Re-appointment of Professor Franco J. Vaccarino as Vice-President, University of Toronto and Principal, University of Toronto Scarborough

TO:         Governing Council

            Academic Board

            Business Board

            University Affairs Board

            Staff, Students and Alumni of the University of Toronto at Scarborough

            Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs

            Professionals, Managers and Confidential Staff

            President of UTFA

            Presidents of Employee Unions

            Presidents of APUS, GSU, UTSU and SCSU

FROM:       David Naylor, President

            Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost

DATE:       May 17, 2012

RE:   Re-appointment of Professor Franco J. Vaccarino as Vice-President, University of Toronto and Principal, University of Toronto Scarborough

We are very pleased to announce the re-appointment of Professor Franco J. Vaccarino as Vice-President, University of Toronto and Principal, University of Toronto Scarborough for a second term beginning July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2017. 

Since taking on the role of Vice-President and Principal, Professor Vaccarino has been a passionate and tireless advocate of the University of Toronto Scarborough.  Under his leadership the campus engaged in a constructive, broad-based and strategic planning process that set an exciting course for UTSC.  It has undergone a period of significant expansion in terms of faculty complement, with 83 new faculty hired in the past four years, as well as in infrastructure, with the completion and opening of the new Science building and the Instructional Centre.  In addition, the long awaited remediation of the North Campus is fully underway and the Pan Am Athletic facility is on track for completion in 2014.

Prior to taking on the role of Vice-President and Principal, Professor J. Vaccarino served as Chair of the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Science and Graduate Chair of the tri-campus Graduate Department of Psychology.  He began his career at the University of Toronto in 1984 as an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto at Scarborough.  He holds a BSc from the University of Toronto, and an MSc and PhD in Psychology from McGill University.

Professor Vaccarino brought extensive leadership experience to his role at UTSC. Prior to returning to the University as Chair of Psychology on the St. George Campus, he served as Executive Vice-President, Programs of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) from 2003-05, and as Vice-President of Research from 1998 - 2003. From 1996-1998 he served as Vice-President and Director of Research, Clarke Institute of Psychiatry. 

Please join us in congratulating Professor Vaccarino on his reappointment and thanking him for his continued service to the University.

The 2012 Access Copyright License

The 2012 Access Copyright License

PDAD&C#59, 2011-12

To:	PDAD&C
From:	Larry Alford, Chief Librarian  Edith Hillan, Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life
Date:	May 11, 2012
Re:	The 2012 Access Copyright License

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The University of Toronto recently entered into a new License with Access Copyright replacing the prior License that expired on December 31, 2010. The new License is effective May 1, 2012. This memo, and communications that will follow, will focus on operationalizing the License, not on the pros and cons of the License itself. The memo will briefly highlight a few key elements that have continued under the new License as well as some of the key changes. In the near future a more detailed analysis of the License, together with an operationally-focused "Q and A", will be made available.
The Access Copyright License with the University of Toronto covers the reproduction of works under copyright in its repertoire including works covered under its reciprocal agreements with copyright collectives in other countries including the United States.

It is important to note that:
a) fair dealing and all applicable exceptions under the Copyright Act R.S.C. 1985, c. C-42 (and under new legislation expected to be enacted shortly) remain available for use; and
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As was the case with the previous License, provided certain conditions are met the new License indemnifies the University and its members for breaches of copyright.

A copy of the Initial Summary of Key Copying Provisions in 2012 Access Copyright License is attached to this memo as Appendix 1.

There are two significant changes that we wish to highlight at this time:

1. The new License makes it much easier and more efficient for faculty to provide students with access to information needed for a course by permitting scanning and uploading of print material (1) to a secure course management system such as Blackboard (the system most commonly used by University of Toronto faculty). This potentially makes it unnecessary to use course packs for much material in copyright, thus reducing costs for those students using course packs. In terms of copying material, we encourage faculty to use Blackboard or another secure system to the extent possible so as to provide students with readings and access to other material in copyright without the need to use course packs. Using Blackboard instead of course packs will reduce student costs in course pack intensive programs significantly. Under the License, faculty may scan and load material under copyright to the extent permitted by the Copyright Act, the library licenses, or the AC license. Please check the title in question in the library catalogue for guidance on permitted uses under library licenses. With respect to providing access to electronic journal articles, the easiest way to do this is via linking to the article wherever permitted. Library support is available for this. For further information, visit: http://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/faculty-blackboard

