Author Archives: Joan Griffin

Review, Refresh and De-Stress at Exam Jams across U of T

Helping first year U of T students de-stress while they are heading into the hectic final exam period is the entire point of Exam Jam.  First launched by the Faculty of Arts and Science in April 2012, Exam Jam has … Continue reading

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Wait Time Reductions and No Caps at CAPS

At the University of Toronto, mental health services are delivered by health professionals — primarily psychologists and psychiatrists.  On the downtown campus services are provided through Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) or Health Services.   CAPS provides service to full- … Continue reading

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NEW TOOLS FROM ACORN (Accessible Campus Online Resource Network)

During the last two weeks of February, University of Toronto students may have noticed some changes to the Student Web Service.  First, they would have encountered a new ‘landing’ page when logging on to www.rosi.utoronto.ca.  Second, there were some new … Continue reading

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Course Evaluation Time!

It’s almost time for course evaluation for all courses ending in the Fall 2012.  This year an online system of course evaluations will roll-out to all arts and science units across St. George, UTM and UTSC as well as to … Continue reading

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CAMPUS ROOM FINDER makes finding meeting space easier for students

Finding temporary meeting space for recognized campus groups just got a lot simpler.  With the launch of Phase I of Campus Room Finder (http://campusroomfinder.studentlife.utoronto.ca ) in May, an online and mobile friendly application, students from recognized campus group can search … Continue reading

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U of T Reconfigures Work Study Program; More Students Eligible to Apply

Memo attached in PDF format and also available on-line at:  http://www.viceprovoststudents.utoronto.ca/letters/workstudy.htm To:          University of Toronto Students From:    Jill Matus, Vice-Provost, Students Date:     May 30, 2012 Re:         Work Study Program In its April budget, the Government of … Continue reading

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Name the New ROSI Winner Announced!

Vice-Provost, Students Professor Jill Matus announced the winning entry in the Name the New ROSI Contest at the University Affairs Board meeting on Tuesday, April 18.  ACORN (Accessible Campus Online Resource Network) is the winning entry, submitted by Kerry D’Costa, … Continue reading

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Mobile App for BlackBoard Now Available

In response to student requests, the Vice Provost Students asked the Learning Portal team and the CIO’s office to develop the necessary support at U of T for the Blackboard Mobile Learn app, which enables students to receive course notifications … Continue reading

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Name the New ROSI Contest for Students

The University is getting ready to make your life easier and save you time!  A new ROSI is coming! It will give you better access to services for: Registration Course Selection Student Housing Eating Athletics and Intramurals Campus Navigation Clubs … Continue reading

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U of T Arts Council Celebrates Student Engagement in the Arts Awards

(Click image to view captions) Students from across U of T’s diverse faculties and programs joined family members, staff and faculty on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 to celebrate student engagement and involvement in the arts.  Ten students were recognized for … Continue reading

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U-elecT: Safe, Secure, Online Voting for Student Organizations

A critical consideration for anyone holding an election is the accessibility of that process to voters.  It is essential that all members of a student society have a reasonable opportunity to vote.  Election processes should be designed to serve, primarily, … Continue reading

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New 3M Student Award Honours Student Leaders – Nominations Open

A prestigious new undergraduate student award has recently been announced by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and 3M Canada.  Called the 3M National Student Fellowships, these awards are for students actively engaged in leadership activities … Continue reading

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GO Transit Now Easier for Full-Time U of T students

A new agreement between the University of Toronto and Metrolinx – operators of GO Transit – will make it possible for full-time U of T students to obtain a GO Transit Student ID which allows holders to purchase a student … Continue reading

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Welcome

Welcome to our blog!  Students often ask about the many initiatives and projects going on in the Office, so this blog was started as a way to communicate with our community.  Here you can find information and learn about what … Continue reading

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The View from 2012 – University Assesses Progress

The University of Toronto engaged in an extensive planning exercise from 2007-09 which included several task force reports, an extensive series of town hall meetings, consultation sessions, submissions and deliberation involving faculty staff, students alumni and governors.  The result of … Continue reading

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