Monthly Updates: October 2022

OctoberWhat's New?

Invest in Our People

Supporting staff learning and development

The Office of the University Registrar (OUR) will launch a new way for staff to apply for Individual Professional Learning funding to support staff learning, development and growth. This builds upon  the completion of Individual Development Plans outlining staff learning goals for the year ahead.

Reinforce Our Foundation

Launch of the Division of Students 2020-2022 Annual Report

The annual report captures stories, initiatives and projects that have advanced the 5-Year Strategic Plan. Learn about recent achievements and celebrate the Division's successes over the last two years.

Read the Division of Students' Annual Report
First annual report created for the Division of Students Strategic Plan 2020-2025 Preparing for a Better Future
Launch of digital ad campaigns to boost student recruitment

Developed in collaboration with campus partners, the 2022-23 Digital Program Marketing Strategy launched in September. The strategy includes 13 advertising campaigns that support Student Recruitment & Admissions application goals. 

Impact the Student Journey

International and exchange students welcomed to York University

York International hosted the President's International Student Reception on Thursday, Oct. 6. Attendees had the opportunity to meet President Rhonda L. Lenton, fellow peers and celebrate the new chapter in their academic journey.

New international and exchange students enjoyed an afternoon of celebration at the Welcome Reception.
Supporting students with disabilities in their transition to York

Through Project ADVANCE, peer mentors provided support to students with disabilities transition to post-secondary education. During July and August, mentors ran 27 workshops on topics including: navigating campus supports, self-advocacy, assistive technology and how to access accommodations. 

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120
students participated in the summer transition program, held virtually and in-person