Chairs + Graduate Chairs + Academic Directors

From: Heather Boon, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life Date: May 3, 2019Re: Update on Merit (PTR/5%) Process for the 2018-19 Academic Year This memo is to assist with the performance evaluation process for faculty members and librarians. It contains important information concerning salary increases and the administration of the PTR/5% merit scheme.  Both the PTR […]

From: Susan McCahan, Vice-Provost, Academic & Innovations in Undergraduate EducationSandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, Students Date: May 2, 2019Re: Career & Experiential Learning Priorities identified through the Strategic Mandate Agreement, institutional priorities, and increasing interest from students, faculty, and external organizations (community organizations and employers) have all led to the need for a cohesive and integrated approach […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: April 29, 2019. Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Dean of the Faculty of Law (PDAD&C #75) 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 the Dean of the Faculty […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & ProvostKelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, Human Resources & EquityDate: April 26, 2019Re: Appointment of Jonathan Hamilton-Diabo as Assistant Professor and Special Advisor, Victoria University (PDAD&C #73) We are proud to report that Jonathan Hamilton-Diabo, current Director of Indigenous Initiatives at the University of Toronto, has been named the June Callwood Professor in […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: April 25, 2019Re: Call for Proposals – Student Spaces Enhancement University Fund (PDAD&C #77) The Office of the Vice-President & Provost is pleased to announce the Student Spaces Enhancement University Fund (SSEUF) to increase and improve space for our students that foster and support the nourishment and enrichment […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & ProvostDate: April 25, 2019Re: Consultation on the Final Report of the Alternative Funding Sources Advisory Group (PDAD&C # 74) In April 2018, I announced a review of the University’s budget model, with a mandate to address emerging issues and ensure that the budget model will continue to serve the University […]

From: Scott Mabury, Vice-President, Operations and Real Estate Partnerships Date: April 24, 2019Re: Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Academic Room Booking and Course Scheduling on St. George Campus The Vice President Operations and Real Estate Partnerships is leading a project to improve the way courses are scheduled and rooms booked on the St. […]

From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & InnovationCheryl Regehr, Vice-President & ProvostDate: April 22, 2019Re: Call for Nominations & Applications – Director of the Schwartz Reisman Institute and the Schwartz Reisman Chair in Technology & Society We are pleased to invite nominations and applications for the Director of the Schwartz Reisman Institute and the Schwartz Reisman […]

From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: April 11, 2019Re: Call for Proposals – MacArthur Foundation 100&Change competition The MacArthur Foundation has launched the second round of the 100&Change competition, a competition for a single $100 million grant to fund proposals that promise real and measurable progress in solving a critical problem of our […]

From: President Meric GertlerCheryl Regehr, Vice-President & ProvostDate: April 3, 2019Re: Call for Nominations – Presidential & Provostial Task Force on Student Mental Health (PDAD&C#72) In a letter to students, faculty, and staff on March 28, President Gertler announced that the University of Toronto will implement a four-part plan of action on student mental health […]