- New ways to wellness
- U of T partners with foundation and introduces an academic appointment to improve student mental health For the University of Toronto, partnering with The Rossy Foundation was a dream scenario: both are committed to improving mental health and wellness on campus. Add in the ideal candidate, Dr. Kristin Cleverley, for the inaugural Rossy Chair in […]
- New staff member joins OVPS Data team
- Roger Pizarro Milian, Manager, Student Data & Analytics, is pleased to announce that Grace Zhu is joining the OVPS Data & Analytics team in September as Senior Information Analyst. This is a key position that will enhance capacity to respond to data requests associated with the Student Equity Census from across the university community. Since […]
- Student Equity Census Dashboard – now live
- U of T celebrates the launch of the Student Equity Census Dashboard (August 2024) The Office of the Vice-Provost, Students (OVPS) is marking the launch of the Student Equity Census Dashboard, which is now available to all OVPS-website visitors. Beginning as a pilot in the Fall of 2020, the data that has since been collected […]
- U of T’s Co-Curricular Record turns 10
- The CCR celebrates a decade of achievement? On May 9 and 23, University of Toronto students, staff and faculty gathered across all three campuses to celebrate the Co-Curricular Record’s (CCR) 10th anniversary. Featuring refreshments and meaningful conversation, guests reflected on the program’s journey, its impact on students, and how it can evolve to further enhance […]
- Two new staff members join the Access Strategy and Partnerships Office
- In July, Helen Tewolde, Director, Access Strategy and Partnerships Office (ASPO), welcomed two new staff members to her team: Anda Petro, Programs and Pathways Officer, and Chinelle Mcdonald, Partnerships and Development Officer. Anda (she/her) has over 10 years’ experience in post-secondary education and is most passionate about the ways in which universities reflect and work […]
- Urshian Khalid joins Student Life
- In February, Urshian Khalid [Ursh] joined Student Life (SL) as Associate Director of the Multi-Faith Centre (MFC), where she will lead all aspects of its operations, services and programming. “I’m thrilled to have stepped into this role in Student Life, and from what I’ve gathered, into an exceptionally strong program in the MFC with such broad […]
- Janice Johnson joins S&E and OVPS
- In April, Janice Johnson will be joining both the offices of Spaces & Experiences and the Vice-Provost, Students (OVPS), as Executive Director, Student Housing & Residence Experience. In this new position, Janice will work closely with Professor Kenneth Corts, Provostial Advisor on Student Residences, to develop and implement a long-term strategy for student residences on the St. […]
- Robyn Parr joins OVPS
- In April, Robyn Parr is joining the Office of the Vice-Provost, Students (OVPS) as its Executive Director. Robyn will play a crucial role in overseeing policies and procedures for students and student organizations across all three U of T campuses to enhance and support the student experience at various stages of the academic journey, from first to […]
- The ASKme Program is Back!
- The ASKme program is back, welcoming new students to the St. George campus and answering their questions about U of T. From August 21 – September 15, students will find info booths all over campus, staffed by upper-year students who will share their knowledge with their peers. As staff and faculty, you can wear an […]
- New APUF Webpage and Application Process
- The Access Strategy & Partnerships Office (ASPO) provides resources and guidance to programs and partners that support students to access and thrive in post-secondary education. Supported by ASPO, the Access Programs University Fund (APUF) recently launched a new webpage featuring a revamped application form and process. For the 2023-24 funding period, applicants from all three […]
- Navi has expanded!
- Navi is an anonymous chat-based virtual assistant for students wanting to learn more about the mental health supports and services available at U of T. Launched in 2020, Navi now handles more than 3,000 engagements per month. New this year, Navi also can answer questions about tri-campus content most frequently requested by incoming and upper […]