Staff Support

Learning Strategist | 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 Strategist

Meghan Litteljohn

Meghan is the full-time Innis College learning strategist who comes to us from the department of Academic Success. Learning strategists help students ‘learn how to learn’ and offer tailored 1-1 coaching focusing on practical strategies that build on students’ strengths and preferences.

Topics covered may include:

accessing academic and campus services
transitioning to university and navigating on-line learning
planning, time management and overcoming procrastination habits
active study strategies to increase understanding and retention of course content
developing healthy and sustainable study habits
increasing motivation and setting realistic goals
breaking down and tackling large assignments
preparing for tests and exams
managing academic stress and building resilience as a student

Students are welcome to book an appointment with Meghan by:

Emailing Meghan directly at: meghan.litteljohn@utoronto.ca
Contacting the Innis Registrar’s Office by phone: 416-978-2513, or by email: registrar.innis@utoronto.ca

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

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

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