Announcing the Committee on the Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability (PDAD&C #58)

From: Meric Gertler, President Date: February 1, 2017 Re: Announcing the Committee on the Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability (PDAD&C #58) The University of Toronto community responded with enthusiasm to our recent Call for Nominations – Committee on the Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability. The creation of this Committee was one of the key recommendations in the […]

Standard Benefit Rates (SBR) for 2017-18 (PDAD&C #56)

From: Sally Garner, Executive Director, Planning & Budget Date: January 26, 2017 Re: Standard Benefit Rates (SBR) for 2017-18 (PDAD&C #56) 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, 2017, the standard benefit […]

Reappointment of Professor Cristina Amon as Dean, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering (PDAD&C #55)

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: January 26, 2017 Re: Reappointment of Professor Cristina Amon as Dean, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering (PDAD&C #55) I am pleased to announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved of the appointment of Professor Cristina Amon for a third term as Dean of the […]

Now Available – New Resources for International Graduate Students (PDAD&C #54)

From: Locke Rowe, Vice-Provost, Graduate Research & Education and Dean, School of Graduate Studies Date: January 24, 2017 Re: Now Available – New Resources for International Graduate Students (PDAD&C #54) The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce the launch of two resources developed to support international students before and after their transition to […]

Revised Broader Public Sector Expenses Directive – Per Diems (PDAD&C #52)

From: Pierre Piché, Controller and Director of Financial Services Date: January 17, 2017 Re: Revised Broader Public Sector Expenses Directive – Per Diems (PDAD&C #52) The Government of Ontario has recently revised the Broader Public Sector Expenses Directive issued under the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010. The directive was revised to align with recent changes […]

Now Available – The Final Report of the Steering Committee for the U of T Response to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada (PDAD&C #51)

From: Meric Gertler, President Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: January 13, 2017 Re: Now Available – The Final Report of the Steering Committee for the U of T Response to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada (PDAD&C #51) We are pleased to announce that this afternoon, the Steering Committee for the U of T Response […]

2017 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) (PDAD&C #50)

From: Sandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, Students Susan McCahan, Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education Date: January 12, 2017 Re: 2017 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) (PDAD&C #50) In the coming weeks, the University of Toronto, along with all Ontario universities and Canadian peer institutions, will participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). We are […]

Now Available – Additional Programming for Faculty Members (PDAD&C #49)

From: Sioban Nelson, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life Date: January 11, 2017 Re: Now Available – Additional Programming for Faculty Members (PDAD&C #49) Additional programming for faculty in continuing positions at various stages in their careers is now available for registration. Please inform all tenure-stream and teaching-stream faculty about these sessions: Preparing for Your Interim & […]

Now Available – Policy & Best Practice Resources for Academic Administrators (PDAD&C #48)

From: Sioban Nelson, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life Date: January 11, 2017 Re: Now Available – Policy & Best Practice Resources for Academic Administrators (PDAD&C #48) The Office of Faculty & Academic Life has created several brief resource documents outlining key considerations for several academic HR processes. The following guides are available on the Office […]

Position Profile & Call for Nominations – Advisory Committee on the Appointment of a Vice-President and Principal, University of Toronto Mississauga (PDAD&C #47)

From: Meric Gertler, President Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: January 10, 2017 Re: Position Profile & Call for Nominations – Advisory Committee on the Appointment of a Vice-President and Principal, University of Toronto Mississauga (PDAD&C #47) Position Profile We are pleased to inform you that the position profile developed by the Advisory Committee on […]