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Waterloo discontinuing the use of AI detection tool Turnitin.com: September 2025
As of September 2025, the University of Waterloo will no longer support the use of the AI detection tool Turnitin.
Register to attend Waterloo's Leadership Academy: May 7-9, 2025
From May 7- May 9th, Waterloo's Leadership Academy is hosting a three-day off-campus intensive leadership retreat primarily for for Department Chairs and Associate Deans. This retreat will provide highly engaging executive education and opportunities for interaction with colleagues from across campus. Registration is now open. Please complete the expression of interest form today to secure your spot in this year's programming.
New: Button added to Student Course Perception Surveys to nominate an instructor for a teaching award
As of March 2025, the Student Course Perception Surveys (SCP) now feature a link to encourage students to nominate their instructors for a Distinguished Teacher Award (DTA). Once students complete their SCPs, they will be presented with the option to complete a nomination form to nominate their instructor for a DTA. Note that students are directed to a separate page once they finish their SCP.