 | Faculty of Arts & Science
2011-2012 Calendar |
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2011-2012 Calendar |
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The Colleges
Every Arts and Science student is a member of a college. Think of your college as a familiar neighbourhood within the university. All the colleges provide advising and support services for students. Academic advising, as well as counselling on financial and personal matters, is available through your college registrar's office. Also, each college provides its students with academic support services such as writing skill centres, math aid centres, libraries and computer facilities. And remember, no matter which college you belong to, you have access to all the courses and programs offered in Arts and Science.
The Registrar’s Office of each student’s college is the focal point for information and advice of all kinds, and should be consulted as soon as any problems of an academic or personal nature are encountered.
Most of the Colleges offer academic support services, such as Writing Laboratories to provide students with assistance in writing assignments, essays and reports; Mathematics Aid Centres; tutorial services; etc. For further information, see the individual College listings or consult the College Registrar.
Students with problems relating to the teaching of courses (lectures, tutorials, evaluation, work-load, etc.) that they cannot resolve with the instructors concerned, can obtain advice and assistance either from the Undergraduate Secretary of the particular Department, or from their College Registrar.
The Departments and College Program offices should be consulted for advice on courses and programs they sponsor. They also have brochures giving more details of courses and programs than is possible in the Calendar. First-year students are particularly urged to consult program sponsors during the Fall-Winter Session for details on enrolling in programs. (All students must enrol in at least one Specialist or Major or two Minor program(s) upon passing four courses.)
Students registered in Divisions other than Arts and Science who have problems with Arts and Science courses should go for advice either to the departmental Undergraduate Secretary or to the registrar of their own Faculty or School.
Innis College-Office of the Registrar
2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 1J5
416-978-2513 phone/416-978-5503 fax
registrar.innis@utoronto.ca
www.utoronto.ca/innis
www.twitter.com/innisregistrar
Hours: Monday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-6 p.m.; Tuesday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4:30 p.m., Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4:30 p.m.
New College-Office of the Registrar
300 Huron Street, Room 107, Toronto, ON M5S 3J6
416-978-2460 phone/416-978-0554 fax
newcollege.registrar@utoronto.ca
www.newcollege.utoronto.ca
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:30-4:30 p.m. (until 4 p.m. in July-August); Wednesday also 5-6 p.m.
St. Michael’s College-Office of the Registrar & Student Services
Room 207, 121 St. Joseph Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3C2
416-926-7117 phone/416-926-7266 fax
ask.smc@utoronto.ca
www.utoronto.ca/stmikes
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 1:30-4:30 p.m.; Friday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Trinity College-Office of the Registrar
6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 1H8
416-978-2687 phone/416-978-2831 fax
registrar@trinity.utoronto.ca
www.trinity.utoronto.ca
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m. , Tuesday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m.
Summer hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4 p.m. , Tuesday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-4 p.m.
University College-Office of the Registrar
15 King’s College Circle, Rm. 157, Toronto, ON M5S 3H7
416-978-3170 phone/416-978-6019 fax
uc.registrar@utoronto.ca
www.uc.utoronto.ca
Hours: Monday to Friday: 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; 1:30-4:00 p.m.
Victoria College-Office of the Registrar
Northrop Frye Hall, Room 106, 73 Queen’s Park Crescent East, Toronto, ON M5S 1K7
416-585-4508 phone/416-585-4459 fax
vic.registrar@utoronto.ca
www.vicu.utoronto.ca
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,: 9:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Fridays: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 pm
Woodsworth College-Office of the Registrar
119 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1A9
416-978-4444 phone/416-978-6111 fax
wdwregistrar@utoronto.ca
www.wdw.utoronto.ca
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (4:30 p.m. in July & August); Tuesday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. in July & August); Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Office of the Faculty Registrar
The Office of the Faculty Registrar works closely with departments and colleges concerning virtually all matters relating to Arts and Science students: it coordinates counselling, registration and enrolment, student records, transfer credit, petitions, final examinations and graduation. The Office of the Faculty Registrar, located in Sidney Smith Hall, 100 St. George Street, Room 1006, can provide general information about registration and enrolment, course listings, building and classroom locations, etc. It is also the location of the University of Toronto Transcript Centre, which produces transcripts for all divisions of the University.
