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OISE STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE

The OISE Student Success Centre (OSSC) began as an academic writing centre at OISE, but has quickly developed into an integrated service provider for both B.Ed. and graduate students at OISE. The ACSC is a full-service academic and cultural communication resource and support centre at OISE that provides a range of one-to-one services and workshops. It also provides several specialized programs and workshops to support the success of Internationally Educated Teacher Candidates (IETCs) in their teacher education programs.

Accommodations for Field Experiences

Teacher Candidates who require accommodations during practicum should contact Student Services at 416-978-2277.

EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLING

Teacher Candidates who need employment-related information or who require assistance with the job search process should contact the Teacher Employment Preparation Centre (TEP Centre).

Field experience Support

Field Experience support is available to Teacher Candidates. Teacher Candidates who anticipate that they may require accommodation during practicum are encouraged to make an appointment with an advisor by contacting Student Services at 416-978-2277.

FINANCIAL COUNSELLING

Consecutive Teacher Candidates
The OISE Bursary Program provides financial assistance to students at OISE who qualify on the basis of financial need. Bursaries are non-repayable. The Bursary Program takes care to adhere to the University of Toronto Policy on Student Financial Support but is sensitive to extenuating personal circumstances and may take these into account when assessing bursary applications. OISE students might also be eligible for other sources of financial assistance administered by the University of Toronto (e.g. UTAPS and the Work Study Program). Teacher Candidates who require further information, support and advice on how to minimize the financial stress they may be experiencing should contact Student Services at 416-978-2277.

Concurrent Teacher Candidates
Financial assistance and awards (i.e. bursary support) for Concurrent Teacher Candidates is available in their home units (FPEH, FMUS, UTM, UTSC, SMC, or VIC) throughout the duration of their studies in the Concurrent Teacher Education Program.

HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION & HUMAN RIGHTS MENTORSHIP

Teacher Candidates experiencing discrimination or harassment of any kind should contact Eleanor Gower, Director of School-University Partnerships Office and Student Services at 416-978-2448.

Teacher Candidates may also contact the:
University of Toronto's Sexual Harassment Office
University of Toronto's Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES & COUNSELLING

Student Services staff provide short-term counselling and advising for students who experience difficulty due to academic, personal, or financial circumstances. Students whose success in their program is in jeopardy are encouraged to contact Student Services as soon as possible in order that support can be provided. Some students may be referred to other service providers for ongoing specialized support.

Teacher Candidates whose success in their program of studies is in jeopardy due to personal circumstances should contact Student Services at 416-978-2277.

OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES

Teacher Candidates who require other support services should contact Student Services at 416-978-2277. Additional support services can be found on the Useful Links page.