safety / en Community Safety Office /node/309209 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Community Safety Office</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>laurie.bulchak</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-09-02T11:38:44-04:00" title="Monday, September 2, 2024 - 11:38" class="datetime">Mon, 09/02/2024 - 11:38</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-url field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">URL</div> <div class="field__item">https://www.communitysafety.utoronto.ca/</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-above clearfix"> <h3 class="field__label">Tags</h3> <ul class="links field__items"> <li><a href="/news/tags/safety" hreflang="en">safety</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-campus field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Campus</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/6953" hreflang="en">St. George</a></div> </div> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:38:44 +0000 laurie.bulchak 309209 at U of T releases guiding principles for sexual violence education and prevention /news/u-t-releases-guiding-principles-sexual-violence-education-and-prevention <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">U of T releases guiding principles for sexual violence education and prevention</span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2017-06-23-UofTsign.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=dv6o2LsW 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/2017-06-23-UofTsign.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=vYhOolC9 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/2017-06-23-UofTsign.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=xqlRWC80 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2017-06-23-UofTsign.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=dv6o2LsW" alt="photo of ÖŘżÚζSM sign"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>lanthierj</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2017-06-23T10:30:36-04:00" title="Friday, June 23, 2017 - 10:30" class="datetime">Fri, 06/23/2017 - 10:30</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-author-reporters field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/rachel-halpern" hreflang="en">Rachel Halpern</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author-legacy field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Author legacy</div> <div class="field__item">Rachel Halpern</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/our-community" hreflang="en">Our Community</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/safety" hreflang="en">safety</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The ÖŘżÚζSM has released its guiding principles for sexual violence education and prevention – and is taking steps to implement them.&nbsp;</p> <h3><a href="http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/Assets/Provost+Digital+Assets/SVEP-Principles_+FinalReport.pdf">Read Guiding Principles for Sexual Violence Education and Prevention Initiatives</a></h3> <p>The principles were developed by an expert panel chaired by Professor <strong>Gretchen Kerr</strong>, vice-dean, academic in the Faculty of Kinesiology &amp; Physical Education.&nbsp;</p> <p>“We’re grateful to all the students, staff and faculty across the three campuses who took the time to provide insights and feedback to the panel,” Vice-President and Provost <strong>Cheryl Regehr </strong>said. “This is the result of many hours of hard work and extensive consultation.”</p> <p>As part of the university’s action plan to prevent and respond to sexual violence, the panel was asked to provide principles for the development of evidence-based training and education and to provide advice and guidance on updating the content and delivery of existing programs. The principles are the results of both research and consultation, Kerr said.</p> <p>“We’re taking a collective and purposeful approach to shifting the culture on campuses around sexual violence,” Kerr said. “This includes recommending educational initiatives for undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff members.”</p> <p><strong>Terry McQuaid</strong>, U of T's executive director, personal safety, high risk, sexual violence prevention and support, said the University has reviewed the guiding principles and will be forming an implementation group as a next step.&nbsp;</p> <p>“The implementation group will be looking at curriculum development, research and modes of delivery in the key areas identified by the expert panel,” McQuaid said. “This group will develop a timeline for the overall implementation of the guiding principles for the University.”</p> <p>The guiding principles focus on four key areas:</p> <ul> <li>Curriculum of sexual violence education and prevention initiatives, providing all members of the University community with foundational education on the contents of the ÖŘżÚζSM’s Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment. Advanced levels of education will be provided for students as well as identified staff and faculty groups with student- or employee-facing responsibilities. The curriculum content will be derived from theory and supported by evidence.