University of Toronto is often in the news because of its international rankings, but how are the rankings produced and how does U of T compare? While rankings are only one measure of our excellence and they do not tell the full story of the University’s success, they are nevertheless important and continue to influence […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President and Provost Sandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, Students Date: January 31, 2019 Re: Release of the Student’s Companion to the Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment (PDAD&C #52) The University’s Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment came into effect on January 1, 2017 and applies to all students, staff and faculty. […]

From: Anwar Kazimi, Chief Returning Officer Date: January 21, 2019 Re: Candidates for the 2019 Governing Council and Academic Board Elections (PDAD&C #51) Governing Council Elections Teaching Staff An election will be held for four seats in following three constituencies: Constituency IC – One Seat – All Teaching Staff who hold their major appointments in […]

From: Professor Meric Gertler, President Date: January 18, 2019 Re: Appointment of Scott Mabury as Vice-President, Operations and Real Estate Partnerships (PDAD&C #50) I am pleased to announce that the Governing Council has approved the appointment of Professor Scott Mabury to the newly created position of Vice-President, Operations and Real Estate Partnerships, effective retroactively to […]

From: Wisdom Tettey, Vice-President & Principal, UTSC Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: January 17, 2019 Re: Extension of Professor William (Bill) Gough’s Appointment as Vice-Principal (Academic) & Dean, University of Toronto Scarborough (PDAD&C#49) We are pleased to announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the extension of Professor William (Bill) Gough’s […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: January 17, 2019 Re: Consultation of the Expert Panel on Undergraduate Student Educational Experience (PDAD&C #47) In October, I announced the creation of the Expert Panel on Undergraduate Student Educational Experience (USEE), which is tasked with consulting with the University community to enunciate and enliven our shared vision […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: January 16, 2019 Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine (PDAD&C #48) On December 31, 2019, Professor Trevor Young will complete his term as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine. Professor Young is eligible for reappointment. In accordance with Section 60 of […]

From: Anwar Kazimi, Chief Returning Officer Date: January 8, 2019 Re: Call for Nominations – 2019 Elections for Governing Council and Bodies (PDAD&C #46) Nominations for election to seats on the Governing Council and its bodies are now being accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019. Nomination forms are available at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Governing_Council/elections.htm Please encourage […]