Thursday, January 20, 2022 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: 
Zoom Webinar

The University of Toronto Mandated Leave of Absence Policy (UMLAP) was introduced in 2018, and since then has led to 13 students being forced out of their studies. While a review was conducted this last year to address some of the concerns being raised by students, faculty, and staff, there are still many areas of the policy that threaten student autonomy and the ability to receive critical mental health support out of fear of repercussions. We need a compassionate approach that addresses the ongoing mental health crisis at UofT and destigmatizes asking for help. 

On Thursday, January 20th join the UofT Law Union, UofT Mississauga Student Union, Scarborough Campus Student Union, Association of Part-Time Undergraduate Students, Canadian Federation of Students, UofT Students for Barrier-Free Access, and the UofT Graduate Student Union in a panel discussion that explores the risks of UMLAP. Special focus will be given to hearing about the experiences of speakers from the United States and their approaches to mandated and involuntary leave policies in order for us to develop strategies to support the mental health of students studying in Ontario.

Zoom Webinar (sign up using the link: https://bit.ly/UMLAP2022