2. The reproduction of works within the Access Copyright repertoire is governed by the terms of the Access Copyright License. These terms specify the amount of a work that can be copied. Repertoire works covered by the Access Copyright license can be used in (print) course packs and through (electronic) course management systems (such as Blackboard) in the amounts specified without payment of additional royalties. As in the past, Access Copyright will license various local copy shops and will authorize them to print course packs and other repertoire material. In the Fall the University will advise faculty, staff and students of the area copy shops that have received Access Copyright authorization. The University of Toronto Press will also continue to sell authorized course packs through the Bookstores. We encourage you to support the UofT Press and to use the Bookstore services to the extent possible. UTSC will also continue to sell course packs through its Printing Services Department. All authorized copy shops will follow the terms of the license when reproducing materials for course packs. The key change is that the price of printed course packs will consist only of the printing costs. No additional royalty will be charged on any University of Toronto course pack sold on or after May 1, 2012. The University will be monitoring the sales to ensure that royalties are not charged.

Please contact library.licensequeries@utoronto.can in the library or mailto:pam.gravestock@utoronto.ca in CTSI if you have operational questions. As indicated above, a more detailed analysis, including a "Q and A" document, will follow in the near future.

(1) Material that is not on the AC " exclusions list " can be scanned and uploaded. See http://www.accesscopyright.ca/media/1771/access_copyright_exclusions_list.pdf

Appendix 1: Initial Summary of Key Copying Provisions in 2012 Access Copyright License

Copying of Repertoire Works (more details will follow):

Staff members (academic and non-academic) and students can

(i) Make a Copy of up to 10% of Repertoire Work
(ii) Make a Copy of up to 20% of a Repertoire Work as part of a Course Collection
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e) An entire reproduction of an artistic work (including any drawing, painting, print, photograph or other reproduction of a work of sculpture, architectural work or work of artistic craftsmanship), or
f) One chapter, provided it is no more than 20% of a book.

Some additional conditions apply, including the following. Copies can't be made available to people who are not staff members or students, with some specified exceptions. The copying of the same Repertoire work in (i) and (ii), cumulatively, cannot be exceeded for one course of study in any one academic year. Library patrons can make copies to the levels specified above except for Course Collection copies - only staff and students are licensed to make such copies. Copies that are made should include, where reasonable, a credit to the author and to the source, and a notice stating "Copied under Permission from Access Copyright. Further reproduction, distribution or transmission is prohibited, except as otherwise permitted by law."

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Launch of Annual Performance Assessment Process for RAs (Limited Term) and SRAs

HR #56, 2011-2012

May 7, 2012

To:       Senior Research Associates & Research Associates (Limited Term)

PDAD&C

Professional & Managerial Staff

Divisional HR Offices

From:  Angela Hildyard

Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity

Re:     Launch of Annual Performance Assessment Process for SRAs and RAs (Limited Term)

Please ensure this communication is forwarded to all Principal Investigators (PIs) in your departments.

On March 22, a number of policy changes were announced for Senior Research Associates and Research Associates (Limited Term) including both a new Performance Assessment Policy and a new Compensation Policy (see page 14).

Revised Performance Assessment Process

The annual performance assessment process is an important component of career development and provides the opportunity to recognize accomplishments, clarify expectations, focus on priorities and discuss opportunities for professional development. 

Principal Investigators should conduct a performance assessment with each of their Senior Research Associates and Research Associates (Limited Term) beginning with requesting an Activity Report and current curriculum vitae from each staff member.

In conjunction with the new Performance Assessment Policy, the performance assessment process has been modified to more closely align with the process for Professional & Managerial Staff.

Highlights of the Revised Performance Assessment Process

A key change is the introduction of a new Performance Planning, Feedback and Development Form, which will be used by Senior Research Associates and Research Associates (Limited Term) to complete their Activity Report, and by Principal Investigators to document their assessment.

