University of Toronto Scarborough

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**University of Toronto Scarborough**

Established	1964
Type	Public
Principal	Jonathan Freedman (interim)
Faculty	221 (total full-time and part-time)
Staff	522 (total full-time and part-time)
Undergraduates	7,206 full-time, 829 part-time (2003)
Postgraduates	271
Location	Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Campus	Suburban (300 acres)
Mascot	Rex the Raccoon
Website	utsc.utoronto.ca
Crest image © University of Toronto Scarborough

The University of Toronto Scarborough, also known as University of Toronto at Scarborough or UTSC, is a campus of the University of Toronto, with an enrollment of nearly 10,000 full-time and 800 part-time students. It opened in 1964 as Scarborough College, and is located in the Scarborough community, in the city of Toronto.

UTSC offers joint programs with Centennial College in journalism, new media, and paramedicine. One of UTSC's major attractions is its extensive co-op program, which places students in workplaces pertaining to their field of study, such as international development and management. UTSC is the only division of the University of Toronto to offer co-op programs, all of which include up to a year of work experience as part of the degree. The majority of degrees at UTSC are specialist degrees, as opposed to majors and minors at other campuses. UTSC is the only campus to offer the Co-op Business Management (B.B.A) program.

1 Campus
2 Student life
3 Notable alumni
4 See also
5 External links
6 Pictures

[edit] Campus

The UTSC campus spans 300 acres (1.2 km²) of woodlands, trails, and fields, and is on the Highland Creek ravine.

It is dominated by three main structures: Humanities Wing, Science Wing, and Bladen Wing. Recently, massive construction has occurred, a portion of the funding coming from the U of T Enrolment Growth Fund. Opening in fall 2003 were the Academic Resources Centre (ARC), which includes a renovated library and a 500-seat lecture theatre; and Joan Foley Hall, a residence that accommodates 230 students. Fall 2004 saw the launch of the Student Centre, the Management Building, the Doris McCarthy Gallery inside the ARC. The newest building, the Arts & Administrative building, opened on October 7, 2005 and now also functions as the main welcome area to the campus. A number of other additions and upgrades were recently completed, such as updated athletic facilities including a new cardio room, a new LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer) lounge, and improved teaching facilities, study spaces, and lecture halls.

As part of its partnership with Centennial College, a block away from campus, the Centennial HP Science & Technology Centre opened in fall 2004.

The valley below UTSC, accessible from old Kingston Road, is home to a brand new Baseball Stadium for University of Toronto's Varsity Baseball. The opening for the stadium took place in September 2006.

An extension to the Science Wing with a new Soil Erosion Lab is currently being constructed and is expected to open in 2008.

[edit] Student life

Unlike the downtown campus of University of Toronto, the UTSC campus is not located in a business centre. Therefore, there is not much opportunity for recreation and entertainment immediately surrounding the campus. Furthermore, student life is less focused on campus because the majority of students live within the Greater Toronto Area and not in residence. Campus organizations host occasional events, and students have the opportunity to get involved in co-curricular activities on campus.

Full-time students are required to pay fees supporting various on-campus organizations, the largest being the Scarborough Campus Students' Union (SCSU), who own and operate the Student Centre. Other organizations supported by the fees include: the Scarborough Campus Athletic Association (SCAA), the student newspaper The Underground, and Fusion Radio. In addition, there are over 100 student groups and clubs representing various interests, religions, and cultures.

Public transportation to UTSC is provided by the Toronto Transit Commission and GO Transit.