You can also get useful information about Arts and Science from the Faculty Registrar’s web site (www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/undergraduate). In addition, if you have questions about any aspect of your undergraduate experience, you can e-mail the Faculty Registrar at ask@artsci.utoronto.ca.
Office of the Faculty Registrar/University of Toronto Transcript Centre
100 St. George Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3G3416-978-3384 phone, 416-978-2487 fax
ask@artsci.utoronto.ca
www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/undergraduate
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:45 a.m.-5 p.m. (until 4:30 p.m. in July-August)
Your Registrar is a reliable first-stop whenever you have questions, concerns or are facing issues that are getting in the way of your success.
The Academic Success Centre is the place to go to learn how to develop skills in time management, exam preparation, textbook reading, note-taking, and dealing with anxiety, procrastination and perfectionism. Make an appointment with a learning skills counsellor at the reception desk or by calling 416-978-7970. You can also visit the ASC drop-in centre in the Koffler building at 214 College Street. www.asc.utoronto.ca.
If you have a disability, Accessibility Services is your home base for support. It is important to contact the office as soon as you are accepted to U of T so that accommodations for your needs are in place before classes start. All information about your disability is confidential and won’t be shared with units outside of Accessibility Services without your consent. www.accessibility.utoronto.ca. 416-978-8060.
Tutors are available at First Nations House to help aboriginal students develop their research, essay writing and study skills. Tutors can also help students find academic support in specific fields of study, such as math and science. www.fnh.utoronto.ca. 416-978-8227.
If you’re facing challenging personal circumstances that are affecting your academic performance, feel free to seek emotional and psychological support from U of T’s Counselling and Psychological Services. www.caps.utoronto.ca. 416-978-8070.
You don’t have to look far at U of T to find part-time work! We post thousands of paid and volunteer jobs each year from on- and off-campus employers who feel that a student would make a valuable part of their team. We even provide you with employment skills development through our Career Centre with announcements, events, blogs and articles about finding work and developing career skills. www.careers.utoronto.ca. 416-978-8000.
International students must get a work permit if they wish to work off campus, are required to work in a co-op placement as part of their program or want to work in Canada after graduating. Contact the Centre for International Experience for assistance with work and post-graduation work permit applications. www.cie.utoronto.ca. 416-978-2564.
Diversity and equity are fundamental values at the University of Toronto. Students from every background are supported by policies and resources that help create an inclusive environment and one that actively works against discrimination.
The Sexual and Gender Diversity Office offers support and information to students who are “out” or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. The office also works with students, faculty and staff to provide training and education on issues related to sexual diversity, anti-heterosexist programming, and events and programs for the LGBTQ community at U of T. www.sgdo.utoronto.ca. 416-946-5624
The Sexual Harassment Office handles harassment complaints based on sex or sexual orientation and provides guides for undergraduate and graduate students. www.utoronto.ca/sho. 416-978-3908.
The Status of Women Office aims to improve the status of all women by identifying and removing barriers and inequities. www.status-women.utoronto.ca. 416-978-2196.
The Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office provides complaint management and resolution for issues related to discrimination or harassment based on race, ancestry, place of origin, religion, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship or creed. You are also welcome contact the office if you are seeking a forum to discuss ideas that will strengthen U of T’s diverse community and its commitment to an equitable environment. www.antiracism.utoronto.ca. 416-978-1259.
U of T’s Multi-Faith Centre for Spiritual Study and Practice was created to provide a place for students, staff and faculty of all spiritual beliefs to learn to respect and understand one another. The Centre facilitates an accepting environment where members of various communities can reflect, worship, contemplate, teach, read, study, celebrate, mourn and share. www.multifaith.utoronto.ca. 416-946-3120.
