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Teacher and Guidance Counsellor Day at TMU
Tuesday, October 15
11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Student Learning Centre (SLC), 8th Floor
Join us on campus to learn about what's new and exciting at TMU. Attendees will have the chance to connect with other education professionals, engage in meaningful networking opportunities during a catered lunch and participate in hands-on workshops. Don't miss this chance to deepen your understanding of the resources available to our student community.
Learn more about the workshops and hands-on experiences below!
Agenda:
- 11 a.m. - Welcome
- 11:10 a.m. - Keynote presentation: Shari Hodges, Interim University Registrar
- 12 p.m. - Networking lunch with TMU community
- Workshops and hands-on experiences:
- 1:15 p.m. - Session 1: The STEM Experience
- 2:30 p.m. - Session 2: The Community and Culture Experience
- 3:30 p.m. - Optional campus tour
Shari is committed to creating exceptional experiences for students, from application to graduation, by continually improving and innovating our processes. By focusing on student needs in areas like enrolment, course registration, and academic support, she aims to make every step of their university journey as seamless and rewarding as possible.
Areas of Responsibility:
- National Student Recruitment, Undergraduate Admissions, and Transfer Credits
- Student Awards & Scholarships, Financial Assistance, and Fees
- ServiceHub, Registrarial Support Services
- Business Systems
- Policy and Academic Engagement: Academic Advising, Legislated Reporting, University Scheduling and Examinations, Curriculum Management, Undergraduate Publications
Please select one of the following sessions to attend at 1:15 p.m.
Architectural Science - Postcard to Progress
Join Department of Architectural Science Chair Lisa Landrum for a tour of the Architecture Building and introduction to the closing exhibit Buone Nuove/Good News: Women in Architecture. Participate in mapping the sites in Toronto designed by women and create your own “Postcard to Progress,” with a vision for more inclusive city-building.
Engineering - Build to not Break Egg Drop Competition
Think like an engineer! Join this session to build the best structure with the goal of protecting an egg being dropped from increasing heights.
Faculty of Science - Robotics Workshop
The Computer Science Department is hosting an introductory robotics workshop, where you’ll learn about circuitry, programming, and troubleshooting their robots. Using an Arduino and bumper sensors, you’ll customize the behaviour of a robot when it collides into an obstacle.
Ted Rogers School of Management - Excel Essentials for Educators: Taught by Tomorrow’s Leaders
This session will feature a "Bootcamp on Excel Essentials" (Lite Version), designed specifically for you and led by Ted Rogers students. You’ll learn practical Excel skills to streamline grade calculations and manage your student data. Additionally, hear from Dr. Allen Goss, Interim Chair of Finance and former Associate Dean of Students, about the Business Career Hub (BCH) and the Ted Rogers Co-op Program, which now allows high school students to apply directly through the OUAC portal.
Please select one of the following sessions to attend at 2:30 p.m.
Faculty of Arts - Applications of Geographic Information Systems in Environment, Population and Heath
This workshop will guide you through a small number of hands-on, applied and highly relevant applications of geographic tools and methods. You’ll understand and visualize some some of our most important urban issues while exploring the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies Computer Lab facilities.
Faculty of Community Services - Hospital Simulation Lab Tour
Explore our state-of-the-art labs and equipment!
See firsthand how our Collaborative Nursing program prepares our students for the field, bringing experiential learning to life.
The Creative School - Design + Technology LAB
Step into The Creative School's Design + Technology LAB and discover cutting-edge tools in action. Get creative by making your own custom stamp with laser cutting technology or design a unique small photo portrait using UV printing.
- Schedule a school visit or a virtual school visit for you and your students to learn more about the university
- Book a Grade 10 or 11 careers class session on pathways to post-secondary education
- Request a mock lecture of specialized sessions for your students
- Book a guided campus tour for your class led by a current TMU student
Do you have a question we can help support? Connect with us via our dedicated teacher and counsellor email and phone line.
Email: guidance@torontomu.ca
Phone: 416-979-5027
Are you an international counsellor?
Please visit our Information for International Counsellors page for upcoming events catered to you!
Breaking barriers to university education
This is a Student Recruitment committee dedicated to collaborating with internal units and colleagues to provide resources and opportunities to students in communities with external challenges affecting access to university education. Interested in learning more? Contact us at visitus@torontomu.ca for more information and upcoming events.
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Important deadlines
- Are your students curious when they will hear back? See our Admissions Decisions Release Dates for more information
For your students
We’ve outlined further information and advice you can provide your students, whether they are current applicants or thinking about applying to Toronto Metropolitan University in the future.
Toronto Metropolitan University is pleased to recognize the academic achievements of our students. We offer both generous entrance scholarships and prestigious industry sponsored awards. Once students have applied, they will have access to our online awards and scholarships platform, AwardSpring, which makes it easy to search for and apply for scholarships and awards.
Indigenous Student Services provide a culturally supportive environment to promote academic excellence and serve as a place to balance academic learning with traditional teachings and culture. Visit the Indigenous Student Services website to learn more about the supports provided to students that choose to self-identify.
CyberStart Canada
Brought to you by the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst at TMU, CyberStart Canada is an immersive and gamified hands-on approach to learning cybersecurity! This opportunity takes students' computer science lessons beyond the classroom and provides them with a way to explore cybersecurity as a potential career. Let CyberStart Canada become the teacher! With engaging and fun content, it puts theory into practice using the world-renowned CyberStart game. Share with your students to access hands-on learning! Unlock levels using Python, Linux, coding and decoding, cryptography, and much more!
Attention all science educators!
Interested in programming for your students? Sign up for our SciXChange newsletter to receive programming and event opportunities all about science literacy once per term. We can’t wait to host your students!
Toronto Metropolitan University is a proud Higher Education Member of the Council of International Schools, the Ontario School Counsellors' Association and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