</li> <li>Development of sexual violence education and prevention initiatives, to be informed by tri-campus consultation with key stakeholders. The education and prevention initiatives will reflect the ways in which intersectionality, inequities, power, and biases affect the occurrence, reporting, and disclosure of sexual violence.</li> <li>Delivery of sexual violence education and prevention initiatives, derived from theory and supported by evidence. This includes training for facilitators to deliver education and prevention initiatives, and providing education to all students at different points throughout the course of their programmes to create a continuum of education. Faculty and staff will also receive training at regular intervals across all three campuses.</li> <li>Evaluation and revision of sexual violence education and prevention initiatives, ensuring that after the curriculum and education and prevention initiatives have been implemented, they will be rigorously and systematically monitored, assessed, evaluated, researched, and revised accordingly.</li> </ul> <p>“My research is in the area of sexual violence and it’s a pervasive issue not only on campus but in the broader society,” said <strong>Kate Stewart</strong>, a graduate student at U of T’s Rehabilitation Sciences Institute and a member of the panel.</p> <p>“These guiding principles demonstrate that U of T recognizes the importance of addressing sexual violence and prevention and is committed to supporting a cultural shift around sexual violence at the university.”&nbsp;</p> <p>With a secondary mandate for education and prevention, the Tri-Campus Sexual Violence Prevention &amp; Support Centre is directly affected by the guiding principles, McQuaid said. On each campus, key administrators and divisional representatives will assist with local implementation.</p> <h3><a href="http://ose.utsc.utoronto.ca/ose/story.php?id=9526&amp;sectid=1">Read more about the Sexual Violence Prevention &amp; Support Centre at U of T Scarborough</a></h3> <h3><a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/main-news/tri-campus-sexual-violence-prevention-support-centre-opens-u-t-mississauga">Read about the Sexual Violence Prevention &amp; Support Centre at U of T Mississauga</a></h3> <p>“We will be working with the Centre’s staff to roll out next steps and collaborate on training measures,” said McQuaid. “We’ve already received a number of requests for training from student, staff and faculty groups.&nbsp;</p> <p>“It’s great to see members of the university community being proactive on such an important issue.”</p> <ul> <li>The Tri-Campus Sexual Violence Prevention &amp; Support Centre is open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and by phone (416-978-2266):</li> <li>St. George campus – Room 606, Claude T. Bissell Building, 140 St. George Street, moving to 702 Spadina Ave. on July 11, 2017</li> <li>UTM – 3094G, Davis Building</li> <li>UTSC – Room 141, Environmental Science &amp; Chemistry Building</li> </ul> <p>You can also call Campus Police to make a report at 416-978-2222 (St. George &amp; Scarborough Campus) or 905-569-4333 (UTM).</p> <p>After hours support is available at Women's College Hospital SAAC (416-323-6040), Scarborough Grace Sexual Assault Care Centre (416-495-2400), and Trillium Hospital Sexual Assault Care Centre (905-848-7100).</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 14:30:36 +0000 lanthierj 108582 at Police investigating online threats to individuals in U of T's transgender community /news/police-investigating-online-threats-individuals-u-t-s-transgender-community <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Police investigating online threats to individuals in U of T's transgender community</span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2016-10-14-crest.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=VZixMVPD 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/2016-10-14-crest.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=yqOo_F4W 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/2016-10-14-crest.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=eYO77967 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2016-10-14-crest.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=VZixMVPD" alt="image of the stone crest"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>lanthierj</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2016-10-14T13:26:58-04:00" title="Friday, October 14, 2016 - 13:26" class="datetime">Fri, 10/14/2016 - 13:26</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/our-community" hreflang="en">Our Community</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/safety" hreflang="en">safety</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/provost" hreflang="en">Provost</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>The ÖŘżÚζSM is alerting students, faculty and staff about recent online threats made against some individual members of its transgender community.&nbsp;</p> <p>An email was sent to members of the U of T community on all three campuses Friday by Vice-President and Provost <strong>Cheryl Regehr</strong> and Vice-President, Human Resources &amp; Equity <strong>Kelly Hannah-Moffat </strong>to advise them of the threats and to condemn the action.&nbsp;</p> <p>“We deplore the targeting of individuals and communities on the basis of gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, religion or any other ground of prohibited discrimination,” said Regehr and Hannah-Moffat.