17. Dr. Cori Hanson - Supporting Student Leaders, First Year Student Experience, and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
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About this episode
Cori Hanson has served at the university for over a decade, first as a residence coordinator at New College, holding other roles such as Assistant Registrar. She is familiar to many students as a former advisor in the first-year office, staff liaison of the Undergraduate Engineering Research Day (UnERD), and currently leading efforts in EDI (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) as the founder of the Engineering Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Action Group at U of T Engineering.
Notable Quotes
- "Learning is not one size fits all, and so goes for the university experience. More flexible and accessible experiences will be the way forward at every university and every program." - Cori Hanson, on undergraduate learning."The community is changing, and how do we make sure it's an inclusive space for everyone?" - Cori Hanson, on building an inclusive community."(I) bring student leaders into a space and see what they do with it." Cori Hanson, on her most rewarding experience of working with FASE.
Resources mentioned with Links
Task Force and Action Groups and Initiatives
- Engineering Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Action Group
- Towards inclusive practices session, overcoming imposter phenomenon
- What student don’t understand is tapping into a system of support is big part of being a successful student
First-Year and Upper-Year Resources
- Guide to First YearGEAR mentorsEngCEOsMental Health Academic Advising
Research Resources
- Learning abroadSummer Research Program within EngineeringUndergraduate Engineering Research DayFirst-Year Research FellowshipResearch Catalogue - ClnxUofT Engineering Undergraduate FAQ page
How to get in touch with Cori
- email: cori.hanson@utoronto.ca
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This podcast is supported by the Hart House Good Ideas Fund, the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, the Department of Chemical Engineering, and the Engineering Alumni Network, all at the University of Toronto.
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