Message from the Vice-Provost
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There is much to celebrate this month as we near the end of the winter term. I would like to congratulate all of the U of T faculty, staff and student recipients on their recent awards of recognition. I also encourage you to view the updates related to generative AI. I wish you all a happy spring!
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Awards
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Congratulations to the 2023-24 Northrop Frye Award Recipients!
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Congratulations to the 2023 CEWIL and EWO Student of the Year Award Recipients!
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The Experiential and Work-Integrated Learning Ontario (EWO) Student of the Year Award recognizes six outstanding students across the province who have showcased exceptional achievements and a strong contribution to Co-operative Education, Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), or Experiential Learning. Congratulations to Ani-Keith Teeluckdharry at the University of Toronto Mississauga for receiving the University WIL Award!
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Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Teaching with Generative AI at U of T
The Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation has created a new webpage to address generative AI in the teaching and learning context at U of T. It offers support to instructors seeking information on how to include, or better engage with, generative AI in their teaching practice, including tips to get started, institutional guidance, and upcoming workshops.
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LEAF+ Generative AI Project Outcomes
The Learning & Education Advancement Fund Plus (LEAF+) program for 2023 addressed the theme of generative AI in teaching and learning through a series of eleven projects implemented in the fall 2023 term. Thank you to all of the project leads for their engagement with the LEAF+ program and their contributions to the teaching and learning landscape at U of T.
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Professor Susan McCahan Appointed as Provostial Advisor on Artificial Intelligence
On March 8, Professor Susan McCahan was appointed as the Provostial Advisor on Artificial Intelligence, for a term that will run until June 30, 2025. One of her first actions in the role will be to convene an AI Task Force to engage members of the University in developing a vision and strategic plan for the University's AI activities. Professor McCahan will continue to serve as the Vice Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education, and the Vice Provost, Academic Programs.
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Events
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Equity Roundtable: A Conversation with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Directors at U of T
Monday, March 25, from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
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Hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation, this panel of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Directors will provide an opportunity for dialogue around the unique roles these leaders serve in furthering the institution's commitment to dismantling barriers and embracing diversity in the advancement of U of T's academic mission.
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OVPIUE Team Updates
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OVPIUE Website Refresh
The OVPIUE is excited to announce the launch of its refreshed website! The site was redesigned to better reflect our team's current priorities and projects, and allow for more intuitive navigation between sections. Our many thanks to Tegan Mannisto, Teaching Initiatives Coordinator, for leading this project! If you have any feedback or questions about the site, please contact vp.iue@utoronto.ca.
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