Seeking Student Volunteers for the U of T Tri-Campus
Student Mental Health Advisory Committee
Office of the Vice-Provost, Students (SMHAC-OVPS)

About the SMH Advisory Committee

The University of Toronto recognizes the importance of the health and wellbeing of its students and improving the student experience of mental health services across its three campuses. The OVPS Tri-campus Student Mental Health Advisory Committee, now in its fourth year, is an important forum through which students can provide important feedback, input and advice to inform the university’s mental health strategy.

The committee is chaired by Sandy Welsh, Vice Provost, Students.

Who should participate?

Each year the committee is comprised of up to 40 students who represent the three university campuses and are selected through an application process that ensures representation from: 

• Graduate and undergraduate level  
• Domestic and International
• Students who represent the diversity of the tri-campus University of Toronto student population 
• Students who are registered and enrolled for both Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 semesters

Students with experience participating in advisories, student working groups, or subcommittees, as well as those with experience in networking/leadership roles are welcome to apply. Even if you have no similar experience, but an interest in student mental health, we welcome your application.

Membership is on a voluntary basis; there is no compensation involved.  

Membership is a two-year term; overall continuity of membership will be maintained by having 50% of the committee in its first year and 50% in its second year of the term. Students who are graduating at the end of the year can serve a one-year term.  In the fall and winter semesters, members will be asked to attend up to three 90-minute meetings which are virtual but may include one in-person meeting if this is logistically possible for the committee members. There may be opportunity to participate in consultations in smaller groups.

Students who complete at least one year of the term are eligible for a co-curricular record.

How to participate

Please complete the SMHAC Application Form to be considered.

Privacy & confidentiality

All applications must include a student’s full name; however, this identifying information will not be documented on committee agendas or minutes.  Your preferred name will be visible on the video meeting which is a “camera on” style meeting.  All applications will be reviewed by the Committee Chair, the Senior Executive Director, Systems, Policy & Strategy, and the Director, Student Mental Health & Communications. All personal information will be kept strictly confidential, and your privacy will be protected.

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Background

The Office of Student Mental Health (SMH) Systems, Policy and Strategy within the Office of the Vice Provost, Students, was formed in 2022, and works closely with campus mental health service providers, mental health experts, and the broader university community. The Office of SMH provides leadership and strategic oversight of the University’s efforts to promote mental health and wellness, enhance services for students, and deepen the University’s commitment to adapting to the evolving needs of students.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about the SMH Advisory Committee, or would like to share feedback, contact studentmentalhealth@utoronto.ca.