PDAD&C#30, 2012-13
To: Faculty, Staff and Students of the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs
From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost
Date: December 18, 2013
Re: Advisory Committee for the Appointment of a Dean, Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
CC: President David Naylor
The Bulletin
As announced on October 23, 2012, Professor Roger Martin will step down as Dean of the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, effective June 30, 2013. In accordance with Section 60 of the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, President David Naylor has appointed a committee to recommend the appointment of a Dean of the Rotman School of Management. The composition of the committee is as follows:
* Professor Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost (Chair)
* Professor Cheryl Regehr, Vice-Provost, Academic Programs (Co-Chair)
* Ms. Ariana Bradford, Director, Custom Programs, Executive Programs, Rotman School of Management
* Professor Susan Christoffersen, Rotman School of Management
* Professor Brian Corman, Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Vice-Provost, Graduate Education
* Mr. Sean Forbes, Director, Business Information Centre, Rotman School of Management
* Professor April Franco, Department of Management, University of Toronto Scarborough
* Professor Meric Gertler, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Science
* Professor Avi Goldfarb, Rotman School of Management
* Professor Anita McGahan, Rotman School of Management
* Mr. Maraz Rahman, Undergraduate Student
* Mr. Dragan Stojanovic, Rotman School of Management
* Professor Will Strange, Rotman School of Management
* Mr. Mark Wiseman, Alumnus, Rotman School of Management
* Mr. Alex Yeo, Graduate Student, MBA Program
Following a formal Request for Proposals and a rigorous selection process, we have engaged the firm of Spencer Stuart to assist the Advisory Committee in its work. The Advisory Committee welcomes comments and nominations from interested persons. These should be sent to the attention of Archana Sridhar, Assistant Provost by mail (Room 225, Simcoe Hall) or by email to archana.sridhar@utoronto.ca
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Extension of Vice-President and Provost's Term
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
From: David Naylor
President
Date: December 13, 2012
Re: Extension of Vice-President and Provost’s Term
The Review/Advisory Committee charged with making a recommendation on a potential second term for Provost Cheryl Misak has concluded it deliberations. It recommended that the Provost be reappointed for a multi-year flexible term, given that we are in the midst of a Presidential Search. The Executive Committee of Governing Council shared my enthusiasm for that strategy. However, Professor Misak and I have agreed, in consultation with the Senior Appointments and Compensation Committee of the Governing Council, to renew her term until September 1, 2013.
The reasons for this are complex and multiple. The Provost is firmly committed to taking a leave at Cambridge University, working on a major philosophical book, from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. As well, a new President will take office sometime between January 1, 2014, and July 1, 2014. The Provost believes, as do I, that the new President must be able to run a search for his/her own Provost. In addition, the Provost has reservations about returning to her role after a year away in which the new President will have found her/his stride with an Interim Provost. All this would mean that, not later than July 1, 2014, the University would have an Interim Provost and a new President (and it is possible that both would be taking office on that date) – a less than ideal situation from the standpoint of continuity and experience.
Instead, the transition will be as follows. Drawing on substantial leave banked from her many years of dedicated administrative service, Cheryl will be based at New York University starting in September for the remainder of the academic year 2013-14. This time, of course, may provide a head-start on her book project. She has committed to staying in close touch with the Interim Provost and to making frequent visits to Toronto. In the new year, I will reconvene the Provostial Review/Search committee to advise me on the appointment of an Interim Provost who will ideally serve at least 12 months from the time the next President takes office. The Interim Provost will be named and able to work with Professor Misak in a mode of graduated responsibility through the spring and summer of 2013. I will work closely with the Interim Provost throughout this period and especially in the fall of 2013 as ‘the Misak safety net’ falls away. This will ensure that, whenever the next President takes office, there is a colleague in the Provost’s Office who has relevant experience and can be maximally effective in the President’s first year in office.
I would have preferred to finish my own term with Professor Misak in the Provost's office, and, while I respect her principled position about not dislodging an Interim Provost, I cannot help but wish we had persuaded her to contemplate a return to the role after her leave. Be that as it may, we have reached a solution that best meets the needs of the University and our Provost. I will have much more to say about Cheryl and her extraordinary contributions as we celebrate her in the late summer.
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
From: David Naylor
President
Date: December 13, 2012
Re: Extension of Vice-President and Provost’s Term
The Review/Advisory Committee charged with making a recommendation on a potential second term for Provost Cheryl Misak has concluded it deliberations. It recommended that the Provost be reappointed for a multi-year flexible term, given that we are in the midst of a Presidential Search. The Executive Committee of Governing Council shared my enthusiasm for that strategy. However, Professor Misak and I have agreed, in consultation with the Senior Appointments and Compensation Committee of the Governing Council, to renew her term until September 1, 2013.
The reasons for this are complex and multiple. The Provost is firmly committed to taking a leave at Cambridge University, working on a major philosophical book, from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. As well, a new President will take office sometime between January 1, 2014, and July 1, 2014. The Provost believes, as do I, that the new President must be able to run a search for his/her own Provost. In addition, the Provost has reservations about returning to her role after a year away in which the new President will have found her/his stride with an Interim Provost. All this would mean that, not later than July 1, 2014, the University would have an Interim Provost and a new President (and it is possible that both would be taking office on that date) – a less than ideal situation from the standpoint of continuity and experience.
Instead, the transition will be as follows. Drawing on substantial leave banked from her many years of dedicated administrative service, Cheryl will be based at New York University starting in September for the remainder of the academic year 2013-14. This time, of course, may provide a head-start on her book project. She has committed to staying in close touch with the Interim Provost and to making frequent visits to Toronto. In the new year, I will reconvene the Provostial Review/Search committee to advise me on the appointment of an Interim Provost who will ideally serve at least 12 months from the time the next President takes office. The Interim Provost will be named and able to work with Professor Misak in a mode of graduated responsibility through the spring and summer of 2013. I will work closely with the Interim Provost throughout this period and especially in the fall of 2013 as ‘the Misak safety net’ falls away. This will ensure that, whenever the next President takes office, there is a colleague in the Provost’s Office who has relevant experience and can be maximally effective in the President’s first year in office.
I would have preferred to finish my own term with Professor Misak in the Provost's office, and, while I respect her principled position about not dislodging an Interim Provost, I cannot help but wish we had persuaded her to contemplate a return to the role after her leave. Be that as it may, we have reached a solution that best meets the needs of the University and our Provost. I will have much more to say about Cheryl and her extraordinary contributions as we celebrate her in the late summer.
Academic Board Call for Nominations
Dear Chairs and Directors
In follow up to the email sent by Governing Council a week ago I wanted to inform you that Professor Chris Damaren’s term on the Academic Board is ending in June. This means that we have one position for the Faculty that we must fill.
I would ask that you encourage faculty members within your departments and institutes to submit their nominations. Nominations are open from Tuesday January 8 to Tuesday January 15. Should you require any assistance from our office or have any questions on the matter, please do contact me.
Many thanks, Christina
______________________________________________________
Christina da Rocha-Feeley, MLIS
Director
Office of the Dean
Faculty of Applied Science + Engineering
University of Toronto
44 St. George Street
Toronto
Ontario
M5S 2E4
cdarocha@ecf.utoronto.ca
www.engineering.utoronto.ca
Tel: 416.946.8727
Subject: 2013 Governing Council and Academic Board Call for Nominations
Please distribute widely.
Nominations for election to seats on the Governing Council and the Academic Board will be accepted between Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 12:00 noon and Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Nomination forms will be available as of January 8th at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Governing_Council/elections.htm and from the Office of the Governing Council, Room 106, Simcoe Hall, 27 King’s College Circle.
Please encourage administrative staff, teaching staff, and students whom you feel could make a valuable contribution to University governance to consider running as a candidate in the upcoming elections. Prospective candidates are advised to review the Elections Guidelines, 2013, which are subject to approval by the Governing Council on December 13, 2012. The Guidelines are available at: http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Elections/2013+Elections/m1118.pdf . The Guidelines provide important information regarding election procedures, nominator and nominee eligibility requirements, campaign principles, allowable campaign expenses, etc.
A summary of the work of the Governing Council and the Academic Board, key election period dates, and a summary of seats open for election are provided below. Comprehensive information about the Governing Council and the Academic Board is available at: http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Page4.aspx
Please note that the University of Toronto Act, 1971 requires that members of the Governing Council be Canadian citizens. There is no citizenship requirement for service on the Academic Board.
Information on elections for seats on the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Campus Councils and their Standing Committees is available at:
UTM - http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Boards+and+Committees/Campus+Councils/UTM+Campus+Councils/UTMCCI2012.pdf
UTSC - http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Boards+and+Committees/Campus+Councils/UTSC+Campus+Councils/UTSCCC2012.pdf
Additional information about serving on the Governing Council or the Academic Board may be obtained by contacting the Chief Returning Office, Mr. Anwar Kazimi (416-978-8427; anwar.kazimi@utoronto.ca) or the Deputy Returning Officer, Ms Mae-Yu Tan (416-978-8794; maeyu.tan@utoronto.ca).
Thank you.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Governing Council
The Governing Council is the senior governing body of the University responsible for overseeing the academic, business, and student affairs of the University. Membership includes the Chancellor, the President, 8 alumni, 12 teaching staff, 8 students, 2 administrative staff, 16 government appointees, and 2 Presidential appointees. Members of the Governing Council serve as volunteers.
Governors are collectively and individually stewards of the University and are asked to contribute to decisions that affect the University’s current and future achievements. Not only do elected governors contribute to the advancement of the University's goals and objectives, they have an opportunity to find out a great deal about university issues and processes, such as, institutional budgeting, strategic planning, and academic and non-academic policy making. The Governing Council is responsible for overseeing the University's strategic direction, finances, human resources, capital expenditures and infrastructure, academic quality, and the student experience.
