Call for Proposals ⁠— International Student Experience Fund

From: Joseph Wong, Vice-President, InternationalDate: June 14, 2024Re: Call for Proposals ⁠— International Student Experience Fund The goal of the International Student Experience Fund (ISEF) is to foster a supportive environment on the University of Toronto’s campuses by funding initiatives that enhance the experience of the university’s international students, in alignment with The International Strategic […]

LEAF—New Priority Areas and Call for Applications

From: Susan McCahan, Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate EducationDate: June 5, 2024Re: LEAF—New Priority Areas and Call for Applications The Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education (OVPIUE) is pleased to share that we are launching new priority areas for the LEAF program and are now accepting applications. Learning & Education Advancement Fund (LEAF) The Learning […]

Extension of Professor Robert Levit as Acting Dean, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design (PDAD&C #45)

From: Trevor Young, Vice-President & ProvostDate: May 29, 2024Re: Extension of Professor Robert Levit as Acting Dean, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design (PDAD&C #45) I am pleased to announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved an extension to the appointment of Professor Robert Levit as Acting Dean of […]

Extension of Professor Laura Tam as Dean, Faculty of Dentistry and Call for Nomination for Advisory Committee for the Dean, Faculty of Dentistry (PDAD&C #46)

From: Trevor Young, Vice-President and Provost Date: May 29, 2024Re: Extension of Professor Laura Tam as Dean, Faculty of Dentistry and Call for Nomination for Advisory Committee for the Dean, Faculty of Dentistry (PDAD&C #46) I am pleased to announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the extension of Professor Laura Tam’s […]

Announcing the Appointment of the 2024 University Professor (PDAD&C #44)

From: Trevor Young, Vice-President & Provost  Date: May 29, 2024  Re: Announcing the Appointment of the 2024 University Professor (PDAD&C #44)   I am pleased to announce that the Academic Board of Governing Council has approved the appointment of one University Professor for 2024. The University of Toronto owes much of its reputation for excellence to […]

Update on Merit (PTR/5%) for the 2023-24 Academic Year (PDAD&C #42)

From: Heather Boon, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic LifeDate: May 17, 2024Re: Update on Merit (PTR/5%) for the 2023-24 Academic Year (PDAD&C #42) I am writing in follow-up to the announcement that the University and UTFA have reached agreement that July 1, 2024 PTR will be paid to faculty and librarians in the July 2024 monthly pay run. Both the […]

Invitation to Participate in the Academic Procession at Convocation

From: Samantha Smith, Acting Director, Office of ConvocationDate: May 2, 2024Re: Invitation to Participate in the Academic Procession at Convocation Please join the Academic Processions for the Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies running June 3-21. Members of the Governing Council, Faculty, and Staff will be able to RSVP online to participate. For more information, visit the Office of Convocation website at governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/convocation. Click […]

Undergraduate Research Hub (PDAD&C #39)

From:  Susan McCahan, Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate EducationDate: May 2, 2024Re: Undergraduate Research Hub (PDAD&C #39) I am delighted to announce the launch of the Undergraduate Research Hub, an institutional website dedicated to supporting undergraduate research at U of T. Along with my office, the project was sponsored by the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic […]

Updating the Process for MRA Approvals for Teaching Stream Faculty and Librarians, (PDAD&C #37) 

From: Heather Boon, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic LifeLeah Cowen, Vice President, Research & Innovation and Strategic InitiativesDate: April 26, 2024Re: Updating the Process for MRA Approvals for Teaching Stream Faculty and Librarians, (PDAD&C #37) We are writing further to PDAD&C #4 (2022) regarding a change to the My Research Applications & Agreements (MRA) access approvals […]

Memo on Institutional, Divisional, and Departmental Statements (PDAD&C #38)

From: Trevor Young, Vice-President & ProvostChristine Szustaczek, Vice-President, CommunicationsDate: April 26, 2024Re: Memo on Institutional, Divisional, and Departmental Statements (PDAD&C #38) An institutional statement is an official, public communication in response to local or global events, generally involving recent developments of major public interest. Such public statements are issued or endorsed by the President or other institutional […]