- International Rankings Explained (2015)
- International rankings are only one measure of our excellence. Ranking results should be supplemented with other measures of quality and research output and impact. How do we rank? The following are the five major international rankings of global universities: Times Higher Education World Rankings (THE) QS World University Rankings Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities […]
- Call for Applications – Science Leadership Program
- From: Molly Shoichet, Senior Advisor to the President on Science and Engineering Engagement Date: December 3, 2015 Re: Call for Applications – Science Leadership Program The Science Leadership Program (SLP) is a transformational 2+ day workshop designed to give faculty members the tools they need to be better communicators and more effective leaders, both on and off […]
- Information Sessions – U of T’s CFREF Round 2 Submission
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: December 1, 2015 Re: Information Sessions – U of T’s CFREF Round 2 Submission The Canada First Research Excellence Fund Round 2 Competition is underway. The University of Toronto submitted a Letter of Intent on November 9 providing preliminary information on our proposed initiative, currently entitled Institute for […]
- Announcement of Derek Newton as Assistant Vice-President, Innovation, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: November 26, 2015 Re: Announcement of Derek Newton as Assistant Vice-President, Innovation, Partnerships and Entrepreneurship I am pleased to announce that the Senior Appointments & Compensation Committee has approved Dr. Derek Newton’s role as Executive Director, Innovations & Partnerships be revised to Assistant Vice-President, Innovation, Partnerships and […]
- Call for Nominations – U of T Teaching Awards & Fellowships
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: November 20, 2015 Re: Call for Nominations – U of T Teaching Awards & Fellowships (PDAD&C #20) Teaching and learning is central to the mission of the University of Toronto. The following University-wide awards and fellowship programs have been established to recognize our strengths in these areas, to […]
- Extension of Professor Lorraine Ferris as Associate Vice-President, Research Oversight and Compliance
- From: Vivek Goel, Vice-President, Research & Innovation Date: November 16, 2015 Re: Extension of Professor Lorraine Ferris as Associate Vice-President, Research Oversight and Compliance I am pleased to announce that the Senior Appointments and Compensation Committee has approved the extension of Professor Lorraine Ferris as Associate Vice-President, Research Oversight and Compliance to July 31, 2018. […]
- Events in Paris (PDAD&C# 18)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: November 13, 2015 Re: Events in Paris (PDAD&C# 18) In response to the tragic events that are unfolding in Paris, France, I wanted to alert you to the actions that the University is taking with respect to our students and faculty abroad on a university program or conference. […]
- Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Dean of OISE (PDAD&C #17)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: November 12, 2015 Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Dean of OISE (PDAD&C #17) In accordance with Section 60 of the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, President Gertler has appointed a Committee to recommend the appointment of a Dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in […]
- Reminder – Procedure for Cancellation of Classes and/or University Closure Due to Adverse Weather Conditions (PDAD&C #16)
- From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Angela Hildyard, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity Date: November 11, 2015 Re: Reminder – Procedure for Cancellation of Classes and/or University Closure Due to Adverse Weather Conditions (PDAD&C #16) The procedure for the cancellation of classes and/or University closure due to adverse weather conditions can be found online. To assist […]
- Appointment of Professor Kelly Hannah-Moffat as Interim Vice-Principal, Academic & Dean, UTM (PDAD&C #15)
- From: Deep Saini, Vice-President, University of Toronto & Principal, University of Toronto Mississauga Cheryl Regehr, Vice-President & Provost Date: November 4, 2015 Re: Appointment of Professor Kelly Hannah-Moffat as Interim Vice-Principal, Academic & Dean, UTM (PDAD&C #15) We are pleased to announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the appointment of Professor […]