University Resources

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The university provides many resources to help students achieve academic and artistic excellence. These resources include:

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University of Toronto Resources

Access/Ability:

“The University of Toronto is dedicated to fostering an academic community in which the learning and scholarship of every member may flourish” [from the Statement of Institutional Purpose]. Students with diverse learning styles and needs are welcome in this course. If you have a disability or health consideration that may require accommodations, please feel free to approach the instructor and/or the Accessibility Services Office as soon as possible at (416) 287-7560 or ability@utsc.utoronto.ca (http://www.accessibility.utoronto.ca/). Enquiries are confidential. The Accessibility Services staff is available to assess specific needs, provide referrals and arrange appropriate accommodations. The sooner arrangements are made, the quicker we can assist you.

Anti-racism, equity, international and Indigenous support:

The Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office provides assistance in managing confidential concerns and complaints of discrimination and/or harassment based on race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship and/or creed.

The Sexual & Gender Diversity Office develops partnerships to build supportive learning and working communities at the U of T by working towards equity and challenging discrimination.

Indigenous Student Services provide culturally relevant services to Indigenous students and programming to Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

There are International Student Centres on all U of T campuses.

Health and Wellness Resources:

There are many health and wellness resources at U of T. These include the My Student Support App & Program as well as the Good2Talk Student Helpline and many other mental health resources. 

Housing, Food and Financial Aid:

U of T offers housing resources (on-campus & off-campus), Food Banks (see your student union for details), and Financial Aid resources.

Library and Writing Resources:

Information about important aspects of post-secondary writing is available from the Library and the Writing Centre and through web-based resources the Centre has made available (e.g. https://utsc.utoronto.ca/twc/online-resources, http://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/student-pdfs/, http://writing.utoronto.ca/, https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/twc/using-and-citing-sources). Research guides (e.g. https://guides.library.utoronto.ca/arts-management) and citation guides (https://guides.library.utoronto.ca/c.php?g=251103&p=1673071) are readily available online at the library. Our liaison is Paulina Rousseau, Acting Coordinator for Collection Development and Liaison for Arts, Culture, and Management. She can be reached at 416-287-7484 or paulina.rousseau@utoronto.ca and aims for a 24-hour response time for questions (Monday–Friday). She is available for one-on-one consultations with students.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand and demonstrate in each assignment how to properly quote, paraphrase, summarize, and cite sources; students are urged to read and use the information available from the library and writing centre as well as through information provided on the course Quercus site. Pay particular attention to the site How Not to Plagiarize: http://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/using-sources/how-not-to-plagiarize/

UTSC Safety and Security

Virtual Learning Environments

As we adjust to online classes and lectures, and increasingly participate in virtual learning environments, students are reminded of the expectation that we all demonstrate respect for one another. As outlined in the Student Code of Conduct, the University of Toronto does not condone discrimination or harassment against any persons or communities especially when based on grounds protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The University of Toronto recognizes its commitment to human rights, equity and inclusion and acknowledges the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has on various parts of our community. COVID-19 is not isolated to people of any particular ethnic origin, place of origin or race. Equity, diversity and respect must remain integral as we continue to transition during these challenging times. The institution will monitor and address discriminatory comments or behaviour including on U of T’s online platforms and classrooms.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, no person shall engage in a course of vexatious conduct that is directed at one or more specific individuals, and that is based on the race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age marital status, family status or disability. This includes:

  • Racial slurs or “jokes”
  • Insults due to racial identity
  • Online posts of cartoons or pictures, in a workplace or school that degrade persons of a particular racial group
  • Name-calling due to race, colour, citizenship, place of origin, ancestry, ethnic background or creed
  • Pseudonyms or handles that are inappropriate about ancestry, colour, citizenship, ethnicity, place of origin, race, or religion.

The University of Toronto’s Equity Offices remain available to students to provide support on equity issues that arise as a result of COVID-19. Students are encouraged to support one another and the University’s commitment to human rights and our values of diversity, inclusion, and respect in managing any inappropriate comments or disruptive behaviours. If you experience or witness inappropriate comments or behaviours in your classes, you are encouraged to contact your instructor. If you can, take and share a screenshot of the inappropriate content with your instructor so they can follow-up with you and address the conduct.