MEMORANDUM 2011/12‐07
To Members of the Department of Civil Engineering
Chairs and Directors
From: Yu‐Ling Cheng, Acting Dean on behalf of Cristina Amon, Dean
Date: March 28, 2012
Re: Search for Chair, Department of Civil Engineering
(a) Announcement of Advisory Committee Membership
(b) Call for Nominations
Professor Brenda McCabe’s first term as Chair, Department of Civil Engineering ends on December 31, 2012. In accordance with the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators and following a Call for Nominations on February 27, 2012 the following Advisory Committee has been established to recommend the selection of a Chair for Civil Engineering:
• Professor Robert Andrews, Civil Engineering
• Professor Cristina Amon, Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering (Co‐Chair)
• Professor Evan Bentz, Civil Engineering
• Professor Yu‐Ling Cheng, Acting Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering (Co‐Chair)
• Professor Constantin Christopoulos, Civil Engineering
• Professor Brian Corman, Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice‐Provost, Graduate Education
• Professor! Elizabeth Edwards, Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry
• Professor John Harrison, Civil Engineering
• Mr. Colin Kalaska, Undergraduate Student, C! ivil Engineering
• Mr. Mohamed Kamleh, Undergraduate Student, Civil Engineering
• ! Mr. Sherif Kinawy, Graduate Student, Civil Engineering
• Professor Jun Nogami, Chair, Materials Science and Engineering
• Professor Damen Panesar, Civil Engineering
• Ms. Nelly Pietropaolo, Administrative Staff, Civil Engineering
The Committee welcomes nominations for the position of Chair. Nominations, along with the justification for them, should be submitted to the attention of the Dean by email: dean.engineering@ecf.utoronto.ca by Friday, April 13, 2012.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Research Alert: 2012 Major Resource Support (MRS) Program
2012 Major Resource Support (MRS) Program
March 30, 2012 • Reply to Mike Folinas
NOTE: This Alert is being re-issued due to a technical problem yesterday. We apologize if this is a duplicate message.
The 2012 NSERC Major Resources Support (MRS) Program facilitates access to major and unique national or international (based in Canada) experimental or thematic research resources by financially assisting these resources to remain in a state of readiness for researchers to use. This is a two-stage program, with a Letter of Intent (LOI) followed by an invitation to those successful at the LOI stage to submit a Full Proposal.
Major resources supported by this program may include:
• unique specialized experimental facilities or field research stations;
• research institutes that promote and trigger interactions within the constituents of relevant communities;
• a core of highly skilled technical or professional research support staff essential to the research activities of a group;
• large specialized items of research equipment; or
• a collection of specialized samples or objects, as defined in the Framework for Researchers Working with University-Based Collections.
General Eligible Costs
• Salaries of technical and professional research support staff employed to operate and maintain the resource, and provide assistance to users;
• Operation and maintenance of the resource;
• Materials, supplies and minor equipment essential to the operation and maintenance of the resource;
• Travel expenses for resource support staff of the facility to attend conferences, as part of the resource’s plan to keep abreast of scientific and technical advances;
• Eligible costs should not differ more than 10% at the application stage
Value: No Limit
Critical Dates:
1. April 20, 2012: Internal Deadline for completed Letter of Intent.
2. May 1, 2012: NSERC's Deadline
To access a Notice of Intent, and for more details on the MRS Program, vist our website. You can read more about the program as well on the NSERC website
March 30, 2012 • Reply to Mike Folinas
NOTE: This Alert is being re-issued due to a technical problem yesterday. We apologize if this is a duplicate message.
The 2012 NSERC Major Resources Support (MRS) Program facilitates access to major and unique national or international (based in Canada) experimental or thematic research resources by financially assisting these resources to remain in a state of readiness for researchers to use. This is a two-stage program, with a Letter of Intent (LOI) followed by an invitation to those successful at the LOI stage to submit a Full Proposal.
Major resources supported by this program may include:
• unique specialized experimental facilities or field research stations;
• research institutes that promote and trigger interactions within the constituents of relevant communities;
• a core of highly skilled technical or professional research support staff essential to the research activities of a group;
• large specialized items of research equipment; or
• a collection of specialized samples or objects, as defined in the Framework for Researchers Working with University-Based Collections.
General Eligible Costs
• Salaries of technical and professional research support staff employed to operate and maintain the resource, and provide assistance to users;
• Operation and maintenance of the resource;
• Materials, supplies and minor equipment essential to the operation and maintenance of the resource;
• Travel expenses for resource support staff of the facility to attend conferences, as part of the resource’s plan to keep abreast of scientific and technical advances;
• Eligible costs should not differ more than 10% at the application stage
Value: No Limit
Critical Dates:
1. April 20, 2012: Internal Deadline for completed Letter of Intent.
2. May 1, 2012: NSERC's Deadline
To access a Notice of Intent, and for more details on the MRS Program, vist our website. You can read more about the program as well on the NSERC website
Research Alert: NSERC Innovation Challenge Awards - Deadline: April 17, 2012
NSERC Innovation Challenge Awards - Deadline: April 17, 2012
Please reply to: Hema Prabhu (innovations.partnerships@utoronto.ca)
The Innovation Challenge Awards honour graduate students in the natural sciences or engineering who have demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit by identifying ways in which their research thesis results can be developed into products and processes to benefit Canadians. Since 2004, these awards have recognized and rewarded Canada’s brightest minds.
There is one first prize which includes a $10,000 cheque plus access to a professionally designed logo provided by private-sector sponsor HiretheWorld.com. There are also two $5,000 runner-up prizes. Honourable mention prizes may also be awarded if applications are deemed meritorious. The winners will receive a cheque and a certificate at an event hosted by NSERC.
Applicants must submit all documentation to the Innovations & Partnerships Office (IPO) by April 17, 2012. IPO will nominate up to two eligible candidates from the University.
For more information, please visit our program page: http://www.research.utoronto.ca/research-funding-opportunities/innovation-challenge-awards/ or contact the Innovations & Partnerships Office.
Please reply to: Hema Prabhu (innovations.partnerships@utoronto.ca)
The Innovation Challenge Awards honour graduate students in the natural sciences or engineering who have demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit by identifying ways in which their research thesis results can be developed into products and processes to benefit Canadians. Since 2004, these awards have recognized and rewarded Canada’s brightest minds.
There is one first prize which includes a $10,000 cheque plus access to a professionally designed logo provided by private-sector sponsor HiretheWorld.com. There are also two $5,000 runner-up prizes. Honourable mention prizes may also be awarded if applications are deemed meritorious. The winners will receive a cheque and a certificate at an event hosted by NSERC.
Applicants must submit all documentation to the Innovations & Partnerships Office (IPO) by April 17, 2012. IPO will nominate up to two eligible candidates from the University.
For more information, please visit our program page: http://www.research.utoronto.ca/research-funding-opportunities/innovation-challenge-awards/ or contact the Innovations & Partnerships Office.
"Approval Hierarchies for Automated Research Application Review & Approval”: Feedback
MEMORANDUM
TO: Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs
FROM: Judith Chadwick, Assistant Vice-President
cc: RAISE Project Leadership Group
DATE: 28 March 2012
RE: Approval Hierarchies for Automated Research Application Review &
Approval
Given that time did not permit discussion of this agenda item at the last PDAD&C meeting, I am forwarding the documentation for your review and comment.
