- US Travel Restrictions (PDAD&C #59)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity Date: February 3, 2017 Re: US Travel Restrictions (PDAD&C #59) This has undoubtedly been a very difficult week for our university community. As expressed by President Gertler in his statement on the shooting in Québec City, our heartfelt condolences go out to the […]
- Announcing the Committee on the Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability (PDAD&C #58)
- From: Meric Gertler, President Date: February 1, 2017 Re: Announcing the Committee on the Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability (PDAD&C #58) The University of Toronto community responded with enthusiasm to our recent Call for Nominations – Committee on the Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability. The creation of this Committee was one of the key recommendations in the […]
- Standard Benefit Rates (SBR) for 2017-18 (PDAD&C #56)
- From: Sally Garner, Executive Director, Planning & Budget Date: January 26, 2017 Re: Standard Benefit Rates (SBR) for 2017-18 (PDAD&C #56) Employer benefit costs are currently charged to divisions at a standard benefit rate of 24.75% of compensation for appointed staff and 10.00% of compensation for non-appointed staff. Effective May 1, 2017, the standard benefit […]
- Reappointment of Professor Cristina Amon as Dean, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering (PDAD&C #55)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: January 26, 2017 Re: Reappointment of Professor Cristina Amon as Dean, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering (PDAD&C #55) I am pleased to announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved of the appointment of Professor Cristina Amon for a third term as Dean of the […]
- Now Available – New Resources for International Graduate Students (PDAD&C #54)
- From: Locke Rowe, Vice-Provost, Graduate Research & Education and Dean, School of Graduate Studies Date: January 24, 2017 Re: Now Available – New Resources for International Graduate Students (PDAD&C #54) The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce the launch of two resources developed to support international students before and after their transition to […]
- 2016-17 Immigration Considerations for International Visitors & Faculty (PDAD&C #53)
- From: Sioban Nelson, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life Date: January 19, 2017 Re: 2016-17 Immigration Considerations for International Visitors & Faculty (PDAD&C #53) At this time of year, when you are planning for faculty hiring and summer visitors and trainees, please remember that it is important to issue the appropriate invitation to international visitors, even those who […]
- Call for Nominations – Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Impact Awards 2017
- From: Professor Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: January 18, 2017 Re: Call for Nominations – Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Impact Awards 2017 The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has released its call for nominations for the 2017 Impact Awards. I encourage you to share this information widely and consider […]
- Revised Broader Public Sector Expenses Directive – Per Diems (PDAD&C #52)
- From: Pierre Piché, Controller and Director of Financial Services Date: January 17, 2017 Re: Revised Broader Public Sector Expenses Directive – Per Diems (PDAD&C #52) The Government of Ontario has recently revised the Broader Public Sector Expenses Directive issued under the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010. The directive was revised to align with recent changes […]
- Now Available – The Final Report of the Steering Committee for the U of T Response to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada (PDAD&C #51)
- From: Meric Gertler, President Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: January 13, 2017 Re: Now Available – The Final Report of the Steering Committee for the U of T Response to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission of Canada (PDAD&C #51) We are pleased to announce that this afternoon, the Steering Committee for the U of T Response […]
- 2017 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) (PDAD&C #50)
- From: Sandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, Students Susan McCahan, Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education Date: January 12, 2017 Re: 2017 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) (PDAD&C #50) In the coming weeks, the University of Toronto, along with all Ontario universities and Canadian peer institutions, will participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). We are […]