Priorities:University of Toronto Student Priorities
Strategic Priority 1 Expand Opportunities for Global
Key Tactics
- Select Countries with Favorable Visa Policies: Identify and target countries that have low barriers and ease of access for visa requirements, facilitating collaboration and proof of concept initiatives.
- Target Collaborative Institutions: Choose institutions within countries open to international collaboration for support.
- Identify Global Healthcare Partners: Seek partnerships with global organizations facing challenges in the current healthcare ecosystem.
- Leverage Existing Programs: Utilize existing programs and relationships, such as AII, to enhance collaboration.
- Curriculum Development: Vet and design courses or programs that align with the initiative’s goals.
- Establish Interdisciplinary Programs: Create programs that facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to address global health challenges sustainably through design thinking.
- Model After Successful Organizations: Function similarly to organizations like AIESEC to promote global engagement.
Strategic Priority 2 Strengthening Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
- Research Existing Mental Health Resources on Campus: Conduct an inventory of mental health resources currently available on campus to understand the existing support framework.
- Leverage Insights from the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Program: Utilize insights gained from the MHFA program to inform the development and improvement of mental health initiatives.
- Offer MHFA Programs: Implement Mental Health First Aid programs to provide foundational knowledge and skills for addressing mental health issues.
- Surveys or User Interviews: Conduct surveys or user interviews to gather qualitative and quantitative data on mental health perceptions and experiences among students and founders.
- Find Out Common Mental Health Problems Among Founders: Analyze the data collected to identify prevalent mental health challenges student entrepreneurs and founders face.
- Analyze the Uptake of MHFA Programs: Evaluate the participation rates and engagement levels in the offered MHFA programs to assess their effectiveness.
- Collect Feedback on the Offered Programs:Gather feedback from participants in MHFA programs and other mental health initiatives to refine and improve the offerings.
- Co-Create with Founders Who Have Dealt with Mental Health Issues:Engage with founders who have experienced mental health challenges to collaboratively develop tailored resources and strategies.
Goal: Equip entrepreneurs with a comprehensive mental wellness toolkit that fosters resilience and well-being in their personal and professional lives.
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