I. Nominations will be accepted for 1 administrative staff, 8 student and 4 teaching staff seats between Tuesday, January 8 and Tuesday, January 15, 2013.
• 1 administrative staff seat for a three-year term (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016)
• 4 full-time undergraduate student seats, each for a one-year term (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014)
• 2 part-time undergraduate student seats, each for a one-year term (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014)
• 2 graduate student seats, each for a one-year term (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014)
• 4 teaching staff seats, each for a three-year term (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016)
II. Applications will be accepted for 3 alumni seats between Friday, December 14, 2012 and Friday, January 25, 2013, each for a three-year term (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016).
Academic Board
The Academic Board is composed of 121 members, 50 of whom are elected teaching staff. The Board is responsible for such matters as admissions and awards policies; establishment of new academic programs; establishment, termination, or restructuring of academic units; academic appointments policy; budget guidelines and annual budgets; capital plans and projects; curriculum and academic regulations; academic discipline; and research policy.
I. Nominations for the following 17 teaching staff seats will be accepted between Tuesday, January 8 and Tuesday, January 15, 2013, each for a three-year term (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016):
• Applied Science and Engineering: 1 seat
• Architecture, Landscape, and Design: 1 seat
• Arts and Science: 5 seats
• Kinesiology and Physical Education: 1 seat
• Management: 1 seat
• Medicine: 4 seats
• OISE: 1 seat
• Social Work: 1 seat
• UTM: 1 seat
• UTSC: 1 seat
In follow up to the email sent by Governing Council a week ago I wanted to inform you that Professor Chris Damaren’s term on the Academic Board is ending in June. This means that we have one position for the Faculty that we must fill.
I would ask that you encourage faculty members within your departments and institutes to submit their nominations. Nominations are open from Tuesday January 8 to Tuesday January 15. Should you require any assistance from our office or have any questions on the matter, please do contact me.
Many thanks, Christina
______________________________________________________
Christina da Rocha-Feeley, MLIS
Director
Office of the Dean
Faculty of Applied Science + Engineering
University of Toronto
44 St. George Street
Toronto
Ontario
M5S 2E4
cdarocha@ecf.utoronto.ca
www.engineering.utoronto.ca
Tel: 416.946.8727
Subject: 2013 Governing Council and Academic Board Call for Nominations
Please distribute widely.
Nominations for election to seats on the Governing Council and the Academic Board will be accepted between Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 12:00 noon and Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Nomination forms will be available as of January 8th at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Governing_Council/elections.htm and from the Office of the Governing Council, Room 106, Simcoe Hall, 27 King’s College Circle.
Please encourage administrative staff, teaching staff, and students whom you feel could make a valuable contribution to University governance to consider running as a candidate in the upcoming elections. Prospective candidates are advised to review the Elections Guidelines, 2013, which are subject to approval by the Governing Council on December 13, 2012. The Guidelines are available at: http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Elections/2013+Elections/m1118.pdf . The Guidelines provide important information regarding election procedures, nominator and nominee eligibility requirements, campaign principles, allowable campaign expenses, etc.
A summary of the work of the Governing Council and the Academic Board, key election period dates, and a summary of seats open for election are provided below. Comprehensive information about the Governing Council and the Academic Board is available at: http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Page4.aspx
Please note that the University of Toronto Act, 1971 requires that members of the Governing Council be Canadian citizens. There is no citizenship requirement for service on the Academic Board.
Information on elections for seats on the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Campus Councils and their Standing Committees is available at:
UTM - http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Boards+and+Committees/Campus+Councils/UTM+Campus+Councils/UTMCCI2012.pdf
UTSC - http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Boards+and+Committees/Campus+Councils/UTSC+Campus+Councils/UTSCCC2012.pdf
Additional information about serving on the Governing Council or the Academic Board may be obtained by contacting the Chief Returning Office, Mr. Anwar Kazimi (416-978-8427; anwar.kazimi@utoronto.ca) or the Deputy Returning Officer, Ms Mae-Yu Tan (416-978-8794; maeyu.tan@utoronto.ca).
Thank you.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Governing Council
The Governing Council is the senior governing body of the University responsible for overseeing the academic, business, and student affairs of the University. Membership includes the Chancellor, the President, 8 alumni, 12 teaching staff, 8 students, 2 administrative staff, 16 government appointees, and 2 Presidential appointees. Members of the Governing Council serve as volunteers.
Governors are collectively and individually stewards of the University and are asked to contribute to decisions that affect the University’s current and future achievements. Not only do elected governors contribute to the advancement of the University's goals and objectives, they have an opportunity to find out a great deal about university issues and processes, such as, institutional budgeting, strategic planning, and academic and non-academic policy making. The Governing Council is responsible for overseeing the University's strategic direction, finances, human resources, capital expenditures and infrastructure, academic quality, and the student experience.
I. Nominations will be accepted for 1 administrative staff, 8 student and 4 teaching staff seats between Tuesday, January 8 and Tuesday, January 15, 2013.
• 1 administrative staff seat for a three-year term (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016)
• 4 full-time undergraduate student seats, each for a one-year term (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014)
• 2 part-time undergraduate student seats, each for a one-year term (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014)
• 2 graduate student seats, each for a one-year term (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014)
• 4 teaching staff seats, each for a three-year term (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016)
II. Applications will be accepted for 3 alumni seats between Friday, December 14, 2012 and Friday, January 25, 2013, each for a three-year term (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016).
Academic Board
The Academic Board is composed of 121 members, 50 of whom are elected teaching staff. The Board is responsible for such matters as admissions and awards policies; establishment of new academic programs; establishment, termination, or restructuring of academic units; academic appointments policy; budget guidelines and annual budgets; capital plans and projects; curriculum and academic regulations; academic discipline; and research policy.
I. Nominations for the following 17 teaching staff seats will be accepted between Tuesday, January 8 and Tuesday, January 15, 2013, each for a three-year term (July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2016):
• Applied Science and Engineering: 1 seat
• Architecture, Landscape, and Design: 1 seat
• Arts and Science: 5 seats
• Kinesiology and Physical Education: 1 seat
• Management: 1 seat
• Medicine: 4 seats
• OISE: 1 seat
• Social Work: 1 seat
• UTM: 1 seat
• UTSC: 1 seat
Appointment of Acting Assistant Secretary of the Governing Council
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
Staff in Simcoe Hall/McMurrich
From: Louis R. Charpentier
Secretary of the Governing Council
Date: December 17, 2012
Re: Appointment of Acting Assistant Secretary of the Governing Council
I am pleased to inform you that the Senior Appointments and Compensation Committee has approved the appointment of Mr. David Walders as Acting Assistant Secretary of the Governing Council, effective January 7, 2013 until December 20, 2013.
Mr. Walders brings to the role a combination of legal education and practice as well as committee and project work. Mr. Walders was a staff member of the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations in the Legal, Economic and Social Affairs Section. Prior to that he was an Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York City.
A student of Trinity College and the Faculty of Law, Mr. Walders is a double alumnus of the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts (with Highest Distinction) in Ethics, Society and Law and a Juris Doctor. In addition to being the recipient of a number of academic awards, he was also actively involved in University life including serving as the Editor of the Faculty of Law’s Indigenous Law Journal.
Among his responsibilities as Acting Assistant Secretary, Mr. Walders will support the work of the Committee on Academic Policy and Programs, the Committee for Honorary Degrees, the Pension Committee and the University Affairs Board. Once he is in the office, we will confirm his contact information.
Please join me in welcoming Mr. Walders to the Secretariat, and back to the University of Toronto.
___________________________
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
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
Staff in Simcoe Hall/McMurrich
From: Louis R. Charpentier
Secretary of the Governing Council
Date: December 17, 2012
Re: Appointment of Acting Assistant Secretary of the Governing Council
I am pleased to inform you that the Senior Appointments and Compensation Committee has approved the appointment of Mr. David Walders as Acting Assistant Secretary of the Governing Council, effective January 7, 2013 until December 20, 2013.
Mr. Walders brings to the role a combination of legal education and practice as well as committee and project work. Mr. Walders was a staff member of the Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations in the Legal, Economic and Social Affairs Section. Prior to that he was an Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in New York City.
A student of Trinity College and the Faculty of Law, Mr. Walders is a double alumnus of the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts (with Highest Distinction) in Ethics, Society and Law and a Juris Doctor. In addition to being the recipient of a number of academic awards, he was also actively involved in University life including serving as the Editor of the Faculty of Law’s Indigenous Law Journal.
Among his responsibilities as Acting Assistant Secretary, Mr. Walders will support the work of the Committee on Academic Policy and Programs, the Committee for Honorary Degrees, the Pension Committee and the University Affairs Board. Once he is in the office, we will confirm his contact information.
Please join me in welcoming Mr. Walders to the Secretariat, and back to the University of Toronto.
___________________________
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
Administrative Staff Seat on Governing Council - Upcoming 2013 Call for Nominations
Memorandum
To: Members of the Administrative Staff
From: Anwar Kazimi, Chief Returning Officer
Date: December 7, 2012
Subject: Administrative Staff Seat on Governing Council - Upcoming 2013 Call for Nominations
One administrative staff seat on the Governing Council will be vacated as of July 1, 2013, and nominations for election to that seat will be accepted between Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 12:00 noon and Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Nomination forms will be available as of January 8th at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Governing_Council/elections.htm and from the Office of the Governing Council, Room 106, Simcoe Hall. All eligible members of the administrative staff are encouraged to apply.
Governing Council, the senior governing body of the University of Toronto, is responsible for overseeing the University’s strategic direction, finances, human resources, capital expenditures and infrastructure, academic quality, and the student experience. The Council is composed of members from across the University community. Two of the representatives on the Council are administrative staff members who are elected by their peers to serve a three-year term (July 1 to June 30).
