Helping students cope: Q & A with Student Wellbeing

To: Faculty members and sessional instructors

March 31, 2020

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the rapidly changing teaching and learning environment, or are looking for ways to support students in this challenging time, the Centre for Excellence in Teaching & Learning is partnering with Student Wellbeing to host a series of virtual Q&A Sessions to help address some of your questions.

We invite you to share your questions for Student Wellbeing leaders in advance, to be answered during the session. There will also be time during each session dedicated to answering any additional questions you might have. Sessions will cover questions such as:

I’ve never given online exams before, what support is available?
How can I help support students who are struggling with stress or anxiety?
What mental health or medical resources are available for students?
What do accommodations look like in a fully online classroom?

Sign up (google form) for one or all of the offered session (external link)

Sessions will be moderated by Natalie Roach, M.Ed. Mental Health Coordinator, Workplace Wellbeing Services, Student Health and Wellness, Ryerson University

Student Wellbeing Q&A Sessions

Test Centre

Friday, April 3rd 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Brian Williams, Manager, Test Centre & Accessibility Services
Marc Emond, Assistant Director, Academic Accommodations and Learning

Academic Accommodation Support (AAS)

Monday, April 6th 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Marc Emond, Assistant Director, Academic Accommodations and Learning
Amanda Masterton, Manager AAS

Centre for Student Development & Counselling (CSDC) and Ryerson Medical Centre (RMC)

Tuesday, April 7th 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Maura O’Keefe, Clinical Coordinator CSDC
Dr. Brooke Hogarth MD, Physician Lead RMC

Health Promotion (HP) & Thriving in Action/Thrive RU

Wednesday, April 8th 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Maryam Goudarzi, Health Promotion Programs Coordinator
Dr. Diana Brecher, Clinical Psychologist, Student

Virtual Consultations for Faculty and Instructors

The Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching has support available by phone, email, or video appointment. SIGN UP (external link) or email teachingcentre@torontomu.ca to make an appointment with a member of the Teaching Centre team.

Additional Resources from the Continuity of Teaching Guide

More information will be provided as it becomes available. Please check the Continuity of Teaching Guide regularly for updated information.

Contact

Please direct any questions to teachingcentre@torontomu.ca.
Find the most up-to-date information at ryerson.ca/covid-19.