Through a number of Student Development awards, the Office of the Vice-President, Students annually recognizes exceptional contributions and significant improvements to the student experience and learning environment at UBC.
The Student Development Awards are adjudicated by a committee of Staff, Faculty and Students.
2017/18 Student Development Award recipients
Please join us in applauding and congratulating the 2017-2018 Student Development Award recipients:
Margaret Fulton Award
This award is granted to an outstanding individual (student, faculty, or staff) who has made a contribution to student development and the university community in honour of Margaret Fulton’s commitment to university access and student learning.
- Kevin Doering, 4th year, Faculty of Arts
- Vivian Tsang, 1st year, Faculty of Medicine
- Michael Lee, Senior Instructor, Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine
Helen McCrae Award
This award is granted to recognize a service for students provided by the AMS, GSS, or UBC in honour of Helen McCrae’s commitment and contributions to community.
- Pro Bono Students Canada – UBC Chapter, Peter A. Allard School of Law
The Process
If you are interested in learning more about the application process and awards criteria or would like to find out about the awards recipients, take a look here:
Awards Nomination
Nominations should include a written statement from the nominator and two supporting letters (in pdf format) outlining the exceptional contributions or improvements to student development at UBC. Letters from students are particularly encouraged.
Please submit nominations here
If you have any questions about the nomination process please contact Abby Yellen, Executive Assistant to the Vice-President, Students at abby.yellen@ubc.ca.
You may submit your nomination package via email if you prefer. Please email your package to: vpsassist@ubc.ca
Deadline for nominations: February 19, 2018
Award winners will be announced in March 2018 and will be honoured at a ceremony tentatively scheduld for March 28, 2018.
The following criteria will guide the evaluation of award applications:
- Directly impacts the student experience, and particularly, exceptional contributions to student learning and development
- Upholds values of inclusion and equity
- Enhances student involvement in the Campus and Community
- Promotes excellence in the student experience
- Involves students in the needs assessment, planning, implementation or program evaluation where appropriate
- Sustainably and strategically builds capacity for enhanced student learning and development for the future
Awards Recipients
Helen McCrae Award
For a service for students provided by Alma Mater Society (AMS), Graduate Student Society (GSS), or University of British Columbia (UBC)
| 2016/17 | Public Scholars Initiative, Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies |
| 2015/16 | Undergraduate Research Opportunities, AMS Club Computer Science Tri-Mentoring Program |
| 2014/15 | Undergraduate Chemistry Society |
| 2013/14 | Faculty of Law, Peer Tutoring ProgramFaculty of Arts, Tri-Mentoring Program |
| 2012/13 | UBC Tandem Language Exchange ProgramGlobal Lounge |
| 2011/12 | Arts Academic Advising ServicesThe Ubyssey |
| 2010/11 | Graduate Pathways to Success Program – Faculty of Graduate Studies |
| 2009/10 | UBC Arts Co-op Students’ Association |
| 2008/09 | International Peer ProgramFirst (2007/08) Executive of the Environmental Science Students’ Association |
| 2007/08 | Graduate Student Society Advocacy OfficeUBC SEEDS (Social, Ecological, Economic Development Studies) |
| 2006/07 | SCI TeamUBC Farm and Centre for Sustainable Food SystemsLet’s Talk Science |
| 2005/06 | UBC RECUBC Tax Assistance Clinic for Students |
| 2004/05 | Engineers Without Borders Learning Exchange Trek Program |
| 2003/04 | UBC Dance ClubWorld University Service Canada (WUSC) |
| 2002/03 | AMS Ombuds OfficeStudent Exchange Program |
| 2001/02 | None granted |
| 2000/01 | AMS SafewalkInternational ESL Program |
| 1999/00 | AMS Tutoring ServicesFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Teaching Support Group |
| 1998/99 | Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduate Student Association |
| 1997/98 | Arts Academic Advising OfficeImagine UBC ProgramInternational Student ServicesSafer Campus Peer Education ProgramTotem Park Residence Association |
Margaret Fulton Award
For an individual
| 2016/17 | Jason Speidel, M.A.Sc. (candidate), Faculty of Applied ScienceRoxana Quinde, Coordinator, Global Partnerships and Global Resource Systems, Faculty of Land and Food Systems Peter Ostafichuk, Professor of Teaching, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science Sathish Gopalakrishnan, Associate Professor and Associate Head, Strategic Priorities, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science |
| 2015/16 | Andre Marziali, Director, UBC Engineering PhysicsJanet Teasdale, Managing Director Student Development & ServicesHassan Packir, 4th year Student, Business Technology Management |
| 2014/15 | Shona Ellis, Faculty, Associate Head of BiologyJason McManus, Staff, Manager Intramural Programs, UBC Recreation |
| 2013/14 | Hassan BhattiMona MalekiAna VivaldiDr. Paul Smith |
| 2012/13 | Sally Hermansen, Associate Dean, Student Services, Faculty of ArtsRuth Lavergne, PhD student, School of Population and Public Health |
| 2011/12 | Dr. Paul Harrison, Associate Dean, Faculty of ScienceAlyssa Koehn, Year 4 – Faculty of Arts (Political Science & Geography) |
| 2010/11 | Joshua Caulkins, Science Teaching & Learning FellowProfessor Hugh Neary, Department of EconomicsCharles Shi, International Student Development |
| 2009/10 | Nancy Gallini, Dean of ArtsJanet Sinclair Walker, Student Development ScienceRobert Winson, Sauder B.Comm |
| 2008/09 | Professor Jane Flick, Department of English, Faculty of ArtsDavid Chiu, Graduate Student Council, Faculty of EducationDr. Margo Fryer, UBC Learning Exchange |