Please share this information with your colleagues and encourage them to consider running as a candidate in the upcoming election. Prospective candidates are advised to review the Elections Guidelines, 2013, which are subject to approval by the Governing Council on December 13, 2012, available at: http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Elections/2013+Elections/m1118.pdf. These Guidelines provide important information regarding election procedures, nominator and nominee eligibility requirements, campaign principles, allowable campaign expenses, etc.
Comprehensive information about the Governing Council is available at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Page4.aspx
Please note that the University of Toronto Act, 1971 requires that members of the Governing Council be Canadian citizens.
Information on elections for seats on the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Campus Councils and their Standing Committees is available at:
UTM - http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Boards+and+Committees/Campus+Councils/UTM+Campus+Councils/UTMCCI2012.pdf
UTSC -
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Boards+and+Committees/Campus+Councils/UTSC+Campus+Councils/UTSCCC2012.pdf
Additional information about serving on the Governing Council may be obtained by contacting the Chief Returning Office, Mr. Anwar Kazimi (416-978-8427; anwar.kazimi@utoronto.ca) or the Deputy Returning Officer, Ms Mae-Yu Tan (416-978-8794; maeyu.tan@utoronto.ca).
Thank you.
To: Members of the Administrative Staff
From: Anwar Kazimi, Chief Returning Officer
Date: December 7, 2012
Subject: Administrative Staff Seat on Governing Council - Upcoming 2013 Call for Nominations
One administrative staff seat on the Governing Council will be vacated as of July 1, 2013, and nominations for election to that seat will be accepted between Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 12:00 noon and Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Nomination forms will be available as of January 8th at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Governing_Council/elections.htm and from the Office of the Governing Council, Room 106, Simcoe Hall. All eligible members of the administrative staff are encouraged to apply.
Governing Council, the senior governing body of the University of Toronto, is responsible for overseeing the University’s strategic direction, finances, human resources, capital expenditures and infrastructure, academic quality, and the student experience. The Council is composed of members from across the University community. Two of the representatives on the Council are administrative staff members who are elected by their peers to serve a three-year term (July 1 to June 30).
Please share this information with your colleagues and encourage them to consider running as a candidate in the upcoming election. Prospective candidates are advised to review the Elections Guidelines, 2013, which are subject to approval by the Governing Council on December 13, 2012, available at: http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Elections/2013+Elections/m1118.pdf. These Guidelines provide important information regarding election procedures, nominator and nominee eligibility requirements, campaign principles, allowable campaign expenses, etc.
Comprehensive information about the Governing Council is available at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Page4.aspx
Please note that the University of Toronto Act, 1971 requires that members of the Governing Council be Canadian citizens.
Information on elections for seats on the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Campus Councils and their Standing Committees is available at:
UTM - http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Boards+and+Committees/Campus+Councils/UTM+Campus+Councils/UTMCCI2012.pdf
UTSC -
http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Boards+and+Committees/Campus+Councils/UTSC+Campus+Councils/UTSCCC2012.pdf
Additional information about serving on the Governing Council may be obtained by contacting the Chief Returning Office, Mr. Anwar Kazimi (416-978-8427; anwar.kazimi@utoronto.ca) or the Deputy Returning Officer, Ms Mae-Yu Tan (416-978-8794; maeyu.tan@utoronto.ca).
Thank you.
New Fair Dealing Guidelines
PDAD&C#26, 2012-13
To: PDAD&C
From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President & Provost
Date: November 5, 2012
RE: New Fair Dealing Guidelines
Copyright is an evolving legal concept, and recent developments have accelerated that evolution. This week, Bill C-11, the federal legislation that amends the Copyright Act, is expected to be proclaimed in force. Also of importance, during the summer the Supreme Court of Canada issued significant copyright decisions, including one involving the K-12 education sector. One component of copyright that continues to evolve is the concept of "fair dealing". These are activities involving copyrighted material that do not require the permission of the person or entity holding copyright, but that are considered to be "fair" in the circumstances.
As has been discussed in various fora, in recent months the University has been working diligently at updating its Fair Dealing Guidelines, with the aim of using them as part of its approach to copyright compliance. Those new Guidelines are attached. They, combined with existing licenses of various kinds, will assist our faculty and staff in their use of material that is subject to copyright. The next stage will be to develop practices (and practical guidance), in consultation with faculty and students, on specific topics and questions with respect to fair dealing.
To: PDAD&C
From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President & Provost
Date: November 5, 2012
RE: New Fair Dealing Guidelines
Copyright is an evolving legal concept, and recent developments have accelerated that evolution. This week, Bill C-11, the federal legislation that amends the Copyright Act, is expected to be proclaimed in force. Also of importance, during the summer the Supreme Court of Canada issued significant copyright decisions, including one involving the K-12 education sector. One component of copyright that continues to evolve is the concept of "fair dealing". These are activities involving copyrighted material that do not require the permission of the person or entity holding copyright, but that are considered to be "fair" in the circumstances.
As has been discussed in various fora, in recent months the University has been working diligently at updating its Fair Dealing Guidelines, with the aim of using them as part of its approach to copyright compliance. Those new Guidelines are attached. They, combined with existing licenses of various kinds, will assist our faculty and staff in their use of material that is subject to copyright. The next stage will be to develop practices (and practical guidance), in consultation with faculty and students, on specific topics and questions with respect to fair dealing.
Open UToronto
PDAD&C#25, 2012-13
To: PDAD&C
From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-Provost, Academic Programs
Date: November 1, 2012
Re: Open UToronto
Emerging from its recent celebration of Open Access Week, the University of Toronto is pleased to announce the launch of the new Open UToronto website http://open.utoronto.ca.
The Open UToronto website is a gateway to open resources and projects developed by members of the University of Toronto community.
This initiative is meant to promote the discovery, use, creation and sharing of open, or freely available, content, resources and courses.
Part of the goal in developing this digital hub is to encourage members of the University community to incorporate open resources in their teaching, learning and research and to put their own work into the public domain for the benefit of others.
Please share this memo widely with your communities. For those working on Open projects within the University, we would be very pleased to include information about your project, including open collections, resources, journals, courses and software. Please write to ati@utoronto.ca for more information.
To: PDAD&C
From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-Provost, Academic Programs
Date: November 1, 2012
Re: Open UToronto
Emerging from its recent celebration of Open Access Week, the University of Toronto is pleased to announce the launch of the new Open UToronto website http://open.utoronto.ca.
The Open UToronto website is a gateway to open resources and projects developed by members of the University of Toronto community.
This initiative is meant to promote the discovery, use, creation and sharing of open, or freely available, content, resources and courses.
Part of the goal in developing this digital hub is to encourage members of the University community to incorporate open resources in their teaching, learning and research and to put their own work into the public domain for the benefit of others.
Please share this memo widely with your communities. For those working on Open projects within the University, we would be very pleased to include information about your project, including open collections, resources, journals, courses and software. Please write to ati@utoronto.ca for more information.
SGS: Course Enrolment Form
Memo
To: Chairs/Directors/Graduate Coordinators/Graduate Administrators
From: Michael Godwin, Student Services Officer, Division I
CC: Heather Kelly, Director, Student Services
Rodney Branch, Associate Director, Student Services – Student Systems & Records
Date: 12-Nov-12
Re: Course Enrolment Form
SGS Student Services would like to clarify use of the Course Enrolment form.
The Course Enrolment form, formerly named the Enrolment form, is a template and may be used by graduate students when course enrolment through the Student Web Service (ROSI), before the SGS course add deadline, is not permitted by the home graduate unit. Use of this form is at the discretion of the graduate unit. Note, this form does not need to be submitted to SGS but, if used, must be retained in the student file. Alternately, students may also use the Request to Add/Drop Course(s) form interchangeably with it.
New Location: > SGS Home Page > Administrative Support > Forms for Administrative Staff
Graduate students who are not permitted to add/drop courses through the SWS and wish to add/drop courses subsequent to submitting the Course Enrolment form may do so using the Request to Add/Drop Course(s) form. Any late or retroactive course add/drops (i.e., after the SGS date to add or drop courses without academic penalty) are considered non-standard and must be accompanied by a supporting rationale from the Graduate Coordinator.
If you have any questions, please contact your SGS Student Services Officer. Thank you.
Regards,
Michael Godwin
Student Services Officer, Division I & CERES, FI, LAW, MGT, MMPA.
School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto
63 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5S 2Z9
CANADA
To: Chairs/Directors/Graduate Coordinators/Graduate Administrators
From: Michael Godwin, Student Services Officer, Division I
CC: Heather Kelly, Director, Student Services
Rodney Branch, Associate Director, Student Services – Student Systems & Records
Date: 12-Nov-12
Re: Course Enrolment Form
SGS Student Services would like to clarify use of the Course Enrolment form.
The Course Enrolment form, formerly named the Enrolment form, is a template and may be used by graduate students when course enrolment through the Student Web Service (ROSI), before the SGS course add deadline, is not permitted by the home graduate unit. Use of this form is at the discretion of the graduate unit. Note, this form does not need to be submitted to SGS but, if used, must be retained in the student file. Alternately, students may also use the Request to Add/Drop Course(s) form interchangeably with it.
New Location: > SGS Home Page > Administrative Support > Forms for Administrative Staff
Graduate students who are not permitted to add/drop courses through the SWS and wish to add/drop courses subsequent to submitting the Course Enrolment form may do so using the Request to Add/Drop Course(s) form. Any late or retroactive course add/drops (i.e., after the SGS date to add or drop courses without academic penalty) are considered non-standard and must be accompanied by a supporting rationale from the Graduate Coordinator.
If you have any questions, please contact your SGS Student Services Officer. Thank you.
Regards,
Michael Godwin
Student Services Officer, Division I & CERES, FI, LAW, MGT, MMPA.