&nbsp;</p> <p>The University is working closely with campus police, the Toronto Police Service and the U of T Community Safety office to support those individuals who have received threats. The situation is being actively monitored.</p> <p>The anonymous threats are under investigation and details are not being released to protect those individuals who are targeted.&nbsp;</p> <p>“We stand behind members of our community who feel vulnerable or threatened at this time,” said Regehr. “We are proud of our diverse community. &nbsp;We want our campuses to be a safe environment for all of our members.”</p> <p>These online threats come at a time when the issue of gender identity has gained increasing prominence at U of T and at campuses across North America. The rights of transgender students at U of T have been hotly debated in recent weeks. One professor posted a series of videos to express his opposition to the use of genderless pronouns such as “they.” Other professors responded, posting their own videos, speaking with reporters and organizing a Trans-Positive Teach-in at the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies.<br> &nbsp;<br> If you or anyone you know has safety concerns, please visit <a href="http://safety.utoronto.ca/">http://safety.utoronto.ca/</a> or contact the <a href="http://www.communitysafety.utoronto.ca/about-us.htm">Community Safety Office</a>, the <a href="http://sgdo.utoronto.ca/">Sexual &amp; Gender Diversity Office</a>, the <a href="http://www.antiracism.utoronto.ca/contact.html">Anti-Racism &amp; Cultural Diversity Office</a>, or the Campus Police on all three campuses.&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Fri, 14 Oct 2016 17:26:58 +0000 lanthierj 101428 at Executive director, personal safety, high risk and sexual violence prevention and support: Terry McQuaid /news/executive-director-personal-safety <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Executive director, personal safety, high risk and sexual violence prevention and support: Terry McQuaid</span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2016-09-27-Terry-McQuaid-%286%29.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=BD9bYW8w 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/2016-09-27-Terry-McQuaid-%286%29.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=T3BDFhWG 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/2016-09-27-Terry-McQuaid-%286%29.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=p4aFykKx 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2016-09-27-Terry-McQuaid-%286%29.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=BD9bYW8w" alt="photo of Terry McQuaid"> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>lanthierj</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2016-09-28T13:04:19-04:00" title="Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 13:04" class="datetime">Wed, 09/28/2016 - 13:04</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Cutline</div> <div class="field__item">Terry McQuaid joins the university on October 11 (photo by Johnny Guatto)</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/our-community" hreflang="en">Our Community</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/provost" hreflang="en">Provost</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/hr-and-equity" hreflang="en">HR and Equity</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/safety" hreflang="en">safety</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/sexual-violence-prevention" hreflang="en">Sexual Violence Prevention</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/support" hreflang="en">Support</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>It’s the latest step in the ÖŘżÚζSM’s efforts to improve and integrate support for those affected by sexual violence: filling a key new post to lead the initiative on all three campuses.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Terry McQuaid</strong> is joining U of T in the newly created role of executive director, personal safety, high risk and sexual violence prevention and support.</p> <p>“The ÖŘżÚζSM is taking a leadership role in looking at safety more broadly – considering threats, safe spaces and addressing issues of sexual violence,” Provost <strong>Cheryl Regehr</strong> said. “We are excited to welcome Terry. Her varied background and her skills make her ideal for this role.”</p> <p>McQuaid comes from Seneca College, where she was the director of counselling and accessibility services for the past four years. She begins her new job Oct. 11.</p> <p>The new role, created earlier this year in response to <a href="/news/sexual-violence-will-not-be-tolerated-our-campuses">advice from an expert committee</a>, is the latest in a series of actions taken by the university to address sexual violence. It comes as the university considers a new draft policy on sexual violence that includes a centralized system to access support and for reporting and investigating all complaints.&nbsp;</p> <p>The new executive director post is central to those changes, Regehr said, along with <a href="/news/u-t-announces-centre-sexual-violence-support-and-education">plans for a new Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre</a>, which will have a presence on all three campuses by January.