Highlights of the new Performance Planning, Feedback and Development Form include:

·         Performance Assessment will be based on a combination of an assessment of accomplishments identified in the Activity Report; an assessment of Competencies and Values; and, overall quality of work;

·         The Competencies and Values are modeled on the competencies for Professional & Managerial Staff; however, the Competencies have been modified to suit the nature of the work performed by Senior Research Associates and Research Associates (Limited Term). There is also provision to add Competencies that are relevant to the Senior Research Associate or Research Associate (Limited Term);

·         An Overall Performance Rating will be assigned based on four performance rating categories; and,

·         A Planning section to be completed jointly by the Principal Investigator and Senior Research Associates and Research Associates (Limited Term) focuses on setting objectives for the next review period and professional development.

The new Compensation Policy provides for (i) an annual across the board (ATB) and (ii) merit adjustment. The details of which are below:

(i) Across-the-Board (ATB) Increases

2.5% ATB effective April 1, 2012 - All SRAs and RAs should receive the ATB increase; with the exception of those individuals who have received written notice of poor performance.

Divisional HR Offices need to be consulted on any cases where an ATB increase will bring an individual’s salary above the salary range maximum.

(ii) Merit

The 2012 merit increase for SRAs and RAs will range from  0-2% of base salary; the amount within that range is to be determined by the Principal Investigator taking into consideration an individual’s performance level (unsatisfactory to exceptional) and their placement in the salary range.

Movement through salary ranges for SRA staff should be accelerated up to the breakpoint, and rise more slowly above the breakpoint. However, SRAs low in the salary range with a performance rating of ‘exceptional’ may be awarded a merit of up to 2.5% with appropriate Chair approval.

The new salary ranges are available here.

The Overall Performance Ratings (PPFD Form, Appendix I) are available here.

For more information

More information regarding the Performance Assessment Process for Senior Research Associates and Research Associates (Limited Term) is available here.

Should you have any questions about the Performance Assessment Process, please contact your Divisional Human Resources Office.

Appointment of Principal of Victoria College

ANNOUNCEMENT

PRINCIPAL OF VICTORIA COLLEGE

President Paul Gooch and the Board of Regents are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Angela Esterhammer as the eleventh Principal of Victoria College as of 1 July 2012.

Angela Esterhammer graduated from Victoria College in English and Literary Studies in 1983.  That year she won the Moss Scholarship and the Governor General's Gold Medal at the University of Toronto.  Among her many honours are the John Charles Polanyi Prize in Literature awarded by the Government of Ontario (1990), appointment as Distinguished University Professor at the University of Western Ontario (2005) and election to the Academia Europaea (2008).

Professor Esterhammer was the founding director of the Graduate Program in Comparative Literature at the University of Western Ontario, where she held in succession the positions of Chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Acting Dean, Faculty of Arts, and Associate Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies.  She is the founding director of the PhD program in English and American Literary Studies at the University of Zurich, where she holds the Chair of English Literature.

An internationally renowned scholar of British, German, and European Romanticism and 19th century literature and culture, she is the author or editor of thirteen books.  In the last decade she has published close to fifty articles and delivered as many invited lectures and conference papers.  She brings outstanding scholarship to this position and to the Department of English at the University of Toronto, where she will hold her academic appointment.

Professor Esterhammer has maintained her connections with Victoria and U of T, and was an external reviewer of Victoria College in 2005.  She is highly qualified to lead the College in its next phase as it continues to provide an outstanding undergraduate education and to support the scholarship of its faculty.  She will build on the transforming work of Professor David Cook, who steps down from the position he has held with such success since 2000. 

Assistant Professor – Civil and Environmental Engineering (One-year Term Position) at Carleton University

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University invites applications for a one-year term position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of mechanics starting July 1, 2012.

Candidates must have a Ph.D., or be in the final stages of obtaining their Ph.D., in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline. The successful candidate must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and possess a strong commitment to research, as reflected in their publication record. The successful candidate will be committed to effective teaching at the undergraduate level; and will contribute effectively to the academic life of the Department. P.Eng.in a Canadian professional engineering association is required at the time of appointment.

The Department is particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in mechanics and materials. The successful candidate will be involved in teaching undergraduate courses focused in mechanics and mechanics of solids. In addition, she/he will be expected to continue to develop her/his research program and take advantage of synergies in the Department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to administrative tasks within the Department focussed on promotion of teaching and research within the Department.