School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto
63 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5S 2Z9
CANADA
Presidential Search Committee: i) Position and Candidate Specification; ii) Call for Nominations
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: W. David Wilson
Chair, Presidential Search Committee
Date: November 19, 2012
Re: Presidential Search Committee:
(1) Position and Candidate Specification
(2) Call for Nominations
_________________
(1) Position Specification
I am pleased to inform you that the position and candidate specification developed by the Presidential Search Committee through its wide consultations beginning in July and ending in October is now available at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=9108.
The Committee is grateful for the active engagement of all in this process and the extensive input that was received. As a Committee, we feel confident that, to the greatest extent possible, the many dimensions of the University and of the position of President have been carefully considered and reflected as appropriate. Once again, thank you for your contribution.
(2) Call for Nominations
The Search Committee welcomes nominations for the 16th President of the University of Toronto and asks for submissions by December 3, 2012. We expect that, through your nominations and through recruitment and advertising activities, the majority of names for consideration will be received by that time. Our consultants, Spencer Stuart, will be working actively with us in seeking nominations and recruiting excellent candidates for the position.
The President of the University of Toronto is required by statute to be a Canadian citizen, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Nominations and applications, including the qualifications and accomplishments on the basis of which the individual merits consideration, should be submitted in confidence to:
Spencer Stuart
One University Avenue, Suite 1900
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2P1
Fax: 416-361-6118
E-mail: UofTPresident@spencerstuart.com
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: W. David Wilson
Chair, Presidential Search Committee
Date: November 19, 2012
Re: Presidential Search Committee:
(1) Position and Candidate Specification
(2) Call for Nominations
_________________
(1) Position Specification
I am pleased to inform you that the position and candidate specification developed by the Presidential Search Committee through its wide consultations beginning in July and ending in October is now available at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=9108.
The Committee is grateful for the active engagement of all in this process and the extensive input that was received. As a Committee, we feel confident that, to the greatest extent possible, the many dimensions of the University and of the position of President have been carefully considered and reflected as appropriate. Once again, thank you for your contribution.
(2) Call for Nominations
The Search Committee welcomes nominations for the 16th President of the University of Toronto and asks for submissions by December 3, 2012. We expect that, through your nominations and through recruitment and advertising activities, the majority of names for consideration will be received by that time. Our consultants, Spencer Stuart, will be working actively with us in seeking nominations and recruiting excellent candidates for the position.
The President of the University of Toronto is required by statute to be a Canadian citizen, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Nominations and applications, including the qualifications and accomplishments on the basis of which the individual merits consideration, should be submitted in confidence to:
Spencer Stuart
One University Avenue, Suite 1900
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2P1
Fax: 416-361-6118
E-mail: UofTPresident@spencerstuart.com
Call for nominations for Administrative Staff Awards
Administrative Staff Awards Program
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1st, 2013
We are now accepting nominations for the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering’s Staff Awards. Nomination packages should be submitted to:
Carolyn Farrell
Director, Awards and Honours
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
35 St. George Street, Room 154
978-8666
carolyn.farrell@utoronto.ca
Electronic submissions (as pdfs) are encouraged.
Previously unsuccessful nomination packages may be resubmitted with the addition of an updated nomination letter. Material from the original submission that is still relevant can be resubmitted without updating. New material may be added at the discretion of the nominator. Resubmission of strong files is encouraged.
Self nominations are accepted for all awards. Those planning to self-nominate are encouraged to contact Carolyn Farrell, Director, Awards and Honours, for advice on preparing a nomination package.
Departments and divisions are encouraged to submit one nomination per award.
Information on last year’s Staff Awards winners can be found here:
http://www.engineering.utoronto.ca/About/Engineering_in_the_News/Faculty_Honours_Five_Engineering_Staff_Members.htm?DateTime=634704448200000000&PageMode=View
Name: Agnes Kaneko Citizenship Award
Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals only.
Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.
Nomination Package:
• The nominee’s CV.
• Letter from the nominator, which details the nominee’s achievements and contributions and explains how they go “above and beyond” in their job performance.
• At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions, which address the criteria and the nominee’s impact (to a maximum of five support letters).
Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award.
Criteria:
Recognizes excellent Faculty citizens; staff who have served the Faculty with distinction and made contributions to the Faculty’s mission above and beyond their job description, over a long period of time (minimum 10 years). The nominees should be held in high regard by their colleagues, be viewed as a role model to other staff, and/or contribute to a positive and inclusive working environment.
Name: Harpreet Dhaliwal Emerging Leader Award
This award has been renamed in honour of Harpreet Dhaliwal, who received the Emerging Leader Award last year and embodied the leadership, dedication and commitment to the Faculty’s mission which this award seeks to recognize.
Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals only.
Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.
Nomination Package:
• The nominee’s CV.
• Letter from the nominator, which details the nominee’s achievements and contributions and explains how they go “above and beyond” in their job performance.
• At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions, which address the criteria and the nominee’s impact (to a maximum of five support letters).
Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award.
Criteria:
• Impacts their workplace by continually improving business processes to better serve the Faculty’s and the University’s mission
• Leads by example in their “above and beyond” dedication to the Faculty’s mission
• Demonstrates a commitment to a culture of inclusivity and diversity
• Is held in high regard by faculty, staff and/or students
• Displays an ongoing commitment to the Faculty and the University through outstanding service outside the nominee’s job requirements
• Demonstrates significant potential to assume a more senior leadership role in the Faculty
• As a guideline: has been working in the Faculty for less than 10 years
Name: Influential Leader Award
Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals only.
Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.
Nomination Package:
• The nominee’s CV.
• Letter from the nominator, which details the nominee’s achievements and contributions and explains how they go “above and beyond” in their job performance.
• At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions, which address the criteria and the nominee’s impact (to a maximum of five support letters).
Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award.
Criteria:
• Demonstrates exemplary support for the Faculty’s education and research endeavours
• Leads by example in their “above and beyond” dedication to the Faculty’s mission
• Is held in high regard by faculty, staff and students
• Communicates a vision and commitment to new initiatives and continually contributes to the improvement of business processes within the Faculty
• Promotes a culture of inclusivity and diversity within the Faculty
• Has made significant sustained contributions to the Faculty
• Inspires others to realize their potential
• As a guideline: has been working in the Faculty for more than 10 years
Name: Innovation Award
Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals or teams
Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.
Nomination Package:
• Letter from the nominator.
• At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the impact of the innovation (to a maximum of five support letters).
• Detailed description of the innovation (maximum 2 pages).
Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award. (Teams share the $500)
Criteria:
Recognizes staff who, during the past three years, have developed an innovative new method, technology or system to improve on current practice; made innovative improvements to an existing technology or system; or created an innovative solution to a problem. The innovation (which need not be technical) may have enhanced research, teaching, administration, or any aspect of the Faculty’s business.
This award is given in recognition of a specific innovation. It will be assessed using the same criteria as the University’s Excellence Through Innovation Awards, namely Transferability, Impact on Quality, Impact on Productivity and Transformative Value.
Name: Quality of Student Experience Award (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals or teams
Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.
Nomination Package:
• The nominee’s CV.
• Letter from the nominator, which details the nominee’s achievements and contributions and explains how they go “above and beyond” in their job performance.
• At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions, which address the criteria and the nominee’s impact (to a maximum of five support letters).
Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award. (Teams share the $500)
Criteria:
Recognizes staff who, working either directly with students or behind the scenes, have made significant improvements to the quality of student experience in the Faculty. This applies to both the graduate and undergraduate student experience. This can recognize the creation or improvement of services for the students, or simply a record of excellent student service. Successful candidates will meet at least some of the following criteria:
• Ensures that every student has the best possible experience in the Faculty
• Enhances the feeling of community for the students and enhances services in response to student’s diverse needs
• Improves communications with students and/or student access to important information
• Responds to students’ unique needs and challenges and ensures access to all available institutional support and learning communities.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1st, 2013
We are now accepting nominations for the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering’s Staff Awards. Nomination packages should be submitted to:
Carolyn Farrell
Director, Awards and Honours
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
35 St. George Street, Room 154
978-8666
carolyn.farrell@utoronto.ca
Electronic submissions (as pdfs) are encouraged.
Previously unsuccessful nomination packages may be resubmitted with the addition of an updated nomination letter. Material from the original submission that is still relevant can be resubmitted without updating. New material may be added at the discretion of the nominator. Resubmission of strong files is encouraged.
Self nominations are accepted for all awards. Those planning to self-nominate are encouraged to contact Carolyn Farrell, Director, Awards and Honours, for advice on preparing a nomination package.
Departments and divisions are encouraged to submit one nomination per award.
Information on last year’s Staff Awards winners can be found here:
http://www.engineering.utoronto.ca/About/Engineering_in_the_News/Faculty_Honours_Five_Engineering_Staff_Members.htm?DateTime=634704448200000000&PageMode=View
Name: Agnes Kaneko Citizenship Award
Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals only.
Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.
Nomination Package:
• The nominee’s CV.
• Letter from the nominator, which details the nominee’s achievements and contributions and explains how they go “above and beyond” in their job performance.
• At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions, which address the criteria and the nominee’s impact (to a maximum of five support letters).
Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award.
Criteria:
Recognizes excellent Faculty citizens; staff who have served the Faculty with distinction and made contributions to the Faculty’s mission above and beyond their job description, over a long period of time (minimum 10 years). The nominees should be held in high regard by their colleagues, be viewed as a role model to other staff, and/or contribute to a positive and inclusive working environment.
Name: Harpreet Dhaliwal Emerging Leader Award
This award has been renamed in honour of Harpreet Dhaliwal, who received the Emerging Leader Award last year and embodied the leadership, dedication and commitment to the Faculty’s mission which this award seeks to recognize.
Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals only.
Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.
Nomination Package:
• The nominee’s CV.
• Letter from the nominator, which details the nominee’s achievements and contributions and explains how they go “above and beyond” in their job performance.
