About Prof. Assif
Part of UTSC’s English Department since 2008, Prof. Assif is a seasoned educator and administrator who also maintains an ongoing community of the department‘s alumni. Earlier this year, she received the University of Toronto’s President’s Teaching Award.
Always seeking to build rich relationships with past and present students of the department, Prof. Assif has been integral in creating sustainable touchpoints for alums to stay connected with their alma mater.
Over the years, she has collaborated on many projects with the UTSC Development and Alumni Relations Office to strengthen the bonds within the English community, and she continues to set new standards in the intentional engagement of the student body within the department and the campus.