</p> <p>Halifax-born McQuaid, who has a doctorate in clinical psychology, has worked as a counsellor, psychotherapist, and clinical psychologist. She takes her new job at a time when sexual violence on campuses across North America is gaining increasing attention.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here in Ontario, new legislation requires that all post-secondary campuses have a sexual violence policy in place by January of 2017.</p> <p>“This is a pivotal time” McQuaid said, noting that the changes at U of T are a result of more than two years of work and consultations.&nbsp;</p> <p>“That speaks volumes to the commitment of the university,” McQuaid said. “It is top of mind for the leadership. I think that is amazing.”</p> <p>McQuaid said she has much to learn from U of T staff and plans to build on and enhance existing services.</p> <p>“We need to provide support to a very diverse group of vulnerable people and help them navigate systems to get the support and services they need,” she said.&nbsp;</p> <p>U of T also has named<strong> Laura Bradbury</strong> as the new director of the Office of Safety &amp; High Risk under a one-year secondment. Bradbury has been the manager of the Community Safety Office at the university since 2008. In her new role she will report to the new executive director and work closely with the vice-president of&nbsp;Human Resources &amp; Equity, the vice- provost of&nbsp;Students, and the vice-provost of&nbsp;Faculty &amp; Academic Life.</p> <p>The university is also recruiting a director for the new Sexual Violence Prevention &amp; Support Centre.</p> <h3><a href="http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/news/staffing-announcement-personal-safety-high-risk-sexual-violence-prevention-support/">Read more&nbsp;at Human Resources &amp; Equity</a></h3> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:04:19 +0000 lanthierj 101221 at #UofTBTS16: Bookmark these student services /news/uoftbts16-bookmark-these-student-services <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">#UofTBTS16: Bookmark these student services</span> <div class="field field--name-field-featured-picture field--type-image field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="eager" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2016-08-26-student-services-lead-branded3.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=AhM17iu_ 370w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_740/public/2016-08-26-student-services-lead-branded3.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=7oUyV_Ki 740w, /sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_1110/public/2016-08-26-student-services-lead-branded3.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=gvnXJ5oO 1110w" sizes="(min-width:1200px) 1110px, (max-width: 1199px) 80vw, (max-width: 767px) 90vw, (max-width: 575px) 95vw" width="740" height="494" src="/sites/default/files/styles/news_banner_370/public/2016-08-26-student-services-lead-branded3.jpg?h=afdc3185&amp;itok=AhM17iu_" alt> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>ullahnor</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2016-08-29T16:05:23-04:00" title="Monday, August 29, 2016 - 16:05" class="datetime">Mon, 08/29/2016 - 16:05</time> </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-cutline-long field--type-text-long field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Cutline</div> <div class="field__item">Volunteer note takers are among the many student services and supports offered at U of T</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author-reporters field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/authors-reporters/rachel-halpern" hreflang="en">Rachel Halpern</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-author-legacy field--type-string field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Author legacy</div> <div class="field__item">Rachel Halpern</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Topic</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/topics/our-community" hreflang="en">Our Community</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-story-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/back-school" hreflang="en">Back to School</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/safety" hreflang="en">safety</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/counselling" hreflang="en">Counselling</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/financial-aid" hreflang="en">Financial Aid</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/multi-faith" hreflang="en">multi-faith</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/indigenous" hreflang="en">Indigenous</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news/tags/social-media" hreflang="en">Social Media</a></div> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Starting at a new school can be overwhelming. From finding classrooms to buying textbooks, there’s a lot to think about. As you’re heading back to school, here’s 10 things you should know about supports and services offered by U of T:</p> <h4><strong>1)&nbsp;Safety</strong></h4> <p>The safety of students, faculty and staff is a top priority at U of T. The university has offices, programs and campaigns that address violence and harassment, safety on campus, environmental health and safety, fire prevention and emergency housing.