• At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions, which address the criteria and the nominee’s impact (to a maximum of five support letters).
Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award.
Criteria:
• Impacts their workplace by continually improving business processes to better serve the Faculty’s and the University’s mission
• Leads by example in their “above and beyond” dedication to the Faculty’s mission
• Demonstrates a commitment to a culture of inclusivity and diversity
• Is held in high regard by faculty, staff and/or students
• Displays an ongoing commitment to the Faculty and the University through outstanding service outside the nominee’s job requirements
• Demonstrates significant potential to assume a more senior leadership role in the Faculty
• As a guideline: has been working in the Faculty for less than 10 years
Name: Influential Leader Award
Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals only.
Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.
Nomination Package:
• The nominee’s CV.
• Letter from the nominator, which details the nominee’s achievements and contributions and explains how they go “above and beyond” in their job performance.
• At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions, which address the criteria and the nominee’s impact (to a maximum of five support letters).
Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award.
Criteria:
• Demonstrates exemplary support for the Faculty’s education and research endeavours
• Leads by example in their “above and beyond” dedication to the Faculty’s mission
• Is held in high regard by faculty, staff and students
• Communicates a vision and commitment to new initiatives and continually contributes to the improvement of business processes within the Faculty
• Promotes a culture of inclusivity and diversity within the Faculty
• Has made significant sustained contributions to the Faculty
• Inspires others to realize their potential
• As a guideline: has been working in the Faculty for more than 10 years
Name: Innovation Award
Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals or teams
Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.
Nomination Package:
• Letter from the nominator.
• At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the impact of the innovation (to a maximum of five support letters).
• Detailed description of the innovation (maximum 2 pages).
Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award. (Teams share the $500)
Criteria:
Recognizes staff who, during the past three years, have developed an innovative new method, technology or system to improve on current practice; made innovative improvements to an existing technology or system; or created an innovative solution to a problem. The innovation (which need not be technical) may have enhanced research, teaching, administration, or any aspect of the Faculty’s business.
This award is given in recognition of a specific innovation. It will be assessed using the same criteria as the University’s Excellence Through Innovation Awards, namely Transferability, Impact on Quality, Impact on Productivity and Transformative Value.
Name: Quality of Student Experience Award (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals or teams
Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.
Nomination Package:
• The nominee’s CV.
• Letter from the nominator, which details the nominee’s achievements and contributions and explains how they go “above and beyond” in their job performance.
• At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions, which address the criteria and the nominee’s impact (to a maximum of five support letters).
Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award. (Teams share the $500)
Criteria:
Recognizes staff who, working either directly with students or behind the scenes, have made significant improvements to the quality of student experience in the Faculty. This applies to both the graduate and undergraduate student experience. This can recognize the creation or improvement of services for the students, or simply a record of excellent student service. Successful candidates will meet at least some of the following criteria:
• Ensures that every student has the best possible experience in the Faculty
• Enhances the feeling of community for the students and enhances services in response to student’s diverse needs
• Improves communications with students and/or student access to important information
• Responds to students’ unique needs and challenges and ensures access to all available institutional support and learning communities.
Chancellor's Award 2013: Call for nominations for administrative staff
HR #9, 2012 – 2013
November 2, 2012
To: PDAD&C
Professional & Managerial Staff
From: Angela Hildyard, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity
Re: Chancellor’s Award 2013: Call for nominations for administrative staff
Nomination forms are now available for the 2013 Chancellor’s Award.
The Chancellor’s Award recognizes administrative staff members for exceptional leadership in advancing the University’s mission.
I encourage you to think about those individuals who have demonstrated this over the past year and submit an application prior to the deadline of 5 p.m. on January 25, 2013.
About the Awards
There are two awards of $1,000 each, which will be presented at the Awards of Excellence ceremony in the spring of 2013. All administrative staff members (union and non-union) are eligible for these awards. Additional information is available here (http://my.alumni.utoronto.ca/s/731/index_clean.aspx?sid=731&gid=1&pgid=2659).
The specific award categories are:
1. The Emerging Leader
This award will recognize a staff member who demonstrates significant potential to assume more senior leadership in the organization.
2. The Influential Leader
This award will recognize a staff member who has continually demonstrated innovative leadership to achieve outstanding contributions to the University by motivating and empowering others.
Previous award recipients of the Chancellor’s Award are listed here (http://my.alumni.utoronto.ca/s/731/index_clean.aspx?sid='731&gid=1&pgid=667). I look forward to watching this list grow with our 2013 honorees.
November 2, 2012
To: PDAD&C
Professional & Managerial Staff
From: Angela Hildyard, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity
Re: Chancellor’s Award 2013: Call for nominations for administrative staff
Nomination forms are now available for the 2013 Chancellor’s Award.
The Chancellor’s Award recognizes administrative staff members for exceptional leadership in advancing the University’s mission.
I encourage you to think about those individuals who have demonstrated this over the past year and submit an application prior to the deadline of 5 p.m. on January 25, 2013.
About the Awards
There are two awards of $1,000 each, which will be presented at the Awards of Excellence ceremony in the spring of 2013. All administrative staff members (union and non-union) are eligible for these awards. Additional information is available here (http://my.alumni.utoronto.ca/s/731/index_clean.aspx?sid=731&gid=1&pgid=2659).
The specific award categories are:
1. The Emerging Leader
This award will recognize a staff member who demonstrates significant potential to assume more senior leadership in the organization.
2. The Influential Leader
This award will recognize a staff member who has continually demonstrated innovative leadership to achieve outstanding contributions to the University by motivating and empowering others.
Previous award recipients of the Chancellor’s Award are listed here (http://my.alumni.utoronto.ca/s/731/index_clean.aspx?sid='731&gid=1&pgid=667). I look forward to watching this list grow with our 2013 honorees.
Call for Nominations - the McCharles Prize for Early Career Research Distinction
Call for Nominations
The Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
2013 McCharles Prize for Early Career Research Distinction
Consisting of a commemorative medal and $25,000 award
The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering is pleased to issue a call for nominations for the 2013 McCharles Prize for Early Career Research Distinction. The McCharles Prize was originally established in 1907 by Aeneas McCharles through a gift to the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto. The Faculty and the University have re-established the McCharles Prize as an award for exceptional performance and distinction in early career research, typically on the part of a pre-tenure member of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.
The McCharles Prize will be awarded at the Faculty’s annual Celebrating Engineering Excellence reception in April 2013.
Departments may nominate only one candidate in any given competition.
Self-nominations will not be accepted.
The deadline for submissions is Friday March 1, 2013.
Additional Information:
The Prize:
Commemorative medal and $25,000 - $5,000 of which is a personal award and $20,000 of which will go to the researcher as discretionary research funds. The awardee will also be named McCharles Fellow until the next prize is awarded.
Eligibility:
Pre-tenure tenure-stream faculty members are eligible for this award.
Criteria:
Candidates must be Canadian citizens and must have been resident in Canada at the time the work cited was performed.
Candidates must be proposed in writing by a qualified person and supported by a second such person familiar with the achievement for which the nomination is made. Sufficient evidence must be furnished to satisfy the Committee as to the importance of the achievement. Joint candidacy may be proposed and awards shared in the event of a shared accomplishment.
Candidates must be pre-tenure faculty members. Pre-tenure faculty members may be nominated by their departments based on their third year pre-tenure research progress report.
Candidates will normally come from within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. However, in keeping with the intention of the donor, the competition will be advertised by the University and nominations from other Faculties will be considered.
Since the McCharles Prize will be awarded triennially, candidates who had their third year progress review in the previous two years may be nominated, as well as those from the current year. Candidates who received early tenure within the preceding two years, in part as a result of exceptional early research, may also be nominated.
The candidate’s research must be truly exceptional and ideally will have been recognized as such by sources outside the department and the University of Toronto, and have led toward or be leading toward practical application.
Departments may submit one nomination in any given competition. Any candidate may be nominated more than once, provided all nominations refer to achievements in the pre-tenure/early stages of the candidate’s career.
The Selection Committee may choose NOT to award the McCharles Prize if the calibre of the candidates is not of sufficient distinction.
Guidelines:
Nomination packages must include:
• The candidate’s CV
• A 3-5 page nomination letter from the Department Chair/Institute Director and one additional nominator outlining why the candidate should receive this award
• Three letters of support from peers who can comment objectively on the candidate’s research. At least one of these letters should be from outside the University of Toronto.
Previous Recipients
Wie Yu 2008
Craig Simmons 2010
Submissions:
Completed nominations should be submitted to the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto by Friday March 1, 2013. The award will be presented at the Celebrating Engineering Excellence event in April 2013.
The next call for nominations will be in November 2015. The next McCharles Prize will be awarded in 2016.
Please submit nominations to:
McCharles Prize Selection Committee
c/o Carolyn Farrell
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
35 St. George St., Room 154
or as a PDF to carolyn.farrell@utoronto.ca
For more information please contact Carolyn Farrell at 416-978-8666 or carolyn.farrell@utoronto.ca
The Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
2013 McCharles Prize for Early Career Research Distinction
Consisting of a commemorative medal and $25,000 award
The University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering is pleased to issue a call for nominations for the 2013 McCharles Prize for Early Career Research Distinction. The McCharles Prize was originally established in 1907 by Aeneas McCharles through a gift to the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto. The Faculty and the University have re-established the McCharles Prize as an award for exceptional performance and distinction in early career research, typically on the part of a pre-tenure member of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.
The McCharles Prize will be awarded at the Faculty’s annual Celebrating Engineering Excellence reception in April 2013.
Departments may nominate only one candidate in any given competition.
Self-nominations will not be accepted.
The deadline for submissions is Friday March 1, 2013.
