Faculty + Librarians

  • Call for Nominations – Asbestos Review Panel (PDAD&C #11)

    From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity Scott Mabury, Vice-President, University Operations Date: September 7, 2017 Re: Call for Nominations – Asbestos Review Panel (PDAD&C #11) Asbestos is a commonly found building material that is present in many University of Toronto buildings, as it was routinely used in […]

  • Appointment of Janelle Joseph as Director, Academic Success Centre and Assistant Director, Transitional Year Programme (PDAD&C #10)

    From: Sandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, Students Heather Kelly, Senior Director, Student Success Date: August 30, 2017 Re: Appointment of Janelle Joseph as Director, Academic Success Centre and Assistant Director, Transitional Year Programme (PDAD&C #10) We are delighted to share that Janelle Joseph has been appointed Director, Academic Success Centre (0.5 FTE) effective September 1, 2017. She […]

  • Now Available – Graduate Supervision Guidelines for Faculty (PDAD&C #9)

    From: Joshua Barker, Vice-Provost, Graduate Research & Education and Dean, School of Graduate Studies Date: August 23, 2017 Re: Now Available – Graduate Supervision Guidelines for Faculty (PDAD&C #9) In an ongoing effort to promote excellence in graduate supervision, the School of Graduate Studies is pleased to release the faculty edition of the updated Graduate […]

  • Advocacy Update on the Fundamental Science Review Report (PDAD&C #8)

    From: Andrew Thomson, Chief of Government Relations Date: August 13, 2017 Re: Advocacy Update on the Fundamental Science Review Report (PDAD&C #8) The University is asking the Government of Canada to focus on increasing funding for fundamental science in its upcoming budget. While Science Minister Kirsty Duncan’s recent short video response to addressing better coordination […]

  • Appointment of Isabelle Kim as Director, Centre for Community Partnerships (PDAD&C #7)

    From: Sandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, Students Susan McCahan, Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education David Newman, Senior Director, Student Experience Date: August 22, 2017 Re: Appointment of Isabelle Kim as Director, Centre for Community Partnerships (PDAD&C #7) We are delighted to share that, following a thorough search process guided by a tri-campus representative Advisory Committee for the […]

  • 2017 New Faculty and Librarian Orientation (PDAD&C #5)

    From: Sioban Nelson, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life Date: August 10, 2017 Re: 2017 New Faculty and Librarian Orientation (PDAD&C #5) Deans, Chairs, Directors and Librarians are asked to encourage new colleagues in your divisions to attend the New Faculty and Librarian Orientation at the end of August. This event is designed to introduce new […]

  • 2017 Tune Into Teaching Series

    From: Susan McCahan, Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education Date: August 10, 2017 Re: 2017 Tune Into Teaching Series Tune Into Teaching is a series of teaching-focused sessions for all instructors that is hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI) from August 30 to September 1, 2017. Deans, Chairs, and Directors are kindly […]

  • Appointment of Gwen Burrows as Executive Director, International (PDAD&C #4)

    From: Ted Sargent, Vice-President, International Date: July 27, 2017 Re: Appointment of Gwen Burrows as Executive Director, International (PDAD&C #4) I am delighted to report that Gwen Burrows will be joining the Office of the Vice-President, International as Executive Director, International on August 1, 2017. The Executive Director, International will serve as Chief of Staff […]

  • Implementation of the Salary and Benefits Agreement for Faculty and Librarians, July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 (PDAD&C #2)

    From: Sioban Nelson, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life Date: July 21, 2017 Re: Implementation of the Salary and Benefits Agreement for Faculty and Librarians, July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 (PDAD&C #2) Further to recent memos concerning the merit process for 2016-17, including PDAD&C #82 (April 7, 2017) and PDAD&C #108 (June 2, 2017), […]

  • Recent Access Copyright Decision and its Impact on the University of Toronto (PDAD&C #3)

    From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: July 19, 2017 Re: Recent Access Copyright Decision and its Impact on the University of Toronto (PDAD&C #3) Please circulate to all faculty and other course instructors. On July 12, 2017 the Federal Court issued its judgement in the first phase of the Access Copyright v York University […]