The Department offers dynamic, innovative, and cross-disciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs leading to Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees in both Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. The Department recently introduced a new Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability. The Department has diverse expertise over a wide range of experimental, numerical, and analytical research areas in geotechnical, environmental, fire safety, structural and transportation engineering. Graduate programs of the department are offered through the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Civil Engineering and the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Environmental Engineering to provide further strength and

opportunities. The intensive research enterprise in the department includes an NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Fire Safety Engineering, a Canada Research Chair in the Analysis and Management of Risk Associated with Civil Engineering Applications and Practices, and a Canada Research Chair in Wastewater and Public Health Engineering. The successful candidate will have access to the Department’s world-class laboratories and high-performance computing facilities. Further information on the Department is available from the Web site http://www.carleton.ca/cee

 

Carleton University is Canada’s Capital University located in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, which offers a wide range of recreational and cultural activities, and is the concentration of Canada’s top research and regulatory institutions including Natural Resources Canada, the Canadian Wood Council, the Canadian Green Building Council, FPInnovations, and the National Research Council. Carleton’s internationally recognized faculty, staff, and researchers provide more than 24,000 full- and part-time students from every province and more than 100 countries around the world with academic opportunities in more than 65 programs of study. The University’s creative, interdisciplinary, and international approach to research has led to many significant discoveries and creative work in science and technology, business, governance, public policy, and the arts. As an innovative institution, Carleton is uniquely committed to developing

solutions to real world problems by pushing the boundaries of knowledge and understanding daily. Minutes from downtown, Carleton University is located on a beautiful campus in the central portion of Ottawa, bordered by the Rideau River on one side, and the Rideau Canal on the other. With over 12 national museums and the spectacular Gatineau Park close by, there are many excellent recreational opportunities for individuals and families to enjoy.

Applications with a covering letter, curriculum vitae including career objectives, educational background, employment history, research and teaching experience and interest, and the names of at least three referees should be sent to: Professor Paul J. Van Geel, Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carleton University. 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1S 5B6, Telephone: (613) 520-5784, Fax: (613) 520-3951. Properly packaged applications (preferably a single PDF file) can be emailed to paul_van_geel@carleton.ca as well.

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

Assistant Professor – Civil & Environmental Engineering (Wood/Structural Engineering) at Carleton University

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University invites applications for a preliminary (tenure-track position) at the Assistant Professor level in the area of structural mechanics of wood structures.

Candidates must have a Ph.D., or be in the final stages of obtaining their Ph.D., in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline. The successful candidate must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and possess a strong commitment to research, as reflected in their publication record. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop an externally-funded, high quality research program; will be committed to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level; and will contribute effectively to the academic life of the Department. Synergy to establish collaborative research links with the existing members of the Department and across the University is highly desirable.

The Department is particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in structural mechanics related to wood structures, design and construction of mid-rise residential and nonresidential timber buildings, the behaviour of wood and wood products under various environmental conditions including humidity and fire, and the use of innovative structural wood products and systems in buildings. Expertise in fire safety engineering as it applies to wood buildings, fire resistance of timber structures and structural fire design methods will be an asset.

The Department offers dynamic, innovative, and cross-disciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs leading to Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees in both Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. The Department recently introduced a new Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability. The Department has diverse expertise over a wide range of experimental, numerical, and analytical research areas in geotechnical, environmental, fire safety, structural and transportation engineering. Graduate programs of the department are offered through the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Civil Engineering and the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Environmental Engineering to provide further strength and opportunities. The intensive research enterprise in the department includes an NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Fire Safety Engineering, a Canada Research Chair in the Analysis and Management of Risk Associated with Civil Engineering Applications and Practices, and a Canada Research Chair in Wastewater and Public Health Engineering. The successful candidate will have access to the Department’s world-class laboratories and high-performance computing facilities. Further information on the Department is available from the Web site http://www.carleton.ca/cee

 

Carleton University is Canada’s Capital University located in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa, which offers a wide range of recreational and cultural activities, and is the concentration of Canada’s top research and regulatory institutions including Natural Resources Canada, the Canadian Wood Council, the Canadian Green Building Council, FPInnovations, and the National Research Council. Carleton’s internationally recognized faculty, staff, and researchers provide more than 24,000 full- and part-time students from every province and more than 100 countries around the world with academic opportunities in more than 65 programs of study. The University’s creative, interdisciplinary, and international approach to research has led to many significant discoveries and creative work in science and technology, business, governance, public policy, and the arts. As an innovative institution, Carleton is uniquely committed to developing solutions to real world problems by pushing the boundaries of knowledge and understanding daily. Minutes from downtown, Carleton University is located on a beautiful campus in the central portion of Ottawa, bordered by the Rideau River on one side, and the Rideau Canal on the other. With over 12 national museums and the spectacular Gatineau Park close by, there are many excellent recreational opportunities for individuals and families to enjoy.

