nitôncipâmin omâ Student Success Program (OMA Program)

The OMA Program is facilitated by the Student Success Facilitator. The Facilitator will:

• Orientate students entering the program at the University of Regina
• Collaborate with Professors and Post Secondary Coordinators to facilitate and support student success
• Ensure academic, personal and social supports are on hand to engage students on focusing on their studies
• Liaison with Post Secondary Coordinators in regards to funding
• Network with various on-campus resources and community support organizations to ensure student success

This Fall 2024, the oma cohort is enrolled in the following classes:

• ANTH 100 (Introduction to Anthropology) Tuesday and Thursday 11:30-12:45 
• RDWT 120 (Reading Writing 120) Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-11:15
• THTR 101 (Introduction to Improv) Tuesday 1:00-3:45
• CREE 100 (Introduction to Cree Language) Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-11:15
• PHIL 150 (Critical Thinking. An introduction to the systematic study of reasoning) Monday and Wednesday 1:00-2:15
• MATH 102 & Lab (Mathematical Modelling and Precalculus) Monday and Wednesday 10:00-11:15 and Lab Friday 11:30-12:20
• oma Programming (Cultural and Academic Success workshops) Thursday 1:00-3:00

This Winter 2025, the oma cohort is enrolled in the following classes:

• INDG 100 (Introduction to Indigenous Studies) Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-11:15 
• INA 100 (Indigenous Art) Tuesday and Thursday 11:30-12:45
• ENG 100 (Critical Reading and Writing) Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00-2:15
• PSYCH 101 (Introductory Psychology: Social, Developmental, and Clinical Focus) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:30-4:20
• MATH 103 & Lab (Mathematical Modelling and Precalculus) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:30-1:20 plus Lab TBA
• CREE 101 (Cree Language Studies) TBA
• oma Programming (Cultural and Academic Success workshops) Friday 1:00-3:00

Each class is offered with weekly closed session reviews that are available for members of the omâ cohort as well as Indigenous students who are supported by our program. If you are interested in joining omâ or participating in our programming, please contact Heather Carter at oma.success@uregina.ca

Students enrolled into the OMA Program will be registered in the Faculty of Arts general core classes that are required as part of their degree. Students will be required to attend the review sessions for their classes. The sessions will consist of:

• Course content clarification
• Supplementary learning
• Open discussions

In conjunction with review sessions the students will be introduced to a number of Student Success Workshops offered through Student Services of the University of Regina. The Workshops would consist of:

• Note Taking & Reading
• Time Management & Procrastination
• Discover Your Learning Style
• Exam Preparation
• Resume Writing
• Library Research Skills and Information
• Academic Writing

The Facilitator will attend classes with students to understand the student’s perspective and customize the review sessions to assist in course content clarification, supplementary learning and begin assigned class work. Regular attendance of students is expected for all classes including the review sessions.

The Facilitator will have access to the students’ grades and will monitor to understand their academic progression. If in the event the student has shown signs of concern the Facilitator will work with the student to address the concerns. The students’ academic grades will be shared with their Academic Advisor and anyone deemed appropriate for third party access. This is indicated in the Student Release of Information form signed by the student.

Students will also be introduced to the University of Regina’s Indigenous Co-op Coordinator and Career Counselor. This individual supports the academic and career-related success of Indigenous students. Services include:

• Co-operative Education Program
• Full Circle Summer Internship Program
• Job registry which allows all job postings and events to be sent to your e-mail
• Professional Development Workshops for both Co-op & Summer programs
• Resume and Cover Letter Preparation & Critiquing
• Employer Luncheon Series
• Mock Interview Sessions