Accessibility Services provides services and resources to students with all types of disabilities, such as physical, sensory, medical, mental health, learning and temporary. www.accessibility.utoronto.ca. 416-978-8060.
The Family Care Office provides free confidential information, guidance, referrals and advocacy for students, staff, faculty and their families. You can take advantage of free workshops, support groups and seminars. Our Resource Centre contains practical information on a broad range of family care issues, from pregnancy and infant care to lesbian and gay parenting, from special needs children to caring for elderly family members. www.familycare.utoronto.ca. 416-978-0951.
The Community Safety Office addresses personal and community safety issues for students, staff and faculty across all three campuses. The office provides assistance to students, staff and faculty who have had their personal safety compromised, develops and delivers educational initiatives addressing personal safety, promotes and delivers self-defense courses on campus, and coordinates and responds to critical incidents on campus. www.communitysafety.utoronto.ca. 416.978.1485.
Your learning experience is by no means limited to the campus precinct. There are so many reasons to volunteer in the University of Toronto community or for one of the hundreds of causes in the Greater Toronto Area — you’ll not only gain invaluable skills that will better prepare you for the working world but also become more well-rounded and enjoy the fulfillment of helping others.
At U of T we provide you with opportunities to get involved in community work through volunteer postings, the Centre for Community Partnerships, volunteer chapters, volunteer fairs and initiatives led by student groups.
Regularly checking volunteer postings is the perfect way to get a feel for the wide range of opportunities that exist. Whether you’re looking for experience in a specific area or are hoping to get ideas on how broaden your horizons, feel free to review postings throughout the school year. Off-campus volunteer jobs are posted at the Career Centre. On-campus volunteer jobs are posted on Ulife.
The Centre for Community Partnerships: www.ccp.utoronto.ca. 416-978-6558.
Career Centre: www.careers.utoronto.ca. 416-978-8000.
Ulife: www.ulife.utoronto.ca.
The University of Toronto respects and upholds all students' rights but also entrusts you with certain responsibilities and expects you to be familiar with, and follow, the policies developed to protect everyone's safety, security and integrity.
U of T is committed to fairness in its dealings with its individual members and to ensuring that their rights are protected. In support of this commitment, the Office of the University Ombudsperson operates independently of the administration, being accountable only to the Governing Council, and has unrestricted access to all University authorities. www.utoronto.ca/ombudsperson. (416) 946-3485.
The University of Toronto’s Multi-Faith Centre for Spiritual Study and Practice was created to provide a place for students, staff and faculty of all spiritual beliefs to learn to respect and understand one another. The Centre facilitates an accepting environment where members of various communities can reflect, worship, contemplate, teach, read, study, celebrate, mourn and share. The Centre is also home to the offices of the Campus Chaplains’ Association and offers facilities, such as a main activity hall for large events, a mediation room with a “living wall” for quiet contemplation, meeting spaces and ablution rooms. www.multifaith.utoronto.ca. 416-946-3120.
The University of Toronto Student Housing Service is a year-round source of up-to-date housing information for off-campus, single-student residence, and student family housing. Our online registry of off-campus housing is available to U of T students, providing listings for both individual and shared accommodations.
Student Housing Services also provides emergency and temporary housing for all U of T students, so contact them to get connected with an emergency housing coordinator. www.housing.utoronto.ca. 416-978-8045.
Wellness refers to your overall physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and social condition, not simply the absence of illness. So when you’re not feeling your best, there are a number of services on campus to help you get back on track.
Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers assessment, treatment and referrals for a wide range of emotional and psychological issues. www.caps.utoronto.ca. 416-978-8070.
The Health Service offers students the same services as a family doctor’s office and more. The Health Service team includes family physicians, registered nurses, a dietician, support staff and a lab technician that provide confidential, student-centred health care, including comprehensive medical care, immunization, diagnostic testing, sexual health care, counselling and referrals. Services are available to all full- and part-time students who possess a valid Tcard and have health insurance coverage. www.healthservice.utoronto.ca. 416-978-8030.
