Site has had fencing up for some weeks now, and the College has been sending out fundraising calls.
For nearly 50 years, Woodsworth has built a reputation as a welcoming place that offers pathways to higher education for people of all backgrounds. As it has grown, Woodworth has remained true to its founding values with part-time students continuing to make up roughly one-third of the College. In addition, programs such as the Millie Rotman Shime Academic Bridging Program, Diploma to Degree, 65+ and SEE U of T uphold Woodsworth's commitment to access and social mobility.
While Woodsworth has grown into one of the largest colleges at U of T by population, it is still one of the smallest colleges in terms of physical footprint. Space constraints are affecting the College's ability to deliver the programming and academic excellence for which Woodsworth is renowned.
The renovation and expansion will change all this.
The new six-storey building will provide dramatic improvements for academics and student services, including the creation of Woodsworth's first-ever learning commons.
Furthermore, the Registrar's Office and Dean of Students will be situated side-by-side, creating a "one-stop shop" to help students with everything from academics and finances to mental health counselling, housing, and other supports.
The benefits of this new building will improve the learning and student experience at Woodsworth and help us build a much stronger sense of belonging across our community—reinforcing our reputation as a place to belong.