Applications with a covering letter, curriculum vitae including career objectives, educational

background, employment history, research and teaching experience and interest, and the

names of at least three referees should be sent to: Professor Paul J. Van Geel, Chair,

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carleton University. 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1S 5B6, Telephone: (613) 520-5784, Fax: (613) 520-3951 Properly packaged applications (preferably a single PDF file) can be emailed to

paul_van_geel@carleton.ca as well. Membership in a Canadian professional engineering

association is required at the time of appointment or within two years of appointment.

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canadians and permanent residents will be

given priority.

All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

Assistant Professor – Civil and Environmental Engineering (Geomechanics) at Carleton University

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University invites

applications for a preliminary (tenure-track position) at the Assistant Professor level in the area

of geomechanics. An emphasis on the North and cold regions engineering would be an asset.

Candidates must have a Ph.D., or be in the final stages of obtaining their Ph.D., in civil

engineering or a related engineering discipline. The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and possess a strong commitment to research, as reflected in their publication record. The successful candidate will have the ability to develop an

externally-funded, high quality research program; will be committed to effective teaching at the

undergraduate and graduate level; and will contribute effectively to the academic life of the

Department. Synergy to establish collaborative research links with the existing members of the

Department and across the University is highly desirable

The desired candidate should have a strong fundamental mechanics background that can be

applied to a range of geotechnical challenges. The Department is particularly interested in

candidates with a strong background in numerical and analytical geomechanics. While it would

be an asset for candidates to demonstrate the capacity to develop research in cold regions

engineering and geotechnical issues facing Northern development, it is not essential that

candidates have publications in this area. The successful candidate will contribute to the

University’s strategic theme of Environment and Sustainability.

The Department offers dynamic, innovative, and cross-disciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs leading to Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees in both Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering. The Department recently introduced a new Bachelor of Engineering in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability. The Department has diverse expertise over a wide range of experimental, numerical, and analytical research areas in geotechnical, environmental, fire safety, structural and transportation engineering. Graduate programs of the department are offered through the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Civil Engineering and the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Environmental Engineering to provide further strength and opportunities. The intensive research enterprise in the Department includes an NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Fire Safety Engineering, a Canada Research Chair in the Analysis and Management of Risk Associated with Civil Engineering Applications and Practices, and a Canada Research Chair in Wastewater and Public Health Engineering. The successful candidate will have access to the Department’s world-class laboratories and extensive computing facilities. Further information on the Department is available from the Web site
 

Carleton University is Canada’s Capital University located in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa,

which offers a wide range of recreational and cultural activities, and is the concentration of

Canada’s top research and regulatory institutions including Natural Resources Canada and

CanmetENERGY, Environment Canada, and the National Research Council.

Applications with a covering letter, curriculum vitae including career objectives, educational

background, employment history, research and teaching experience and interest, and the

names of at least three referees should be sent to: Professor Paul J. Van Geel, Chair,

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1S 5B6, Telephone: (613) 520-5784, Fax: (613) 520-395. Properly packaged applications (preferably a single PDF file) can be emailed to

paul_van_geel@carleton.ca as well. Membership in a Canadian professional engineering

association is required at the time of appointment or within two years of appointment.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Carleton University is a dynamic research and teaching institution

with a tradition of leading change. Its internationally recognized faculty, staff, and researchers

provide more than 25,000 full- and part-time students from every province and more than 100

countries around the world with academic opportunities in more than 80 programs of study.

Carleton’s creative, interdisciplinary, and international approach to research has led to many

significant discoveries and creative work in science and technology, business, governance,

public policy, and the arts. As an innovative institution, Carleton is uniquely committed to

developing solutions to real world problems by pushing the boundaries of knowledge and

understanding daily.

Minutes from downtown, Carleton University is located on a beautiful campus in the central

portion of Ottawa, bordered by the Rideau River on one side, and the Rideau Canal on the

other. With over 12 national museums and the spectacular Gatineau Park close by, there are

many excellent recreational opportunities for individuals and families to enjoy. The City of

Ottawa itself, with a population of almost one million, is Canada’s capital city and reflects the

country’s bilingual and multicultural character. Carleton’s location in the nation’s capital provides many opportunities for research with groups and institutions that reflect the diversity of the country.

