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Our Story - Student Affairs

Welcome to our webpage dedicated to sharing the Student Affairs story through our Annual Impact Report. Here, we provide a detailed account of our division's work, achievements, and the impact we have made on our students, staff, faculty, and community partners. Through these reports, we invite you to explore the variety of programs, initiatives, and services we have offered over the years, all aimed at enhancing the student experience and fostering a strong campus community. Join us as we recognize the efforts of our dedicated team, and the experiences we have created together.

Annual Reports:

2023-2024 Report Highlights:

This section features a selection of the Division's accomplishments, as outlined within the 2023-2024 Impact Report:

Gender Equity in Sport: She’s Got Game, an initiative at U of G to advance gender equity and women in sport, hit an important milestone this past year by reaching its entire $2.5 million fundraising goal. Launched in 2018, the She’s Got Game initiative was created to ensure equal access for women to athletic scholarships, development opportunities, and recognition. In six years, it has supported 550 student-athletes with scholarships, making significant strides towards gender equity in sports.

Intramural Involvement: 10,796 students participated in 981 Intramural teams, fostering teamwork, competitive spirit, and community engagement.

Support for Parents: The Child Care and Learning Centre (CCLC) served 136 families, including 38 student parents attending the University of Guelph, providing crucial support that allows student parents to balance their academic and personal responsibilities.

Outdoor Learning at the CCLC: The Child Care and Learning Centre’s summer Outdoor Learning Program saw unprecedented demand, selling out July sessions within 4 minutes and August sessions within 20 minutes, highlighting the program's popularity and impact on student and community engagement while offering additional student employment and learning opportunities.

Co-operative Education: U of G now has the 4^th largest co-operative education program in Ontario, with over 5,000 participating students. This is a significant step towards reaching the University’s future goal of ensuring that 100% of students will have the opportunity to graduate with at least one experiential learning experience.

Career Education: The Experiential Learning Hub significantly contributed to the student experience by completing 2,445 career advising appointments, with 95.4% of students reporting increased knowledge and 96.4% recommending the service and offering 133 career education events attended by over 4,000 students, thereby providing crucial support for career planning, resume development, and further education.

Enhancing the Student Experience: The approval and facilitation of 4,640 events, including a 9% increase over the previous year, The Student Engagement & Leadership team in Student Experience significantly enhance the student experience by providing a rich array of activities and opportunities for engagement.

Supporting the Student Experience: The Peer Helper Program, coordinated by the Student Engagement & Leadership team, included 374 Peer Helpers across 26 teams supporting 29,580 hours of programming. The program significantly enhances student engagement and peer support across U of G.

Supporting the International Student Experience: The International Student Advisors held 1,679 appointments and completed 10,042 advising emails, offering comprehensive support to international students, enhancing their academic and social experience.

Residence Life Programming: Throughout the year, over 1,050 programs were run by our Residence Life Staff. These programs aimed to develop the holistic student, which fostered connections and supported academic success.

Supportive Family Housing: Family housing provided a supportive and inclusive environment for 305 residents, along with 460 family members and children, enriching the student experience in residence and accommodating diverse family needs within the university setting.

Health Services: Health Services (HS) provided critical support to 4,822 students through 14,459 doctor and nurse appointments, offering a convenient on-campus alternative to family doctors and walk-in clinics.

Health and Performance Centre: At the Health and Performance Centre (HPC), we provided essential injury treatment and prevention services to 1,698 students, including a significant number of Varsity athletes. This comprehensive care not only helped students maintain peak physical performance but also supported their overall well-being.

Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Support and Education (SGBV): SGBV made significant strides in community education and awareness. The department hosted 22 outreach events attended by 2,905 students and conducted 79 trainings and workshops with 3,739 participants.

Counselling Services: Counselling Services (CS) provided essential 1-to-1 support to 2,039 students through 5,642 sessions, ensuring personalized care for mental health needs.