In summer 2020, following the global shutdowns in response to COVID-19, we were forced to rethink our traditional catalogue of community-engaged learning (CEL) programming. One of the ways that we responded to the pandemic was to send a survey to…
Immigration advising webinars
We recorded immigration advising webinars with live Q & A across different time zones. Strategic Plan goal
Safety Abroad and supports through International SOS
Students were supported throughout the pandemic, regardless of their global location, with services like U of T My SSP and International SOS. This reduced stress by encouraging the University to make decisions that affected global learning well in advance. Students…
Transition to in-person learning
Accessibility Services developed a series to support students in their transition back to campus. The Transition to In-Person Learning series approached the return from three pathways: learning strategies, navigating accommodations and building community. Key learning strategies (note-taking in large lecture…
Supporting students with disabilities
The following roles were created to meet Strategic Plan goal Indigenous Student Liaison This role was created to facilitate providing a safe, caring, respectful and culturally supportive environment for Indigenous students with disabilities as they begin the intake and registration…
Global Case Competition
The Global Learning Case Competition invited students to find ways to increase accessible and innovative educational mobility opportunities for Canadian post-secondary students. Over a 36-hour period, students from national and international universities worked in teams to conceptualize and present a…
Indigenous ways of knowing and learning academic workshops
This workshop series provides academic skills and strategies through Indigenous ways of knowing and learning. Strategic Plan goal
Black Student Club Fair
We hosted a Black Students’ Club Fair where undergraduate students were able to discover many Black student clubs and meet faculty to help them find a supportive Black community. Strategic Plan goal
CLNx instructional videos
We created a series of instructional videos to help students navigate the Career & Co-Curricular Learning Network (CLNx) to book appointments, find job postings, volunteer and co-curricular opportunities, mentorship, events and more. Strategic Plan goal
Health and Wellness same-day counselling appointments
We launched a new service model in Health & Wellness that allows for more same-day appointments for students. Strategic Plan goal
Conflict & Communication workshop series
We reviewed and redesigned Conflict and Communication workshops, creating a three-part series with enhanced content and COVID-19 context. Strategic Plan goal
Remote TCard & UTORid appointments
In Spring 2021, TCard Services, in collaboration with Information Technology Services, developed a process for students to receive the Secret Activation Key (SAK) to activate their UTORid via email instead of as a print out at the time of card…
TCard Online Photo Submission
In the spring of 2021, TCard implemented online photo submission software and new card production software based on the recommendations of a 2019 review on the needs of U of T’s card technology and associated systems and services. That review…
Career Exploration online module
We provided a number of updates to the Career Exploration and Education modules to reflect the current context of career engagement. We also developed some tools and toolkits for staff across the university so that they are better equipped to…
Online Resource Toolkit for Staff
We created and managed the Student Life Online Resource Toolkit for Student Life Staff to: Provide centralized access to helpful documents, tools, and web sites pertaining to online practice. Provide a platform to share information, such as best practices and common…
Financial Aid Workshop for first generation students
The Financial Aid Workshop for first generation students (whose parents did not complete a post-secondary degree in Canada) helped the students and their supporters understand what government and U of T funding is available to them. Topics included OSAP, awards,…
Intercultural Film Series
The Intercultural Film Series ran virtually and was adapted to different time zones with tri-campus partners to support intercultural learning and awareness. Strategic Plan goal
Accessibility dialogues
We partnered with The Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office to offer BIPOC Dialogues: Intersections with Disability & My Identity peer connections. This will continue throughout 2022. Strategic Plan goal
Peer-focused learning strategist
The role of Learning Strategist – Peer Focus was created and is dedicated to the continued development of peer-based programming. Strategic Plan goal
Empowering Faith Spaces
The Cultivating Empowering Faith Spaces event was was a two-part series examining discourses on disability in faith communities and issues of accessibility to participating in places of worship. This event engaged more than 20 students and included practical guidance to…