Category Archives: Current Projects

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

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Joan Griffin

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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CAMPUS ROOM FINDER makes finding meeting space easier for students

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Joan Griffin

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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Mobile App for BlackBoard Now Available

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Joan Griffin

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

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Joan Griffin

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

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Joan Griffin

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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Finding Your Way at U of T –new campus map launched

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Joan Griffin

A new St. George Campus map has been introduced that’s mobile-friendly, Google-based and makes it easier for students to tailor information to their needs. Continue reading →

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ASKme!

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Joan Griffin

The ASKme Program helps to build a friendly, supportive and welcoming environment for new students on the St. George Campus. Continue reading →

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Follow the UofT Map on Twitter

Posted on June 14, 2011 by mark.sedore

Students, staff and faculty can now access information about the Student Life’s newly redesigned campus map on twitter.  The map’s twitter account address is @uoftmap.

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Library Homepage Communications

Posted on March 30, 2011 by mark.sedore

Not surprisingly, one of the most frequently visited websites at the University of Toronto is our own Library homepage.  It’s currently an access point for information on journals and e-resources, as well as the link to the millions of physical … Continue reading →

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The Wayfinding Project

Posted on March 24, 2011 by mark.sedore

As a pilot project of the Next Generation Student Information Service (NGSIS), a new Google-based campus map is due for release on 15 July 2011. This mobile-friendly, layered map will integrate and replace the multiple versions of online campus maps that … Continue reading →

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Course Evaluations

Posted on March 20, 2011 by mark.sedore

The University of Toronto is reviewing course evaluations to determine how they can be more effective. The Course Evaluation Framework Implementation Group is looking for input and ideas on a proposed framework, which you can find here.  If you have … Continue reading →

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Get Involved: Student Consultation Forum for NGSIS

Posted on March 12, 2011 by mark.sedore

The Offices of the Vice-Provost Students and the Chief Information Officer are looking for students to participate in developing the Next Generation Student Information Services (NGSIS).  If you’re a student with experience in Internet and web-based systems, or are passionate … Continue reading →

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Council on Student Experience Working Groups

Posted on February 15, 2011 by mark.sedore

The Council on Student Experience, following on the findings in last year’s In Their Own Words Report, has broken into working groups to address key issues in the following areas: Co-Curricular Involvement and School Spirit Communication Mentorship Orientation and Transition … Continue reading →

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Advisory Committee on the Temporary Use of Space

Posted on February 15, 2011 by mark.sedore

The provision of facilities, including space used on a temporary basis, is central to the extra-curricular and co-curricular student experience at the University of Toronto.  The University operates under a philosophy that student activity space (broadly defined) is available in … Continue reading →

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