nitôncipâmin omâ Student Success Program (OMA Program)

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

• Assist students entering the program at the University of Regina
• Collaborate with Professors and Post Secondary Coordinators to facilitate and support student success
• Ensure proper supports are on hand to engage students on focusing on their studies
• Liaison with Post Secondary Coordinators regarding band funding
• Network with on-campus resources and community support organizations to ensure student success

This Fall 2025, the omâ cohort is enrolled in the following classes:

• MATH 102 & Lab (Mathematical Modelling and Precalculus) Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 – 5:15 PM and Lab Monday 10:30 – 11:20 AM
• PHIL 150 (Critical Thinking. An introduction to the systematic study of reasoning) Monday and Wednesday 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
• CREE 100 (Elementary Cree I) Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 – 11:15 AM
• RDWT 120 (Reading and Writing I) Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 – 11:15 AM
• THTR 101 (Introduction to Improv) Tuesday 1:00 – 3:45 PM
• omȃ Programming (Cultural and Academic Success Workshops) Thursday 1:00 – 3:00 PM

This Winter 2026, the omâ cohort is enrolled in the following classes:

• MATH 103, Applied Calculus I & Lab (Mathematical Modelling and Precalculus) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 – 10:20 AM and Lab Thursday 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
• ENGL 100 (Critical Reading and Writing) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30 – 11:20 AM
• INDG 100 (Introduction to Indigenous Studies) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:30 – 4:20 PM
• INA 100 (Introduction to Indigenous Art) Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 – 11:15 AM
• CREE 101 (Elementary Cree II) Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
• PSYCH 102 (Introduction Psychology: Biological and Cognitive Focus) Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 – 5:15 PM
• omȃ Programming (Cultural and Academic Success Workshops) Thursday 1:00 – 3:00 PM

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 in the OMA Program will be required to attend the review sessions for their classes. The sessions consist of:

• Course content clarification
• Supplementary learning
• Open discussions

Along with review sessions, the students will be introduced to various Student Success Workshops. The Workshops will consist of:

• Note Taking & Reading
• Time Management & Procrastination
• Discover Your Learning Style
• Exam Preparation
• 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 have access to the Indigenous Co-op Coordinator and Career Counselor. This individual provides career-related success supports for Indigenous students. Services include:

• Co-operative Education Program advice
• Full Circle Summer Internship Program advice
• Job registry, allowing postings and opportunities to be sent via e-mail
• Professional Development Workshops for both co-op & Summer programming
• Resume and Cover Letter Preparation
• Employer Lunch and Learn Series