School of Access

BSc - UVIC, MEd - UNBC

Vivian Fayowski joined the School of Access as Faculty Leader, Assessment and Testing on May 2nd. She has extensive experience assessing student learning, developing programming, designing curriculum, and training staff and peer leaders to support a diverse body of students, including students from rural and remote communities, first-generation, Indigenous, international, and mature. Vivian is also a passionate educator and has been teaching mathematics for the past 15 years. 

Publications

• Fayowski, V., Hyndman, J., MacMillan, P. (2009). Assessment on previous course work in calculus and subsequent achievement in calculus at the post-secondary level, Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education, 9 (1), Spr 2009, p. 49-57.
• Fayowski, V., Hyndman, J. & MacMillan, P. (June 2011). The Efficacy of Mathematical Support Services Available to First-Year Students Enrolled in Mathematics Intensive Courses. Presented and submitted a paper at the 5th Annual International Conference on Mathematics and Statistics, Athens, Greece.
• Fayowski, V. & MacMillan, P. (2008). An evaluation of the Supplemental Instruction programme in a first-year calculus course. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, Vol. 39, No. 7, 15 October 2008, 843-855.