| 2007/08 | Kim KilohDr. David ShackletonSiu-Kae Yeong |
| 2006/07 | Tim Louman-Gardiner, Third-year LawWinnie Cheung, Office of the AVP InternationalJohanna Waggott, UBC Housing and Conferences |
| 2005/06 | Allison Dunnet, Student DevelopmentDr. Margery Fee, Faculty of ArtsTriny Shen, Graduate Student Society |
| 2004/05 | Chad Hyson, Student DevelopmentDr. Neil Guppy, Department of Anthropology and Department of SociologyRegina Lyakhovetska, Student Development |
| 2003/04 | Yashar Kalighi, Graduate Student SocietyDr. Les Lavkulich, Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainabiilty |
| 2002/03 | Debbie Aikens, Student Health ServiceMargot Bell, Chapman Learning CommonsSue Brown, Alma Mater SocietyKristi Mardyn/David Hui, Community Health Initiative for University Students |
| 2001/02 | Joydeep SenguptaByron HenderSheila Te Hennepe |
| 2000/01 | Rick JoeRoger MillerJohn Worrall |
| 1999/00 | Judy Brown Candace Erica Hofmann |
| 1998/99 | Rhodri Windsor-Liscombe |
| 1997/98 | Carmen de SilvaDavid HolmNestor KorchinskyJulie Walchli |
Alfred Scow Award
For an undergraduate program or department
| 2016/17 | Bachelor of International Economics, Vancouver School of EconomicsDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Science |
| 2015/16 | Not granted |
| 2014/15 | NITEP, The Indigenous Teacher Education Program, Faculty of Education |
| 2013/14 | None granted. |
| 2012/13 | None granted. |
| 2011/12 | Physics and Astronomy DepartmentUBC Opera Program |
| 2010/11 | Cognitive Systems Program |
| 2009/10 | Department of Psychology |
| 2008/09 | Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science |
| 2007/08 | First Nations Studies Program, Faculty of Arts |
| 2006/07 | Mech 2 Program, Faculty of Applied ScienceGlobal Resource System Program, Faculty of Land & Food Systems |
| 2005/06 | None granted |
| 2004/05 | International Relations Program |
| 2003/04 | Wood Products Processing Program, Faculty of Forestry |
| 2002/03 | Integrated Sciences ProgramFirst Nations Languages Program, Faculty of Arts |
| 2001/02 | Electro-Mechanical Engineering Program (EMEC), Faculty of Applied Science |
| 2000/01 | None granted |
| 1999/00 | Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts |
| 1998/99 | Natural Resources Conservation Program, Faculty of Forestry |
| 1997/98 | Science One Program |
Peter Larkin Award
For a graduate program or department
| 2016/17 | Master of Food Resource Economics Program |
| 2015/16 | Master of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Program |
| 2014/15 | Not awarded this year |
| 2013/14 | Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Graduate Program |
| 2012/13 | Department of Geography |
| 2011/12 | Master of Arts Asia Pacific Policy Studies ProgramInstitute of Applied Mathematics |
| 2010/11 | Graduate Program, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| 2009/10 | None granted |
| 2008/09 | Graduate Program, Department of History, Faculty of ArtsDepartment of Statistics, Faculty of Science |
| 2007/08 | Graduate Program, Faculty of ForestryOptional Residency MFA in Creative Writing, Faculty of Arts |
| 2006/07 | None granted |
| 2005/06 | School of Community and Regional Planning |
| 2004/05 | Ts`´kel Graduate Program |
| 2003/04 | None granted |
| 2002/03 | Rural and Underserved Community Practice Program |
| 2001/02 | Graduate Program, Department of English |
| 2000/01 | The Centre for the Study of Curriculum and Instruction |
| 1999/00 | Faculty of Commerce MBA Program |
| 1998/99 | Genetics Graduate Program |
| 1997/98 | Electro-Mechanical Design ProgramGreen CollegeMaster of Health Administration “Bridging” Program |
Helen McCrae Award
For a service for students provided by AMS, GSS, and UBC
Dr. Helen McCrae served UBC as a professor of Social Work and Dean of Women from 1959 to 1973. Her community contributions have extended from UBC to the United Nations in her efforts to improve educational opportunities and the lives of women and children. This award is granted to recognize a service for students provided by the AMS, GSS, or UBC in honour of her commitment and contributions to community.
Margaret Fulton Award
For an individual
Dr. Margaret Fulton was a distinguished educator in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary education. She served as the Dean of Women at UBC and University President, Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax.This award is granted to an outstanding individual (student, faculty, or staff) who has made a contribution to student development and the university community in honour of her commitment to university access and student learning.
Alfred Scow Award
For an undergraduate program or department
A UBC Alumnus, Judge Scow was the first Aboriginal person in British Columbia to graduate with a Bachelor of Law degree, and in 1962, he became the first Aboriginal lawyer in BC. He served as a judge for the Provincial Court of British Columbia from 1971 to 1992. His tireless efforts to support First Nations students contributed to the establishment of the First Nations House of Learning. This award is granted to an undergraduate program or department that has contributed to student development in honour of his commitment to UBC and demonstrated vision, integrity, and dedication to social justice.
Peter Larkin Award
For a graduate program or department
Dr. Peter Larkin was UBC’s first Fisheries Biologist and founding Director of the Institute of Fisheries, a graduate program. He continued his support of graduate education and became Dean of Graduate Studies in 1975 and Vice-President, Research in 1986. He was a Member of the Order of Canada (1995) and the Order of BC (1996). This award is granted to a graduate program or department that has contributed to student development in honour of his commitment and passion for teaching and graduate education.