I believe that the attached is self-explanatory. Very briefly, through the Research Administration Improvement & Systems Enhancement (RAISE) project, a number of business process improvements are being implemented. This includes, where possible, automation of certain processes to enhance service and to improve transparency and accountability. The first of the major projects to move toward implementation is automation of internal research application review and approval. In order to move forward with this project, resolution of three issues is required:
1. Escalation criteria: Under what circumstances will applications require review and approval above the level of Chair/Director?
2. Extra-departmental units (EDUs): Under the leadership of the Provost’s office, we seek clarification of which categories of EDU are eligible to administer research funds and to identify a clear “one-up” hierarchy for each EDU in cases where approval escalation criteria are met.
3. Approval flows in cases of cross appointments: What is the appropriate approval flow where the proposed administrative unit is other than the PI’s unit or primary appointment?
Our proposals regarding items 1 and 3 are provided in the attached document. Please forward your comments to Judith Chadwick, Assistant-Vice-President, Research Services, judith.chadwick@utoronto.ca, by April 13, 2012. We look forward to hearing from you.
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RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION IMPROVEMENT & SYSTEMS ENHANCEMENT (RAISE)
A Request for Guidance from PDAD&C, March 2012
The Office of the Vice-President Research (OVPR) seeks to firmly establish the University of Toronto as the best practice institution in Canada in the administration of research. This requires state-of-the-art tools and processes to ensure the effective, efficient, complete, accurate and transparent management of research activities. A number of opportunities to enhance business processes through the application of technology have been identified. Collectively these enhancements are referred to as RAISE.
For implementation purposes, these enhancements have been divided into two groups:
1. Group One enhancements are sub-projects of a smaller scale where the goals can be met using existing, in-house systems and technology.
2. Group Two enhancements are sub-projects of a larger size where the goals can be met using a combination of existing technology and new approaches.
A full description of RAISE and the component projects may be found on the OVPR website at http://www.research.utoronto.ca/for-researchers-administrators/project-raise/
The RAISE project charter was signed in June 2010. Since then, major foundation work has been undertaken in team creation, current business process review and understanding, definition of the “to-be” business processes, and system data quality improvement (necessary for any automation). In parallel, highest-priority work has been defined, created, tested and deployed into the real world.
Significant deployments to date include:
• The Research Fund Summary Report – a red-light / green-light type report which allows business officers to easily identify funds which need attention for numerous issues and allows OVPR staff to automatically “close out” completed funds, compressing hours of work into minutes.
• Programs automating the correspondence, and tracking thereof, to principal investigators (PIs) related to human and animal ethics protocols. 18 letter types have been automated, improving auditability and allowing staff time to be reallocated to higher value activities.
• Protecting closed research funds from HR postings (a contract violation) by redirecting such postings to operating funds where issues can subsequently be resolved.
• Automation of overhead postings for research funds (and an new OH report for tracking)
Further deployed mid-sized projects include:
• Field auto-updates -- Ethics Human Protocol initiative (a revision of the existing RIS system to add various validations to improve data quality – necessary for automation of various functions)
• A research overhead (OH) report to allow business officers and OVPR to identify and resolve issues
• Enhancements to 3 other existing reports to allow their use for research-related activities
• Enabling mass uploads of sponsor payments to revenue to allow clean-up of Tri-Council funds
Mid-sized projects currently underway, in OVPR testing, and nearing deployment, include:
• Linking the RIS and the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) systems
• Automating the carry forward of “no post” status on funds at FY end
• Ability for Research Financial Reporting & Analysis to auto-upload sponsor cash receipts files
Larger-scale projects currently underway include three new initiatives to automate and track research-related business processes:
• The Human Protocol On-line Submission project will create an on-line approvals workflow for the PIs and OVPR ethics group.
• The Animal Protocol On-line Submission project will create an on-line approvals workflow for the PIs and OVPR ethics group.
• The RIS Application Attachment (aka “blue form”) project will take a paper-based process related to applications for funding and put it online. All PIs at the university who apply for funding will use this product.
If all goes according to plan, the technical development for these three initiatives should be complete by end of calendar year 2012.
Approval Hierarchies for Automated Research Application Review & Approval
The “Blue Form” project, noted above, is the first of the larger Group 2 projects slated for implementation. In addition to providing the mechanism by which a University approval is obtained, it will provide academic administrators with desktop access to comprehensive research application data on PIs associated with their unit. We are seeking input from PDAD&C on three aspects of the project in particular:
A) To enable cost-effective and reliable automation of the Blue form, uniform internal sign-off requirements are proposed. The proposed escalation rules, beyond the standard requirement for Chair/Director sign-off, are laid out below.
Approval required by:
Dean/Principal* or designate (e.g. Vice-Dean/Vice-Principal*, Research) associated with Administering Unit
Conditions requiring escalation:
• All matching funding initiatives, e.g. CFI
• Proposals requesting teaching release
• Proposals including renovation/construction
• Proposals requiring incremental space
• Proposals to non-Canadian sponsors
• Proposals that deviate from the University’s overhead policy
• Proposals requesting over a threshold amount
• Proposals anticipating increased utility requirements
• Proposals where the Chair/Director is the PI
• Proposals from the Vice-Dean/Vice-Principal will escalate to the Dean/Principal
Approval required by: Provost
Conditions requiring escalation:
• Proposals where the Dean/Principal* is the PI
B) In order to implement this sub-project, clarification on the ability of an EDU to administer research funds is required, as is clarification of the “one-up” Divisional authority for each EDU that is permitted to administer research funds (in order to pursue the above-noted escalation).
C) A third issue relates to the requirements for approval and administration of research where the proposed administrative unit is other than the PI’s unit or primary appointment. The following flow
is proposed:
University approval process where the Administering Unit is not the Unit of Primary Appointment
Approval of Chair/Director of Unit of Primary Appointment Required
• Application flows to Chair/Director of unit of primary appointment for review and approval
o Application rejected – application returned to PI
o Application approved as is
Application flows to Chair/Director of proposed administrative unit (if different admin unit requested)
• Application rejected – application returned to PI
• Application approved moves forward for approval
NB: Applications escalate to the Dean/Principal (or designate) for approval if one of the criteria outlined above exist, otherwise the application flows to the University Approver. The Dean/Principal (or designate) to whom the application would escalate is determined by the unit administering the research.
For ease of review, information with budgetary/space implications will be presented in summary format to Approvers, who will have the option of reviewing all the information contained in the “Blue Form” as well as the attached research proposal prior to “Approving” or “Rejecting” an application.
The reason for the escalation to the Dean/Principal (or designate) will also be highlighted in the summary.
It has been proposed that Academic Administrators will have access to application information from all faculty members associated with their unit if the appointment is recorded in the faculty member’s HR record irrespective of the unit administering the research.
TO: Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs
FROM: Judith Chadwick, Assistant Vice-President
cc: RAISE Project Leadership Group
DATE: 28 March 2012
RE: Approval Hierarchies for Automated Research Application Review &
Approval
Given that time did not permit discussion of this agenda item at the last PDAD&C meeting, I am forwarding the documentation for your review and comment.
