Reports

We summarize each of our projects in a report that describes our themes, insights, and recommendations. Across projects, we also find themes that emerge over and over—issues that underlie the campus experience for many students. We explore these themes in our broader reports, including:

Our Student Persona Compendium (PDF, 4 MB)

Student Mental Health at the University of Toronto (PDF, 4 MB)

Designing a Culture of Care at the University of Toronto (PDF, 1MB)

What is the Innovation Hub? (PDF, 1.3 MB)

What Matters to UofT Students? (PDF, 1.4 MB)

Feel free to link to these documents and use them educationally. Please note that we are continually updating our online content to ensure materials are accessible. If you are unable to access resources or have questions about how and whether to share this data, contact us.

2020-2021

Building Digital Connection in Uncertainty: What do students need to find community online? (PDF, 1.2 MB)

Food for Student Self-Fulfillment: How can we support student eating experiences by examining the role of Food Insecurity on campus? (PDF, 700 KB)

Meaningful Student Consultation – How might a well-planned student consultation process empower engagement and co-creation between students and decision-makers? (PDF, 800 KB)

Learning Through Experience – How might students and stakeholders foster tenacity through experiential education? (PDF, 1.9 MB)

Lets Talk About Failure – How Might We Foster Student Self-Compassion? (PDF, 1.9 KB)

The Robarts Library Project – How do students use and experience libraries, what do they need in in a redesigned space, and how can the library better support them? (PDF, 1.5 MB)

Transforming the Instructional Landscape – How might new forms of learning require new forms of trust? (PDF, 1 MB)

Transforming the Instructional Landscape – How might UofT design a supportive environment for trial and error that leads to transformation in teaching and learning spaces? (PDF, 2 MB)

Transforming the Instructional Landscape Pilot Report: How might we support instructors to teach courses in online spaces? (PDF, 1.9 MB)

Transforming the Instructional Landscape Transcription Case Study: How might transcriptions support both student and instructor experiences  online? (PDF, 2.1 MB)

Universal Design at the University of Toronto – How might we all contribute to breaking down barriers at UofT? (PDF, 1.6 MB)

2019-2020

Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education – How can understanding student needs guide how spaces are redesigned? (PDF, 3 MB)

Family Friendly Experiences – How can we better support student parents on campus? (PDF, 4MB)

I-Think – How can we build meaningful learning communities? (PDF, 2 MB)

Latin American Student Experience – How can we better understand the needs and experiences of Latinx students on campus? (PDF, 3MB)

Redefining Traditional – How can we bring together student parents, researchers and practitioners? (PDF, 3MB)

Student Life Strategy (Pre-Project Insights) – How do students seek support for their challenges and navigate the university’s services? (PDF, 3MB)

Student Life Strategy – What opportunities are available to support students navigating the university’s services? (PDF, 2 MB)

Transforming the Instructional Landscape – How can we continue to be trusted partners in class (re)design? (PDF, 2MB)

2018-2019

Family Care Office – What are the experiences of student parents at UofT? (PDF, 1MB)

New College Dining Hall — How can we design a space that fosters connection and community? (PDF, 1MB)

Indigenous Student Services — What services do Indigenous students need? (PDF, 500KB)

Indigenous Student Services — How can we create community? (PDF, 835 KB)

Multi Faith Centre – What is the role of faith to make meaning in student lives? (PDF, 1MB)

Resilience Project — What are UofT student experiences of resilience? (PDF, 2MB)

Student Life at UTSC — How do students interact student services at UTSC? (PDF, 974KB)

Student Life Professionals — How do student life staff navigate the university and make connections? (PDF, 528KB)

Student Life Professionals — How can we better support student life staff in their jobs and careers? (PDF, 523KB)

Trademark Licensing — What stories do students tell about being “UofT students”? (PDF, 505KB)

Trademark Licensing — How does UofT pride manifest in student lives? (PDF, 1MB)

Transforming the Instructional Landscape — How do students, instructors & staff use classrooms? (PDF, 4MB)

2018-2017

Chill Spots — How can we design spaces for students to relax on campus? (PDF, 400KB)

Future Readiness Course — Could a course help students to feel prepared for life beyond university? (PDF, 259KB)

Neighbourhood Communities — How can we help students who live near each other to connect? (PDF, 218KB)

Student Faculty Café — How can we encourage connections between students, TAs, and faculty? (PDF, 271KB)

Global Experiences — What kinds of global experiences do UofT students have both domestically and abroad? (PDF, 773KB)

Transforming the Instructional Landscape — What do students need from classrooms? (PDF, 631KB)

UofT Concierge — How can we help students navigate UofT easily? (PDF, 211KB)

2016 – 2017

Innovation Hub Insights & Ideas — 25 Big Ideas to Enhance the Campus Experience for students. (PDF, 803KB)

Organizational Learning — What challenges are faced by faculty and staff who support students? (PDF, 186KB)