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…
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…
Funding for Wellness Counsellors
We secured base funding for the Indigenous and BIPOC wellness counsellor positions. Strategic Plan goal 1.1
Health & Wellness Peer Support Service
The Health & Wellness Peer Support Service offers students immediate emotional support, active and passive referrals to clinical and non-clinical supports on campus (based on their concern and personal preferences), and connects them with urgent and emergency resources during situations…
Housing modules
The six URent: Housing Modules are six self-guided learning tools that cover specific steps to finding a safe and affordable rental. These modules help students understand renting at their own pace. Strategic Plan goal