Call for Nominations – Advisory Committee for the Dean, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy (PDAD&C #40)

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: December 13, 2017 Re: Call for Nominations – Advisory Committee for the Dean, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy (PDAD&C #40) On July 1, 2018, Professor Heather Boon will be stepping down as the Dean of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, to take up the role of Vice-Provost, […]

Gender Inclusivity at the University of Toronto (PDAD&C #39)

From: Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity Date: December 7, 2017 Re: Gender Inclusivity at the University of Toronto (PDAD&C #39) Since assuming the role of Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity in October 2016, I have had the opportunity to study how we can better create and support an inclusive work environment for all […]

Vice-Provostial Appointments (PDAD&C #38)

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: December 7, 2017 Re: Vice-Provostial Appointments (PDAD&C #38) Professor Sioban Nelson will be ending her terms as Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life and Vice-Provost, Academic Programs, on June 30, 2018. Professor Nelson has informed me that she does not wish to seek reappointment. As Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic […]

Announcement regarding Professor Heather Boon, Dean of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy (PDAD&C #37)

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: December 7, 2017 Re: Announcement regarding Professor Heather Boon, Dean of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy (PDAD&C #37) I am pleased to announce that Professor Heather Boon has accepted a role as the Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life (VP-FAL) for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2018, […]

Call for Nominations – Presidential and Provostial Advisory Group on Alternative Funding Sources (PDAD&C #36)

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: November 23, 2017 Re: Call for Nominations – Presidential and Provostial Advisory Group on Alternative Funding Sources (PDAD&C #36) Ontario universities are facing increasing financial pressure, with a declining portion of operating revenues coming from provincial operating grants and constrained tuition and enrolment frameworks. The University of Toronto […]

International Rankings Explained (2017)

U of T is often in the news because of its international rankings, but how are the rankings produced and how does U of T compare? Rankings should be considered as only one measure of our excellence; they do not tell the full story of the university’s success. Rankings use a common set of data […]

Reminder – AODA Training & Web Accessibility (PDAD&C #35)

From: Ben Poynton, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Officer Date: November 21, 2017 Re: Reminder – AODA Training & Web Accessibility (PDAD&C #35) In the spring of this year, the University launched a new online training module as per the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The training has […]

Extension of Professor Amrita Danière’s Appointment as Vice-Principal, Academic & Dean, University of Toronto Mississauga (PDAD&C #34)

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Ulli Krull, Vice-President & Principal, University of Toronto Mississauga Date: November 21, 2017 Re: Extension of Professor Amrita Danière’s Appointment as Vice-Principal, Academic & Dean, University of Toronto Mississauga (PDAD&C #34) We are delighted to announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the extension of Professor […]

Call for Nominations – Chancellor of the University of Toronto (PDAD&C #33)

From: Geeta Yadav, Chair, College of Electors Date: November 17, 2017 Re: Call for Nominations – Chancellor of the University of Toronto (PDAD&C #33) I am writing to seek your assistance in the process of nominating candidates for the position of Chancellor of the University of Toronto for a three-year term, ideally commencing July 1, […]

Graduate Supervision Resources and Supports for Students (PDAD&C #32)

From: Joshua Barker, Vice-Provost, Graduate Research & Education and Dean, School of Graduate Studies Date: November 17, 2017 Re: Graduate Supervision Resources and Supports for Students (PDAD&C #32) In recognition of the defining role that supervision has in the academic lives and future careers of our graduate students, the School of Graduate Studies has partnered with the […]