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Call for Nominations – Advisory Committee on the Appointment of the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation, University of Toronto Mississauga (PDAD&C #19) 
From: Alexandra Gillespie, Vice-President and Principal, University of Toronto MississaugaDate: November 24, 2023 Re: Call for Nominations – Advisory Committee on the Appointment of the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation, University of Toronto Mississauga (PDAD&C #19)  On July 30, 2024, Professor Kent Moore will complete his final term as Vice-Principal, Research, at U of T Mississauga. Sincere […]
Revised Course-based Human Ethics Review Process
From: Lori Ferris, Associate Vice-President, Research Oversight and Compliance Date: November 15, 2023Re: Revised Course-based Human Ethics Review Process The Human Research Ethics Unit is revising the process for ethics review of course-based research effective January 3, 2024 . This will ensure our Research Ethics Boards (REBs) are fully knowledgeable about what is going to […]
Appointment of Provostial Advisor on Residences (PDAD&C #18)
From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President and Provost Date: November 16, 2023Re: Appointment of Provostial Advisor on Residences (PDAD&C #18) I am pleased to report that Professor Kenneth Corts, Vice-Dean, Research, Strategy and Resources at the Rotman School of Management, will assume the role of Provostial Advisor on Residences at the University of Toronto from December 1, […]
Appointment of Kelly Lyons as Interim Director of the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society
From: Melanie Woodin, Dean, Faculty of Arts & ScienceDate: November 10, 2023Re: Appointment of Kelly Lyons as Interim Director of the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society I am pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Kelly Lyons as the Interim Director of the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, effective January 1, […]
Implementation of Reference Check Process to Discourage “Passing the Harasser” (PDAD&C #17)
From: Randy Boyagoda, Acting Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic LifeDate: November 10, 2023Re: Implementation of Reference Check Process to Discourage “Passing the Harasser” (PDAD&C #17) I am writing in follow-up to PDAD&C #20 regarding the University’s initiative to discourage “passing the harasser.” In February 2023, language was added to appointment letter templates requiring external applicants to attest that […]
Reminder of Procedures for Cancellation of Classes and/or University Closure Due to Adverse Weather Conditions (PDAD&C #16)
From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & ProvostKelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity & CultureDate: November 10, 2023Re: Reminder of Procedures for Cancellation of Classes and/or University Closure Due to Adverse Weather Conditions (PDAD&C #16) As the winter season begins, we wish to remind you that the procedures for the cancellation of on-campus classes and/or University closure […]
Modification to Tenure Committee Meeting Protocols for Academic Year 2023-2024 (PDAD&C #15)
From: Randy Boyagoda, Acting Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic LifeDate: November 10, 2023Re: Modification to Tenure Committee Meeting Protocols for Academic Year 2023-2024 (PDAD&C #15) Further to PDAD&C #45 (dated February 12, 2021) and PDAD&C #24 (dated November 19, 2020), and PDAD&C#12 (dated October 28, 2022) the University and the University of Toronto Faculty Association (UTFA) have agreed that  tenure […]
Four New Members Join the University’s Real Estate Advisory Committee
From: Scott Mabury, Vice-President, Operations and Real Estate PartnershipsDate: November 9, 2023Re: Four New Members Join the University’s Real Estate Advisory Committee The University of Toronto is addressing a critical need for on-campus housing, innovation space and other services with its double bottom line 4 Corners (4C) Strategy, a plan that creates a future source […]
Extension of Professor Ryan McClelland as Acting Dean, Faculty of Music (PDAD&C #14) 
From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President and Provost Date: October 31, 2023 Re: Extension of Professor Ryan McClelland as Acting Dean, Faculty of Music (PDAD&C #14)  Further to PDAD&C #8, 2023-24, I am pleased to announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the appointment of Professor Ryan McClelland as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Music from November 1, […]
Appointment of Professor Vincent Tropepe, Associate Vice-President, Research Oversight and Compliance and Extension of Professor Lorraine Ferris’ Second Term
From: Leah E. Cowen, Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives  Date: October 18, 2023 Re: Appointment of Professor Vincent Tropepe, Associate Vice-President, Research Oversight and Compliance and Extension of Professor Lorraine Ferris’ Second Term I am delighted to announce that the Executive Committee of the Governing Council has approved the appointment of Professor Vincent Tropepe to […]