Monthly Updates

Division of Students Strategic Plan 2020-2025Monthly Updates

Curious about initiatives, projects, and updates across the Division of Students? Below is a month-by-month compilation of stories, reports, and achievements to celebrate progress, learnings, and success.

JanuaryWhat's New?

Invest in Our People

Participants experienced the healing power of creativity during The Centre's art therapy session. The program aims to foster creativity and provide participants with a safe, supportive space to explore their emotions through art.

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Participants reported feeling more relaxed and better able to express emotions after sessions. Observations indicated increased creative engagement and willingness to share personal insights.
Connect with the Vice Provost Students (VPS)

Before the closure, the VPS connected with staff to wish everyone a restful holiday. Relevant updates were shared, including the announcement of the University Registrar & AV Provost, a grant received to support students, meeting our domestic retention goal, highlights from the A&R team and more.

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staff from across the Division of Students attended.

Impact the Student Journey

SAVY helps students over the holidays

Students turned to SAVY 476 times during the most recent exam and closure periods (December 5 to January 5) – an increase over the same period last year of 21%. This period is traditionally the slowest time for SAVY usage.

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The goal with SAVY is to continue to drive increased usage as a way to positively impact student retention.
Office of the University Registrar Student Advisory Committee

The fourth year of the OUR Student Advisory Committee is underway! The 2024-25 cohort has met three times so far to share their perspectives and thoughts. Topics included students' service experiences across the student lifecycle and the new SAVY​.  

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This committee was formed to better connect staff with the students they serve to enable continuous improvements to the services delivered.

Create Our Future

York Lions in the community: Lion Heart Initiative

The York Lions are committed to growing strong and inclusive environments by giving back to, and opening doors for, those in their communities, even after graduation. Learn more about Colt's Crusade and how the Lions men's hockey team is making a difference through their 'Lion Heart' initiative.

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This initiative creates opportunities and fosters community connections.