important contacts
important contacts
did you know?
Different members of CTL's Graduate Administrators Team host weekly drop-in Zoom sessions to answer your questions.
MONDAYS 3-4pm EST
Every Monday 3:00-4:00pm, meet with an administrator to talk through your questions about:
how to take a leave
how to get an extension
candidacy
making an appeal
WEDNESDAYS 12-1pm EST
Every Wednesday 12:00-1:00pm, meet with an administrator to talk through your questions about:
applying for programs
the admissions process
THURSDAYS 10-12pm EST
Every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00pm, Curriculum and Pedagogy administrator Danny Cavanagh hosts drop-ins on Zoom for C&P MA, MEd and PhD students to ask questions related to:
admissions
course selection and registration
comprehensive exams
thesis committees
PhD candidacy
navigation of OISE/UofT collaborative programs
navigation of C&P emphases
other inquiries
FRIDAYS 11:30-12:30pm EST
Every Friday 11:30-12:30, meet with an administrator to talk through your questions about:
base funding
external awards
RAs, GAs, RF/GAs etc.
Student jobs
registration contacts
Admissions Inquiries
Contact this email address if you have general questions about admissions.
E-mail: admissions.oise@utoronto.ca
Registrar’s Office and Student Experience
Registration Specialists
Contact the Registrar’s Office if you have specific registration questions.
For example, if you need to add/drop a class.
E-mail: oise.registration@utoronto.ca
*Please include your name, student number and department “CTL” in the subject header.
Registration Appeals
Terry Louisy
If you are looking for an extension, time off, or need to discuss a registration appeal/issue, contact Terry. Also, if you want to take an IRR (Independent Reading & Research Course), reach out to Terry to clarify the process.
terry.louisy@utoronto.ca
*Please note this was last updated in 2022
people to contact if you are struggling with your student experience
CONNECT WITH CTL'S STUDENT EXPERIENCE CHAIR
Are you experiencing challenges with your advisor or supervisor? Or wanting to talk through your student experience?
Associate Chair, Student Experience
Dr. Rob Simon
Email: rob.simon@utoronto.ca
CONNECT WITH CTL’S EQUITY & STUDENT EXPERIENCE TEAM
Looking for …
support navigating campus resources
support processing painful experiences related to microagressions, misgendering, or unmet access needs
or to offer insights around how OISE could change structurally
Meet with someone from CTL’S Equity & Student Experience Team
Marmitha Yogarajah (she/her)
Swing by her office, 10-278, Thursdays 1-2pm EST
Salehah Hakik (she/her)
Join her on a Zoom call, Fridays 1:30-2:30pm EST
Zoom Meeting (Recurring Meeting Link) through this link.
Meeting ID: 826 8334 5827
Passcode: 899302
Máiri McKenna Edwards (she/her)
Swing by her office, 11-136, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 12:30-1:30. Or book an appointment here.
CONNECT WITH CTL'S ACADEMIC COUNSELLOR
Are you struggling academically? Meet with CTL's student success coordinator.
Academic Student Success Coordinator
Jeananne Robertson
Email: jt.robertson@utoronto.ca
people to contact with your general program questions
C&P Program Liaison/Administrator
Danny Cavanagh
If you are in C&P, reach out to Danny if you have general questions about the program.
E-mail: danny.cavanagh@utoronto.ca
Zoom Drop-In Support: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/j/93202392052
*Every Thursday, Danny hosts drop-in support from 10:00am to 12:00pm EST
LLE Program Liaison/Administrator
Wendy Tang
If you are in LLE, reach out to Wendy if you have general questions about the program.
E-mail: huiya.tang@utoronto.ca
*Please note this was last updated in 2022
people to contact with your comps questions
C&P Program Liaison/Administrator
Danny Cavanagh
If you are in C&P, reach out to Danny about details for your comps and how to submit it.
E-mail: danny.cavanagh@utoronto.ca
Zoom Drop-In Support: https://oise-utoronto.zoom.us/j/93202392052
*Every Thursday, Danny hosts drop-in support from 10:00am to 12:00pm EST
LLE Program Liaison/Administrator
Wendy Tang
If you are in LLE, reach out to Wendy about details for your comps and how to submit it.
E-mail: huiya.tang@utoronto.ca
*Please note this was last updated in 2022
people to contact with questions about funding and payroll
Regarding Funding - Direct Your Questions & Concerns About Funding and/or External & Internal Awards To ...
Michelle Pon
Contact Michelle about questions related to OGS, SSHRC, Vanier and other awards. You can also direct your general questions about base funding to Michelle.
Email: michelle.pon@utoronto.ca
Graduate Funding Office, OISE
If you have specific questions about your funding package (e.g. terms and conditions, payment schedule, how employment opportunities, awards or leaves may affect your package) you can reach out to the Graduate Funding Office.
Email: oise.gradfinasst@utoronto.ca
Regarding Student Jobs - Direct Your Questions About GA, TA, RA, RF, WorkStudy and Payment To ...
*For GA and TA Questions*
Graduate Funding Office, OISE
If you have a GA or TA and have a general question about payment schedules, or issues with being paid, you can reach out to the Graduate Funding Office.
Email: oise.gradfinasst@utoronto.ca
*For Issues with Payment*
Bessie Giannikos
If you have a RA, RF or WorkStudy and have a general question about payment schedules, the Kronos system or issues with being paid, you can reach out to Bessie. You will often be re-directed to someone else.
Email: bessie.giannikos@utoronto.ca
Cheryl Clarke
If your work supervisor is associated with C&P, Cheryl Clarke is your go-to person.
Email: cherylj.clarke@utoronto.ca
Wendy Tang
If your work supervisor is associated with LLE, Wendy is your go-to person.
Email: huiya.tang@utoronto.ca
Louise Schuch
If you have a WorkStudy or a casual work contract, Louise might be your go-to person.
Email: louise.schuch@utoronto.ca
*Please note this was last updated in 2022