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Administration & Operations

We are the stage crew for Student Life. We use our super powers to keep the lights on, and quietly improve the student experience each and every day.

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We are the stage crew for Student Life. We use our super powers to keep the lights on, and quietly improve the student experience each and every day.

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Life@UofT Blog

Life@U of T is the student life blog of the St. George campus written for students by students.
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The Innovation Hub is a student-led initiative. We collaborate with partners at the University to research strategies for improving the campus experience.
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Assessment services
Assessment (through surveys, focus groups, interviews or other methods) is how we make sure current Student Life programs are relevant and effective. Learn more about Assessment services

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Student Life digital slides and Just in Time slides in Convocation Hall help you keep track of all the really important messages, interesting options and fun things to do around the St. George campus. Learn more about Just in Time digital slides

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Check your U of T email for an invite to the Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey (CCWS), an important survey about mental health, wellbeing and your student experience with the chance to win exciting prizes. Learn more about Canadian Campus Wellbeing Survey

Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership
The Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership (MSL) begins February 22, 2021. Approximately 25,000 undergraduate students will be asked to participate via email. Learn more about Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership

National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) 2023
The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) asks first- and senior-year students dozens of specific questions about how they spend their time in and out of the classroom. Learn more about National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) 2023

Student Experience at the Research University Survey
Throughout February and March 2021, approximately 40,000 undergraduate students will be asked to participate in the Student Experience at the Research University survey (SERU) via email. Learn more about Student Experience at the Research University Survey
News

Friendly faces return to ASKme booths on the St. George campus
Posted August 11, 2023 By Sarah Ryeland-Etienne The ASKme program is returning to the St. George campus, running from August… Read more of this News Article

We’re moving!
Updated October 12, 2022 By Kirsty Clarke Beginning in September, 2022, there will be big changes coming to the Koffler… Read more of this News Article

ASKme Anything, U of T!
Updated August 24, 2022 By Sarah Ryeland-Etienne The ASKme program is back, welcoming students to the St. George campus and… Read more of this News Article

Navi mental health wayfinder wins CACUSS Innovation Award exemplifying excellence
Posted on April 29, 2022 By Kirsty Clarke Navi, U of T’s student mental health wayfinding virtual assistant (chatbot) is… Read more of this News Article

Facebook Live summer roundup
Updated: May 26, 2022 Each summer, we host Facebook Live Q&A sessions with Student Life departments to answer your questions… Read more of this News Article

New survey spotlights student health and well-being
Posted January 24, 2021 Every respondent entered to win! Starting in February 2022, The University of Toronto will be asking… Read more of this News Article

UTogether: Student Roadmap information
Updated: March 1, 2021 The University of Toronto looks forward to welcoming students back to campus as part of gradual… Read more of this News Article

Share your experience: U of T is listening
Posted February 23, 2021 Check your U of T email for important surveys about your student experience and the chance… Read more of this News Article

Student Life says goodbye to the Graduate Conflict Resolution Centre
Posted: 28 May 2020 Since January 2016 the Grad Conflict Resolution Centre (Grad CRC) has supported University of Toronto graduate… Read more of this News Article

COVID-19: Updates for Student Life Programs & Services Delivery
Posted March 16, 2020 As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, we want you to know that the Division of… Read more of this News Article

U of T joins Canadian universities in measuring student engagement
Posted February 27, 2023 By Sarah Ryeland-Etienne Beginning March first, all first- and senior-year undergraduate students will be asked to… Read more of this News Article

ASKme booths already helping record number of students
Posted August 30, 2023 By Sarah Ryeland-Etienne ASKme ambassadors are back, answering questions from both new and returning students at… Read more of this News Article
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Our team

We are the stage crew for Student Life. We use our super powers to keep the lights on, and quietly improve the student experience each and every day.

Administrations & Operations Leadership

David Newman

Executive Director, Student Experience

  david.newman@utoronto.ca

Serena Persaud

Chief Administrative Officer

   416-888-4901
  serena.persaud@utoronto.ca

Tony Bowman

Director, Communications

  tony.bowman@utoronto.ca

Assessment & Research

Clarissa Lau

Manager, Assessment & Analysis

  clarissa.lau@utoronto.ca

Julia Allworth

Manager, Innovation Projects

  julia.allworth@utoronto.ca

Communications

Tony Bowman

Director, Communications

  tony.bowman@utoronto.ca

Tricia Kenderdine

Manager, Communications Projects

   416-946-7053
  t.kenderdine@utoronto.ca

Diana Scattolon

Communications Officer

   416-946-7752
  diana.scattolon@utoronto.ca

Office of the CAO

Serena Persaud

Chief Administrative Officer

   416-888-4901
  serena.persaud@utoronto.ca

Adele Bugajski

Assistant Director, Office of the CAO

   437-246-4731
  adele.bugajski@utoronto.ca

Donna Joseph

Manager, Office of the CAO

   437-993-0240
  donna.joseph@utoronto.ca

Corine Clements

Financial & Administrative Officer

  corine.clements@utoronto.ca

Andrea Dell’Anno

Business Officer

  andrea.dellanno@utoronto.ca

Rozmin Dhira

Business Officer

   416-978-8394
  rozmin.dhira@utoronto.ca

Franca Iachetta

Business Officer

  f.iachetta@utoronto.ca

Joanne Kearney

Business Officer

  jo.kearney@utoronto.ca

Maria Kolesnikova

Special Projects Lead

   416-978-1968
  maria.kolesnikova@utoronto.ca

Multi-Faith Centre Space Requests

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Zita Prashad

Business Officer

   416-946-5612
  zita.prashad@utoronto.ca

Raheema Saleh

Financial & Administrative Officer

  raheema.saleh@utoronto.ca

Anya Shillingford

Financial Administrator

  anya.shillingford@utoronto.ca

Ruth Tanaka

Business Officer

   416-978-4468
  ruth.tanaka@utoronto.ca

Alana Tristain

Financial & Administrative Officer

  alana.tristain@utoronto.ca

Kyle West

Business Officer

  k.west@utoronto.ca

Shayne Whitcroft

Financial & Administrative Officer

  shayne.whitcroft@utoronto.ca

Olivia Wynter

Financial Officer

   416-978-6112
  olivia.wynter@utoronto.ca

Mayumi Yamaguchi

Financial & Administrative Officer

  mayumi.yamaguchi@utoronto.ca

Information Technology

Do Anh Vu

Acting Director, IT

   416-946-4037
  ad.vu@utoronto.ca

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