WGSI Graduate Appeals Committee:
The WGSI Graduate Academic Appeals Committee (GAAC) is a committee established under the authority of the WGSI Director. This Committee constitutes part of the overall academic appeals procedures available to all graduate students within the University of Toronto.
This Committee may consider only academic matters. Decisions related to admission to an academic program, including admission to the doctoral program for current master’s students, are not subject to appeal. Issues relating to non-academic matters (for example, fees) are also not to be considered by the Committee.
WGSI Students wishing to file an appeal must do so to the Chair of the Committee and within eight weeks after the date of the decision being appealed. For detailed information on the GAAC and how to file an appeal, please see SGS Calendar for an overview and timeline of the graduate appeals process).
Please note that the GAAC is advisory to the WGSI Director, who is not bound by the Committee’s recommendation.
Graduate Appeals Committee Membership, 2026-2027
Sarah Sharma, Committee Chair, Director & Professor, WGSI
Chris Johnson, Associate Graduate Director, Associate Professor WGSI (chair)
Xavier Livermon, Professor, WGSI
Kai Recollet, Associate Professor, WGSI
Jordache A. Ellapen, Associate Professor, WGSI
Leslyn Stobbs, Graduate Student, WGSI