Additional Information:
The Prize:
Commemorative medal and $25,000 - $5,000 of which is a personal award and $20,000 of which will go to the researcher as discretionary research funds. The awardee will also be named McCharles Fellow until the next prize is awarded.
Eligibility:
Pre-tenure tenure-stream faculty members are eligible for this award.
Criteria:
Candidates must be Canadian citizens and must have been resident in Canada at the time the work cited was performed.
Candidates must be proposed in writing by a qualified person and supported by a second such person familiar with the achievement for which the nomination is made. Sufficient evidence must be furnished to satisfy the Committee as to the importance of the achievement. Joint candidacy may be proposed and awards shared in the event of a shared accomplishment.
Candidates must be pre-tenure faculty members. Pre-tenure faculty members may be nominated by their departments based on their third year pre-tenure research progress report.
Candidates will normally come from within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. However, in keeping with the intention of the donor, the competition will be advertised by the University and nominations from other Faculties will be considered.
Since the McCharles Prize will be awarded triennially, candidates who had their third year progress review in the previous two years may be nominated, as well as those from the current year. Candidates who received early tenure within the preceding two years, in part as a result of exceptional early research, may also be nominated.
The candidate’s research must be truly exceptional and ideally will have been recognized as such by sources outside the department and the University of Toronto, and have led toward or be leading toward practical application.
Departments may submit one nomination in any given competition. Any candidate may be nominated more than once, provided all nominations refer to achievements in the pre-tenure/early stages of the candidate’s career.
The Selection Committee may choose NOT to award the McCharles Prize if the calibre of the candidates is not of sufficient distinction.
Guidelines:
Nomination packages must include:
• The candidate’s CV
• A 3-5 page nomination letter from the Department Chair/Institute Director and one additional nominator outlining why the candidate should receive this award
• Three letters of support from peers who can comment objectively on the candidate’s research. At least one of these letters should be from outside the University of Toronto.
Previous Recipients
Wie Yu 2008
Craig Simmons 2010
Submissions:
Completed nominations should be submitted to the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto by Friday March 1, 2013. The award will be presented at the Celebrating Engineering Excellence event in April 2013.
The next call for nominations will be in November 2015. The next McCharles Prize will be awarded in 2016.
Please submit nominations to:
McCharles Prize Selection Committee
c/o Carolyn Farrell
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
35 St. George St., Room 154
or as a PDF to carolyn.farrell@utoronto.ca
For more information please contact Carolyn Farrell at 416-978-8666 or carolyn.farrell@utoronto.ca
Nominate a student, staff or faculty member before January 25
HR # 7, 2012-13
October 31, 2012
To: PDAD&C
Professional & Managerial Staff
From: Angela Hildyard, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity
RE: Nominate a student, staff or faculty member before January 25
Nomination forms for the Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize Award are now available.
The deadline for nomination submissions is Friday, January 25, 2013 at 5 p.m.
Submissions are to be sent to the attention of Rosalyn Figov, Director, Operations & Finance, Office of the Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity.
Information on application procedures and selection criteria is available here. Should you have any questions about the award, or the submission process, please contact your HR Divisional Office. Please note that support in preparing nominations is available to Division Heads.
About the Award
The Ludwik and Estelle (Stella) Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize was established in 1995 in memory of two Polish educators who risked their lives during the Holocaust to save others.
The award is presented to a faculty, staff or student member of the University who has made a positive and lasting contribution in one or more of these areas: education and action against discrimination; supporting the University’s mission to realize an exemplary degree of equity and diversity; and extending our knowledge as a consequence of our diversity.
The award recipient will receive a prize of up to $1500 and will be honoured at the Awards of Excellence ceremony held in the spring of 2013.
October 31, 2012
To: PDAD&C
Professional & Managerial Staff
From: Angela Hildyard, Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity
RE: Nominate a student, staff or faculty member before January 25
Nomination forms for the Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize Award are now available.
The deadline for nomination submissions is Friday, January 25, 2013 at 5 p.m.
Submissions are to be sent to the attention of Rosalyn Figov, Director, Operations & Finance, Office of the Vice-President, Human Resources & Equity.
Information on application procedures and selection criteria is available here. Should you have any questions about the award, or the submission process, please contact your HR Divisional Office. Please note that support in preparing nominations is available to Division Heads.
About the Award
The Ludwik and Estelle (Stella) Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize was established in 1995 in memory of two Polish educators who risked their lives during the Holocaust to save others.
The award is presented to a faculty, staff or student member of the University who has made a positive and lasting contribution in one or more of these areas: education and action against discrimination; supporting the University’s mission to realize an exemplary degree of equity and diversity; and extending our knowledge as a consequence of our diversity.
The award recipient will receive a prize of up to $1500 and will be honoured at the Awards of Excellence ceremony held in the spring of 2013.
Awards of Excellence (2013)
PDAD&C#24, 2012-13
To: Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs
Registrars
Alumni Development Officers and Senior Development Officers
From: Barbara Dick, Assistant Vice-President, Alumni Relations
Date: October 30, 2012
Re: 2013 Awards of Excellence
The University of Toronto Alumni Association (UTAA) is accepting nominations and applications for the 2013 Awards of Excellence. This annual program recognizes and celebrates exemplary members of the university community.
The program includes the following faculty awards: the Carolyn Tuohy Award in Public Policy, the Faculty Award, the Northrop Frye Award and the Vivek Goel Faculty Citizenship Award.
Faculty, staff and students are eligible for the Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award and the Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize.
The Chancellor's Award is a staff award, and both the Adel Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award and the John H. Moss Scholarship are student awards.
Members of the university community are encouraged to nominate and support worthy candidates for these awards. Additional information is available at www.alumni.utoronto.ca/awardsofexcellence. Nomination and application forms are also available on this site. Deadlines are as follows:
* Nominations for the Carolyn Tuohy Award in Public Policy, the Faculty Award, the Northrop Frye Award, the Vivek Goel Faculty Citizenship Award and the Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, December 7, 2012.
* Nominations for the Chancellor's Award and the Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize, will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013.
* Applications for the Adel Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award and the John H. Moss Scholarship will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, December 7, 2012.
Please refer to the individual nomination and application forms on the Awards of Excellence website for relevant submission and contact information.
All recipients will be honoured at the Awards of Excellence ceremony on Wednesday, April 10, 2013.
For further information, please visit the website listed above, or contact Satpal McCaughey in University Advancement at 416.946.8668.
To: Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs
Registrars
Alumni Development Officers and Senior Development Officers
From: Barbara Dick, Assistant Vice-President, Alumni Relations
Date: October 30, 2012
Re: 2013 Awards of Excellence
The University of Toronto Alumni Association (UTAA) is accepting nominations and applications for the 2013 Awards of Excellence. This annual program recognizes and celebrates exemplary members of the university community.
The program includes the following faculty awards: the Carolyn Tuohy Award in Public Policy, the Faculty Award, the Northrop Frye Award and the Vivek Goel Faculty Citizenship Award.
Faculty, staff and students are eligible for the Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award and the Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize.
The Chancellor's Award is a staff award, and both the Adel Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award and the John H. Moss Scholarship are student awards.
Members of the university community are encouraged to nominate and support worthy candidates for these awards. Additional information is available at www.alumni.utoronto.ca/awardsofexcellence. Nomination and application forms are also available on this site. Deadlines are as follows:
* Nominations for the Carolyn Tuohy Award in Public Policy, the Faculty Award, the Northrop Frye Award, the Vivek Goel Faculty Citizenship Award and the Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, December 7, 2012.
* Nominations for the Chancellor's Award and the Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize, will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013.
* Applications for the Adel Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award and the John H. Moss Scholarship will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Friday, December 7, 2012.
Please refer to the individual nomination and application forms on the Awards of Excellence website for relevant submission and contact information.
All recipients will be honoured at the Awards of Excellence ceremony on Wednesday, April 10, 2013.
For further information, please visit the website listed above, or contact Satpal McCaughey in University Advancement at 416.946.8668.
President's Teaching Award Nominations (2013)
PDAD&C# 18, 2012-13
To: PDAD&C
From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President & Provost
Date: October 11, 2012
Re: President's Teaching Award Nominations (2013)
The University-wide President's Teaching Award recognizes sustained excellence in teaching, research in teaching, and the integration of teaching and research. We encourage nominations of colleagues whose achievements are truly outstanding for this very special recognition by the University of Toronto.
President's Teaching Award winners receive an annual professional development allowance of $10,000 for five years. Recipients are also designated by the University as members of the Teaching Academy for a minimum period of five years; those wishing to continue participation in the Academy after this term may elect to do so. A complete list of Academy members can be found at: http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/Awards/presidentaward.htm
The Teaching Academy plays a prominent role in enhancing teaching and the profile of the University's commitment to teaching. Teaching Academy members meet regularly as a body to develop and lead initiatives to support and advance teaching in the University. They also offer advice to the Provost and the Director of the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI), assist in the assessment of teaching, and function as advocates for excellence in teaching within and without the University. Members of the Teaching Academy have also been asked to participate in a range of university events, including addressing Convocation, delivering public lectures, participating in conferences and new faculty orientations, and facilitating teaching and learning workshops.
The President's Teaching Award winners are determined by a selection committee chaired by the Provost. Nominations are solicited through the Deans of Faculties. The office of the Dean is responsible for the compilation of documentation but they may request assistance from CTSI. When preparing a nomination package, nominators should consult the Selection Procedures & Nomination Guidelines, available at: http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/Awards/presidentaward/Nomination_and_Selection_Process.htm
The nomination deadline is 15 February 2013.
