2017 to 2018

From: Sandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, Students Date: February 9, 2018 Re: Student Voices on Sexual Violence Survey – February & March 2018 (PDAD&C #60) In Ontario, Bill 132 contained specific requirements for institutional data collection and reporting on sexual violence. The University of Toronto, along with the Council of Ontario Universities, continues to be supportive of […]

From: Joshua Barker, Vice-Provost, Graduate Research & Education, and Dean, School of Graduate Studies Date: February 9, 2018 Re: Appointment of Professor Gretchen Kerr as Vice-Dean, Programs and Innovation, School of Graduate Studies (PDAD&C #59) I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Gretchen Kerr in the new role of Vice-Dean, Programs and […]

From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: January 31, 2018 Re: Launch of the New Institutional Strategic Research Plan (2018-2023) (PDAD&C #55) I am writing to share the University’s new Institutional Strategic Research Plan 2018-2023 (ISRP) with you. Thank you for your engagement throughout the consultation process this past year. The Research Advisory Board, […]

From: Trevor Rodgers, Executive Director, Planning & Budget Date: February 7, 2018 Re: Standard Benefit Rates (SBR) for 2018-19 (PDAD&C #58) Employer benefit costs are currently charged to divisions at a standard benefit rate of 24.00% of compensation for appointed staff and 10.00% of compensation for non-appointed staff. Effective May 1, 2018, these rates will remain […]

From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity Scott Mabury, Vice-President, University Operations Date: February 1, 2018 Re: Announcing the Asbestos Review Panel (PDAD&C #57) The University of Toronto community responded with enthusiasm to our recent Call for Nominations – Asbestos Review Panel. The Panel’s mandate is to examine and […]

From: Joshua Barker, Vice-Provost, Graduate Research & Education, and Dean, School of Graduate Studies Date: February 1, 2018 Re: Now Available – PhD Employment Outcomes Data (PDAD&C #56) I am excited to announce that the School of Graduate Studies has released the results of the 10,000 PhDs Project on our website in the form of a […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: January 31, 2018 Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Dean, Dalla Lana School of Public Health (PDAD&C #54) In accordance with Section 60 of the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, President Gertler has appointed a committee to advise on the appointment of a new Dean of […]

From: Joshua Barker, Vice-Provost, Graduate Research & Education and Dean, School of Graduate Studies Date: January 24, 2018 Re: Change to International Fees for Doctoral Students (PDAD&C #53) As you may be aware, the University recently announced a change in the tuition fee structure for most international PhD students. In making this change, the administration […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: January 19, 2018 Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Dean, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy (PDAD&C #52) As announced on December 7, 2017, Professor Heather Boon has accepted the role of Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life, and as a result will be stepping down as Dean of […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity Date: January 17, 2018 Re: Now Available – Online Sexual Violence Education and Prevention Training (PDAD&C #51) Last June, the Expert Panel on the Education and Prevention of Sexual Violence, chaired by Professor Gretchen Kerr, submitted its principles to us. This document […]