Ideas and Adaptations Toolbox

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From April 2022 to July 2023, U of T's Resilience Project Team gathered information on innovative practices developed by our community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on our university operations. These examples have been compiled below for members of the U of T community to learn about each other’s initiatives, share them, and potentially adopt them in their own units.

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Global-at-Home Learning & Safety Abroad, Centre for International Experience (CIE) Reducing barriers to meaningful international engagement
HVAC
Best Practices and Research Partnerships at U of T Facilities Facilities & Services Department (St. George Campus), Facilities, Management & Planning (UTM), and Facilities Management Department (UTSC) Collaboration between researchers and Facilities & Services staff to use campuses as living labs
Student listening to music
8th Floor Lounge : Virtual Events & Community Gathering Space Dalla Lana School of Public Health An online space for all to socialize, connect and cross paths
instructor seated at table. being filmed while speaking
Online Learning Academy for Instructors Faculty of Arts & Science Using technology to transform teaching
woman sitting at desk in a virtual meeting
Virtual Event Concierge Services Spaces & Experiences, Division of Operations and Real Estate Partnerships, and Learning Space Management, Division of the Vice-President & Provost Offering a seamless, professional online event experience
Vaccine clinic at UTM
Reimagining University Space Facilities & Services Department (St. George campus), Facilities, Management & Planning (UTM), and Facilities Management Department (UTSC) Re-purposing University spaces to respond to community needs
Students at a career fair
Hybrid Career Fair St. George Student Life Flexibility for students by reducing barriers to access and encouraging broader participation
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Technology and Accessibility Support Assistants Faculty of Information Bridging technical and pedagogical support for effective, accessible experiences
Instructional design team
Instructional Design Team (IDT) Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education Instructor support for course design, online best practices, and educational technology use
Students engaged in an indigenous walk
KINections Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education Investment in co-curricular programs, services and partnerships that support student wellbeing and belonging
U of T student prepares to administer a COVID-19 vaccine
Lay Vaccinator Training Program University of Toronto Emergency First Responders, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, and the University Health Network (UHN) A collaboration among U of T groups and a hospital partner makes program efficient and accessible
Students playing musical instruments
Music Events Livestreaming Faculty of Music Bringing ensemble concerts, opera productions, and student recitals to family and friends around the world
Computer displaying webpage with OISE hybrid support services
Expanded Hybrid-Services Pilot OISE Offering online and in-person services to flexibly and effectively reach the OISE community
QR code scanner
Virtual Reception & Directional Tool OISE A wayfinding tool developed to support individuals using and visiting the OISE building. The tool also included information on office locations, business hours, contact information, and more
Woman stretching while seated on an exercise mat
OISE Wellness: Supporting Health & Wellbeing in our Community A series of online and hybrid programs designed to enhance wellbeing and mental health
Woman having a virtual meeting with a clinician
Pharmacy Virtual Simulations and Skills Building Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy Building communications and clinical skills for Doctor of Pharmacy students using virtual platforms
Tech2U Support Program
Tech2U Classroom Support Program Learning Space Management, Division of the Vice-President and Provost Tech2U is a team of student ambassadors and staff that partner with instructors in co-creating classroom technological solutions to enhance course delivery and foster student engagement
Skylines of each U of T campus
Tri-Campus Tables: Continuing Operations Group Division of the Vice-President and Provost Common tables enable the U of T community to tackle complex tasks
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Summer Camp for Instructors University of Toronto Mississauga Teaching support to make the most of remote and hybrid delivery
Preview of UTSC's automatic recording apparatus interface
UTSC Automated Recording Apparatus (AuRA) University of Toronto Scarborough, Information & Instructional Technology Services Delivering better, faster, and more reliable lecture recording
Toronto skyline in the summer season
Virtual Housing Fair St. George Student Life A safe and accessible platform to connect students with available housing