Equity Centres
Academic Support Centre (ASC)
The Academic Support Centre aims to build programs dedicated to educating, supporting and empowering students in reaching academic success. We are focused on holistically supporting students with equitable access to education.
We believe that education is a right!
Three Pillars:
1. Services
Laptop Rental Program w/ UTSC Library
Free Printing
2. Programming
Career Building Workshops
Study Sessions
Collaborations w/ Campus Groups
3. Resources
Academic Resource Streamlining
Academic Appeals Support
Academic Integrity Support
Meet the Team!
Afshana (she/her)
VP of Academics and University Affairs
Desteenie (she/they)
Academic Support Centre Coordinator
Li (they/them)
Equity Services and Policy Coordinator
Contact Us!
Have questions about the Academic Support Centre or want to get involved? Send us an email!
Food Centre
The SCSU Food Centre offers free quality food access to all students, staff and faculty in an inclusive, non-judgmental environment. Our mission is to provide high quality, nutritious food to students, staff, and members of the community. By building capacity through emergency food relief, skill-building, and education, we aim to contribute to SCSU’s mission in ensuring equitable access to post-secondary education and building community.
The 5 A’s of Food Security
At the Food Centre, we aim to consistently demonstrate the 5 A’s of food security to our members of the UTSC community.
Availability: Sufficient food for all people at all times
Accessibility: Physical and economic access to food at all times
Adequacy: Access to food that is nutritious and safe, and produced in environmentally sustainable ways
Acceptability: Access to culturally acceptable food, which is produced and obtained in ways that do not compromise people’s dignity, self-respect, or human rights
Agency: The policies and processes that enable the achievement of food security
“Food security is the condition in which all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.”
Services
Friday and Monday Grocery Pick-Up
Friday forms go live every Sunday and close on Monday.
Monday forms go live every Tuesday and close on Thursday.
Helpful Hygiene Program
Fall/Winter Feedback Survey
Clothing Carnivals
Cooking Workshops
Outreach and Collaborations
NOTE: You can only sign-up for one day. This is to ensure everyone has access!
Meet the Team!
Riddhi (she/her)
Carlos (he/him)
Zanira (she/her)
Faith (she/her)
Visit Us!
We are located on the second floor of the Student Centre. Find us at SL 210-B.
Get Involved
The Food Centre is made possible and run by volunteers. Not only is it a rewarding experience, your time would be greatly appreciated!
Emergencies
If you are experiencing food insecurity and cannot make it to either grocery pick-up day, please email us at foodcentre@scsu.ca to book an emergency appointment.
Stay Updated
Keep in touch with us for updates and events! Follow us on Instagram; @scsu_foodcentre and on Facebook; SCSU Food Centre. If you have any questions, concerns, or need support, feel free to email us at foodcentre@scsu.ca.
Racialized Students’ Collective (RSC)
Across the country, students have established Racialized Students' Collectives, hubs for racialized students at different post-secondary institutions.
Recognizing the lived realities of those experiencing the effects of white supremacy, racism, and colonialism, the RSC acts as a "living room" for racialized students at UTSC.
Four Pillars:
1. Events and Programming
Monthly Educational Initiatives
Monthly Social Activity
2. Education
3. Hub for Racialized Clubs
4. Solidarity and Partnerships
Our Mandate:
Importance of Closed Spaces
Education
Intersectionality & Bridging Gaps
Increasing Solidarity between Racialized Groups
Meet the Team:
Vyshnavi (she/her)
VP Equity
Vanessa (she/her)
Racialized Students’ Collective Coordinator
Li (they/them)
Equity Services and Policy Coordinator
Visit Us
The RSC office is located on the second floor of the Student Centre in the Alumni Lounge, across from the Multi-Faith Prayer Rooms. Find us at SL-283.
Have questions or want to get involved? Email rsc@scsu.ca and equity@scsu.ca!