Two staff and a faculty member were recognized for their contributions to the student experience. Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Awards The Jill Matus Award recognizes individuals whose contributions to students and to student services are clearly demonstrated as going beyond the parameters of their job, resulting in a broad and long-term positive impact on the quality…

Inaugural annual report Providing mental health support to the students at Canada’s largest university is an important priority and featured in the inaugural annual report submitted to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities in January 2026.   As a requirement of Bill 166, each year the University will report on its progress to improve the quality and impact of student mental health services at U of T.   In response to the 2019 Presidential and Provostial Task Force…

Two U of T scholars are recognized for their innovative approaches to care, resilience, and justice  The University community celebrates two stellar scholars: undergraduate Olivia Steinberg and doctoral candidate Adriana Marcela Pérez Rodríguez, who received U of T’s 2025 Award for Scholarly Achievement in the Area of Gender-Based Violence.   Co-sponsor of the award, Professor Sandy…

Thanks to generous funding from The Rossy Foundation, the Koffler Student Services Centre is being redesigned with some beautiful features and style choices that are driven by student health and wellness as a guiding priority. Upon completion of the renovations, the Centre itself will be named The Rossy Health & Wellness Centre.  “We are so…

In July, Jessie Metcalfe, assistant director, OVPS, was the recipient of a 2025 Simcoe Hall Vice-Presidential (SVP) Staff Award.  Jessie was recognized for her exemplary work that advances the University’s mission in support of the academic community and in her exceptional efforts to enhance the experience for the University community.   “Jessie has made many outstanding…

 New staff in the OVPS – Tom Froh  The Office of the Vice-Provost, Students (OVPS) welcomes Tom Froh, who is taking on the role of Project Manager, Continuous Improvement.  Working closely with Robyn Parr, executive director in the OVPS, and collaborating with senior leadership across the portfolio, Tom will be supporting and overseeing initiatives to…

New staff in the OVPS – Magda Tarczynska  The Office of the Vice-Provost, Students (OVPS) welcomes Magda Tarczynska, who is joining the team in as the Special Projects Officer.  Working closely with the Executive Directors in OVPS, Robyn Parr and Alexis Archbold, as well as other senior administrators connected with the portfolio, Magda will be…

U of T partners with foundation and introduces an academic appointment to improve student mental health For the University of Toronto, partnering with The Rossy Foundation was a dream scenario: both are committed to improving mental health and wellness on campus. Add in the ideal candidate, Dr. Kristin Cleverley, for the inaugural Rossy Chair in…

Roger Pizarro Milian, Manager, Student Data & Analytics, is pleased to announce that Grace Zhu is joining the OVPS Data & Analytics team in September as Senior Information Analyst. This is a key position that will enhance capacity to respond to data requests associated with the Student Equity Census from across the university community.  Since…