- Tri-Agency Statement of Principles on Digital Data Management (PDAD&C #74)
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Larry Alford, Chief Librarian, University of Toronto Libraries Date: June 23, 2016 Re: Tri-Agency Statement of Principles on Digital Data Management (PDAD&C #74) Canada’s three federal research granting agencies — the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and […]
- Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Academic Appointment of a Chief Information Officer (PDAD&C #73)
- From: Scott Mabury, Vice-President, University Operations Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: June 22, 2016 Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Academic Appointment of a Chief Information Officer (PDAD&C #73) In April, we announced the impending retirement of Robert Cook, our current Chief Information Officer (CIO). An internal review of the current CIO portfolio and […]
- Statement of Acknowledgement of Traditional Land (PDAD&C #72)
- From: Sheree Drummond, Secretary of the Governing Council Date: June 16, 2016 Re: Statement of Acknowledgement of Traditional Land (PDAD&C #72) The Ceremonials Committee of the Governing Council has approved a Statement of Acknowledgement of Traditional Land to be used at specific university ceremonies such as Convocation, Groundbreakings, and Building Openings: I (we) wish to acknowledge […]
- $100 Million Opportunity to Solve 1 Big Problem
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation David Palmer, Vice-President, Advancement Date: June 16, 2016 Re: $100 Million Opportunity to Solve 1 Big Problem The MacArthur Foundation has launched a new competition – 100&Change – that will award one grant of $100M for a proposal designed to solve a critical problem affecting people, places, or […]
- Thank You to the Community (PDAD&C #71)
- From: Meric Gertler, President Date: June 13, 2016 Re: Thank you to the community (PDAD&C #71) On behalf of the University, I want to thank all members of the community – students, faculty, staff and friends – who responded calmly and quickly to the event on our St. George campus this past Monday. I also […]
- Statement on the Events in Orlando (PDAD&C #70)
- From: Meric Gertler, President Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Angela Hildyard, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity Date: June 13, 2016 Re: Statement on the Events in Orlando (PDAD&C #70) The University of Toronto community has reacted with horror and grief at the news of the mass shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando. Our heartfelt […]
- Learning and Education Advancement Fund – Request for Proposals 2016-17 (PDAD&C #69)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: June 2, 2016 Re: Learning and Education Advancement Fund – Request for Proposals 2016-17 (PDAD&C #69) Fund Overview The Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education invites proposals for the 2016-17 round of the Learning and Education Advancement Fund (LEAF). The focus of this program is to enrich the learning […]
- Announcing the Appointment of the 2016 University Professors (PDAD&C #68)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: May 31, 2016 Re: Announcing the Appointment of the 2016 University Professors (PDAD&C #68) I am pleased to announce that the Academic Board approved the appointment of five University Professors for 2016 at yesterday’s meeting. The University of Toronto owes much of its reputation to the excellence of […]
- 2016 President’s Teaching Award Recipients (PDAD&C #67)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: May 31, 2016 Re: 2016 President’s Teaching Award Recipients (PDAD&C #67) I am delighted to announce that the Academic Board approved the appointment of the 2016 President’s Teaching Award recipients at yesterday’s meeting. The President’s Teaching Award (PTA) recognizes excellence and innovation in teaching, research on pedagogy, and […]
- Announcement of Expert Panels to Guide the University’s Response to Sexual Violence (PDAD&C #65)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: May 20, 2016 Re: Announcement of Expert Panels to Guide the University’s Response to Sexual Violence (PDAD&C# 65) Further to my memorandum of April 6, 2016 (Call for Nominations – Expert Panels on the University’s Sexual Violence Response), I am pleased to announce that the following individuals have […]