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Reminder – Upcoming Deadline to Submit Notice of Intention to Retire for Faculty (PDAD&C #28)
From: Heather Boon, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic LifeDate: March 20, 2026Re: Reminder – Upcoming Deadline to Submit Notice of Intention to Retire for Faculty (PDAD&C #28) This is a formal notice that under the customary process, faculty members who wish to retire on June 30, 2027 or enter the phased retirement program must give notice of their intention […]
Endowment Payout Planning for Fiscal 2026
From: Jeff Lennon, Interim Chief Financial OfficerDate: March 4, 2026 Re: Endowment Payout Planning for Fiscal 2026 To assist with year-end planning, I am writing to provide a projected endowment payout rate for fiscal 2026. Subject to changes in investment markets over the final months of the fiscal year, the net endowment payout for program […]
Call for Nominations – Advisory Committee for the Dean, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (PDAD&C #27) 
From:  Trevor Young, Vice-President & Provost Date:  February 19, 2026 Re: Call for Nominations – Advisory Committee for the Dean, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (PDAD&C #27)  On June 30, 2026, Professor Gretchen Kerr will complete her term as Dean, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Professor Kerr is eligible for reappointment.     In accordance with Section 60 of the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, […]
Call for Nominations — Advisory Committee for the Dean, Faculty of Music (PDAD&C #26)
From: Trevor Young, Vice-President & ProvostDate: February 12, 2026Re: Call for Nominations – Advisory Committee for the Dean, Faculty of Music (PDAD&C #26) In accordance with Section 60 of the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, I am writing to call for the nominations of individuals to serve on the Committee that will advise on the appointment […]
Appointment of James (Jim) Banting as Assistant Vice-President, Innovations, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship
From: Leah Cowen, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic InitiativesDate: February 12, 2026Re: Appointment of James (Jim) Banting as Assistant Vice-President, Innovations, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. James (Jim) Banting as Assistant Vice-President, Innovations, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship (AVP-IPE), effective March 23, 2026. A member of the Vice-President’s executive […]
Retirement of Judith Chadwick, Assistant Vice-President, Research Services
From: Leah Cowen, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic InitiativesDate: February 5, 2025Re: Retirement of Judith Chadwick, Assistant Vice-President, Research Services Judith Chadwick, Assistant Vice President, Research Services will be retiring on December 31, 2026, concluding an incredible career dedicated to the University of Toronto. Judith has been key to innumerable initiatives that make U […]
Agreement on Across-the-Board (ATB) Salary Increases for Faculty Members and Librarians Retroactive to July 1, 2025, and New Overload Stipend Rate (PDAD&C #25)
From: Heather Boon, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic LifeDate: February 6, 2026Re: Agreement on Across-the-Board (ATB) Salary Increases for Faculty Members and Librarians Retroactive to July 1, 2025, and New Overload Stipend Rate (PDAD&C #25) Further to the announcement made on January 23, 2026, I am pleased to provide details concerning the arbitration award regarding Across-the-Board (ATB) salary increases […]
Launch of the Review of the Supportive Leaves Policy (PDAD&C #24)
From:    Trevor Young, Vice-President & Provost   Sandy Welsh, Office of the Vice-Provost, Students Date: February 2, 2026 Re:   Launch of the Review of the Supportive Leaves Policy (PDAD&C #24) The University is launching a review of the Supportive Leaves Policy (Policy). The current Policy came into effect on March 1, 2023. The focus of the 2026 review is to undertake an assessment of the […]
Faculty & Librarian Bargaining Updates
From:    Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity & CultureHeather Boon, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic LifeDate: January 30, 2026Re: Faculty & Librarian Bargaining Updates The University of Toronto Administration and the University of Toronto Faculty Association (UTFA) have started bargaining for the period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The University will provide regular […]
Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Director, Lawson Climate Institute
From: Stephen Wright, Interim Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science and Christopher Yip, Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and EngineeringDate: January 23, 2026Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Director, Lawson Climate Institute The following Advisory Search Committee has been established to recommend a Director for the Lawson Climate Institute (https://lci.utoronto.ca/): Co-Chairs:Professor Stephen Wright, Interim […]