Articles
Breaking down the University-Mandated Leave of Absence Policy
The Varsity
by Adrian Huntelar
“The proposed policy gives sweeping powers to university administration with few accountability mechanisms, lack of clarifying language, and little student input. The policy would] provide the university with a unilateral mechanism for removing struggling students from their academic and social activities. The policy could lead to students’ aversion to engaging with deans, registrars, or mental wellness liaisons within college and divisions.”
Governing Council Delays Vote on Mandatory Leave of Absence Policy Until January 25th
The Varsity
by Ilya Bañares
“Students have criticized the policy for, among other things, a lack of clarity on how it will impact students in precarious enrollment situations, like students receiving financial aid contingent on enrollment, and international students with enrollment-dependent visas.”
Student Groups and Faculty Opposition
- University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union (UTGSU) issued a statement opposing the Policy
- Students for Barrier Free Access (SBA) has circulated a petition to the administration to immediately revoke the proposed Policy and to increase funding and staff of Accessibility Services and Health & Wellness
- University of Toronto Student’ Union (UTSU) compiled a list of concerns they have raised to the Office of the Vice-Provost Students and/or University Affairs Board on the proposed Policy
- UofT Faculty Association open letter to Sandy Welsh
iStudents for Mental Health 