Specialized counselling is provided to students who have experienced sexual assault, harassment, or physical or psychological abuse in a relationship. Call the Assault Counsellor directly at 416-978-0174 for an appointment. Workshops are also provided on healthy relationships and verbal self-defence skills for women.
The Centre for International Experience (CIE)
The World Could Be Yours!
Arts & Science students in all departments are encouraged to participate in the international and Canadian study abroad opportunities offered through the Centre for International Experience's Student Exchange Program. These exchanges allow you to experience new cultures and languages in an academic setting while earning credits towards your U of T degree. Exchanges may be for one term or a full year or summer, and most are open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Cost: The cost of an exchange includes your U of T tuition plus incidental fees, along with the cost of living and studying abroad. While on exchange, you are still eligible to receive government assistance such as OSAP. There are also many specific scholarships and bursaries run by various U of T offices, and the CIE itself administers a needs-based bursary program; for exchange students who qualify, this bursary will usually cover at least the cost of airfare.
Eligibility: In general, undergraduate or graduate U of T students who have completed at least one year of full-time studies, with a minimum CGPA of 2.25, are eligible to apply. You must also achieve a minimum annual GPA of 2.5 for the year during which you apply. A few exchange programs do have higher GPA cutoffs, and others have special language requirements.
Destinations: Arts & Science students may choose from over 135 universities in the following locations: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Korea (South), Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United States, Wales and the West Indies. Please check our website for an up-to-date list of listing of our exchange partners.
Application: Applications for most programs are due late February, but you should always check the CIE website regarding the specific exchanges that interest you.
For more information, please contact the CIE:
Cumberland House, Room 204
Telephone: (416) 946-3138
student.exchange@utoronto.ca
www.cie.utoronto.ca
Summer Abroad Program
Where will you be next summer?
Prepare yourself for a future in the global village by participating in one of the highly rated Faculty of Arts & Science Summer Abroad programs. These programs are designed to enrich students’ academic lives by providing an exciting and educational international experience.
Locations: Administered through Woodsworth College, the 2011 programs are offered in:
Check the Summer Abroad web site in the fall to see the 2012 program list!
Courses: Students take specially designed University of Toronto undergraduate degree credit courses, relevant to the location, for a period of 3 to 6 weeks. The courses have field trips that complement and highlight the academic materials. Courses are taught predominantly by University of Toronto professors and, with the exception of language courses, are offered in English. Typically, full-year second and third year courses are offered in disciplines such as history, political science, management, literature, film, architecture, fine art, religion, and languages. Science Abroad program allows students in various science disciplines to earn a full-year research credit while gaining laboratory experience overseas. Most courses do not have prerequisites.
All Summer Abroad courses and grades show on students’ transcripts as regular U of T credits and are calculated into their CGPA.
Application: All University of Toronto students in good standing are eligible to apply. Students from other universities are also welcome to apply.
Applications are available in early January. The application deadline for most programs is March 1, but spaces in some programs fill up well in advance. Late applications will be accepted if space and time permit.
Financial aid is available for most programs. The application deadline for awards offered through Woodsworth College is February 1.
For further information please contact:
Professional & International Programs
Woodsworth College
119 St. George Street, 3rd Floor
Phone: 416-978-8713
E-mail: summer.abroad@utoronto.ca
Web: www.summeraboad.utoronto.ca
The Professional Experience Year (PEY) provides students an opportunity to gain work experience in fields related to their programs of study. Full-time students with a CGPA of at least 2.0, with a minimum of 10.0, and a maximum of 15.0 full course equivalents, may apply to spend a twelve-to- sixteen-month period working in a related industry. This internship period normally occurs after second year for students completing a B.A./B.Sc., or after second or third year for students enrolled in an Hon. B.A./Hon. B.Sc. The 12 to 16-month period of employment, normally beginning in May, gives students the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the work environment. PEY students are often involved in challenging work projects from inception to completion, and are paid at competitive workforce salaries. They gain new insights into their academic and professional goals and return to their studies with a greater understanding of their discipline from a practical, hands-on perspective.