Enquiries regarding the President's Teaching Award and nomination procedures should be directed to Pam Gravestock, Associate Director, Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI) at 416-946-8585 (t) or p.gravestock@utoronto.ca
Nominators may wish to attend a roundtable discussion hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation: Preparing a Nomination Dossier for the President's Teaching Award on October 31st from 12pm - 2pm. To register, please visit: http://www.teaching.utoronto.ca/about_ctsi/servicesexpertise/ctsi-workshops/workshops.htm#PTA
To: PDAD&C
From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President & Provost
Date: October 11, 2012
Re: President's Teaching Award Nominations (2013)
The University-wide President's Teaching Award recognizes sustained excellence in teaching, research in teaching, and the integration of teaching and research. We encourage nominations of colleagues whose achievements are truly outstanding for this very special recognition by the University of Toronto.
President's Teaching Award winners receive an annual professional development allowance of $10,000 for five years. Recipients are also designated by the University as members of the Teaching Academy for a minimum period of five years; those wishing to continue participation in the Academy after this term may elect to do so. A complete list of Academy members can be found at: http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/Awards/presidentaward.htm
The Teaching Academy plays a prominent role in enhancing teaching and the profile of the University's commitment to teaching. Teaching Academy members meet regularly as a body to develop and lead initiatives to support and advance teaching in the University. They also offer advice to the Provost and the Director of the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI), assist in the assessment of teaching, and function as advocates for excellence in teaching within and without the University. Members of the Teaching Academy have also been asked to participate in a range of university events, including addressing Convocation, delivering public lectures, participating in conferences and new faculty orientations, and facilitating teaching and learning workshops.
The President's Teaching Award winners are determined by a selection committee chaired by the Provost. Nominations are solicited through the Deans of Faculties. The office of the Dean is responsible for the compilation of documentation but they may request assistance from CTSI. When preparing a nomination package, nominators should consult the Selection Procedures & Nomination Guidelines, available at: http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/Awards/presidentaward/Nomination_and_Selection_Process.htm
The nomination deadline is 15 February 2013.
Enquiries regarding the President's Teaching Award and nomination procedures should be directed to Pam Gravestock, Associate Director, Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI) at 416-946-8585 (t) or p.gravestock@utoronto.ca
Nominators may wish to attend a roundtable discussion hosted by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation: Preparing a Nomination Dossier for the President's Teaching Award on October 31st from 12pm - 2pm. To register, please visit: http://www.teaching.utoronto.ca/about_ctsi/servicesexpertise/ctsi-workshops/workshops.htm#PTA
SGS: Supervision Checklist for Supervisors
Memo
To: Chairs/Directors/Graduate Coordinators/Graduate Administrators
From: Heather Kelly, Director, Student Services
CC: Committee of Graduate Deans, School of Graduate Studies
Student Services, School of Graduate Studies
Date: 23-Oct-2012
Re: Supervision Checklist for Supervisors
In June, the School of Graduate Studies released the second edition of the SGS document entitled “Graduate Supervision; Guidelines for Students, Faculty and Administrators.” Included in this edition was a supervisory checklist for students.
I am pleased to announce that a supervisory checklist for supervisors has now been introduced to accompany the checklist for students. Both checklists can be found in the guidelines but for ease of use, have also been posted as forms on the SGS Student Services web-site:
Supervisory Checklist for Students
Supervisory Checklist for Supervisors
I hope that these checklists will be helpful in clarifying roles and responsibilities of graduate students and supervisors in the student-supervisor relationship.
Regards,
Heather Kelly
Director of Student Services
School of Graduate Studies
University of Toronto
63 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2Z9
E-mail: heather.kelly@utoronto.ca
Tel: 416-978-4350
Fax: 416-971-2864
To: Chairs/Directors/Graduate Coordinators/Graduate Administrators
From: Heather Kelly, Director, Student Services
CC: Committee of Graduate Deans, School of Graduate Studies
Student Services, School of Graduate Studies
Date: 23-Oct-2012
Re: Supervision Checklist for Supervisors
In June, the School of Graduate Studies released the second edition of the SGS document entitled “Graduate Supervision; Guidelines for Students, Faculty and Administrators.” Included in this edition was a supervisory checklist for students.
I am pleased to announce that a supervisory checklist for supervisors has now been introduced to accompany the checklist for students. Both checklists can be found in the guidelines but for ease of use, have also been posted as forms on the SGS Student Services web-site:
Supervisory Checklist for Students
Supervisory Checklist for Supervisors
I hope that these checklists will be helpful in clarifying roles and responsibilities of graduate students and supervisors in the student-supervisor relationship.
Regards,
Heather Kelly
Director of Student Services
School of Graduate Studies
University of Toronto
63 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2Z9
E-mail: heather.kelly@utoronto.ca
Tel: 416-978-4350
Fax: 416-971-2864
SGS: Status in Canada Exemption for PhD Applicants to the Federal Skilled Worker Program
Memo
To: Chairs/Directors/Coordinators/Administrators
From: Heather Kelly, Director-Student Services
CC: Committee of Graduate Deans
SGS Student Services
Date: 18-Oct-12
Re: Status in Canada Exemption for PhD Applicants to the Federal Skilled Worker Program
As per current Ontario government policy, international students are assessed international student fees unless they are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident (PR) or they qualify for a “Status in Canada” exemption (as described on the Student Accounts web-page).
It has come to our attention that the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) will allow an exemption to international student fees for PhD students who have applied for PR status under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and have received “a positive final determination of eligibility for processing”.
This change is effective immediately. Please direct interested PhD students who have applied under the FSW program and received approval in principle to the School of Graduate Studies for a review of their documentation no later than November 1, 2012 for the fall/winter terms and February 1, 2013 for the winter term. Retroactive status changes are not possible.
Graduate units will be informed of any status change. Please note that a student who is eligible for the exemption is also eligible for operating grants.
Please contact your Divisional Student Services Officer or Assistant for any questions about Status in Canada exemptions.
Regards,
Heather Kelly
Director of Student Services
School of Graduate Studies
University of Toronto
63 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2Z9
E-mail: heather.kelly@utoronto.ca
Tel: 416-978-4350
Fax: 416-971-2864
To: Chairs/Directors/Coordinators/Administrators
From: Heather Kelly, Director-Student Services
CC: Committee of Graduate Deans
SGS Student Services
Date: 18-Oct-12
Re: Status in Canada Exemption for PhD Applicants to the Federal Skilled Worker Program
As per current Ontario government policy, international students are assessed international student fees unless they are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident (PR) or they qualify for a “Status in Canada” exemption (as described on the Student Accounts web-page).
It has come to our attention that the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) will allow an exemption to international student fees for PhD students who have applied for PR status under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and have received “a positive final determination of eligibility for processing”.
This change is effective immediately. Please direct interested PhD students who have applied under the FSW program and received approval in principle to the School of Graduate Studies for a review of their documentation no later than November 1, 2012 for the fall/winter terms and February 1, 2013 for the winter term. Retroactive status changes are not possible.
Graduate units will be informed of any status change. Please note that a student who is eligible for the exemption is also eligible for operating grants.
Please contact your Divisional Student Services Officer or Assistant for any questions about Status in Canada exemptions.
Regards,
Heather Kelly
Director of Student Services
School of Graduate Studies
University of Toronto
63 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2Z9
E-mail: heather.kelly@utoronto.ca
Tel: 416-978-4350
Fax: 416-971-2864
SGS: New Graduate Student Forms
Memo
To: Chairs/Directors/Graduate Coordinators/Graduate Administrators
From: Michael Godwin, Student Services Officer, Division I
CC: Heather Kelly, Director, Student Services
Rodney Branch, Associate Director, Student Services – Student Systems & Records
Date: 17-Oct-2012
Re: New Graduate Student Forms
The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to introduce two new student forms to the graduate community:
1. Disability Related Extension(s): This form is to be used by students with documented disabilities who are registered with Accessibility Services and who are requesting additional time for degree completion. Students are expected to complete this form in consultation with their Disability Advisor. The graduate unit will negotiate suggested accommodations with the student, ensuring that essential program requirements are communicated. As required, Accessibility Services can assist your graduate unit with negotiated accommodations.
2. Name/Gender Change: This form is to be used by students who wish to change their name (including middle) and/or gender as it appears on ROSI, transcripts, and the graduation diploma.
Please familiarise yourself and your graduate unit with the new forms. If you have any questions, please contact your SGS Student Services Officer. Thank you.
Regards,
Michael Godwin
Student Services Officer, Division I & CERES, FI, LAW, MGT, MMPA.
School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto
63 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5S 2Z9
CANADA
T: 416-978-6390
F: 416-946-0992
michael.godwin@sgs.utoronto.ca
www.sgs.utoronto.ca
To: Chairs/Directors/Graduate Coordinators/Graduate Administrators
From: Michael Godwin, Student Services Officer, Division I
CC: Heather Kelly, Director, Student Services
Rodney Branch, Associate Director, Student Services – Student Systems & Records
Date: 17-Oct-2012
Re: New Graduate Student Forms
The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to introduce two new student forms to the graduate community:
1. Disability Related Extension(s): This form is to be used by students with documented disabilities who are registered with Accessibility Services and who are requesting additional time for degree completion. Students are expected to complete this form in consultation with their Disability Advisor. The graduate unit will negotiate suggested accommodations with the student, ensuring that essential program requirements are communicated. As required, Accessibility Services can assist your graduate unit with negotiated accommodations.
2. Name/Gender Change: This form is to be used by students who wish to change their name (including middle) and/or gender as it appears on ROSI, transcripts, and the graduation diploma.
Please familiarise yourself and your graduate unit with the new forms. If you have any questions, please contact your SGS Student Services Officer. Thank you.
Regards,
Michael Godwin
Student Services Officer, Division I & CERES, FI, LAW, MGT, MMPA.
School of Graduate Studies, University of Toronto
63 St. George Street
Toronto, ON M5S 2Z9
CANADA
T: 416-978-6390
F: 416-946-0992
michael.godwin@sgs.utoronto.ca
www.sgs.utoronto.ca
Task Force to Review Constitution
MEMORANDUM 2012/13-08
To: Members of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
From: Cristina Amon, Dean
Date: October 5, 2012
Re: Task Force to Review Constitution
At the September 7, 2012 Faculty Council meeting it was announced that a task force will be formed to review the Faculty’s constitution including the membership composition of Council. The task force’s process is outlined below.
