Lobby Week 2024

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The UTMSU is continuing the conversation and ensure that students at UTM have the opportunity to be a part of important conversations in decision making with our second official Lobby Week. This will also be a space for students to address important decision makers regarding concerns including Education for All, The Note-taking Program, Recorded Lectures, and Implementing a Safe and Inclusive Academic Space.



📢 What exactly is Lobby Week?

During Lobby Week, we the students are able to speak with UTM administration regarding our concerns and push for change on campus. Voice concerns directly, share your experiences as a student at UTM, express what you would like to see improve on campus.



❓Why these topics?

Addressing topics such as education for all, accessibility, creating a safe and inclusive academic space, transit, and housing is crucial because they directly impact students' ability to succeed and thrive in their academic journey.

  • Education for All: Ensuring access to quality education regardless of socio-economic background promotes equity and equal opportunities for all students.
  • Accessibility (including note-taking and recorded lectures): Providing accommodations for students with disabilities ensures that everyone has equal access to educational resources, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
  • Safe and inclusive academic space: Creating a campus environment free from discrimination and harassment is essential for students' well-being and academic success. It allows for diversity to be celebrated and for all voices to be heard.



    • Click to read our official lobby documents below:
     
    Lobby Week (Education)

    Education for All

    Recognizing that education is a fundamental right rather than a privilege, the UTMSU has launched an updated lobby document dedicated to making education free and accessible for all students, domestic or international.
    Lobby Week (Note-taking)

    The Note-taking Program

    We are committed to providing “services and programs that enable students with disabilities to maximise their educational potential” as well as “ensuring that all students with disabilities can freely and actively participate in all facets of university life.
    Lobby Week (Recorded Lecture)

    Recorded Lectures

    The University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU) is committed to “providing a barrier-free environment for our members” in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).
    Lobby Week (Safe and Inclusive)

    Implementing a Safe and Inclusive Space

    Creating a safe and inclusive academic space is paramount in fostering an environment where both students and faculty can thrive intellectually, emotionally, and socially.