I believe that the attached is self-explanatory. Very briefly, through the Research Administration Improvement & Systems Enhancement (RAISE) project, a number of business process improvements are being implemented. This includes, where possible, automation of certain processes to enhance service and to improve transparency and accountability. The first of the major projects to move toward implementation is automation of internal research application review and approval. In order to move forward with this project, resolution of three issues is required:
1. Escalation criteria: Under what circumstances will applications require review and approval above the level of Chair/Director?
2. Extra-departmental units (EDUs): Under the leadership of the Provost’s office, we seek clarification of which categories of EDU are eligible to administer research funds and to identify a clear “one-up” hierarchy for each EDU in cases where approval escalation criteria are met.
3. Approval flows in cases of cross appointments: What is the appropriate approval flow where the proposed administrative unit is other than the PI’s unit or primary appointment?
Our proposals regarding items 1 and 3 are provided in the attached document. Please forward your comments to Judith Chadwick, Assistant-Vice-President, Research Services, judith.chadwick@utoronto.ca, by April 13, 2012. We look forward to hearing from you.
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RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION IMPROVEMENT & SYSTEMS ENHANCEMENT (RAISE)
A Request for Guidance from PDAD&C, March 2012
The Office of the Vice-President Research (OVPR) seeks to firmly establish the University of Toronto as the best practice institution in Canada in the administration of research. This requires state-of-the-art tools and processes to ensure the effective, efficient, complete, accurate and transparent management of research activities. A number of opportunities to enhance business processes through the application of technology have been identified. Collectively these enhancements are referred to as RAISE.
For implementation purposes, these enhancements have been divided into two groups:
1. Group One enhancements are sub-projects of a smaller scale where the goals can be met using existing, in-house systems and technology.
2. Group Two enhancements are sub-projects of a larger size where the goals can be met using a combination of existing technology and new approaches.
A full description of RAISE and the component projects may be found on the OVPR website at http://www.research.utoronto.ca/for-researchers-administrators/project-raise/
The RAISE project charter was signed in June 2010. Since then, major foundation work has been undertaken in team creation, current business process review and understanding, definition of the “to-be” business processes, and system data quality improvement (necessary for any automation). In parallel, highest-priority work has been defined, created, tested and deployed into the real world.
Significant deployments to date include:
• The Research Fund Summary Report – a red-light / green-light type report which allows business officers to easily identify funds which need attention for numerous issues and allows OVPR staff to automatically “close out” completed funds, compressing hours of work into minutes.
• Programs automating the correspondence, and tracking thereof, to principal investigators (PIs) related to human and animal ethics protocols. 18 letter types have been automated, improving auditability and allowing staff time to be reallocated to higher value activities.
• Protecting closed research funds from HR postings (a contract violation) by redirecting such postings to operating funds where issues can subsequently be resolved.
• Automation of overhead postings for research funds (and an new OH report for tracking)
Further deployed mid-sized projects include:
• Field auto-updates -- Ethics Human Protocol initiative (a revision of the existing RIS system to add various validations to improve data quality – necessary for automation of various functions)
• A research overhead (OH) report to allow business officers and OVPR to identify and resolve issues
• Enhancements to 3 other existing reports to allow their use for research-related activities
• Enabling mass uploads of sponsor payments to revenue to allow clean-up of Tri-Council funds
Mid-sized projects currently underway, in OVPR testing, and nearing deployment, include:
• Linking the RIS and the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) systems
• Automating the carry forward of “no post” status on funds at FY end
• Ability for Research Financial Reporting & Analysis to auto-upload sponsor cash receipts files
Larger-scale projects currently underway include three new initiatives to automate and track research-related business processes:
• The Human Protocol On-line Submission project will create an on-line approvals workflow for the PIs and OVPR ethics group.
• The Animal Protocol On-line Submission project will create an on-line approvals workflow for the PIs and OVPR ethics group.
• The RIS Application Attachment (aka “blue form”) project will take a paper-based process related to applications for funding and put it online. All PIs at the university who apply for funding will use this product.
If all goes according to plan, the technical development for these three initiatives should be complete by end of calendar year 2012.
Approval Hierarchies for Automated Research Application Review & Approval
The “Blue Form” project, noted above, is the first of the larger Group 2 projects slated for implementation. In addition to providing the mechanism by which a University approval is obtained, it will provide academic administrators with desktop access to comprehensive research application data on PIs associated with their unit. We are seeking input from PDAD&C on three aspects of the project in particular:
A) To enable cost-effective and reliable automation of the Blue form, uniform internal sign-off requirements are proposed. The proposed escalation rules, beyond the standard requirement for Chair/Director sign-off, are laid out below.
Approval required by:
Dean/Principal* or designate (e.g. Vice-Dean/Vice-Principal*, Research) associated with Administering Unit
Conditions requiring escalation:
• All matching funding initiatives, e.g. CFI
• Proposals requesting teaching release
• Proposals including renovation/construction
• Proposals requiring incremental space
• Proposals to non-Canadian sponsors
• Proposals that deviate from the University’s overhead policy
• Proposals requesting over a threshold amount
• Proposals anticipating increased utility requirements
• Proposals where the Chair/Director is the PI
• Proposals from the Vice-Dean/Vice-Principal will escalate to the Dean/Principal
Approval required by: Provost
Conditions requiring escalation:
• Proposals where the Dean/Principal* is the PI
B) In order to implement this sub-project, clarification on the ability of an EDU to administer research funds is required, as is clarification of the “one-up” Divisional authority for each EDU that is permitted to administer research funds (in order to pursue the above-noted escalation).
C) A third issue relates to the requirements for approval and administration of research where the proposed administrative unit is other than the PI’s unit or primary appointment. The following flow
is proposed:
University approval process where the Administering Unit is not the Unit of Primary Appointment
Approval of Chair/Director of Unit of Primary Appointment Required
• Application flows to Chair/Director of unit of primary appointment for review and approval
o Application rejected – application returned to PI
o Application approved as is
Application flows to Chair/Director of proposed administrative unit (if different admin unit requested)
• Application rejected – application returned to PI
• Application approved moves forward for approval
NB: Applications escalate to the Dean/Principal (or designate) for approval if one of the criteria outlined above exist, otherwise the application flows to the University Approver. The Dean/Principal (or designate) to whom the application would escalate is determined by the unit administering the research.
For ease of review, information with budgetary/space implications will be presented in summary format to Approvers, who will have the option of reviewing all the information contained in the “Blue Form” as well as the attached research proposal prior to “Approving” or “Rejecting” an application.
The reason for the escalation to the Dean/Principal (or designate) will also be highlighted in the summary.
It has been proposed that Academic Administrators will have access to application information from all faculty members associated with their unit if the appointment is recorded in the faculty member’s HR record irrespective of the unit administering the research.
Science Rendezvous - May 12, 2012
Dear Colleagues,
On May 12, 2012, the University of Toronto will be joining universities, colleges and community organizations across the country to participate in the 5th annual Science Rendezvous event.
Started in 2008 as the brainchild of a University of Toronto professor, Science Rendezvous is a free one-day public science festival. Similar to cultural events such as Nuit Blanche and Luminato, which raise awareness and public accessibility to the arts and humanities, Science Rendezvous is a vehicle to engage children and their families and raise awareness about the research that is done at our universities and opportunities for careers in science.
