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Student success advising
Who we are
No matter your campus, school, or program, there is a Student Success Advisor (SSA) available to support you. Your SSA is there when you don't know where to start, are experiencing challenges affecting your learning experience, or need help succeeding in your program.
Who is your SSA? Use our search tool to identify your Conestoga College Student Success Advisor (SSA). Once identified, you may sign in to the Student Success Portal to book an appointment with them.
What we do
SSAs assist you throughout your academic journey. They coach, support, and guide you to set and meet your academic goals. Working together, you and your SSA will form a partnership, requiring effort and commitment for you to be successful in reaching your goals.We're here to help you:
- plan for your academic program, including program requirements and course changes
- understand college systems, policies, procedures, and steps
- take responsibility for your learning, goal setting, and success
- implement strategies for making informed decisions and achieving your goals
- access referrals to academic, wellness, and personal support resources
Name | Title |
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Bailey Binns | Student Success Advisor, School of Business |
Vanessa Denomme | Student Success Advisor, School of Business |
Sara Halstead | Student Success Advisor, School of Business |
Michelle Leendertse | Student Success Advisor, School of Business |
Sandra Maguire (on leave) | Student Success Advisor, School of Business |
Melissa Small | Student Success Advisor, School of Business |
Tynessa Walters | Student Success Advisor, School of Business |
Courtney McDonald | Manager, Student Success and Retention |
Jasmin Guest | Assistant Manager, Student Success and Retention |
Administrative staff
Name | Title & program |
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Gary Hallam | Executive Dean, School of Business |
Dr. Michelle Grimes | Executive Dean, School of Business |
Jenn McIvor | Assistant to Executive Dean - Michelle Grimes |
Aaron Blair | Interim Chair, School of Business
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Keri Solomon | Program Manager, School of Business |
John Galloway | Assistant to Interim Chair - Aaron Blair |
Amy Gleiser | Chair, School of Business (Kitchener - Downtown campus)
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Karen Towler | Program Manager, School of Business (Brantford campus) |
Jamie Wiebe | Program Manager, School of Business |
Meghan Scott | Program Manager, School of Business |
Jennifer McVeigh Panou Xiong (returning April 2024) | Assistant to Chair - Amy Gleiser |
Lorna Hart | Chair, Continuing Education and Part-time Studies |
Jamie Dallan | Project Coordinator, Manufacturing Leadership Certificate Program, Continuing Education and Part-time Studies |
Maja Veletanlic | Manager, Curriculum and Business Development, Continuing Education and Part-time Studies |
Joy Noble | Assistant to Chair - Lorna Hart |
Jenni Hayman | Chair, School of Business (Online Learning)
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Laura Schnablegger | Curriculum Consultant |
Rebecca Duffy | Assistant to Chair - Jenni Hayman |
Lil Premsukh Singh | Chair, School of Business
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Tamara Freeman | Program Manager, School of Business |
Polly Gomides | Assistant to Chair - Lil Premsukh Singh |
Karey Rowe | Chair, School of Business
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Joe Varamo | Program Manager, School of Business |
Vacant | Assistant to Chair - Karey Rowe |
Dr. Nadira Singh | Chair, School of Business
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Kathy MacDonald | Program Manager, School of Business |
Liz Hirn-Crane | Assistant to Chair - Dr. Nadira Singh |
Michelle Adams | Manager, School Operations & Initiatives |
Victoria Amorim | PAC Assistant, School of Business |
Kyn Cabrera | Academic Support Clerk (Kitchener - Downtown campus) |
Anna Hohenadel | PRME Coordinator, School of Business |
Cherie Jules | Academic Support Clerk (Kitchener - Doon campus) |
Gillian Oldfield | Senior Academic Advisor, School of Business |
Vacant | Quality Assurance Assistant, School of Business |
Archna Walia | Event & Information Assistant |
Tracey Whelan | Administrative Assistant, School Operations & Initiatives |