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Mentorship & Peer Programs

Our team provides training, programming, events and resources to mentors and support for students looking for mentors.

Photo: Michelle Gibson

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Why Connect With Us

Insight and support from upper year students.
Mentoring, leadership and coaching skills.
Opportunities to network and make important connections.
Exposure to different points of view.

Programs

Access & Inclusion Peer Programs
Access and Inclusion Peer Programs is a mentorship program for students from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities. We offer academic, career, wellness and social supports that foster a sense of belonging and community. Learn more about Access & Inclusion Peer Programs

Finding Your Own Mentor
Finding Your Own Mentor is a six module e-course that will lead you through steps to start cultivating a mentoring relationship. Learn more about Finding Your Own Mentor

Mentor Cafés
Mentor Cafés are themed discussions led by peer mentors from the Peer Mentor Facilitator Program. Learn more about Mentor Cafés

Mentorship Foundations Training
Mentorship Foundations Training is a 4.5 hour program to help you get the most out of your mentoring experience by building your definition of leadership, identifying strengths and finding a community of peer mentors on campus! Learn more about Mentorship Foundations Training

Mentorship Institute for Staff and Faculty
The Mentorship Institute for Staff and Faculty is a once-a-year professional development day for Coordinators of student-to-student (peer) mentorship programs. Learn more about Mentorship Institute for Staff and Faculty

Mentor and Peer Professional Development Program
This program is currently being re-imagined and will be available to students who have completed Mentorship Foundations Training in October. Learn more about Mentor and Peer Professional Development Program

Peer Mentor Facilitator Program
The Peer Mentor Facilitator Program is a leadership development opportunity to improve your presentation and facilitation skills. Learn more about Peer Mentor Facilitator Program

Student Experience Mentorship Program
This unique program gives you the opportunity to mentor a staff or faculty member and share what it is like to be a student at U of T. Learn more about Student Experience Mentorship Program

Talking to New People
Talking to New People is a one hour workshop for students to improve their communication skills. Learn more about Talking to New People
Services

Access & Inclusion Peer Programs newsletter
Sign up for the Access & Inclusion Peer Programs Newsletter! The newsletter lists our upcoming events and opportunities for underrepresented students. Learn more about Access & Inclusion Peer Programs newsletter
News

Mentorship = Mentoring + Relationship
This article was originally published by Sami on the Life@UofT blog. It seems like at every career related event I… Read more of this News Article

Finding Your Own Mentor
A do-it-yourself approach to mentorship Mentorship & Peer Programs has launched an online learning module that teaches students to broaden… Read more of this News Article
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Our team

Our team provides training, professional development, programming, events, and resources to students involved in academic, wellness, community engagement, and mentorship peer programs. We provide a central hub for student colleagues, staff and faculty who promote student success.

Mentorship & Peer Programs leadership

Adam Kuhn

Director, Student Engagement

   416-946-7744
  adam.kuhn@utoronto.ca

Erin Clifford

Lead Coordinator, Mentorship and Peer Programs

   416-978-1402
  erin.clifford@utoronto.ca

Heather Kelly

Executive Director, Student Life Programs & Services

  heather.kelly@utoronto.ca

Access & Inclusion Peer Programs team

Adonica Huggins

Student Life Coordinator, Academic and Peer Programs

   416-978-0480
  adonica.huggins@utoronto.ca

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