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source

of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any

sexual orientation or gender identity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canadians and permanent residents will be

given priority.

All positions are subject to budgetary approval.

http://www.carleton.ca/cee

Assistant Professor – Civil and Environmental Engineering (Geomechanics)

Science Summer Camp for grades 4-6

Dear All,

I would like to invite you to register your children in grades 4-6 for a Science Summer Camp this coming summer, which will be held at the UofT St. George campus, downtown Toronto. The camp will be a full day camp for an entire week (Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm) of fun hands-on science activities. Full details are in the attached pdf poster and on our web site.

The camp is held by Pueblo Science, a non-for-profit social enterprise, which aims to promote science literacy in under-services communities both locally in Canada, as well as internationally. By delivering the summer camp, we hope to raise money to support our cause to bring hands-on science experimentation experience to children in communities who have no access to such experiences.

If you require additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Neta Raz
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Pueblo Science
60 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A7 Canada
Phone  647-722-4168

neta.raz@puebloscience.org

http://puebloscience.org/
https://twitter.com/#%21/puebloscience
Pueblo Science on Facebook

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Online registration at http://www.puebloscience.org/
Limited space! Available on a first-come, first-served basis
For questions, contact us at info@puebloscience.org, 647-722-4168
60 St-George St., Suite 331,Toronto, ON, M5S 1A7

Canada presents Summer Science Camp for grades 4-6

Pueblo Science’s 2012 Summer Camp offers a week of fun-filled educational activities guaranteed to lift a child’s enthusiasm for science. Pueblo Science is a Toronto-based non-profit organization working to raise the level of science literacy in underprivileged communities in Canada and the developing world. The revenues generated from these summer camps help support our outreach activities.

Session I: August 13 - 17
Session II: August 20 - 24 Mon-Fri, 9am - 4pm

Location: 80 St. George St., Toronto U of T, St. George Campus,

Fee per session: $250 for registrations on or before May 31
$280 if received between June 1 – 30
Before and after-hours care available for $45

Compensation Update - SRAs and RAs (Limited Term)

HR #55, 2011-2012

May 4, 2012

To:       Senior Research Associates & Research Associates (Limited Term)

Cc:       PDAD&C

             HR Divisional Offices

From:   Angela Hildyard

             Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity

Re:     Compensation Update for SRAs and RAs (Limited Term)

As outlined in my recent memos, the Business Board has approved compensation increases for Research Associates and Senior Research Associates, effective April 1, 2012.

Based on our assessment of the new restraint measures in the 2012 Provincial Budget, it is our view that we may proceed to implement the approved increases. The Across-the-Board (ATB) adjustment is retroactive to April 1, 2012 and will be included in your May pay. Given that you have not received an ATB increase for three years, we are pleased that we are now able to implement one.

Business Board also approved merit adjustments, effective July 1, 2012. Details about the merit increase will be provided in a separate memo.

Should you have any questions about this update, please contact your Divisional Human Resources Office.

Compensation Update - Professional & Managerial Staff and Confidential Staff

HR #54, 2011-12

May 3, 2012

To:        Professional & Managerial Staff

 Confidential Staff

 Advancement Staff                     

From:   Angela Hildyard, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity

Re:       Compensation Update

As outlined in my recent memos, the Business Board has approved compensation increases for Professional & Managerial Staff and Confidential Staff, effective April 1, 2012.

Based on our assessment of the new restraint measures in the 2012 Budget, it is our view that we may proceed to implement the approved increases, retroactive to April 1, for all Confidential Staff, all PM 1-7 staff; and all 1AP staff. These increases will be included in the May pay. Given that you have not received an Across the Board (ATB) increase for three years, we are extremely pleased to be able to address, at least partially, the resulting internal inequities.

We are also in the process of determining which of our senior PM positions will fall within the Executive Officer Restraint requirements under the new budget. We anticipate that only a small number will be affected. As we receive more detailed guidelines, we will be in touch directly with those staff members. Those PM 8-9 and 2AP staff members who we determine do not fall within the Executive Officer guidelines will receive the compensation increases approved by Business Board.