Many of our departments have been strong supporters of Science Rendezvous since its inception, and I thank you for all your contributions. This year, I want to encourage all science, engineering, medicine and related departments to participate in the event, which provides a wonderful opportunity to engage and educate the public about the work that is being done in your department or division.
Should you have any more questions with regards to Science Rendezvous at the University of Toronto, please visit their website at http://sr.escalator.utoronto.ca/ and contact Nathan Ho (Nathan.ho@mail.utoronto.ca) who is the site director for UofT this year, to sign up.
Please let your friends and family know about Science Rendezvous – it’s a wonderful, free event for families, with locations across the GTA and across the country – see www.sciencerendezvous.com.
Thank you for your attention, and I know that with your help, this year’s Science Rendezvous event will be the most successful yet.
Best wishes
Paul
Professor R. Paul Young Ph.D., FRSC
Vice-President, Research
University of Toronto
Simcoe Hall, Room 109
27 King's College Circle
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 1A1
Telephone: 416-978-4984
Email: paul.young@utoronto.ca
Web: www.research.utoronto.ca
On May 12, 2012, the University of Toronto will be joining universities, colleges and community organizations across the country to participate in the 5th annual Science Rendezvous event.
Started in 2008 as the brainchild of a University of Toronto professor, Science Rendezvous is a free one-day public science festival. Similar to cultural events such as Nuit Blanche and Luminato, which raise awareness and public accessibility to the arts and humanities, Science Rendezvous is a vehicle to engage children and their families and raise awareness about the research that is done at our universities and opportunities for careers in science.
Many of our departments have been strong supporters of Science Rendezvous since its inception, and I thank you for all your contributions. This year, I want to encourage all science, engineering, medicine and related departments to participate in the event, which provides a wonderful opportunity to engage and educate the public about the work that is being done in your department or division.
Should you have any more questions with regards to Science Rendezvous at the University of Toronto, please visit their website at http://sr.escalator.utoronto.ca/ and contact Nathan Ho (Nathan.ho@mail.utoronto.ca) who is the site director for UofT this year, to sign up.
Please let your friends and family know about Science Rendezvous – it’s a wonderful, free event for families, with locations across the GTA and across the country – see www.sciencerendezvous.com.
Thank you for your attention, and I know that with your help, this year’s Science Rendezvous event will be the most successful yet.
Best wishes
Paul
Professor R. Paul Young Ph.D., FRSC
Vice-President, Research
University of Toronto
Simcoe Hall, Room 109
27 King's College Circle
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 1A1
Telephone: 416-978-4984
Email: paul.young@utoronto.ca
Web: www.research.utoronto.ca
Staff Announcement: Extension of President Naylor’s Appointment
Memorandum to: Governing Council
Members of the Academic Board
Members of the Business Board
Members of the University Affairs Board
Members of the College of Electors
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors, and Chairs
Professionals, Managers, and Confidential Staff
President, UTFA
Presidents of Employee Unions
Presidents of APUS, GSU, UTSU (SAC), UTMSU and SCSU
President, University of Toronto Alumni Association
From: Richard B. Nunn
Chair of the Governing Council
Date: March 30, 2012
Re: Extension of President Naylor’s Appointment
I am pleased to announce that, at its meeting last evening, the Executive Committee approved a six-month extension of President David Naylor’s appointment to December 31, 2013.
Two years ago, the Governing Council approved a three-year appointment, accepting the President's request for a shortened second term. Governing Council also delegated approval of a further extension of up to two years to the Executive Committee. As the term progressed, we were unanimous in our view that President Naylor be encouraged to accept an extension of his term to 2015. After much soul-searching, however, he has indicated his preference for a shorter period and, reluctantly, we have accepted his decision.
The University of Toronto continues to benefit from President Naylor’s outstanding leadership as he and his administrative team guide the institution through a consistently and increasingly challenging period. In spite of funding and other constraints, the University is making important advances in key areas articulated in Towards 2030 – and has just recently been and has just recently been ranked number three globally, after Cambridge and Oxford, in Newsweek magazine’s ranking of the top universities outside the United States. Within this context, the University has also launched an unprecedented $2-billion fundraising campaign in November and the achievement of this ambitious goal is critical to the University’s long-term success.
The proposed extension will also enable us to undertake a search for President Naylor’s successor and, in the next few days, pursuant to the Governing Council’s Policy Respecting the Appointment of a President, we will be issuing a call for nominations for membership of the Presidential Search Committee.
Members of the Academic Board
Members of the Business Board
Members of the University Affairs Board
Members of the College of Electors
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors, and Chairs
Professionals, Managers, and Confidential Staff
President, UTFA
Presidents of Employee Unions
Presidents of APUS, GSU, UTSU (SAC), UTMSU and SCSU
President, University of Toronto Alumni Association
From: Richard B. Nunn
Chair of the Governing Council
Date: March 30, 2012
Re: Extension of President Naylor’s Appointment
I am pleased to announce that, at its meeting last evening, the Executive Committee approved a six-month extension of President David Naylor’s appointment to December 31, 2013.
Two years ago, the Governing Council approved a three-year appointment, accepting the President's request for a shortened second term. Governing Council also delegated approval of a further extension of up to two years to the Executive Committee. As the term progressed, we were unanimous in our view that President Naylor be encouraged to accept an extension of his term to 2015. After much soul-searching, however, he has indicated his preference for a shorter period and, reluctantly, we have accepted his decision.
The University of Toronto continues to benefit from President Naylor’s outstanding leadership as he and his administrative team guide the institution through a consistently and increasingly challenging period. In spite of funding and other constraints, the University is making important advances in key areas articulated in Towards 2030 – and has just recently been and has just recently been ranked number three globally, after Cambridge and Oxford, in Newsweek magazine’s ranking of the top universities outside the United States. Within this context, the University has also launched an unprecedented $2-billion fundraising campaign in November and the achievement of this ambitious goal is critical to the University’s long-term success.
The proposed extension will also enable us to undertake a search for President Naylor’s successor and, in the next few days, pursuant to the Governing Council’s Policy Respecting the Appointment of a President, we will be issuing a call for nominations for membership of the Presidential Search Committee.
Staff Announcement: Research Oversight and Compliance Office (ROCO)
Dear Colleagues
It is with mixed emotion that I am writing to you that Elizabeth DiDonato will be leaving the University of Toronto. Her last day with us will be Friday May 11th, 2012 as she will be joining McCain Foods as the Vice President Global Governance and Compliance. For Elizabeth this is an outstanding acknowledgement of her capabilities and achievements that have culminated throughout her career, including the contributions she has made to the University. We congratulate Elizabeth on this exceptional opportunity.
I recruited Elizabeth to U of T just over three years ago when I established the Research Oversight and Compliance Office (ROCO). She has had a significant influence in shaping the role of this office and function, a first of its kind in the country. Other organizations have looked to this U of T model as a means to address the evolving environment of accountability and have confirmed the value and need to support the ROCO function.
On behalf of all your friends and colleagues Elizabeth, we wish you well in your next grand challenge and by the way go easy on the fries. I hear the compensation package comes with all you can eat!
