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• Program Orientation
• Campus Tours
• Services Expo
Orientation Day 2014 Tuesday, September 2, 2014
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Program Orientation Goals
• Students meet
Students
• Students meet
Faculty
• Services Expo
• Learn about Program
• Learn about BCIT
The Right Decision
• BCIT is a great opportunity for you
• Be prepared - it can be intense!
• Balance: School, Family, Friends, Work,
Exercise, Budget
• Get involved:
– Be a Set Rep or Technology Rep
• Join a student club or get involved in
Intramural athletics
Program Overview
What is your school and
department?
School of Energy
• Trevor Williams – Dean
• Lucy Waters – Administrative Assistant
Mechanical Engineering & Chemical
Technology
• Paul Morrison – Associate Dean
• Courtney Neish – Administrative Assistant
• Mary Woodbury – Program Assistant
Who are your Program Heads?
• Alan Inglis - First Year Mech. Eng.
• Dave Lewis- Mech. Manufacturing Option
• Ken Wong- Mech. Design Option
• Mehrzad Tabatabaian- Mech. Systems Option
• Taco Niet- Mech. Bachelor of Engineering
• Mick Andic- Bachelor of Technology-Manufacturing
Who are your mechanical
engineering faculty and staff? -Mechanical Engineering Department-
• Vahid Askari
• Henry Chang
• Eugene Duruisseau
• Brent Dunn
• Brian Ennis
• Johan Fourie
• John Jenness
• Greg King
• Stephen McMillan
• Alex Mumm
• Neil Munro
• Koorosh Nikfetrat
• Joseph Poon
• Dave Shaw
• Satwinder Singh
• Dave Stropky
• Keith Turner
Who are your mechanical
engineering faculty ? -Other Departments-
Shaun Culham (Physics)
Lynn Erickson (Chemical Sciences)
Scott Hagan (Mathematics)
Quin Lo (Mathematics)
Kathy Manson (Electrical)
Sylvain Roy (Mathematics)
Darlene Webb (Communication)
Who are your mechanical
engineering faculty & staff ?
• Challenge – over the next 2 years, find the staff member who is or has been: – Formula ford driver (2) – Formula ford builder – Wolf and bear trainer – Fine cabinet maker – Triple crown cyclist – Sole Canadian agent for
New Zealand mountain bike – Frisbee golf champ
Department Orientation
Manual
• Calendar of Events
• Services
• Policies
• Reference
• Contact Info
Available on line
http://commons.bcit.ca
Book Lists
• Required and optional texts are available at
the bookstore
Calculator
• Sharp EL-520 Sharp El-546
• HP 33S HP 35S
First Week of Classes
• Lab cancellations will be posted
Timetables
• Available from myBCIT and
http://timetables.bcitbusiness.ca/
Program Information
Course Credit Applications
• Provide supporting documentation
Lockers
• Locate one and attach your lock
Parking
• Permit is required
• Read the signs carefully
Program Information
Expectations
“Student Regulations” Policy 5101
“Student Code of Conduct” Policy 5102
“Academic Integrity & Appeals” Policy 5104
• BCIT is a harassment-free environment
• Respect your classmates and faculty
• Punctuality and Attendance is important
• Cheating and Plagiarism is not accepted
• Academic Integrity
bcit.ca/welcome/regulations
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Teamwork
• Communication Skills
• Strong Work Ethic
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Positive Attitude
• Accept Responsibility
• Leadership and Management Skills
• Ethical, Professional, and Mature
Behaviour
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Services for Students
• Aboriginal Services
• BCIT Student Association
• Campus Walk
• Counselling
• Disability Resource Centre
• Employment Services
• Harassment & Discrimination
• Student Health Services
• Housing
• International Student Centre
• Library, Learning Commons,
ehPOD and study rooms
• Learning & Teaching Centre
• Recreation
• Safety, Security &
Emergency Management
• Student Financial Aid &
Awards
bcit.ca/studentservices
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Student Financial Aid & Awards
• Assistance for full-time and
part-time students
• Government loans and
grants
• Financial Planning
• BCIT bursaries
• BCIT awards
• Fee deferrals
• External awards
SW-1 (2nd floor), Room 2132
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. bcit.ca/finaid
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Aboriginal Services
• Cultural Support
– Elders
– Sweat Lodge Ceremonies
• Housing
• Retention Activities
• Tutoring
• Interdepartmental Advocacy
• Financial Planning
• Aboriginal Gathering Place
SW-1 (1st floor) Room 1521
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. bcit.ca/aboriginal
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Recreation Services
• Large recreation facility with many
programs to meet students physical, health
and wellness needs.
