From: Pierre Piché, Controller and Director of Financial Services Date: February 9, 2016 Re: Reminder – Fiscal Year-End Closing on April 30, 2016 (PDAD&C #35) As we approach the end of the 2016 fiscal year, it is important to ensure that all financial activity for the year is accurately recorded in your accounts prior to […]

From: Sioban Nelson, Vice-Provost, Academic Programs Date: February 5, 2016 Re: International Dual Degree Programs (PDAD&C #34) Following consultation with Principals and Deans, I am pleased to announce that materials to support the development and approval of Dual Degree programs are now available on the Office of the Vice-Provost, Academic Programs (VPAP) website. A Dual […]

From: Locke Rowe, Vice-Provost, Graduate Research & Education and Dean, School of Graduate Studies David Newman, Senior Director of Student Experience, Division of Student Life Date: January 29, 2016 Re: Announcing the Conflict Resolution Centre for Graduate Students (PDAD&C #33) We are very pleased to announce the official launch of the Conflict Resolution Centre (CRC) […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: February 4, 2016 Re: Dean of the School of Continuing Studies (PDAD&C #32) On December 31, 2016, Marilynn Booth will end her appointment as Dean of the School of Continuing Studies. Marilynn has chosen to step down and retire, following an administrative leave. Marilynn joined the University of […]

Developing and managing the University of Toronto operating budget is a huge annual task. It is an iterative process, dependent on consultation and communication. The planning cycle includes many opportunities for input by all members of the University community throughout the year. The U of T Budget Model is a rather decentralized one. Key to […]

From: Sandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, Students Date: January 29, 2016 Re: National College Health Assessment The National College Health Assessment (NCHA) will launch at the University of Toronto on Thursday January 28, 2016 until Saturday February 13, 2016 (for undergraduate students) and Monday, March 21, 2016 until Saturday April 9, 2016 (for graduate students). I would […]

From: Meric Gertler, President Date: January 28, 2016 Re: Position Profile & Call for Nominations – Advisory Committee on the Appointment of a Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity (PDAD&C #31) Position Profile I am pleased to inform you that the position profile developed by the Advisory Committee on the Appointment of a Vice-President, Human Resources […]

From: Sally Garner, Executive Director, Planning & Budget Date: January 26, 2016 Re: Standard Benefit Rates (SBR) for 2016-17 (PDAD&C #30) Employer benefit costs are currently charged to divisions at a standard benefit rate of 24.75% of compensation for appointed staff and 10.00% of compensation for non-appointed staff. Effective May 1, 2016, these rates will […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Sioban Nelson, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life Date: January 22, 2016 Re: Summary of the Salary and Benefits Agreement for Faculty and Librarians and Implementation Details (PDAD&C #29) As you know, we recently achieved a three-year agreement with UTFA regarding salaries, benefits, and workload for faculty members and librarians […]

From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: January 22, 2016 Re: Update on the Vice-President, Research and Innovation portfolio (PDAD&C #28) Professor Peter Lewis will complete his term as Associate Vice-President, Global Research Partnerships, Research and Innovation on March 31, 2016. Peter has served as Associate Vice-President since 2010, and also served as Interim […]