Best Regards
Paul
Professor R. Paul Young Ph.D., FRSC
Vice-President, Research
University of Toronto
Simcoe Hall, Room 109
27 King's College Circle
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 1A1
Telephone: 416-978-4984
Email: paul.young@utoronto.ca
Web: www.research.utoronto.ca
It is with mixed emotion that I am writing to you that Elizabeth DiDonato will be leaving the University of Toronto. Her last day with us will be Friday May 11th, 2012 as she will be joining McCain Foods as the Vice President Global Governance and Compliance. For Elizabeth this is an outstanding acknowledgement of her capabilities and achievements that have culminated throughout her career, including the contributions she has made to the University. We congratulate Elizabeth on this exceptional opportunity.
I recruited Elizabeth to U of T just over three years ago when I established the Research Oversight and Compliance Office (ROCO). She has had a significant influence in shaping the role of this office and function, a first of its kind in the country. Other organizations have looked to this U of T model as a means to address the evolving environment of accountability and have confirmed the value and need to support the ROCO function.
On behalf of all your friends and colleagues Elizabeth, we wish you well in your next grand challenge and by the way go easy on the fries. I hear the compensation package comes with all you can eat!
Best Regards
Paul
Professor R. Paul Young Ph.D., FRSC
Vice-President, Research
University of Toronto
Simcoe Hall, Room 109
27 King's College Circle
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 1A1
Telephone: 416-978-4984
Email: paul.young@utoronto.ca
Web: www.research.utoronto.ca
Enrolment Services Reorganization
To: PDAD&C
From: Jill Matus, Vice-Provost, Students
Date: March 29, 2012
RE: Enrolment Services Reorganization
I am pleased to share with you details related to the organization and staffing of Enrolment Services.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, Enrolment Services and University Registrar, Enrolment Services now has four functional areas. These are:
- Admissions
- Office of Student Recruitment
- Financial Aid and Awards
- Technical and Administrative Services
Merike Remmel remains Assistant University Registrar and Director of Admissions. Janet Hurd, Director of the Office of Student Recruitment, retires on June 30. A search for her successor is continuing. Jennifer Leigh is Assistant University Registrar and Director of Technical and Administrative Services; Jennifer is also 50% seconded to the NGSIS project.
I am also very pleased to announce that we will be welcoming a new Director of Financial Aid and Awards, Donna Wall, on April 30. Donna was most recently Policy Manager in the Student Financial Assistance Branch of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. She brings extensive experience with and knowledge of student financial support in Ontario.
The integration of student recruitment, admissions and financial aid and awards into the Enrolment Services function will help ensure that the university takes a strategic approach to enrolment management and will better support both divisional and central efforts to recruit and retain the best possible students.
From: Jill Matus, Vice-Provost, Students
Date: March 29, 2012
RE: Enrolment Services Reorganization
I am pleased to share with you details related to the organization and staffing of Enrolment Services.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, Enrolment Services and University Registrar, Enrolment Services now has four functional areas. These are:
- Admissions
- Office of Student Recruitment
- Financial Aid and Awards
- Technical and Administrative Services
Merike Remmel remains Assistant University Registrar and Director of Admissions. Janet Hurd, Director of the Office of Student Recruitment, retires on June 30. A search for her successor is continuing. Jennifer Leigh is Assistant University Registrar and Director of Technical and Administrative Services; Jennifer is also 50% seconded to the NGSIS project.
I am also very pleased to announce that we will be welcoming a new Director of Financial Aid and Awards, Donna Wall, on April 30. Donna was most recently Policy Manager in the Student Financial Assistance Branch of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. She brings extensive experience with and knowledge of student financial support in Ontario.
The integration of student recruitment, admissions and financial aid and awards into the Enrolment Services function will help ensure that the university takes a strategic approach to enrolment management and will better support both divisional and central efforts to recruit and retain the best possible students.
President's speech to the Toronto Board of Trade
For information, I am sending along the link (with PDF file embedded) to President David Naylor’s speech , “Why the Toronto Region is Canada’s Innovation Leader”, delivered at the Toronto Board of Trade last Friday.
http://www.president.utoronto.ca/speeches/why-the-toronto-region-is-canadas-innovation-leader
Regards,
Bryn
Bryn MacPherson
Executive Director, Office of the President
University of Toronto
Room 206, 27 King’s College Circle
Toronto, ON Canada M5S 1A1
Email: bryn.macpherson@utoronto.ca
Office: 416.946.5848 / Mobile: 416.566.7588 / Fax: 416.971.1360
Website: www.utoronto.ca
http://www.president.utoronto.ca/speeches/why-the-toronto-region-is-canadas-innovation-leader
Regards,
Bryn
Bryn MacPherson
Executive Director, Office of the President
University of Toronto
Room 206, 27 King’s College Circle
Toronto, ON Canada M5S 1A1
Email: bryn.macpherson@utoronto.ca
Office: 416.946.5848 / Mobile: 416.566.7588 / Fax: 416.971.1360
Website: www.utoronto.ca
CAW Local 2003: Agreement ratified between U of T and Operating Engineers
HR #48, 2011-2012
March 27, 2012
To: PDAD&C
Professional & Managerial Staff
From: Angela Hildyard
Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity
Re: Agreement ratified between U of T and CAW Local 2003, Operating Engineers
We are very pleased to announce that a tentative agreement between the University and CAW Local 2003, Operating Engineers, was reached on Friday, March 23, 2012, and ratified Monday, March 26, 2012, by a majority of the employees who voted in that bargaining unit.
Business Board will review the agreement at an upcoming meeting. Any changes in respect to the University Pension Plan are subject to Business Board approval.
The Memorandum of Settlement will be posted shortly.
March 27, 2012
To: PDAD&C
Professional & Managerial Staff
From: Angela Hildyard
Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity
Re: Agreement ratified between U of T and CAW Local 2003, Operating Engineers
We are very pleased to announce that a tentative agreement between the University and CAW Local 2003, Operating Engineers, was reached on Friday, March 23, 2012, and ratified Monday, March 26, 2012, by a majority of the employees who voted in that bargaining unit.
Business Board will review the agreement at an upcoming meeting. Any changes in respect to the University Pension Plan are subject to Business Board approval.
The Memorandum of Settlement will be posted shortly.
Friday, March 23, 2012
University of Toronto Students Fighting Cancer (SFC) - International Food Festival fundraiser for Sick Kids - March 26, 2012
University of Toronto Students Fighting Cancer (SFC) is holding a fundraiser for Sick Kids on Monday, March 26th at Medical Sciences Lobby from 12-2 pm.
The fundraiser is called the International Food Festival (5-buck lunch) and a lot of international clubs are participating in this event.
To find out more about the event, or if you have any questions, you can email me or visit our website at: http://sfc.sa.utoronto.ca/2012/03/18/international-food-festival/
Sincerely,---AFSHIN
AMERICo-PresidentUniversity of Toronto Students Fighting Cancerhttp://www.facebook.com/UofTSFC
The fundraiser is called the International Food Festival (5-buck lunch) and a lot of international clubs are participating in this event.
