Staff Support

Learning Strategists | Career Educator | Health & Wellness Counsellor| Accessibility Advisor

Innis College has several advisors to help support students in various aspects of their academic and personal lives. Students are encouraged to book appointments with these resources as needed. For any questions regarding these advisors, please contact the Innis Office of Student Life at studentlife.innis@utoronto.ca

Learning Strategists

Innis College has two on location Learning Strategists – Meghan Litteljohn and Yaseen Ali. Learning Strategists provide support and coaching to students as they work towards their academic goals. They can chat with you about the strategies you currently use and approaches you’d like to build upon.

Appointments can touch on:

• note-taking for lectures and readings
• how best to retain and recall course content
• setting manageable goals throughout the week
• increasing motivation (and managing procrastination)
• preparing for tests, exams, and other in-class assessments routines that work best for your learning and confidence
• navigating campus services and resources
• handling stress, anxiety, and imposter phenomenon tied to academics

Students are welcome to book an appointment with either Meghan or Yaseen by:

• Contacting the Innis Registrar’s Office in-person, by phone at 416-978-2513, or by email at registrar.innis@utoronto.ca

 

Meghan Litteljohn

 

Meghan Litteljohn is a Learning Strategist who joins us from the Office of the Faculty Registrar at the Faculty of Arts and Science. Meghan offers a holistic approach to academic skill development. Appointments with Meghan focus on practical strategies that build on students’ strengths and preferences.

Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm Thursdays & Fridays

 

 

Yaseen Ali

Yaseen Ali is a Learning Strategist who joins us from Academic Success at Student Life. As he is currently pursuing a part-time Ph.D., Yaseen can definitely relate to conversations about staying motivated, juggling multiple schedules, and inculcating balanced study practices. He is happy to chat with you about the strategies you currently use and approaches you’d like to build upon.

Hours: 1:30-4:30pm Wednesdays

 

 

 

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Career Educator

Natasha Jamal

Natasha is a Career Educator who joins us from Career Exploration & Education. Natasha can help you explore career options, upgrade your job search skills, learn about employment opportunities, and make plans for after graduation.

Hours: 12:00-2:00pm Thursdays

Location: Career Exploration & Education – Koffler Student Services Centre, 214 College Street, Room 150, Main Floor, Toronto, ON M5T 2Z9

Students are welcome to book an appointment with Natasha by:

• Contacting the Innis Office of Student Life in-person, or by email at studentlife.innis@utoronto.ca
• Contacting Career Exploration & Education directly by phone at 416-978-8000 or by email at careercentre@mail.careers.utoronto.ca. Mention that you are an Innis College student

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Health & Wellness

Tracey Doyle

Tracey is a Health & Wellness Counsellor joining us from the Health & Wellness Centre. She can provide short-term counselling for a wide range of concerns including:

• relationship problems
• self-esteem or body image concerns
• interpersonal issues
• depression
• anxiety
• other mental health challenges
• substance or alcohol use

Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays

Location: iSchool – 140 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 3G6 (Further details will be given upon appointment confirmation)

Students are welcome to book an appointment with Tracey by:

• Calling the Health & Wellness Centre directly at 416-978-8030 and requesting an appointment with Tracey. Mention that you are a student at Innis College
• If you would like support in making this connection, please contact the Office of Student Life in-person or by email at studentlife.innis@utoronto.ca

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Accessibility Advisor

Sara Abura

Sara Abura is an Accessibility Advisor joining us from Accessibility Services. During an appointment with Sara, she can help you:

• verify disability-related needs that require accommodations in your learning
• create accommodation plans
• facilitate the accommodation process with instructors and staff

Hours: 1:00-5:00pm Mondays, 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesdays, Drop-In Hours 1:30-2:30pm Tuesdays

Location: Innis College Residence

Students are welcome to book an appointment with Sara by:

• Emailing Sara directly at sara.abura@utoronto.ca
• Contacting the Innis Registrar’s Office in-person, by phone at 416-978-2513, or by email at registrar.innis@utoronto.ca
• Contacting the Innis Office of Student Life in-person, or by email at studentlife.innis@utoronto.ca