Validator Support

Validator Support. 4 students at an outdoor booth.

Become a validator for 2024-2025 by completing the Validator Interest Form.

A validator is a U of T staff or faculty member who gives recognition to students on the CCR for completing a CCR recognized activity that they oversee. Staff and faculty can serve as validators for student groups. In this role, validators meet at least two times a year with the student group to ensure they complete the CCR recognition process. 

Check out our Guide for Validators of Campus Organizations on Folio to learn about the expectations of validators.


Benefits

The benefits of being a validator for student groups are that you:

  • support student leaders' growth and development
  • assist students in developing transferrable skills
  • support students in leading events/initiatives aimed to benefit UTM and the community at large
  • support the student group in a field of your choice
  • as faculty, can have this opportunity support your PTR letter

Timeline of Tasks

The following chart provides a quick overview of the key dates and tasks as a validator for student groups.

OctoberMeet with the student group to discuss their goals for the year. The group is required to complete and submit the Validator Meeting Form to you.
JanuaryWe suggest that you meet with the student group for a mid-year check-in to see how they are progressing with their goals. This meeting is optional.
Late-March/April

Meet with the student group to reflect on the successes and challenges the group experienced throughout the year. Validators lead this reflection meeting. If you need support with this, contact our team and see our resources Designing and Structuring Reflection and Reflection Prompts and Questions

Each student group member will provide you with their Individual Goal Setting and Tracking Form. The student group should also come to the meeting prepared to share their completed CCR Student Validation Form for your review.

AprilValidate the student group members who completed their role and submitted the required documents. To validate, wait for the student group to upload their CCR Student Validation Form to Folio. Once submitted, you will receive an automated email allowing you to approve the submission.

Inquiries

For additional validator support, contact the CCR Team by reaching out to:

Laura Walkling 
Supervisor, Leadership Education