To find out more about the event, or if you have any questions, you can email me or visit our website at: http://sfc.sa.utoronto.ca/2012/03/18/international-food-festival/
Sincerely,---AFSHIN
AMERICo-PresidentUniversity of Toronto Students Fighting Cancerhttp://www.facebook.com/UofTSFC
Skule's Got Talent - Finale Show, Sandford Flemming Atrium - April 5, 2012
On Thursday April 5, 2012 Skule's Got Talent will be hosting the Finale Show in Sandford Flemming Atrium and we are looking for Professors and Staff who are interested in performing an act. Some of the current acts in SGT include dance groups, instrumentalist, singers, a person with a Diabolo, and a person with a Traditional Korean Drum. There will be surprises during the night such as the LGMB and the Cannon, as well we will be supporting a charity, 1Focus. We have up to 15 minutes set aside for Profs and Staff, which provides 2-4 acts.
If you are interested please contact Nico at nicholas.valenton@mail.utoronto.ca before March 28, thank you.
If you are interested please contact Nico at nicholas.valenton@mail.utoronto.ca before March 28, thank you.
Public Transit Planning and ITS - 2 Short Courses at Cities Centre, University of Toronto - May 28-30, 2012
Dear All,
I would like to invite you to two short courses offered by Cities Centre at University of Toronto this May.
(1) Public Transit Planning and ITS - May 28-29, 2012
(2) Public Transit Modelling - May 30, 2012
The attached brochure provides detailed information on the courses' programs, instructors, and fees. To register in the course, please complete the attached registration form and return it to the given address. Early registration is encouraged, since class size is limited.
Please forward this e-mail to colleagues in your organization who may be interested in the course. The information is also available on our website at:
http://www.citiescentre.utoronto.ca/about/Events/PTP2012.htm.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Pat Doherty
Administrator, Public Transit Planning and ITS short courses
--
Pat Doherty
Administrative Officer
Cities Centre
University of Toronto
455 Spadina Ave., Suite 400
Toronto, ON Canada M5S 2G8
Tel. (416) 946-3688
Fax: (416) 978-7162
Email: citiescentre@utoronto.ca
www.citiescentre.utoronto.ca
I would like to invite you to two short courses offered by Cities Centre at University of Toronto this May.
(1) Public Transit Planning and ITS - May 28-29, 2012
(2) Public Transit Modelling - May 30, 2012
The attached brochure provides detailed information on the courses' programs, instructors, and fees. To register in the course, please complete the attached registration form and return it to the given address. Early registration is encouraged, since class size is limited.
Please forward this e-mail to colleagues in your organization who may be interested in the course. The information is also available on our website at:
http://www.citiescentre.utoronto.ca/about/Events/PTP2012.htm.
Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Pat Doherty
Administrator, Public Transit Planning and ITS short courses
--
Pat Doherty
Administrative Officer
Cities Centre
University of Toronto
455 Spadina Ave., Suite 400
Toronto, ON Canada M5S 2G8
Tel. (416) 946-3688
Fax: (416) 978-7162
Email: citiescentre@utoronto.ca
www.citiescentre.utoronto.ca
NSERC Innovation Challenge Awards - Nominations open
Nominations
Do you have the best student entrepreneurs in Canada?
Nominate them for an NSERC Innovation Challenge Award.
...awarded for the best proposals for a product or service that has been developed, is currently being developed or has the potential to be developed as a result of their research.
Submission deadline: May 1, 2012
Please visit our Web site to find out more about the Innovation Challenge Awards.
Do you have the best student entrepreneurs in Canada?
Nominate them for an NSERC Innovation Challenge Award.
...awarded for the best proposals for a product or service that has been developed, is currently being developed or has the potential to be developed as a result of their research.
Submission deadline: May 1, 2012
Please visit our Web site to find out more about the Innovation Challenge Awards.
Research Oversight & Compliance Office - Grantee Statement for the Tri-Council March 31, 2012
MRC/CIHR/NSERC/SSHRC/CRC Grantee
Statements for the year ended March 31, 2012
Two copies of the annual tri-council grantee statements will be sent to faculty offices for distribution to departments at the beginning of April. The researcher should review and sign the statement.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Return one signed copy of the summary page only to the following Research
Accountants addressed to Research Oversight & Compliance Office, 2nd Floor McMurrich Bldg, 12 Queen's Park Crescent West
SSHRC Sigrid Plamenco
MRCjCIHR Ruby Barker
NSERC Sandi Nguyen
CRC Alice Yu
2. Keep the other copy of the Summary page + Details of Expenses of the grantee statements for grantee's records.
NOTE: the Tri-Councils require an ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION of data and therefore
all signed statements must be received by U of T Research Services no later than
May 15, 2012 in order to meet the tri-council deadline of June 15, 2012.
If for any reason the above deadline cannot be met or you have any questions or would
like to report any statement discrepancies,please contact your Research Accountant prior to May 15, 2012.
SSHRC Sigrid Plamenco 978-7028 - s.plamenco@utoronto. ca
MRC/CIHR Ruby Barker 978-2929 - ruby.barker@utoronto.ca
NSERC Sandi Nguyen 978-4104 - sandi.nguyen@utoronto.ca
CRC Linda Liu 978-2901 - alicek.yu@utoronto.ca
IMPORTANT YEAR-END REMINDER FOR 2011-2012 FORM 300
The signature of the department's business manager/business officer is required on the form 300 under the title "Financial Officer."
- Please note that the TRI-COUNCIL (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) will not accept overspent balances on all final form 300.
- If there are overspent balances on tl1e final statements, please adjust them accordingly and revise the statement manually. Please initial all the changes.
Statements for the year ended March 31, 2012
Two copies of the annual tri-council grantee statements will be sent to faculty offices for distribution to departments at the beginning of April. The researcher should review and sign the statement.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Return one signed copy of the summary page only to the following Research
Accountants addressed to Research Oversight & Compliance Office, 2nd Floor McMurrich Bldg, 12 Queen's Park Crescent West
SSHRC Sigrid Plamenco
MRCjCIHR Ruby Barker
NSERC Sandi Nguyen
CRC Alice Yu
2. Keep the other copy of the Summary page + Details of Expenses of the grantee statements for grantee's records.
NOTE: the Tri-Councils require an ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION of data and therefore
all signed statements must be received by U of T Research Services no later than
May 15, 2012 in order to meet the tri-council deadline of June 15, 2012.
If for any reason the above deadline cannot be met or you have any questions or would
like to report any statement discrepancies,please contact your Research Accountant prior to May 15, 2012.
SSHRC Sigrid Plamenco 978-7028 - s.plamenco@utoronto. ca
MRC/CIHR Ruby Barker 978-2929 - ruby.barker@utoronto.ca
NSERC Sandi Nguyen 978-4104 - sandi.nguyen@utoronto.ca
CRC Linda Liu 978-2901 - alicek.yu@utoronto.ca
IMPORTANT YEAR-END REMINDER FOR 2011-2012 FORM 300
The signature of the department's business manager/business officer is required on the form 300 under the title "Financial Officer."
- Please note that the TRI-COUNCIL (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) will not accept overspent balances on all final form 300.
- If there are overspent balances on tl1e final statements, please adjust them accordingly and revise the statement manually. Please initial all the changes.