</p> <p>Visit the <a href="http://safety.utoronto.ca/">U of T Safety website</a> for information to help you stay safe on campus. And be sure to register for <a href="http://alert.utoronto.ca/">emergency alerts</a> from the university via telephone, email and text.</p> <h5><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__1786 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" src="/sites/default/files/2016-08-26-student-services-safety-phone-embed.jpg" style="width: 525px; height: 350px; margin-left: 112px; margin-right: 112px;" typeof="foaf:Image"></h5> <h4><strong>2)&nbsp; Sexual and Gender Diversity</strong></h4> <p>The <a href="http://sgdo.utoronto.ca/">Sexual &amp; Gender Diversity Office (SGDO)</a> provides education, programming, resources and advocacy on diversity for students, staff, faculty and the LGBTQ community. This includes the university’s <a href="http://positivespace.utoronto.ca/">Positive Space </a>campaign, a program that seeks to create and identify safer and more inclusive spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersexed, queer, questioning and Two-Spirited students, staff, faculty, alumni and allies at U of T.</p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__1814 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" src="/sites/default/files/2016-08-26-student-services-LGBTQ-embed_4.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 450px; margin-left: 225px; margin-right: 225px;" typeof="foaf:Image"></p> <h4><strong>3)&nbsp;Multi-Faith Spaces</strong></h4> <p>If you're wondering where&nbsp;to pray or meditate, U of T offers rooms for people of all faith communities to practice their religion, their traditions and rituals.</p> <p><a href="http://studentlife.utoronto.ca/mf/other-spaces">Multi-Faith Spaces (St. George)</a><br> <a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/student-life/multifaith/prayer-spaces-u-t">Multi-Faith Spaces (UTM)</a><br> <a href="http://www.scsu.ca/services/student-services/multifaith-prayer-room/">Multi-Faith Prayer Room (UTSC)</a></p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__1811 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" src="/sites/default/files/2016-08-29-student-services-multifaith-embed.jpg" style="width: 525px; height: 350px; margin-left: 112px; margin-right: 112px;" typeof="foaf:Image"></p> <h4><strong>4)&nbsp;Indigenous Students</strong></h4> <p>For those wanting to explore their Indigenous roots, U of T provides programming, services and resources for Indigenous students, providing them with a variety of supports to help them succeed. The university community is also invited to come and participate at events across the three campuses to learn more about Indigenous cultures and traditions.</p> <p><a href="http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/fnh">Aboriginal Student Services/First Nations House (St. George)</a><br> <a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/student-life/indigenous-centre">Indigenous Centre (UTM)</a><br> <a href="http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/studentlife/indigenous-outreach-program">Indigenous Outreach Program (UTSC)</a></p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__1815 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" src="/sites/default/files/2016-08-29-student-services-first-nations-embed.jpg" style="width: 525px; height: 350px; margin-left: 112px; margin-right: 112px;" typeof="foaf:Image"></p> <h4><strong>5)&nbsp;Health and wellness</strong></h4> <p>U of T offers a wide range of health and wellness services. These include general health services (e.g., health check-ups, prescriptions, nutritional care) and mental health services (e.g., psychotherapy, group therapy, assault counselling).&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/hwc">Health &amp; Wellness Centre (St. George)</a><br> <a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/health/">Health &amp; Counselling Centre (UTM)</a><br> <a href="http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/hwc/">Health &amp; Wellness Centre (UTSC)</a></p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__1866 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" src="/sites/default/files/2016-09-01-health-clinic.jpg" style="width: 525px; height: 350px; margin-left: 112px; margin-right: 112px;" typeof="foaf:Image"><br> <em>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</em><br> <strong>6)&nbsp;International students</strong></p> <p>Whether you’re an international student studying at U of T or a domestic student considering a study abroad program or research opportunity, the university provides support and resources.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/cie">Centre for International Experience (St. George)</a><br> <a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/international/">International Education Centre (UTM)</a><br> <a href="http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/studentlife/international-student-centre">International Student Centre (UTSC)</a></p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__1816 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" src="/sites/default/files/2016-08-29-student-services-cie-embed.jpg" style="width: 525px; height: 350px; margin-left: 112px; margin-right: 112px;" typeof="foaf:Image"></p> <h4><strong>7)&nbsp;Accessibility</strong></h4> <p>Working to create a safe and comfortable community for students to navigate their disability and related barriers, the university provides students with a network of resources, both inside and outside the classroom.