Chairs + Graduate Chairs + Academic Directors

International rankings are only one measure of our excellence. Ranking results should be supplemented with other measures of quality and research output and impact. How do we rank? The following are the five major international rankings of global universities: Times Higher Education World Rankings (THE) QS World University Rankings Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities […]

From: Bruce Kidd, Vice-President and Principal, University of Toronto Scarborough Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: December 9, 2015 Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Vice-Principal (Academic) and Dean, UTSC (PDAD&C #20) In accordance with Section 62(c) of the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, President Meric Gertler has appointed an Advisory Committee that […]

From: Molly Shoichet, Senior Advisor to the President on Science and Engineering Engagement Date: December 3, 2015 Re: Call for Applications – Science Leadership Program The Science Leadership Program (SLP) is a transformational 2+ day workshop designed to give faculty members the tools they need to be better communicators and more effective leaders, both on and off […]

From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: December 1, 2015 Re: Information Sessions – U of T’s CFREF Round 2 Submission The Canada First Research Excellence Fund Round 2 Competition is underway. The University of Toronto submitted a Letter of Intent on November 9 providing preliminary information on our proposed initiative, currently entitled Institute for […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: November 24, 2015 Re: Call for Proposals – Canada’s Sesquicentennial Initiatives Fund Canada’s Sesquicentennial will occur on July 1, 2017. This is an important occasion for the University, particularly given the significant role it has played in the formation and development of our nation throughout its history. At […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: November 20, 2015 Re: Call for Nominations – U of T Teaching Awards & Fellowships (PDAD&C #20) Teaching and learning is central to the mission of the University of Toronto. The following University-wide awards and fellowship programs have been established to recognize our strengths in these areas, to […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: November 20, 2015 Re: Appointment of Professor Wendy Duff as Interim Dean, Faculty of Information (PDAD&C #19) I am pleased to announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the appointment of Professor Wendy Duff as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Information, from January 1, […]

From: Shirley Hoy, Chair, Search Committee for a new Secretary of Governing Council Date: November 18, 2015 Re: Invitation to participate in the search process for a new Secretary of the Governing Council Louis Charpentier, who has served as Secretary of the Governing Council since 1999, is retiring at the end of December, 2015. In […]

From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: November 16, 2015 Re: Extension of Professor Lorraine Ferris as Associate Vice-President, Research Oversight and Compliance I am pleased to announce that the Senior Appointments and Compensation Committee has approved the extension of Professor Lorraine Ferris as Associate Vice-President, Research Oversight and Compliance to July 31, 2018. […]

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: November 13, 2015 Re: Events in Paris (PDAD&C# 18) In response to the tragic events that are unfolding in Paris, France, I wanted to alert you to the actions that the University is taking with respect to our students and faculty abroad on a university program or conference. […]