President’s Advisory Committee on the Appointment of a Vice-President, Research - Call for Submissions
Memorandum to: Governing Council
Academic Board
Business Board
University Affairs Board
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs
Professionals, Managers and Confidential Staff
President of UTFA
Presidents of Employee Unions
Presidents of APUS, GSU, SAC/UTSU, SCSU and UTMSU
From: David Naylor
President
Date: March 19, 2012
Re: President’s Advisory Committee on the Appointment of a
Vice-President, Research – Call for Submissions
On June 30, Professor Paul Young will complete a five-year term as Vice-President Research and is eligible to be re-appointed.
Following consultation with colleagues and governors, I have now struck a committee to advise me on the appointment. The Committee’s first priority will be to provide advice on whether a search should be undertaken or re-appointment offered. Thereafter, the Committee will consider the scope of any search to be undertaken and provide advice on candidates for my consideration in making a recommendation to Governing Council.
The Advisory Committee, which I will chair, comprises the following individuals:
Professor Robert Baker (Vice-Dean, Research and Graduate Programs, Faculty of Arts and Science)
Professor Malcolm Campbell (Vice-Dean, Research, University of Toronto Scarborough) UTSC
Professor Robert Gibbs (Director, Jackman Humanities Institute, Faculty of Arts and Science)
Professor David Mock (Dean, Faculty of Dentistry)
Professor Mayo Moran (Dean, Faculty of Law)
Professor Kumar Murty (Chair, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science)
Professor Arthur Slutsky (Vice-President, Research, St. Michael’s Hospital)
Professor Elizabeth Smyth (Governor; Vice-Dean, Programs, School of Graduate Studies)
Mr. Keith Thomas (Governor; President and CEO, Vive Nano Inc.)
Ms. Morgan Vanek (Governor; Doctoral Student Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Science)
Mr. Chirag Variawa (Governor; Doctoral Student, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering)
Louis Charpentier, Secretary of the Governing Council, will serve as secretary.
The Committee welcomes your input. Submissions should be sent in confidence by Friday, April 6, 2012 to:
Secretary
President’s Advisory Committee on the Appointment of a
Vice-President, Research
Room 106, Simcoe Hall
University of Toronto
They may also be sent by e-mail to: l.charpentier@utoronto.ca.
-------------------------------------------------
Louis R. Charpentier
Secretary of the Governing Council
University of Toronto
27 King's College Circle, Room 106
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1
www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca
Tel: +1 416 978-2118 Fax: +1 416 978-8182
Academic Board
Business Board
University Affairs Board
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs
Professionals, Managers and Confidential Staff
President of UTFA
Presidents of Employee Unions
Presidents of APUS, GSU, SAC/UTSU, SCSU and UTMSU
From: David Naylor
President
Date: March 19, 2012
Re: President’s Advisory Committee on the Appointment of a
Vice-President, Research – Call for Submissions
On June 30, Professor Paul Young will complete a five-year term as Vice-President Research and is eligible to be re-appointed.
Following consultation with colleagues and governors, I have now struck a committee to advise me on the appointment. The Committee’s first priority will be to provide advice on whether a search should be undertaken or re-appointment offered. Thereafter, the Committee will consider the scope of any search to be undertaken and provide advice on candidates for my consideration in making a recommendation to Governing Council.
The Advisory Committee, which I will chair, comprises the following individuals:
Professor Robert Baker (Vice-Dean, Research and Graduate Programs, Faculty of Arts and Science)
Professor Malcolm Campbell (Vice-Dean, Research, University of Toronto Scarborough) UTSC
Professor Robert Gibbs (Director, Jackman Humanities Institute, Faculty of Arts and Science)
Professor David Mock (Dean, Faculty of Dentistry)
Professor Mayo Moran (Dean, Faculty of Law)
Professor Kumar Murty (Chair, Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Arts and Science)
Professor Arthur Slutsky (Vice-President, Research, St. Michael’s Hospital)
Professor Elizabeth Smyth (Governor; Vice-Dean, Programs, School of Graduate Studies)
Mr. Keith Thomas (Governor; President and CEO, Vive Nano Inc.)
Ms. Morgan Vanek (Governor; Doctoral Student Department of English, Faculty of Arts and Science)
Mr. Chirag Variawa (Governor; Doctoral Student, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering)
Louis Charpentier, Secretary of the Governing Council, will serve as secretary.
The Committee welcomes your input. Submissions should be sent in confidence by Friday, April 6, 2012 to:
Secretary
President’s Advisory Committee on the Appointment of a
Vice-President, Research
Room 106, Simcoe Hall
University of Toronto
They may also be sent by e-mail to: l.charpentier@utoronto.ca.
-------------------------------------------------
Louis R. Charpentier
Secretary of the Governing Council
University of Toronto
27 King's College Circle, Room 106
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1
www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca
Tel: +1 416 978-2118 Fax: +1 416 978-8182
Governing Council and Academic Board Elections - 2012 Results
Memorandum
To: Governing Council Academic Board
Business Board University Affairs Board
College of Electors Principals, Deans, Academic Directors, and Chairs
Professional/Managerial and Confidential Staff Association of Part-time Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students’ Union Scarborough Campus Students’ Union
University of Toronto Students’ Union University of Toronto Faculty Association
United Steelworkers of America University of Toronto Alumni Association – Board of Directors
From: Anwar Kazimi, Chief Returning Officer
Date: March 21, 2012
Subject: Results of the 2012 Governing Council and Academic Board Elections
Governing Council Elections
It is with pleasure that I provide below the list of successful candidates who will serve on the Governing Council in 2012-2013:
Administrative Staff
Ms Alexis Archbold
Students
Graduate Students, Constituency I: Mr. Michael Donnelly
Graduate Students, Constituency II: Mr. Chirag Variawa
Full-time Undergraduate Students (Arts and Science, UTM, UTSC and TYP): Mr. Aidan Fishman and Ms Nana Zhou
Full-time Undergraduate Students (Professional Faculties): Mr. James Bateman and Mr. Andrew Girgis
Part-time Undergraduate Students: Ms Arlen Orellana and Ms Mainawati Rambali
Teaching Staff
Constituency IA: Professor Elizabeth Cowper
Constituency VA: Professor Avrum Gotlieb
Constituency III: Professor William Gough
Constituency VI: Professor Ellen Hodnett
Constituency IB: Professor Janice Gross Stein
Constituency IV: Professor Steven J. Thorpe
Academic Board Elections
I am also pleased to announce that Professor Vincent Tropepe was elected to represent the teaching staff in the Faculty of Arts and Science on the Academic Board. Ms Bonnie Horne was re-elected to represent the librarian staff.
All other teaching staff seats on the Academic Board were filled by acclamation.
Details of the election results, including the names of all candidates, are available at:
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/elections.htm
Please join me in thanking all of the candidates who participated in this year’s elections.
I would like to offer my congratulations to those who have been elected or acclaimed in their respective constituencies, and I thank everyone who participated in the elections process.
Thank you for your ongoing interest in University governance.
