Academic Administrators

  • Retirement Announcement – Nora Gillespie

    From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & ProvostKelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity & CultureDate: January 18, 2022Re: Retirement Announcement – Nora Gillespie We are writing to let you know that Nora Gillespie, our esteemed Senior Legal Counsel, will be retiring on June 30, 2022. Nora started at the University of Toronto in 2004 after having been […]

  • Retirement of Desmond Pouyat, Dean of Student Experience & Wellbeing, UTSC

    From: Wisdom Tettey, Vice-President and Principal, University of Toronto ScarboroughDate: December 16, 2021Re: Retirement of Desmond Pouyat, Dean of Student Experience & Wellbeing, UTSC It is with truly mixed emotions that I inform you that Desmond Pouyat will retire from his role as Dean of Student Experience & Wellbeing (OSEW) on June 30th, 2022. Desmond […]

  • Reminder of Procedures for Cancellation of Classes and/or Closure Due to Adverse Weather Conditions (PDAD&C #22)

    From: Trevor Young, Acting Vice-President & Provost Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity and CultureDate: December 1, 2021Re: Reminder of Procedures for Cancellation of Classes and/or Closure Due to Adverse Weather Conditions (PDAD&C #22) As the winter season begins, we wish to remind you that the procedures for the cancellation of on-campus classes and/or University closure due to adverse weather […]

  • Scholarly Communications Update

    From: Larry P. Alford, Chief LibrarianDate: December 2, 2021Re: Scholarly Communications Update Canada’s largest library consortia, the Canadian Research Knowledge Network, realized a significant milestone towards its goal to transform scholarly communication and achieve widespread access to knowledge by leveraging the participation of prominent members of the academic community, including President Gertler, in negotiations with […]

  • Call for Submissions — 2021 Office of Indigenous Initiatives Annual Report

    From: Shannon Simpson, Director, Office of Indigenous InitiativesDate: November 25, 2021Re: Call for Submissions — 2021 Office of Indigenous Initiatives Annual Report The Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII) is asking all U of T units and divisions to provide information on all Indigenous events, activities, programs, and policies that took place in 2021. The information […]

  • Launch of the Centre for Graduate Mentorship and Supervision

    From: Joshua Barker, Dean, School of Graduate StudiesDate: November 18, 2021Re: Launch of the Centre for Graduate Mentorship and Supervision The School of Graduate Studies is excited to announce the launch of its new Centre for Graduate Mentorship and Supervision (CGMS).   CGMS supports successful mentorship and supervisory relationships using a unique person-centred, solution-oriented approach. As there is […]

  • Appointment of Acting Vice-Dean, Students, School of Graduate Studies (PDAD&C #21)

    From: Joshua Barker, Vice-Provost, Graduate Research and Education and Dean, School of Graduate StudiesDate: November 12, 2021Re: Appointment of Acting Vice-Dean, Students, School of Graduate Studies (PDAD&C #21) I’m pleased to announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the appointment of Dr. Yana Yunusova as the Acting Vice Dean, Students for a […]

  • Appointment of New President, Publisher and CEO, University of Toronto Press

    From: Scott Mabury, Vice-President, Operations & Real Estate PartnershipsDate: October 18, 2021Re: Appointment of New President, Publisher and CEO, University of Toronto Press On behalf of the UTP Board of Directors, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Mosher to President, Publisher and Chief Executive Officer, University of Toronto Press, effective November […]

  • Launch of the Periodic Review of the Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment (PDAD&C #20)

    From: Trevor Young, Acting Vice-President & Provost Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity and Culture Date: October 7, 2021 Re: Launch of the Periodic Review of the Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment (PDAD&C #20)  The University’s Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment came into effect on January 1, 2017 and applies to all students, staff, faculty, and librarians. The Policy outlines the University’s response to incidents […]

  • Call for Nominations – 2022 Awards of Excellence

    From: Barbara Dick, Assistant Vice-President, Alumni RelationsDate: September 30, 2021Re: Call for Nominations – 2022 Awards of Excellence The University of Toronto Alumni Association (UTAA) welcomes nominations and applications for the 2022 Awards of Excellence (AWEX). This program annually recognizes exemplary members of the U of T community who have made a significant impact through their […]