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Meet our Professionals!
Kerrie Martin
Job Title: Program Manager & Learning Strategist
Department: Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre
Fun Fact: I was born and lived most of my life in the UK, which is the land where the world's number one sport is correctly called FOOTBALL and not "soccer" (what kind of name is that?). Both my parents are from a culturally rich and world-changing island of Jamaica and my family and I are very proud of our heritage. In the UK I taught Psychology and Sociology in High School and since coming to Canada I have worked in post-secondary education as an academic coach, student advisor, and learning strategist. I love my role as a husband and father of two and have a driving ambition to leave every place I inhabit better than before I came. My secret ambition (which I work towards every single summer) is to one day make the most legendary, flavourful. and perfectly smoked Jerk Chicken (on the grill of course! It isn't Jerk if its done in the oven!!!).
Ruthann Bromfield
Job Title: Peer Mentorship Programmer and Teaching Assistant
Department: Centre for Student Engagement and Institute for the Studies of University Pedagogy
Interest in Program: As the Teaching Assistant for the SEE@UTM course, I love being able to see the growth and reflection that students experience as they engage with the course material and see themselves in what they are learning.
Fun fact: I have two cats that I will not stop talking about.
Monique James
Job Title: Secondary Resource Teacher-Cooperative Education
Department: SEE UTM, LCBSP with PDSB
Interest in Program: It is important to create an inclusive learning environment that is a collective process and vision. Proactive participation of students, educators, parents, support staff, administration, and community are required to building relationships that promote mutual respect of student lives and values. Intentional actions must address the disparities facing Black Students within the educational system. Black students need access. They need to see for themselves what options best serve them. Initiatives like SEE UTM allow them to make those informed decisions. There's a saying seeing is believing. I don't agree with that. I say believing is seeing. You have to believe it before you see it. SEE@UTM provides that opportunity because it's a way to experience university and envision one's self-there before applying.
Fun fact: She enjoys dancing, grounding and sun gazing!
Kwame Diko
Job Title: Manager, Diversity Student Recruitment and Admissions
Department: Office of the Registrar / Student Recruitment & Admissions
Interest in Program: SEE UTM provides an opportunity for students to pursue their dreams, my favourite part of the program is witnessing the positive growth and learning about each and every students goals.
Fun fact: I LOVE cars!
Course Overview
UTM108: Special Topics at the Intersection of Science and Social Science
Students in UTM108, students will receive a practical and conceptual introduction to the nature of science. This interdisciplinary course explores STEM subjects in relation to society, history, politics, equity, environment, and culture. Through lectures, discussions, activities, and tutorials, students will develop critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Academic Advising Overview
Academic advising is a service provided by individual academic departments and the Office of the Registrar. The Office of the Registrar offers information on degree requirements, university rules and regulations, the Academic Calendar, and personal or academic concerns affecting performance. SEE UTM program students must schedule one advising appointment during their term. Advisors help students explore programs, courses, and undergraduate opportunities.
Facilitated Study Group
Facilitated Study Groups (FSGs) are a resource offered by the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre at UTM. These sessions, run by senior students who have excelled in the course, focus on the skills needed for success and review information learned in class a few days after lectures. Students will attend weekly FSG sessions to enhance their success.
"The program is so important because it communicates to the students, their parents, their schools, the university, and the community as a whole that not only do black students belong in higher education, but they can thrive, and they add value to academic spaces like UTM. I love being able to sit in on the FSGs and listen to black students sharing amazingly creative and imaginative ideas, while thinking and speaking from such a uniquely rich, cultural perspective. Whether the SEE students come to UTM or not, being able to share a space with them always leaves me inspired, challenged, and immensely hopeful about the future of our community." - Kerrie Martin
Inquiries
For all questions and feedback regarding SEE UTM Mentorship Program, please contact:
- Email: smyrna.wright@utoronto.ca