Get involved today, expand your network and skills
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Alumni Association (²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½AA) acts as the alumni voice on matters that affect our community. Together with the Office of Advancement & External Relations, the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½AA creates events and experiences that foster a lasting bond between alumni, students, friends and alma mater.
The ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½AA provides a meaningful volunteer experience in higher education planning, alumni governance and community building. Over 100,000 alumni stand to benefit by developing their careers, networks and skills and celebrating achievements through the Institute.
Projects
The ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Alumni Association helps deliver events, services and programs to create meaningful connections between alumni, students, friends and alma mater. Here are just a few examples of projects led by our alumni and staff.
Creating an engaged community
The ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Stay At Home Club (archived), Writers' Roost, our , and feature extraordinary alumni and friends.
Sparking career conversations
At ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½'s back to school and recruitment events, our alumni offer insights for future students about academia, volunteering, and careers.
Planning ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½'s future
The ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Academic Plan would not have been complete without contributions from our alumni toward ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½'s best future.
Steering U of T toward excellence
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½'s representing share unique leadership skills to help shape U of T.
Championing doctoral students
Our $10,000 ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Alumni Association Doctoral Fellowship builds bridges between students and alumni who volunteer.
Fostering mentorship
The ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Mentorship Program connects 500+ student and alumni annually.
Awarding student leadership
We select ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½'s recipients for their volunteerism and leadership on campus.
Celebrating changemakers
Our Leaders and Legends Awards committee recognizes alumni and friends around the world.
Meeting Dates
We're always looking to welcome new faces! If you would like to help organize events and initiatives for alumni and friends and have a say in matters that affect our ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ community, email us to join a meeting. ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½AA meetings are held from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. ET in a hybrid format: virtual and in person at 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto.
Our meeting dates for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Biennial General Meeting (BGM): TBD 2026
Ways to get Involved
Support Our Students
We support ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½'s graduate students, the next generation in education, and you can too. Champion our promising students leaders by in an area of your interest.
Volunteer
Volunteer for activities and events on an occasional basis by following our or email us! Volunteering is a great opportunity for both students and alumni.
Join a Committee
From lecture series' and awards programs to fundraising initiatives and more, find an alumni association committee that meets your interests. See how you can apply your talent and get involved by exploring our committees and meeting our chairs.
Attend One of Our Dazzling Events
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ events aim to educate, inspire and bring us together. There is always something new happening on and off campus. Attend an upcoming event.