- Important Update on CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Negotiations (PDAD&C #56)
- From: Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, Human Resources & EquityCheryl Regehr, Vice-President & ProvostDate: March 24, 2021Re: Important Update on CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Negotiations (PDAD&C #56) As you may know the University is in collective bargaining with CUPE 3902, Unit 1, the Union representing Teaching Assistants, Teaching Laboratory Assistants, Peer Assistants, Assistant Invigilators, Chief Presiding Officers and […]
- Call for Nominations — Advisory Committee for the Dean, School of Graduate Studies (PDAD&C #55)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & ProvostDate: March 23, 2021Re: Call for Nominations — Advisory Committee for the Dean, School of Graduate Studies (PDAD&C #55) On June 30, 2022, Professor Joshua Barker will complete his term as Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Vice-Provost, Graduate Research and Education. Professor Barker is eligible for reappointment. […]
- Changes to the University of Toronto Workload Policy and Procedures for Faculty and Librarians (WLPP) (PDAD&C #54)
- From: Heather Boon, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic LifeDate: March 19, 2021Re: Changes to the University of Toronto Workload Policy and Procedures for Faculty and Librarians (WLPP) (PDAD&C #54) I am writing to share with you two important changes to the University of Toronto Workload Policy and Procedures for Faculty and Librarians (WLPP). These changes are the outcome […]
- Open Access Publishing Deal with SAGE Publishing
- From: Larry Alford, Chief Librarian Date: March 18, 2021 Re: Open Access Publishing Deal with SAGE Publishing The University of Toronto (U of T) has signed on to participate in a three-year open access agreement with SAGE Publishing through the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN). Through the agreement, which began January 1, 2021, U of T researchers may now […]
- Changes to the Academic Administrative Procedures Manual Regarding PTR Guidelines for Faculty (PDAD&C #53)
- From: Heather Boon, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic LifeDate: March 12, 2021Re: Changes to the Academic Administrative Procedures Manual Regarding PTR Guidelines for Faculty (PDAD&C #53) I am writing to share four important clarifications and changes to the Progress Through the Rank (PTR) guidelines section in the Academic Administrative Procedures Manual (APPM). These are the outcome of discussions between […]
- Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Vice-Dean, Research and Program Innovation, School of Graduate Studies (PDAD&C #52)
- From: Joshua Barker, Vice-Provost, Graduate Research and Education & Dean, School of Graduate StudiesDate: March 12, 2021Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Vice-Dean, Research and Program Innovation, School of Graduate Studies (PDAD&C #52) On June 30, 2021, Professor Gretchen Kerr will be stepping down as Vice-Dean, Programs and Innovation in order to assume her […]
- Fall 2021 Plans
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Kelly Hannah-Moffat, Vice-President, Human Resources & EquityScott Mabury, Vice-President, University Operations Date: March 4, 2021 Re: Fall 2021 Plans The past year has been challenging for members of our community, as it has been for people around the world. At the University of Toronto, staff, students, faculty and librarians have risen to the challenges presented by COVID-19. You have adapted to evolving public health conditions, and demonstrated creativity in advancing our academic mission, […]
- Appointment of Professor Rhonda McEwen as Vice-Principal, Academic & Dean, University of Toronto Mississauga (PDAD&C #49)
- From: Alexandra Gillespie, Vice-President & Principal, University of Toronto MississaugaCheryl Regehr, Vice-President & ProvostDate: March 4, 2021Re: Appointment of Professor Rhonda McEwen as Vice-Principal, Academic & Dean, University of Toronto Mississauga (PDAD&C #49) We are delighted to announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the appointment of Professor Rhonda McEwen as Vice-Principal, […]
- Endowment Payout Rate for Fiscal 2021 to be Distributed in April 2021 (PDAD&C #50)
- From: Sheila Brown, Chief Financial OfficerDate: March 3, 2021Re: Endowment Payout Rate for Fiscal 2021 to be Distributed in April 2021 (PDAD&C #50) The endowment payout rate for 2021 will be $8.51 per unit, an increase of 2% from last year’s payout rate. This payout represents 3.8% of the opening market value of the endowments, within […]
- Call for Proposals — Global Classrooms
- From: Joseph Wong, Vice-President, InternationalDate: March 3, 2021Re: Call for Proposals — Global Classrooms Funding is available to support the development of Global Classrooms through a recently launched funding initiative. Global Classrooms (GC) offer an accessible way to internationalize teaching and learning experiences by combining global and cross-cultural collaborations with technology. Additionally, they enable faculty and instructors […]