Faculty Engagement Opportunities

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Are you a faculty member at UTM? The Centre for Student Engagement (CSE) cordially invites you to participate in a variety of UTM student programming in the Summer 2022 term! 

In 2020-2021, 116 faculty members participated in various initiatives and helped staff and students build and enrich the greater UTM community. This year, we are happy to repeat our successful past initiatives and welcome returning and new faculty members to participate!


Why Participate in Co-Curricular Student Activities?

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We highly appreciate faculty contributions to our initiatives and recognize the work and time of every faculty participant. All instructors participating in CSE programming receive letters in support of the Progress Through the Ranks (PTR) process in April outlining their contributions to our programming. Learn more about the PTR process

Fall 2024 Opportunities

Engaging Faculty Events (EFEs)

Engagement Faculty Events (EFEs) are a fantastic opportunity for faculty to connect with students in a more informal and interactive setting outside of the classroom. These events are designed to enhance student-faculty relationships, foster a sense of community, and encourage meaningful engagement. By participating in EFEs, faculty can help create a more connected UTM community, while also gaining valuable insights into student perspectives. We’re planning four exciting EFEs for the Fall Semester and would love for you to be a part of them. 

No extensive physical activity is required. Faculty are asked to participate in the event as the students would.

  • Amazing Race: Tuesday September 24, 2024, from 5-7pm 

  • Shark Tank: Thursday October 17, 2024, from 5:30-7:30pm 

  • Christmas Ornament Making: Friday November 22, 2024, from 5-7pm  

  • Bridging Pathways Event (audience mature students): To be confirmed 

Bridging Pathways Orientation

The Bridging Pathways Orientation offers mature students (aged 20+) who have been away from formal education and do not meet traditional admission requirements an opportunity to begin their university journey feeling supported. The program includes various events that facilitate student-faculty engagement. Faculty are expected to engage with students, share their experiences, and help create a welcoming, interactive environment. The event will be informal, focusing on building connections. 

  • Bridging Pathways Orientation: Friday August 23, 2024, from 6-8pm at MN Terrace 

SEE@UTM 

Support. Engage. Experience (SEE) is an access program launched in collaboration between the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and the Peel District School Board. The SEE@UTM program aims to make post-secondary education more accessible to Highschool students from communities that have historically faced systemic oppression as it relates to accessing and experiencing education. The aim of SEE UTM is to encourage program participants to make informed decisions about their future. The various events are listed below. 

  • SEE@UTM Celebrating Your Blackness Workshop: TBD – on a Monday 9 am –11am 

  • SEE@UTM Campus Experience Fridays: TBD – Various Fridays from 9 am –11am  

 

Social Innovation Projects (SIP)

Social Innovation Projects pair a team of student volunteers with a community organization that has identified a challenge or problem within their organization. The team of UTM students will work together with the organization over a 16-week period to come up with an achievable solution for that problem. Faculty have the opportunity to mentor students as they work on their social innovation projects. 

  • Date & Time: November-March, on campus & virtual 

Winter 2025 Opportunities

Coming Soon!


Inquiries

For all questions and feedback regarding Faculty Engagement, please contact:

Minal Ghayur
Student Engagement Events Coordinator