• All BCIT full-time students are members;
use your BCIT ID Card.
• Intramural, Instructional and Drop-in
Sports.
• Weight Room, Climbing Wall, Soccer Field.
• Squash, Tennis, Racquetball Courts
SE-16
Monday to Thursday: 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Holidays: Closed bcit.ca/recreation
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Student Health Services
• Walk-in services for all BCIT students and staff
• Doctors’ Appointments (including Psychiatrist)
• Health Education Outreach Programs
• Immunization Support
• Nursing Support
• Prescriptions
SE-16, Room 127 Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
bcit.ca/healthservices
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Counselling Services
• Feeling uncertain, stressed
out, overwhelmed or sad?
Just want someone to talk to?
• Need some help with
educational, personal and
career goals; decision-
making/problem-solving?
• Confidential professional
counselling support and
referrals are available for you.
SE-16 - Room 127
Monday - Friday:
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
bcit.ca/counselling
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Disability Resource Centre
• Learning Supports related to physical,
learning and mental disabilities
• Adaptive Technology
• Exam and Program Accommodations
• Note-taking, Scribes, Readers
• Peer tutoring
• Alternate Format Textbooks
• Interpreting or Transcribing
• Faculty Support and Advice
SW-1 - Room 2360
Monday - Friday:
8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. bcit.ca/drc
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BCIT ID Card
• Official BCIT photo ID
• On-campus debit card @
Student Association Stores
• Photocopying, & laser printing
card
• Discounts!
• Gym and Library access
• Equipment bookings through
Audio Visual Services
bcit.ca/card
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Technology Resources
• Computer labs
• Knowledge Base: bcit.ca/kb
• my.bcit.ca
• Wireless access on campus
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Internet Use at BCIT
• “Responsible Use of Information
Technology at BCIT” Policy 3501:
– outlines etiquette around access,
equipment, and general expectations
when using a lab.
• For more info on computer labs at
BCIT please visit:
– bcit.ca/its/student
IT Services
• Walk-in service
• Phone service – 604.412.7444
• eHelpDesk – create your request or search the knowledge base online at helpdesk.bcit.ca for quick answers to your questions
• Help Desk: [email protected]
SE-12, Room 205
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. (phone & web)
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Library, ehPOD & Study Rooms
• Peer Tutoring
• Free study sessions during regularly scheduled hours in the
Learning Commons (3rd floor of the Library) with peer tutors
from many of the different BCIT programs.
Burnaby Campus Library
SE-14, Room 130
– Monday to Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
– Friday: 7:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
– Weekends: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The ehPOD is open 24/7
bcit.ca/library
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MediaWorks
MediaWorks is a self-service production facility
offering drop-in help to students, faculty, and staff.
Help and consultation is FREE; you only pay for
materials and external services.
SE-14, Room 131
– Monday to Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
– Friday: 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
bcit.ca/ltc/mediaworks
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2014 Entry Student Survey
• Survey of new students
entering the Institute.
– BCIT will email a link
to this online survey in
the first two weeks of
September.
– The survey results will
be used widely at
BCIT to create better
student experiences
Wouldn’t you want to know? If there was a Zombie attack at BCIT, you’d want to know.
• Register for BCIT Alert, and you’ll
get short advisory messages to your mobile device, email address, or voicemail only in the event of an urgent or emergency situation, or weather closure.
