2016 to 2017

From: David Estok, Vice-President, Communications Date: November 23, 2016 Re: Top Stories Round-Up On Monday, November 28, the University of Toronto’s media relations team will begin sending Principals, Deans, Academic Directors, and Chairs a short daily email with the top U of T-related stories in external media outlets. The University receives a large volume of […]

From: Meric Gertler, President Date: November 22, 2016 Re: Announcement of Nadina Jamison as Assistant Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives I am pleased to announce that the Senior Appointments & Compensation Committee has approved Ms. Nadina Jamison’s role as Executive Director, Stakeholder Relations & Strategic Initiatives be revised to Assistant Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives effective October 31, 2016. […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity Date: November 17, 2016 Re: Reminder – Procedure for Cancellation of Classes and/or University Closure Due to Adverse Weather Conditions (PDAD&C #36) The procedure for the cancellation of classes and/or University closure due to adverse weather conditions can be found online. To assist […]

From: Erin Jackson, Executive Director, Integrated Human Resources (iHR) Date: November 16, 2016 Re: Holiday Schedule and Inquiries Regarding January 2, 2017 (PDAD&C #35) In planning the University’s holiday schedule, we make every effort to provide a two-week closure in December. We also make every effort to match the closure schedule set out by the school […]

From: Sandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, Students Date: November 10, 2016 Re: Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities (PDAD&C #34) Recently, the Ontario Human Rights Commission issued recommendations relating to academic accommodations for students with disabilities, and in particular, for students experiencing mental health disabilities. I am writing to remind you of the University’s broader policies and obligations […]

From: Edward Sargent, Vice-President, International Date: November 10, 2016 Re: Elevating the University of Toronto’s presence in the United States (PDAD&C #33) Multiple divisions across U of T’s three campuses are placing added priority on recruiting truly outstanding students from the United States in the 2016-17 recruitment cycle. We take this opportunity to welcome each […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity Date: November 10, 2016 Re: Call for Nominations – Black Faculty Working Groups (PDAD&C #32) In the words of the Governing Council Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Excellence (2006), reflecting the diversity of our region: …is uniquely valuable to the University as […]

From: Locke Rowe, Vice-Provost, Graduate Research & Education and Dean, School of Graduate Studies Date: November 10, 2016 Re: Now Available – New Resources for Graduate Students and Graduate Units (PDAD&C #31) The School of Graduate Studies is excited to announce the release of new resources designed for students in research-stream programs and for graduate […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: November 10, 2016 Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Principal of New College (PDAD&C #30) As announced in PDAD&C #7 on September 1, 2016, Professor Yves Roberge will end his second term as Principal of New College on June 30, 2017. In accordance with Section 62 of the […]

From: Sioban Nelson, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life Date: November 3, 2016 Re: Now Available – Additional Programming for Academic Administrators (PDAD&C #29) Additional programming for Academic Administrators appointed under the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators is now available and accepting registrations. Sessions have been scheduled to coincide with the work being done within your units, providing an […]