ABAC Features and Student Support
RAWLCO Resource Room
Aboriginal Business Administration Certificate students will have access to the support and services of the RAWLCO Resource Centre at ESB. The ESB has the only dedicated space for Aboriginal students in business schools across Canada. Located on the main floor office wing, students can use the centre for studying, meeting with groups on projects, research resources, reading a daily newspaper subscription, or using one of the dedicated computers. The centre is equipped with computers, resource material, telephone, fridge, a lounge area, and the offices of the Director of Aboriginal Initiatives and the Rawlco Aboriginal Business Student Services Assistants. The RAWLCO Resource Room provides the following dedicated services to Aboriginal students at ESB:
- Tutorial assistance
- Emergency financial assistance
- Professional Development Fund
- Elder services
- University mathematics pre-requisite preparation
- Peer mentors
Mathematics Placement
Aboriginal Business Administration Certificate students will be required to undergo mathematics placement evaluation in the spring after their first year of study. Those students who need mathematics bridging will take that program in the spring/summer term after the first year of study. Students who do not require mathematics bridging may opt for a one semester placement with the ESB Business Co-operative Education Program. Alternately, they may opt to follow their own work/leisure activities.
The ESB has been providing Aboriginal students at the U of S with opportunities to overcome high school math deficiencies in their pre-requisites for some time. This program is a joint venture between the Saskatoon Catholic School Board and the ESB. The mathematics bridging program will cover the material from Math B and Math C 30 required to successfully complete MATH 121.3 This program is offered at no cost to students through the generous support of the Rawclo Resource Centre Trust Fund.
Aboriginal Business Student Society
The Aboriginal Business Students Society engages students and the business community to build bridges to improve the economic contributions of Aboriginal people and provides social opportunities for students to gather with their peers. The student society has been active at ESB for a number of years and will provide additional support to the Aboriginal Business Administration Certificate students.
