Call for Nominations for Chancellor of the University of Toronto

TO: Governing Council
Academic Board
Business Board
University Affairs Board
College of Electors
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors, and Chairs
Alumni Council of Presidents
Alumni Development Officers
President of the Association of Part-time Undergraduate Students
President of the Graduate Students’ Union
President of the Scarborough Campus Students’ Union
President of the University of Toronto Students’ Union
President of the University of Toronto Faculty Association
Presidents of the Employee Unions
Professional, Managerial, and Confidential Staff
Senior Development Officers
University of Toronto Alumni Association Board of Directors

FROM: Françoise Ko, Chair, College of Electors

DATE: December 12, 2011

SUBEJCT: Call for Nominations for Chancellor of the University of Toronto


I am writing to seek your assistance in the process of nominating candidates for the position of Chancellor of the University of Toronto for a three-year term, ideally commencing July 1, 2012.

The Honourable David R. Peterson’s second term as Chancellor will come to an end as of June 30, 2012. At that time the Chancellor will have completed the maximum service length permitted by the University of Toronto Act, 1971. Regrettably, the University of Toronto Act, 1971 does not allow Chancellors to stand for a third term. Chancellor Peterson’s tireless and exemplary work on behalf of the University over the past six years is deeply appreciated by the entire University community.

The College of Electors, a body established by the Governing Council, is responsible for the election of the Chancellor, as well as for the election of alumni governors. As required by policy, a Chancellor Search Committee has been struck and has begun to meet. Its members are:

Dr. Françoise Ko (School of Graduate Studies), Chair
Mr. Richard Nunn, Chair of the Governing Council
Professor David Naylor, President
Mr. Scott MacKendrick (Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering), Vice-Chair
Ms Sue Graham-Nutter (University of Toronto Scarborough)
Mr. Aran Hamilton (Joseph L. Rotman School of Management)
Rev. David Harrison (SGS/Toronto School of Theology)

Other than the Chair of the Governing Council and the President, the membership comprises the Executive Committee of the College of Electors.

The Chancellor is the titular head of the University, and, with the President and the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Governing Council, represents the University to the external community. In this role, the Chancellor is an advocate for the vision of the University as it is articulated by the President and endorsed by the Governing Council. He/She plays an essential ambassadorial role in advancing the University’s interests within the local, provincial, national and international arenas.

The ideal candidate will be a distinguished person with a record of demonstrated excellence in his/her chosen field and in service to the community. He/She will have a strong public presence and profile and well-developed relationship-building skills.

The Chancellor is elected for a term of three years and may serve for a maximum of two consecutive terms. The Chancellor serves as a volunteer and receives no remuneration; he/she is required by statute to be a Canadian citizen.

The Chancellor Search Committee will accept nominations as of Monday, December 12, 2011. Nominations will continue to be accepted until the Committee makes its recommendation to the College of Electors, the body responsible for the election of the Chancellor.

The nomination form and the Chancellor Position Profile is available from the website listed below.

http://assets.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/BoardsCommittees/coe/UTChS2012.pdf

Nominations and requests for further information may be submitted in confidence to the address below.

Ms Mae-Yu Tan
Secretary, Chancellor Search Committee
University of Toronto
27 King’s College Circle, Room 106
Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A1
Phone: 416-978-6576
E-mail: maeyu.tan@utoronto.ca

Thank you very much for your assistance in this important process. We look forward to hearing from you.