</p> <p><a href="http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/as">Accessibility Services (St. George)</a><br> <a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/accessability/">AccessAbility Resource Centre (UTM)</a><br> <a href="http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~ability/">AccessAbility Services (UTSC)</a></p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__1819 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" src="/sites/default/files/2016-08-29-student-services-accessibility.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 450px; margin-left: 225px; margin-right: 225px;" typeof="foaf:Image"><br> <em>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Photo by Jason Krygier-Baum</em></p> <h4><strong>8)&nbsp;Academic success</strong></h4> <p>Whether you want to improve your study habits, better manage your time, work on essay-writing skills or learn how to research, U of T offers workshops, programs and tools to help you with your academic success. The university also offers <a href="http://www.writing.utoronto.ca/writing-centres">writing centres </a>where students can get individual consultations with trained writing instructors.</p> <p><a href="http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/asc">Academic Success Centre (St. George)</a><br> <a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/asc/">Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre (UTM)</a><br> <a href="http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/aacc/">Academic Advising and Career Centre (UTSC)</a></p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__1820 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" src="/sites/default/files/2016-08-29-student-services-acdemic-embed.jpg" style="width: 525px; height: 350px; margin-left: 112px; margin-right: 112px;" typeof="foaf:Image"><br> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<em>Photo by Jason Krygier-Baum</em></p> <h4><strong>9)&nbsp;Financial support</strong></h4> <p>There are many sources of financial aid available to help you cover the costs of your U of T education. Find out more information about <a href="http://future.utoronto.ca/finances/financial-aid">financial assistance programs</a>&nbsp;and view <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGzzL4mt6vY">the video </a>below.<br> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGzzL4mt6vY"><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__1823 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2016-08-29-student-service-video-embed.jpg?itok=Rv5pR4SZ" style="width: 525px; height: 350px; margin-left: 112px; margin-right: 112px;" typeof="foaf:Image"></a></p> <h4><strong>10)&nbsp;Get connected</strong></h4> <p>Be sure to follow U of T on social media to learn more about your campus, events and resources:<br> <a href="http://twitter.com/uoft">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/uoft/">Instagram</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/universitytoronto?fref=ts">Facebook</a><br> <a href="http://twitter.com/UofTMississauga">Twitter</a>,<a href="http://www.instagram.com/uoftmississauga/"> Instagram</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/UTMississauga">Facebook (UTM)</a><br> <a href="http://twitter.com/utsc">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/utsc/">Instagram</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/UofTScarborough/">Facebook (UTSC)</a></p> <p><img alt class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__1821 img__view_mode__media_original attr__format__media_original" src="/sites/default/files/2016-08-29-student-services-connected-embed.jpg" style="width: 525px; height: 349px; margin-left: 112px; margin-right: 112px;" typeof="foaf:Image"><br> <em>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Photo by Ken Jones</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>For additional info on navigating services and resources, you can also check with your college, faculty or campus student life departments.</em><br> <a href="http://www.studentlife.utoronto.ca/hello/people">Student Life (St. George campus)</a><br> <a href="http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/student-life/">Centre for Student Engagement (ÖŘżÚζSM Mississauga)</a><br> <a href="http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/studentlife/welcome-department-student-life">Department of Student Life (ÖŘżÚζSM Scarborough)</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-home-page-banner field--type-boolean field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">News home page banner</div> <div class="field__item">Off</div> </div> Mon, 29 Aug 2016 20:05:23 +0000 ullahnor 100264 at TravelSafer, Campus Safety /node/8803 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">TravelSafer, Campus Safety</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>sgupta</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2016-01-07T15:47:21-05:00" title="Thursday, January 7, 2016 - 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