We have also revised the Job Evaluation system for Confidential Staff and have developed new salary ranges that take the USW ranges into account. The minima of the salary ranges for PM 1-4 have also been increased to align more closely with corresponding USW positions. The resulting changes will be retroactive to April 1. More information about these changes, and the timing, will be available shortly. 

Once again, on behalf of my colleagues, I thank all of you for your dedication and commitment to the University and to our students.

Graduate Enterprise Internship (GEI) Program

MEMORANDUM
To:         Chairs, Graduate Coordinators and Administrators in STEM disciplines

From:     Heather Kelly Director, Student Services

Cc:         SGS Student Services

Date:      May 1, 2012

Re:        Graduate Enterprise Internship (GEI) Program 

The University of Toronto has received funding to launch a new initiative, the Graduate Enterprise Internship (GEI) Program.

Program Overview

The GEI is a six month paid internship program for students in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) programs who graduated within the last five years (2008-2012) and Master’s students, PhD and Post Docs that are currently enrolled in a graduate program or graduated within the last five years (2008-2012).

Target Sector: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

•              STEM Employers hiring STEM Interns.

Funding/Salary Subsidy:

Financial support is available as a contribution towards an intern’s salary for the 6month internship term. The student intern receives a minimum salary of $30,000. The employer must contribute a minimum of 50 percent of the intern’s salary and benefits.
·       $15,000 employer contribution – Intern with a Master’s/PhD/Post-Doc Degree OR Enrolled in a Master’s/PhD Program STEM sector (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).

Time-lines & Duration

·       The GEI Program will be operating from January 2012 – March 2014.
·       The GEI 6-month internship term must occur between January 2012 and March 2014.

Internship Length, Start and End Date

•              6-months paid internship (full-time commitment, no enrolment in studies or working part-time)
•              An employer may hire multiple interns but not hire an intern for multiple internship terms. Internships are not intended to extend those funded by other organizations.

Eligibility

·       Obtained a Bachelor’s/Advanced/Master’s/PhD/Post-Doc Degree in the last 5years (2008-2012) within the STEM sector (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
·       Currently enrolled in a Master’s/PhD/Post-Doc program within the STEM sector (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Intern Development and Preparation

·       Ongoing support will be available during the recruitment process and throughout the internship term. In preparation, via individual consultation appointments and workshops with career counselors interns will be introduced to the dynamics of the workplace, develop a clear                           understanding of the employment relationship, and assess and market their skills and interest so they can form an awareness of their potential and contribution.
 For more information, please visit the Graduate Enterprise Internship (GEI) Program web-site at :
http://graduateinternships.utoronto.ca/
A message regarding this opportunity will also be sent directly to your students (see below). Should you have any questions about program administration, please contact Chioma Ekpo: uoftgei@ecf.utoronto.ca.
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Message to Students
Are you a graduate student in a  STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) looking for a paid internship?
If so, the Graduate Enterprise Internship (GEI) Program may be for you!
If you’re a FT Master’s/PhD student not currently on a  funded internship you may be eligible for  6 month paid internship any time before March 2014.
Ongoing support will be available during the recruitment process and throughout the internship term to  provide you with the tools to make the right connections with industry opportunities.
Next Steps, if you are interested:
1. Please visit http://graduateinternships.utoronto.ca/ to register!
2. Book an appointment with a Career Counsellor - http://www.engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/student/bookings/appointment_booking.htm
Preparation & Development:
You are encouraged to meet with one of our counsellors for individual consultations. These appointments are reflective and interactive so you develop the ability to:
·       connect with opportunities that fit your values, interests, skills, and experiences
·       understand the dynamics within the world of work (personal and political) 
·       develop self-awareness and confidence, which dramatically increases success in the recruitment process and ultimately builds a rewarding and challenging career path

SGS Administrative Appointments

To: Graduate Chairs/Directors, Coordinators, Administrators and SGS Staff

From: Brian Corman, Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice-Provost, Graduate Education

Dear Colleagues:

Consistent with the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, and approved by the Provost and the Academic Board, I am pleased to announce the following appointments:

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

Professor Edward Banning
Chair, Graduate Department of Anthropology
July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2018


Professor Louis Pauly
Chair, Graduate Department of Political Science
July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2017


Professor Nicholas Terpstra
Chair, Graduate Department of History
July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2018

I thank these Academic Administrators for their willingness to serve the University in the furtherance of graduate education. I am sure that you will join me in congratulating them.