Students pay a one-time-only registration fee at the time of application. If a position is accepted, a placement fee will be required from the student at the time of fall registration, no later than the first Friday after classes begin in September. Incidental fees granting part-time student status and allowing continued access to University facilities and services are also required at fall registration. The PEY Program strives to provide opportunities for all students registered in it, but cannot guarantee employment. For further information, contact the PEY Office at 416-978- 6649 or visit www.pey.utoronto.ca.
The Arts and Science Students’ Union (ASSU)
The Arts and Science Students’ Union (ASSU) represents over 23,000 full-time undergraduates in the Faculty of Arts and Science on the St. George Campus. ASSU is an umbrella organization with over 40 student Course Unions. Getting involved with a Course Union is the best way to be directly involved in your education and it’s an excellent way to meet other students in your discipline. Annually, ASSU publishes student evaluations of courses and instructors in the ANTI-CALENDAR, which is free to all students. Other services include past final tests, lockers, photocopying, faxing and pop. ASSU runs a volunteer tutoring program called Project: Universal Minds, where university students go into local high schools and tutor students in English, Maths and Sciences. Also, if you have any problems with your courses or instructors go to the ASSU office and discuss your options in complete confidence. ASSU is in Room 1068 Sidney Smith Hall; telephone 416-978-4903.
E-mail: students.assu@utoronto.ca
Web site: assu.ca
The Association of Part-Time Undergraduate Students (APUS)
All part-time undergraduate students at the University of Toronto are members of APUS. The role of the Association is to ensure its members have access to a broad range of services, programmes and resources within the University. This is achieved by representing part-time students throughout the decision-making process of the University, and of governments, as well as by acting as a voice for the concerns of its members. APUS also offers a number of scholarships and bursaries to part-time students throughout the year, and services such as final exams, photocopying, and discounted TTC Metropasses for $96.00. The APUS office, in Room 1089 of Sidney Smith Hall, is open days and evenings during the summer and winter sessions. For further information please telephone 416-978-3993, or send an e-mail to info.apus@utoronto.ca.
Each year the University appoints a well-known Canadian writer to work with students, faculty and staff interested in creative writing. For further information, contact the Department of English, 416-978-3190.
For students with particularly noteworthy academic results, there are three specific forms of recognition:
Recognition of Exceptional Academic Achievement: “Dean’s List”
This designation is given to degree students in the Faculty having a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.50 or higher, at the end of the Fall-winter or Summer Session in which the fifth, tenth, fifteenth and twentieth course, offered by the Faculty and taken for credit, has been passed.
The Dean of the Faculty sends a signed certificate to each student. There is no monetary value. Students who satisfy these criteria but do not receive the certificate at the end of the appropriate session should write to the Faculty Registrar, Faculty of Arts and Science, Sidney Smith Hall, 100 St. George St., Toronto ON, M5S 3G3. Dean’s List certificates are not issued at the end of the Fall Session.
Recognition of Exceptional Academic Achievement: “High Distinction” and “Distinction”
Students who graduate with a Cumulative GPA* of 3.50 or above are described as graduates “With High Distinction”. This achievement is noted on the diploma and transcript.
Students who graduate with a Cumulative GPA* of 3.20 to 3.49 are described as graduates “With Distinction”. This achievement is noted on the diploma and transcript.
* Note: the Cumulative GPA must be based on at least 5.0 credits taken in the Faculty and used for degree credit.
Faculty Scholarships
The Faculty offers many academically-based scholarships and other awards to exceptional degree students. Full details of these scholarships are available on the Faculty web site at www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/undergraduate.
