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Student Life professionals play a pivotal role in extending access to programs and services to students across various locations on campus, known as the “On Location” model. This model involves health & wellness counsellors, accessibility advisors, learning strategists and career…

This workshop was based on Indigenous approaches to learning and ways of knowing. The offerings included a land-based activity (snowshoeing), a language and storytelling activity using Indigenous modality (charades with no English translation) and sharing an Indigenous meal (tacos). Participants…

In their ongoing commitment to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), Academic Success introduced resources that embraced Indigenous ways of knowing. Through collaboration with First Nations House, they developed “Seven Grandfathers in Academic Integrity (PDF)” and “Being Mindful…

The Multi Faith Centre provides an inclusive space for students to engage in community and explore diverse cultural and spiritual practices. Over the past year, 277 students participated in interfaith programming through World Interfaith Harmony Week, Interfaith Friendship Circles and…

The Academic Success Identity and Learning series acknowledges and explores the complex lives of students and the multifaceted ways in which their identities intersect with their experience of learning at U of T. These workshops invite students to share experiences…

In the dynamic world of professional development, U of T alumni can now access the Big Interview Tool, a comprehensive interview preparation resource, thanks to a collaboration involving tri-campus Career Services, Student Success, and the Department of University Advancement (DUA).…

In a strategic and creative collaboration, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and Career Exploration & Education joined together to host the Graduating & Alumni Career Fair at the Chelsea Hotel last February. Open to University of Toronto (U of T) and…

The Mindful Reading Series is a great example of thoughtful program development that recognizes a need and addresses it: in this case, the increasingly complex student relationship with reading. This program invites an exploration of that, while also offering insight…

In late 2020, Mentorship and Peer Programs within Student Engagement identified the unique challenges faced by students who were grappling with isolation and difficulty making connections in the virtual realm. Responding to this, Student Engagement introduced the Talking to New…

The Centre for Community Partnerships (CCP) continued its commitment to advancing community-engaged learning (CEL) by offering graduate students from across the university workshops on the pedagogy and practice of community-engaged teaching and learning. A total of 161 graduate students, primarily…

The University of Toronto demonstrated its commitment to the success of its international student community through the impactful International Student Experience Portfolios. These portfolios, spanning Inclusion & Diversity Programs, Global Careers & Alumni Programs, Intercultural & Global Programs, International Student…

The University of Toronto 2022 Career Fair, held on September 21-22, blended online and on-campus elements, leaving a lasting impact on students, recent graduates and employers. The event featured two employer Q&A drop-in sessions, enhancing their understanding of U of…

The in- person version of Alternative Reading Week returned to U of T in 2022-2023.  In a transformative winter reading week initiative, 119 students, including 18 project leaders, engaged in three days of impactful volunteering and learning with a variety…