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Message from the Vice-Provost
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As we usher in the official arrival of summer, we're proud to highlight the outstanding accomplishments of this year’s President’s Teaching Award winners, the much anticipated release of the AI Task Force Report, the launch of GenAI Literacy Course Modules, and the next phase of the AI Virtual Tutor Initiative with U of T’s Cogniti pilot. Alongside a suite of events to help you prepare for the next academic year, this month also brings the call for LEAF Expressions of Interest for the Fall Cycle.
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Generative AI
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Release of the AI Taskforce Report
The AI Task Force, under the leadership of Professor Susan McCahan, has published its final report envisioning a comprehensive and human-centred vision for responsible AI adoption at U of T and continued steps toward becoming an ‘AI-ready’ university.
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Introducing Open U Toronto's GenAI literacy modules
The Digital Learning Innovation team is pleased to share the launch of a new open education resource, Coursework and GenAI: A Practical Guide for Students. This resource is intended to provide instructors with customizable content modules designed to enhance Generative AI literacy among students. The editable format supports flexible adaptation, ensuring that these modules can be integrated into existing courses across various disciplines.
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Previewing Cogniti: Creating AI Virtual Tutors for Your Courses
In case you missed the hands-on information session on June 19, the session was recorded and posted to the Virtual Tutors Initiative page. Look out for CTSI's Generative AI Tools page for updates on the next phase of the AI Virtual Tutor Initiative and U of T's Cogniti pilot.
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CTSI's GenAI in Teaching and Learning Commons Teams channel
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Join an active community space for faculty and staff to connect, share insights, and resources about current approaches and challenges regarding generative AI’s impact on teaching and learning.
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To join the CTSI Gen AI in Teaching and Learning Commons Teams channel:
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- Open the Microsoft Teams app
- Go to Teams
- Select Join or create team (this option may appear near your list of teams)
- Select Join a team with a code
- Enter the code 5uztctq and click add team
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Register for the next AI Roundup - Emerging Trends
Thursday, July 17, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams
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Please note: If you usually register but will not be continuing in your appointment for the upcoming academic year, please share this link with colleagues in your unit who might be interested in attending on your behalf.
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Each month, Vice-Provost Susan McCahan hosts a session intended to sort through the vast amount of information about AI advances, sharing a few key items of interest to the U of T community. The hope is that it will help people stay abreast of emerging changes that will potentially impact work at the institution. The recording and links from previous AI Roundups can be found on our SharePoint site. All U of T faculty, librarians and staff who would find this content helpful are welcome to attend.
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Teaching Awards & Grants
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Call for LEAF Expressions of Interest: Fall Cycle
Expressions of Interest due Wednesday, September 17
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The Learning & Education Advancement Fund (LEAF) aims to enhance the learning experiences of undergraduate students in first-entry divisions by supporting projects that anticipate, leverage and create positive changes. OVPIUE is now accepting Expressions of Interest for the Fall Cycle. Learn more about LEAF eligibility criteria.
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If you are interested in learning more about LEAF, you are also invited to attend two upcoming workshops:
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Congratulations to this year's President's Teaching Award
recipients!
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The President's Teaching Award is the University’s highest honour for teaching excellence, educational innovation and educational leadership.
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- Robert Austin, Professor, Teaching Stream, Centre for European and Eurasian Studies, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, Faculty of Arts & Science
- Marcus Law, Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine
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Apply now for Global Classrooms Funding initiatives
Apply by Wednesday, July 6, for Fall 2025 – Summer 2026 courses
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The Global Classrooms initiative, presented by the Centre for International Experience and the Office of the Vice-President, International, offers funding for internationalized teaching and learning experiences to enable global and cross-cultural collaborations.
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Call for Proposals - International Student Experience Fund
The International Student Experience Fund (ISEF) provides funding for projects that enhance the international student experience across all campuses.
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Seed ($5,000–$15,000/year): intended to encourage experimentation. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
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Impact ($15,000–$75,000/year): designed to support large-scale projects with the potential to significantly enhance core elements of international student experience. Letters of Intent for Impact grants due Tuesday, November 11.
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Teaching & Learning
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Call for Applications: Community-Engaged Learning Faculty Fellowship Program
The Centre for Community Partnerships seeks applications for its Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) Faculty Fellowship Program. The Fellowship recognizes and supports innovative instructors who plan to develop new, or enhance existing, CEL courses. The Fellowship provides an opportunity for pedagogical development and recognizes educational leadership through a model that partners emerging CEL instructors with senior fellows who have demonstrated excellence in CEL and in supporting colleagues newer to CEL.
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OVPIUE Presents
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"Data People on Hiring Data People" at the 2025 Data Summit
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Jeff Burrow, Special Projects Officer, Academic Analytics, and colleague Kayla Pedret, formerly with OVPIUE, now Special Projects Advisor, Student Mental Health Team, OVPS, presented Data People Hiring Data People at this month's Data Summit, hosted by Institutional Research & Data Governance (IRDG).
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