The University of Toronto is an ideal place for students to pursue the advanced study of languages. Our students live in a country that promotes multiculturalism, and our university is located in one of the world’s most diverse cities. We offer significant language opportunities in both ancient and modern languages. We also offer a variety of international academic programs and the number of such programs will expand. As our students seek further international study, work opportunities, and post-graduate study, they may be assisted by a notation on their academic record of language proficiency.
The Language Citation in the Faculty of Arts & Science is official recognition on a student’s transcript that the student has progressed to an advanced level in the study of a language, and has been assessed as achieving "good" results in that study. In particular, to achieve the Language Citation, a student must complete two full courses or their equivalent beyond the first-year level of language instruction, and must achieve at least a B- in each of the courses beyond the introductory level. The two full-course equivalents may be language instruction or may be those taught in the language to be assessed.
The Language Citation will consist of a notation on the transcript that reads: “Completed Requirements of Language Citation in [name of language].” This will appear in the Arts & Science sessional segment of the student’s academic record on the transcript describing the courses and marks for the session in which the Citation is assessed as complete.
Note that Language Citation is not a “program of study” or Subject Post, and will not satisfy the degree requirement that specifies the minimum programs of study to qualify for the degree. The Citation may be of interest to those who are completing programs involving language study, but it may also be of interest to those whose program interests lie elsewhere, but wish to have achievement in a language noted on their academic record.
The Language Citation will be available to students beginning with the graduating class of 2007. Students who have already graduated may be eligible if they return for further language study that contributes to the assessment of the Citation. The Citation will not be assessed for students who have completed their studies and have not re-enrolled.
To be assessed for the Language Citation, students should contact the department or program that will be assessing the language for the Citation. They should present a copy of their academic record, and indicate which courses they would like considered for the assessment. If students already have proficiency in a language and wish to move directly to courses beyond the introductory level, they should consult the relevant department about appropriate placement. Also, students wishing to include courses taken in the country where the language is spoken should consult the relevant department about appropriate study abroad options.
The Citation can be earned in any language, modern or ancient, which provides sufficient advanced training at the University of Toronto, provided the unit offering the instruction participates in the Citation. Courses taken at the University of Toronto Mississauga or University of Toronto Scarborough may also be eligible for assessment for Arts & Science students.
The list below identifies the departments which participate in the Lanaguage Citation program. For details, including the languages in which students may achieve a Citation, see the departmental entries in this Calendar.
The First-Year Learning Communities (FLCs) program in the Faculty of Arts and Science is designed to improve the transitional experience for first-year students. Now in its seventh year, the program offers FLCs in six areas: commerce, computer science, economics, life science, philosophy and social science. If you are interested in an area not listed, please check the FLC web site as new FLCs are added each year.
FLCs (pronounced “flicks”) provide first-year students with the opportunity to meet classmates, develop friendships, form study groups, and develop academic and personal skills, as well as introduce students to the resources, opportunities, culture, and treasures of the campus and its surrounding community. There is no cost to participate in the FLC program and students who successfully complete the program will receive a non-academic notation on their transcript.
The 24 students in each FLC will be enrolled in some of the same courses and will meet regularly outside of class time for valuable and engaging activities. Each FLC group is facilitated by an upper-year student Peer Mentor and an Assistant Peer Mentor, under the guidance of an Advisor (from the college, department, or program); these individuals are the FLC Team. Further information on how to get involved in the FLC program as a Peer Mentor can be found on the FLC web site.
Some of the interesting and fun topics that may be covered in FLC meetings include: time management, study skills and strategies, academic integrity, campus Amazing Race, getting involved on campus, mastering tests and exams, choosing a program of study, better health for better grades, and career explorations. There will also be recreational and social activities, and much more!
Students interested in joining the FLC program should be motivated to learn and develop themselves personally and socially, as well as academically. You can find more detailed information about the “flick” program on the FLC web site: www.flc.utoronto.ca.
Contact:
Heidi Pepper Coles
FLC Program Coordinator
heidi.pepper@utoronto.ca
416.978.5471