- Announcing the Task Force on Experiential & Work-Integrated Learning (PDAD&C #89)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Susan McCahan, Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education Locke Rowe, Vice-Provost, Graduate Research & Education and Dean, School of Graduate Studies Date: April 11, 2017 Re: Announcing the Task Force on Experiential & Work-Integrated Learning (PDAD&C #89) Interest around experiential and work-integrated learning has grown in recent months, as departments […]
- Now Available – Student Health & Well-being at the University of Toronto: A Report on the findings from the National College Health Assessment (PDAD&C #88)
- From: Sandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, Students Date: April 11, 2017 Re: Now Available – Report on Student Health and Well-Being Findings from the National College Health Assessment (PDAD&C #88) The University of Toronto, together with universities and colleges across Canada and the United States, participated in the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) in 2016. This survey […]
- Warning – Phishing Scams Targeting Foreign Nationals Seeking Immigration to Canada (PDAD&C #87)
- From: Joseph Wong, Associate Vice-President & Vice-Provost, International Student Experience Date: April 6, 2017 Re: Warning – Phishing Scams Targeting Foreign Nationals Seeking Immigration to Canada (PDAD&C #87) We have become aware of various phishing scams that are targeting foreign nationals seeking immigration to Canada. Individuals targeted will receive an email alleging to be from the […]
- Call for Nominations – Advisory Committee and Dean, Faculty of Forestry (PDAD&C #86)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: April 6, 2017 Re: Call for Nominations – Advisory Committee and Dean, Faculty of Forestry (PDAD&C #86) As announced on March 23, 2017 in PDAD&C #78, a consultative process of exploration is underway regarding academic programs and research in forestry and related disciplines at U of T including […]
- Now Available – AODA Online Training Module for Members of CUPE 3902 Unit 1 (PDAD&C #85)
- From: Ben Poynton, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Officer Date: April 6, 2017 Re: Now Available – AODA Online Training Module for Members of CUPE 3902 Unit 1 (PDAD&C #85) As you may be aware, the University is launching a new online training module as per the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians […]
- Now Available – New Bursaries for Graduate Students (PDAD&C #84)
- From: Locke Rowe, Vice-Provost, Graduate Research & Education and Dean, School of Graduate Studies Date: April 6, 2017 Re: Now Available – New Bursaries for Graduate Students (PDAD&C #84) The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce the launch of new bursaries developed in collaboration with partners in the graduate community: Massey College, a graduate […]
- Appointment of Professor Ann Lopez as Provostial Advisor on Access Programs (PDAD&C #83)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: April 5, 2017 Re: Appointment of Professor Ann Lopez as Provostial Advisor on Access Programs (PDAD&C #83) I am pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Ann Lopez as Provostial Advisor on Access Programs until June 30, 2018. [In April 2018, Professor Lopez’s term as Provostial Advisor on Access […]
- Faculty and Staff eCommunications and Collaboration Initiative (PDAD&C #81)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Scott Mabury, Vice-President, University Operations Date: March 30, 2017 Re: Faculty and Staff eCommunications and Collaboration Initiative (PDAD&C #81) The University has concluded negotiations with Microsoft Canada and signed a contract to provide the suite of Office 365 eCommunications services to faculty and staff, as well as improved services […]
- Appointment of Professor Christopher Yip as Associate Vice-President, International Partnerships (PDAD&C #80)
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Edward Sargent, Vice-President, International Date: March 30, 2017 Re: Appointment of Professor Christopher Yip as Associate Vice-President, International Partnerships (PDAD&C #80) We are pleased to announce that the Executive Committee of the Governing Council has approved the appointment of Professor Christopher Yip for a five-year term as Associate […]
- Highlights of Federal Budget 2017 (PDAD&C #79)
- From: Andrew Thomson, Chief of Government Relations Date: March 23, 2017 Re: Highlights of Federal Budget 2017 (PDAD&C #79) Wednesday’s federal budget offered modest new funding in the face of global economic uncertainties, but its focus on skills development and innovation indicates that the government recognizes the vital role of universities in improving Canadians’ quality […]