operator (Branch 1)  339A  (apprenticeship)
    • Welder*  456A  (apprenticeship)
    Diana Cirone
    E: staadvising@durhamcollege.ca    		 PROGRAMS:

    • Electrical Engineering Technician (two-year diploma)
    • Electrical Techniques (one-year certificate)
    • Electrical Engineering Technician (two-year diploma) - Co-op
    • Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (two-year diploma) - Co-op
    • Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices (two-year diploma)
    • Mechanical Technician - Millwright (two-year diploma)
    • Mechanical Technician - Millwright  (two-year diploma) - Co-op
    • Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing (one-year certificate)
    • Trades Fundamentals (one-year certificate)
    • Electrician – Construction and Maintenance*  309A  (apprenticeship)
    • Industrial Electrician*  442A  (apprenticeship)
    • Elevating Devices Mechanic  636E  (apprenticeship)
    • Industrial Mechanic Millwright*   433A  (apprenticeship)
    • Plumber*  306A  (apprenticeship)
    • Steamfitter* 307A  (apprenticeship)
    FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
    Tracey Duncan
    E: Tracey.Duncan@durhamcollege.ca    		 PROGRAMS:

    • Child and Youth Care
    • Developmental Services Worker
    • Social Service Worker

    Haya Esaad    

    E: Haya.Esaad@durhamcollege.ca

    		 PROGRAMS:

    • Addictions and Mental Health
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Science
    • Honours Bachelor of Community Mental Health
    Treina Kennington
    E: Treina.Kennington@durhamcollege.ca    		 PROGRAMS:

    • 911 Emergency & Call Centre Communications
    • Advanced Law Enforcement & Investigations
    • Firefighter – Pre-Service Education and Training
    • Fire Protection and Technology
    • Police Foundations
    • Protection, Security and Investigation
    Mary Sich
    E: Mary.Sich@durhamcollege.ca    		 PROGRAMS:

    • Autism & Behavioural Science
    • Behavioural Science Technician
    • Law Clerk
    • Paralegal (diploma)
    • Paralegal (graduate certificate)
    • Honours Bachelor of Paralegal
    International Education Office
    Sarah Edwards
    Dandan Shi
    Filippo (Phil) Savone
    Contact us

    		 Advising and support to international students with
    their study permit, visa, work permit, co-op work permit and other immigration matters; helps
    international students understand their health insurance coverage in Canada; provides housing
    resources and supports; and helps international students transition to life in Canada. Visit www.durhamcollege.ca/international.
    PROFESSIONAL AND PART-TIME LEARNING
    Tara Douglas
    Contact
    us    		 Provides academic advising and assistance for
    students enrolled in programs and courses through Durham College’s Professional and Part-time
    Learning.  For a full list of programs and courses please visit     www.durhamcollege.ca/ppl.