With my best wishes,

Brian

Excellence Through Innovation Awards 2012: Call for Nominations

HR #53, 2011-12
April 27, 2012
To: PDAD&C
Professional & Managerial Staff
Cc: Divisional HR Offices
From: Angela Hildyard, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity


Re: Excellence Through Innovation Awards 2012: Call for Nominations


Once again we have the opportunity to recognize U of T's outstanding staff contributions and I encourage you to take a few minutes to nominate a colleague for the 2012 Excellence Through Innovation Awards today.

Our employee surveys often cite ‘recognition' as an area where we can improve and this program is an excellent way for us to let our employees know that their work is important.

Complete details of the program, including nomination forms, are available on the Excellence Through Innovation Awards section of the Human Resources & Equity website.

All award recipients will be invited to a reception at President's house on September 18 where they will be recognized for their significant contributions to U of T. Last year, we celebrated the achievements of 114 employees.

Changes to this year's program

Based on feedback from last year's award recipients, we are introducing some changes to the program.

• This year, any staff member may nominate an individual or team for the award, whereas in the past it was implied that only Managers could nominate. If the nominator is not the nominee's supervisor he or she will need to discuss the nomination with the person's supervisor prior to submission.

• Also, this year, unionized administrative employees (non-academic employees) may be recognized as members of a team or as individual contributors.

Deadline for nominations

Nominations for team or individual awards must be submitted to the nominator's Division Head and their Divisional HR Office by end of day Thursday, July 5.

For more information

Please contact your Divisional HR Office, or visit the Excellence Through Innovation Awards section of the Human Resources & Equity website.

UTORecruit Technical Requirements

PDAD&C#58, 2011-12

To:    PDAD&C

From:  Edith Hillan, Vice Provost, Faculty & Academic Life

Date:  April 24, 2012

Re:    UTORecruit Technical Requirements

We will shortly be upgrading the UTORecruit System.  Our office will be issuing a number of PDAD&C memos over the coming weeks to inform you of various stages of this process.  It is very important that you read these and ensure they reach the appropriate people in your unit.

     

Below are the technical requirements and required programs which must be installed on the computers of all users (including search committee members) in order to use the new Taleo 12A software which runs UTORecruit. 

1.    Operating System

* PC - Windows XP or Vista or 7 with latest updates and service packs

* Mac - OS X 10.6 and above

2.    Browsers enabled with Flash

For additional info on Adobe Flash http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html

a.    Recommended Browsers: PC

* Internet Explorer (IE) 8 or 9 with latest updates  -or-

* Firefox - latest version (currently 11)

* Two different versions of Adobe Flash may be required if you wish to use both browsers (e.g. IE specific Flash and Flash for other browsers) http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/

* If there are issues with Flash, please uninstall completely all Flash versions using the following instructions: http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html

b.    Recommend Browers: Mac

* Safari 5 and above -or-

* Firefox - latest version

* Adobe Flash for Mac OS X 10.6 to 10.7 can be found at: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/

* If there are issues with Flash, please uninstall completely all Flash versions using the following instructions: http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-mac-os.html

We strongly recommend that everyone involved in an active academic search contact their local IT support team as soon as possible to ensure their computers are ready to use when the upgraded system goes live on May 4th, 2012.  The old version of UTORecruit will not be available after May 1st, 2012.

For UTORecruit technical support and questions please contact utorecruit.support@utoronto.ca.  However note that the UTORecruit system administrator and EASI staff cannot help with local computer support issues such as software updates.

U of T observes National Day of Mourning

All flags on the three campuses will be lowered to half-mast on Friday, April 27 to observe the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job.

The National Day of Mourning, officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, is held annually on April 28 in approximately 80 countries around the world and has been adopted by the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions.


According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, some 1,014 employees die from work-related incidents in Canada each year, averaging more than two deaths every day. Another 942,478 per year are injured or become ill.


From 1993 to 2010, 16,143 people lost their lives due to workplace incidents. The Canadian flag on Parliament Hill will fly at half-mast as well as those of businesses and other organizations across the country.

The University of Toronto will participate in this National Day of Mourning by lowering the flags and through this act affirms its commitment to the promotion of health and safety for all members of the university community and to the provision of a safe and healthy work and study environment.