- 2016 Call for Nominations for Honorary Degrees
- From: Meric Gertler, President Date: August 20, 2015 Re: 2016 Call for Nominations for Honorary Degrees This is a reminder that the deadline for nominations for honorary degrees is Friday, September 18, 2015. By awarding honorary degrees, the University of Toronto seeks to recognize extraordinary achievement, in Canada or abroad, in community, national, or international […]
- Just-In-Time Workshops for New and Continuing Academic Administrators
- From: Sioban Nelson, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life Date: August 18, 2015 Re: Just-In-Time Workshops for New and Continuing Academic Administrators I am pleased to provide details of the Just-in-Time workshop and seminar series for 2015-16 intended solely for academic administrators (e.g. Chairs, Associate/Vice-Deans, Deans, Vice-Principals, and Principals). These workshops are scheduled to precede major […]
- Reminder – Accommodation for Religious Observances
- From: Sandy Welsh, Vice-Provost, Students Date: August 14, 2015 Re: Reminder – Accommodation for Religious Observances I am writing to remind you of the University’s commitment and policy concerning accommodation for religious observances, and to ask that you forward this information to instructors in your department. A number of you may already be aware that […]
- Appointment of Professor Heinz-Bernhard Kraatz as Vice-Principal, Research, UTSC
- From: Bruce Kidd, Vice-President and Principal, University of Toronto Scarborough Date: August 10, 2015 Re: Appointment of Professor Heinz-Bernhard Kraatz as Vice-Principal, Research, UTSC I am pleased to advise you that the Governing Council has approved the appointment of Professor Heinz-Bernhard Kraatz as Vice-Principal, Research, U of T Scarborough, for a six-year term effective July […]
- Tri-Agency Statement of Principles on Data Management: Feedback Request
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research and Innovation Lorraine Ferris, Associate Vice-President, Research Oversight and Compliance Date: August 6, 2015 Re: Tri-Agency Statement of Principles on Data Management: Feedback Request The Tri-Agencies recently released a Draft Statement of Principles on Digital Data Management, outlining the Agencies’ overarching expectations with regard to digital research data management, and […]
- Announcement – Professor Rick Halpern, Vice-Principal (Academic) and Dean, UTSC (PDAD&C #7)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Bruce Kidd, Vice-President, University of Toronto & Principal, University of Toronto Scarborough Date: July 31, 2015 Re: Announcement – Professor Rick Halpern, Vice-Principal (Academic) and Dean, UTSC (PDAD&C #7) We are writing to let you know that Professor Rick Halpern has resigned as Vice Principal (Academic) and Dean of […]
- Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), Competition Rounds 1 and 2
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research and Innovation Date: July 29, 2015 Re: Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), Competition Rounds 1 and 2 At a public event earlier this week, the Hon. Ed Holder, Minister of State for Science and Technology, announced the first award under the CFREF program. I am thrilled to confirm that […]
- Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Principal, University College (PDAD&C #6)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: July 24, 2015 Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Principal, University College (PDAD&C #6) As announced on June 8, 2015, Professor Donald Ainslie will complete his first term as Principal of University College on June 30, 2016. Professor Ainslie is eligible for reappointment. In accordance with Section […]
- Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science (PDAD&C #5)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: July 24, 2015 Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science (PDAD&C #5) As announced on June 1, 2015, Professor David Cameron will complete his first term as Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Science on June 30, 2016. Professor Cameron is […]
- PDAD&C Information and Meeting Dates for 2015-16
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: July 22, 2015 Re: PDAD&C Information and Meeting Dates for 2015-16 Welcome to all new and returning Principals, Deans, Academic Directors, and Chairs. All Academic Administrators who have been appointed under the Policy on the Appointment of Academic Administrators are members of this standing committee, commonly known as […]