Sign up now: bcit.ca, search “BCIT Alert”
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• The U-Pass BC student transit program offered in partnership by
BCIT, the BCITSA, TransLink and the Province of BC. It enables
eligible students to receive a three-zone pass valid for all TransLink
Bus, SkyTrain and SeaBus services throughout Metro Vancouver.
– How do I confirm if I'm eligible and for U-Pass BC?
• Check your eligibility at myBCIT. Log-in, select U-Pass BC in the
Online Self Service menu (right sidebar) and follow the prompts.
– Who do I contact if I have questions?
• Call Student Information & Enrolment Services at 604.434.1610.
– Who do I contact if I have general comments or concerns about the U-
Pass BC program at BCIT?
• Please contact the BCIT Student Association
U-Pass BC
bcit.ca/u-pass
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BCIT Student Association
• Your independent, student led,
non-profit organization
• Dedicated to making your
experience at BCIT the best it
can be
• Delivers programs, services, and
events to enhance your student
experience including:
– Advocacy Officer
– Special Events and Outreach
Programs
– The Link Student Newspaper
– The BCITSA Student Agenda
– Awards
– Club Resources
– Professor Mugs Pub & Grill
– The Stand in SE-2, NE-1 and SE-12
– Geared Up Shops
– Student Health Plan
– Uconnect
bcitsa.ca
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BCITSA Student Health Plan
Important Details: • All F/T students in programs 16 weeks+ are automatically enrolled
• All enrolled students must visit Uconnect to receive their Benefit Card
• Coverage starts from the first day of the month of the first day of your program
• 30 days from first day of program to Opt-Out, Opt-In, or Add-On a Spouse or
Dependents
• Can be used with other extended health and dental plans to get up to 100%
coverage
• Does not cover MSP payments
• Opt out or apply for benefit card online
• Complete information at online: mystudentplan.ca/bcit
SE2, Room 286
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BCITSA Uconnect
• BCITSA Student Health Plan
• Resource Centre
• Peer Tutoring
• Harvest Box
• BCITSA Student Agenda
• Emergency Food Fund
• Crash Course Cookin’
• Peak Leadership Program
• Wellness Programming
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Hundreds of additional FREE resources!
• Services available online, email and phone
SE2, Room 286 bcitsa.ca/hot-spots/uconnect
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BCITSA Advocacy
• Confidential, unbiased support in a safe environment
• Provides information, guidance and advice
• Provides to students:
– Support
– Direct Advocacy
– Academic Issues
– Non-Academic Issues
• Services also available online, email and phone
bcitsa.ca/blog/services/advocacy SE2, Room 285
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Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
BCIT Student Chapter Initiative
• Watch for announcements on Facebook (“EWB-BCIT
Student Chapter Initiative”)
• Co-presidents for 2014-2015 are
– Peter Li (electrical eng.), [email protected]
– Navtej Heir (electrical eng.), [email protected]
• Faculty supervisor is Darlene Webb, [email protected]
• September goal: organize a fair trade soccer game for
BCIT engineering students.
Welcome to the BCIT family…
we are glad you are here!!
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http://www.bcitmess.ca/
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BCIT Baja
•BCIT SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Baja team was newly formed in September 2013 last year.
•Our long term goal is to compete in the racing competition in June 2015 in Illinois USA
•The competition requires each team to apply their knowledge in engineering design to manufacture a baja vehicle.
•We will have a general meeting where the team captain Adam Marciniak will talk about further goals
Sponsors: H2R distribution, Vangear, School of energy BCIT, M.E.E.S , Metal supermarket, APEGBC
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Like our Facebook page so that you can hear about important information, regarding schooling, events, industry night, that we will plan.
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M.E.S.S. Merchandise
• Mechanical Engineering T-shirts
– Costs $25
– Selling them in the SW 9 Building
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M.E.S.S. Merchandise
• Mechanical Engineering Jackets
– Costs $55
– Requires pre-order