In 2021, with the release of the 2021-2026 Student Life Strategic Plan the Signature Program Assessments (SPAs) were launched. The purpose of SPAs is to complete an intentional unit-level assessment to help understand progress on unit, cluster and divisional goals,…
Identify, Assist, Refer Online Training – Health and Wellness (2.2, 2.4, 4.2)
Health & Wellness provides University of Toronto staff, faculty and students free access to online Identify, Assist, Refer training which guides them to be more alert to students experiencing a mental health concern, assisting them with the concern and referring…
Interfaith Learning Leadership Certificate – Multi Faith Centre (3.3)
The Interfaith Learning Leadership Certificate provides students with the opportunity to engage in interfaith dialogues and build leadership competencies through a series of workshops. Students explore diverse worldviews and social justice by examining worldviews, spiritualities and faith traditions in daily…
Graduate Writing & Productivity Groups – Academic Success (1.3, 3.4, 3.5)
Academic Success explored the impact of the Graduate Writing Groups (GWGs) and Graduate Productivity Groups – Actually Work from Home! (GPGs). Participants included anyone who took part in a GWG or GPG from May 1, 2017 – October 31, 2022,…
EDI Education Series – Student Engagement (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Education Series from Clubs and Leadership Development is a comprehensive initiative with a broad reach, designed to provide accessible education to any student. It is an integral part of various programs such as Joint…
Starting Point – Student Engagement (1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
Starting Point is a comprehensive program designed to support first-year, first-entry students at the University of Toronto from Orientation, Transition and Engagement. The Signature Program Assessment recognizes Starting Points’ broad mandate, focusing on students’ initial experiences with U of T…
CLNx Training and Support – Student Success (2.5, 4.1, 5.3)
The Student Success team conducted a Signature Program Assessment (SPA) to evaluate the effectiveness of CLNx training across various stakeholders. The CLNx has notably expanded its reach, now supporting 15 departments at UTSG, tri-campus career services, more than 370 portal…
Summer Casual Recruitment and Onboarding – TCard (5.5)
TCard’s Signature Program Assessment of recruitment and training practices for summer casual staff reflects a strategic initiative to evaluate the diversity of the staff and refine recruitment, hiring, and training procedures to support the strategic initiative of fostering a welcoming…