Call for Nominations – Royal Society of Canada Fellows and Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

From: Professor Ted Sargent, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic InitiativesDate: Sept 23, 2021Re: Call for Nominations – Royal Society of Canada Fellows and Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists The Royal Society of Canada has opened nominations for the 2022 class of Fellows and Members of the College of New […]

Graduate and Undergraduate Award for Scholarly Achievement in the Area of Gender-Based Violence (PDAD&C #18)

From: Sandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, StudentsDate: September 16, 2021Re: Graduate and Undergraduate Award for Scholarly Achievement in the Area of Gender-Based Violence (PDAD&C #18) Each December 6th, the University of Toronto community marks the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women with events across the institution. In 2016, the University announced that a […]

Updated Provostial Guidelines on Donations

From: Trevor Young, Acting Vice-President and ProvostDate: September 8. 2021Re: Updated Provostial Guidelines on Donations All fundraising at the University of Toronto is conducted in accordance with the Provostial Guidelines on Donations which were first established in 1998. These guidelines reflect a robust commitment to fundamental academic principles that shape our relationships with donors.  The University […]

Modification to Tenure Committee Meeting Protocols for the Academic Year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (PDAD&C #17)

From: Heather Boon, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic LifeDate: August 27, 2021Re: Modification to Tenure Committee Meeting Protocols for the Academic Year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (PDAD&C #17) Further to PDAD&C #45 (dated February 12, 2021) and PDAD&C #24 (dated November 19, 2020), and in light of the continued public health concerns associated with the pandemic, the […]

Update on the Vice-President, Research & Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives

From: Meric Gertler, PresidentDate: August 20, 2021Re: Update on the Vice-President, Research & Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives I am writing to let you know that Professor Ted Sargent will be stepping down as Vice-President, Research & Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives effective December 31, 2021.  Ted will be moving to the Chicago area with his family, where he […]

COVID-19 Expense Reimbursement Fund (PDAD&C #12)

From: Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity, and CultureHeather Boon, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life Date: August 12, 2021 Re: COVID-19 Expense Reimbursement Fund (the “CERF”) (PDAD&C #12) Following the University’s agreement with UTFA on a COVID-19 specific Letter of Understanding, we are announcing the establishment of the COVID-19 Expense Reimbursement Fund (the “CERF”) to […]

Course Evaluation Data for Academic Review Processes: COVID-19 (PDAD&C #13)

From: Heather Boon, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life Susan McCahan, Vice-Provost, Academic Programs and Vice Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education Date: August 12, 2021 Re: Course Evaluation Data for Academic Review Processes: COVID-19 (PDAD&C #13) We are writing to advise you about an agreement between the University and UTFA concerning two matters relating to the […]

Workload Considerations During COVID-19 (PDAD&C #14)

From: Heather Boon, Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic LifeDate: August 12, 2021Re: Workload Considerations During COVID-19 (PDAD&C #14) The COVID-19 pandemic and related public health guidance and provincial legislation have had a significant impact on the responsibilities, workload, and professional activities of many faculty members and librarians. This memo reiterates the principles and considerations that should […]

Appointment of an Interim Dean, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (PDAD&C #11)

From: Trevor Young, Acting Vice-President & ProvostDate: August 10, 2021Re: Appointment of an Interim Dean, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (PDAD&C #11) I am pleased to announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the appointment of Professor Charmaine Williams as Interim Dean of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work for a one-year term, […]

Feedback for Initial Proposed Recommendations for Accessibility in Postsecondary Education

From: Ben Poynton, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) OfficerDate: August 6, 2021Re: Feedback for Initial Proposed Recommendations for Accessibility in Postsecondary Education Text: Established by the Ontario government in 2017, the Postsecondary Standards Development Committee has brought forward for public comment and feedback a comprehensive series of draft recommendations on what accessibility standards […]