To: Governing Council Academic Board
Business Board University Affairs Board
College of Electors Principals, Deans, Academic Directors, and Chairs
Professional/Managerial and Confidential Staff Association of Part-time Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students’ Union Scarborough Campus Students’ Union
University of Toronto Students’ Union University of Toronto Faculty Association
United Steelworkers of America University of Toronto Alumni Association – Board of Directors
From: Anwar Kazimi, Chief Returning Officer
Date: March 21, 2012
Subject: Results of the 2012 Governing Council and Academic Board Elections
Governing Council Elections
It is with pleasure that I provide below the list of successful candidates who will serve on the Governing Council in 2012-2013:
Administrative Staff
Ms Alexis Archbold
Students
Graduate Students, Constituency I: Mr. Michael Donnelly
Graduate Students, Constituency II: Mr. Chirag Variawa
Full-time Undergraduate Students (Arts and Science, UTM, UTSC and TYP): Mr. Aidan Fishman and Ms Nana Zhou
Full-time Undergraduate Students (Professional Faculties): Mr. James Bateman and Mr. Andrew Girgis
Part-time Undergraduate Students: Ms Arlen Orellana and Ms Mainawati Rambali
Teaching Staff
Constituency IA: Professor Elizabeth Cowper
Constituency VA: Professor Avrum Gotlieb
Constituency III: Professor William Gough
Constituency VI: Professor Ellen Hodnett
Constituency IB: Professor Janice Gross Stein
Constituency IV: Professor Steven J. Thorpe
Academic Board Elections
I am also pleased to announce that Professor Vincent Tropepe was elected to represent the teaching staff in the Faculty of Arts and Science on the Academic Board. Ms Bonnie Horne was re-elected to represent the librarian staff.
All other teaching staff seats on the Academic Board were filled by acclamation.
Details of the election results, including the names of all candidates, are available at:
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/elections.htm
Please join me in thanking all of the candidates who participated in this year’s elections.
I would like to offer my congratulations to those who have been elected or acclaimed in their respective constituencies, and I thank everyone who participated in the elections process.
Thank you for your ongoing interest in University governance.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Audit of teaching quality at Ontario universities
The Office of the Auditor General of Ontario is currently conducting an audit of teaching quality at Ontario universities. An audit team is currently at the University of Toronto. The key contacts on this matter are Edith Hillan (Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life), Cheryl Regehr (Vice-Provost, Academic Programs) and Sheree Drummond (Assistant Provost), who may be in contact with you over the next weeks for information and input.
Research Alerts: Toronto Atmospheric Fund Competition
Please reply to: Mike Folinas (m.folinas@utoronto.ca)
The City of Toronto established Toronto Atmospheric Fund in 1991 to focus on reducing local greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions. TAF deploys three programs — Incubating Climate Solutions, Mobilizing Financial Capital, and Mobilizing Social Capital — to address Toronto's major emissions sources: buildings and transportation. Based on a careful study of Toronto's emissions profile, TAF has a strong interest in energy efficiency retrofits in buildings, electric vehicles for fleets, efficient transportation of goods, natural gas alternatives like geothermal, and social innovation to support emission reduction strategies.
TAF focuses on those projects that will, directly or indirectly, make a significant contribution to improving local air quality and/or result in significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the City of Toronto.
TAF's grants program goals:
1. To catalyze action on the highest impact, most cost-effective opportunities for greenhouse gas emissions and/or air pollution reductions in Toronto.
2. To use TAF's grants, loans and investments to leverage additional funding for greenhouse gas emissions and/or air pollution reduction initiatives.
3. To transfer the knowledge developed by grant recipients to key decision-makers and stakeholders.
Critical Dates:
April 11, 2012: Internal Deadline for completed application. Please submit the following to Mike Folinas, m.folinas@utoronto.ca.
• An RIS Application Form, signed by your Chair and/or Dean (as your unit's policies determine) is required before your application can be approved by Research Services.
• Completed application (PDF)
April 13, 2012: Sponsor Deadline
Note: the next competition will be in the fall (October)
Value: $10,000 for Concept Development, up to $100,000 per year for multi-year program incubation projects.
For additional Information, please visit our website or the TAF website
The City of Toronto established Toronto Atmospheric Fund in 1991 to focus on reducing local greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions. TAF deploys three programs — Incubating Climate Solutions, Mobilizing Financial Capital, and Mobilizing Social Capital — to address Toronto's major emissions sources: buildings and transportation. Based on a careful study of Toronto's emissions profile, TAF has a strong interest in energy efficiency retrofits in buildings, electric vehicles for fleets, efficient transportation of goods, natural gas alternatives like geothermal, and social innovation to support emission reduction strategies.
TAF focuses on those projects that will, directly or indirectly, make a significant contribution to improving local air quality and/or result in significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the City of Toronto.
TAF's grants program goals:
1. To catalyze action on the highest impact, most cost-effective opportunities for greenhouse gas emissions and/or air pollution reductions in Toronto.
2. To use TAF's grants, loans and investments to leverage additional funding for greenhouse gas emissions and/or air pollution reduction initiatives.
3. To transfer the knowledge developed by grant recipients to key decision-makers and stakeholders.
Critical Dates:
April 11, 2012: Internal Deadline for completed application. Please submit the following to Mike Folinas, m.folinas@utoronto.ca.
• An RIS Application Form, signed by your Chair and/or Dean (as your unit's policies determine) is required before your application can be approved by Research Services.
• Completed application (PDF)
April 13, 2012: Sponsor Deadline
Note: the next competition will be in the fall (October)
Value: $10,000 for Concept Development, up to $100,000 per year for multi-year program incubation projects.
For additional Information, please visit our website or the TAF website
Research Alerts: MITACS launches a new program – MITACS enterprise
Please reply to: Hema Prabhu (innovations.partnerships@utoronto.ca)
Mitacs Enterprise is a competitive 6-month internship and business mentorship program that gives graduates of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines an opportunity to work with small to medium-sized companies (SME) operating in a STEM sector throughout Southern Ontario.
The program matches high-potential participants to SMEs and provides interns with three days of business and management training, a peer support network and progress monitoring to encourage business and skill development of the intern and knowledge transfer to the SME.
The interns receive experience working with a company that can benefit from their technical and business management training. The SMEs get access to a highly-talented and trained workforce who can help them meet the demands of their business environment immediately and in the years to come. SMEs will not only find that they have qualified, motivated interns who are eager to make a difference, it will also provide an excellent opportunity to evaluate future potential talent for their business.
For more information or to apply:
Visit: www.mitacs.ca/enterprise
If you have questions, please e-mail: enterprise@mitacs.ca
Mitacs Enterprise is a competitive 6-month internship and business mentorship program that gives graduates of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines an opportunity to work with small to medium-sized companies (SME) operating in a STEM sector throughout Southern Ontario.
The program matches high-potential participants to SMEs and provides interns with three days of business and management training, a peer support network and progress monitoring to encourage business and skill development of the intern and knowledge transfer to the SME.
The interns receive experience working with a company that can benefit from their technical and business management training. The SMEs get access to a highly-talented and trained workforce who can help them meet the demands of their business environment immediately and in the years to come. SMEs will not only find that they have qualified, motivated interns who are eager to make a difference, it will also provide an excellent opportunity to evaluate future potential talent for their business.
For more information or to apply:
Visit: www.mitacs.ca/enterprise
If you have questions, please e-mail: enterprise@mitacs.ca
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