PROCESS
The Task Force will seek input from all members of Faculty Council, and other interested parties. The proposal will include a full description of the proposed membership composition of Council, any associated changes to how Council will operate, and implementation steps as required. The Task Force will report to the Dean, who may then bring the proposal (in its entirety or in modified form) to the Executive Committee for endorsement, and to Faculty Council for approval as a special motion.
Particular points to be addressed in the proposal include:
(i) Number of representatives per constituency group (professors, students, etc.)
(ii) Method for nomination and election of councillors
(iii) Appropriate representation of distinct “groups” e.g., Engineering Society; Chairs, Directors and Associate Chairs; Standing Committees of Council; etc.
(iv) Term of Office of members of each constituency group
(v) Responsibilities of each member, and obligations for consultation with constituents
I am grateful to the following FASE members who have agreed to serve on this Task Force:
Phil Byer, Professor Emeritus, Department of Civil Engineering (Chair)
Chris Damaren, Vice-Dean, Graduate Studies
Sara Dolcetti (MIE 0T9), Alumna
Greg Evans, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry
Matthew Lattavo (CivE 1T4), VP Academic, Engineering Society
Barbara McCann, Faculty Registrar
Caroline Ziegler, Faculty Governance Officer (Secretary)
Comments and input for the Task Force are welcome and can be sent to caroline@ecf.utoronto.ca
To: Members of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
From: Cristina Amon, Dean
Date: October 5, 2012
Re: Task Force to Review Constitution
At the September 7, 2012 Faculty Council meeting it was announced that a task force will be formed to review the Faculty’s constitution including the membership composition of Council. The task force’s process is outlined below.
PROCESS
The Task Force will seek input from all members of Faculty Council, and other interested parties. The proposal will include a full description of the proposed membership composition of Council, any associated changes to how Council will operate, and implementation steps as required. The Task Force will report to the Dean, who may then bring the proposal (in its entirety or in modified form) to the Executive Committee for endorsement, and to Faculty Council for approval as a special motion.
Particular points to be addressed in the proposal include:
(i) Number of representatives per constituency group (professors, students, etc.)
(ii) Method for nomination and election of councillors
(iii) Appropriate representation of distinct “groups” e.g., Engineering Society; Chairs, Directors and Associate Chairs; Standing Committees of Council; etc.
(iv) Term of Office of members of each constituency group
(v) Responsibilities of each member, and obligations for consultation with constituents
I am grateful to the following FASE members who have agreed to serve on this Task Force:
Phil Byer, Professor Emeritus, Department of Civil Engineering (Chair)
Chris Damaren, Vice-Dean, Graduate Studies
Sara Dolcetti (MIE 0T9), Alumna
Greg Evans, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry
Matthew Lattavo (CivE 1T4), VP Academic, Engineering Society
Barbara McCann, Faculty Registrar
Caroline Ziegler, Faculty Governance Officer (Secretary)
Comments and input for the Task Force are welcome and can be sent to caroline@ecf.utoronto.ca
Appointment: Dean Roger Martin, Rotman School of Management
PDAD&C #21, 2012-13
To: PDAD&C
From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost
Date: October 23, 2012
Re: Dean Roger Martin, Rotman School of Management
As has been announced by Professor Roger Martin last week (see attached memo), and reported in the Globe and Mail and the Bulletin, Professor Martin will step down as Dean of the Rotman School of Management, effective June 30, 2013.
Roger Martin has presided over an unprecedented period of growth at the School, culminating in the opening of the landmark new building on St. George Street earlier this fall. Under his leadership, Rotman's MBA program has grown to become one of the most prestigious in the world, making "Integrative Thinking" a premier theory amongst leaders in management schools and in the worlds of business and education.
As a result of Professor Martin's vision and efforts, Rotman now boasts globally renowned faculty, students, programs and facilities, with the groundwork laid for continued growth and internationalization.
I am delighted that Professor Martin will be leading the Rotman School's Martin Prosperity Institute, one of the world's finest research centres on the role of sub-national factors - location, place and city-regions - in global economic prosperity.
Over the next few days I will be soliciting input from the Rotman community as to the appointment of an Interim Dean. I will also be sending out a call for nominations for the Advisory Committee which will search for a new Dean of the Rotman School.
The University of Toronto remains committed to the vision of the Rotman School of Management realized under the remarkable leadership of Dean Roger Martin. On behalf of the University, I thank Professor Martin for his contributions and wish him every success in his ongoing research programs.
To: PDAD&C
From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost
Date: October 23, 2012
Re: Dean Roger Martin, Rotman School of Management
As has been announced by Professor Roger Martin last week (see attached memo), and reported in the Globe and Mail and the Bulletin, Professor Martin will step down as Dean of the Rotman School of Management, effective June 30, 2013.
Roger Martin has presided over an unprecedented period of growth at the School, culminating in the opening of the landmark new building on St. George Street earlier this fall. Under his leadership, Rotman's MBA program has grown to become one of the most prestigious in the world, making "Integrative Thinking" a premier theory amongst leaders in management schools and in the worlds of business and education.
As a result of Professor Martin's vision and efforts, Rotman now boasts globally renowned faculty, students, programs and facilities, with the groundwork laid for continued growth and internationalization.
I am delighted that Professor Martin will be leading the Rotman School's Martin Prosperity Institute, one of the world's finest research centres on the role of sub-national factors - location, place and city-regions - in global economic prosperity.
Over the next few days I will be soliciting input from the Rotman community as to the appointment of an Interim Dean. I will also be sending out a call for nominations for the Advisory Committee which will search for a new Dean of the Rotman School.
The University of Toronto remains committed to the vision of the Rotman School of Management realized under the remarkable leadership of Dean Roger Martin. On behalf of the University, I thank Professor Martin for his contributions and wish him every success in his ongoing research programs.
Appointment: Jay Pratt, Acting Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life
Memorandum
PDAD&C #19, 2012-13
To: Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs
From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost
Date: October 22, 2012
Re: Jay Pratt, Acting Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life
I am very pleased to announce that Professor Jay Pratt has agreed to a six-month term as Acting Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life, beginning January 1, 2013, while Vice-Provost Edith Hillan is on administrative leave.
Professor Pratt is Chair of the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto. His research interests reside in visual cognition, perception, and motor control. He is an Adjunct Scientist with the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and received his Ph.D. in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis. He is a recipient of the Premier's Research Excellence Award as well as numerous NSERC and CIHR grants. Please join me in welcoming Jay to this important position in the Office of the Provost.
PDAD&C #19, 2012-13
To: Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs
From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost
Date: October 22, 2012
Re: Jay Pratt, Acting Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life
I am very pleased to announce that Professor Jay Pratt has agreed to a six-month term as Acting Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life, beginning January 1, 2013, while Vice-Provost Edith Hillan is on administrative leave.
Professor Pratt is Chair of the Department of Psychology in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto. His research interests reside in visual cognition, perception, and motor control. He is an Adjunct Scientist with the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and received his Ph.D. in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis. He is a recipient of the Premier's Research Excellence Award as well as numerous NSERC and CIHR grants. Please join me in welcoming Jay to this important position in the Office of the Provost.
Nominations for Advisory Committee for the Dean of the Rotman School of Management
PDAD&C #22, 2012-13
To: PDAD&C
From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost
CC: President David Naylor
The Bulletin
Date: October 26, 2012
Re: Nominations for Advisory Committee for the Dean of the Rotman School of Management
As announced this week, Roger Martin will be stepping down as Dean of the Rotman School of Management as of June 30, 2013.
In accordance with Section 60 of the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, I am writing to call for nominations of individuals to serve on the Committee that will advise the President on the appointment of a new Dean.
The Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators mandates the composition of the search committee as follows:
* The Vice-President and Provost or representative (Chair);
* Three to five members of the teaching staff of the School;
* One to three students of the School;
* The Dean of the School of Graduate Studies or representative;
* A librarian, where appropriate;
* Two or three other qualified scholars from within or outside this University, but outside the School.
* In addition, the committee may include an alumnus/a, a member of the administrative staff, and a senior member of the appropriate professional community.
Nominations for members of the Advisory Committee should be sent to the attention of Assistant Provost Archana Sridhar by November 26, 2012, at archana.sridhar@utoronto.ca
To: PDAD&C
From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost
CC: President David Naylor
The Bulletin
Date: October 26, 2012
Re: Nominations for Advisory Committee for the Dean of the Rotman School of Management
As announced this week, Roger Martin will be stepping down as Dean of the Rotman School of Management as of June 30, 2013.
In accordance with Section 60 of the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, I am writing to call for nominations of individuals to serve on the Committee that will advise the President on the appointment of a new Dean.
The Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators mandates the composition of the search committee as follows:
* The Vice-President and Provost or representative (Chair);
* Three to five members of the teaching staff of the School;
* One to three students of the School;
* The Dean of the School of Graduate Studies or representative;
* A librarian, where appropriate;
* Two or three other qualified scholars from within or outside this University, but outside the School.
* In addition, the committee may include an alumnus/a, a member of the administrative staff, and a senior member of the appropriate professional community.
Nominations for members of the Advisory Committee should be sent to the attention of Assistant Provost Archana Sridhar by November 26, 2012, at archana.sridhar@utoronto.ca
Nominations for the Adv Committee for the Vice-Principal, Research, UTM
PDAD&C# 17, 2012-13
To: Faculty, Staff and Students, University of Toronto Mississauga
PDAD&C
From: Deep Saini, Vice-President, University of Toronto & Principal, University of Toronto Mississauga
CC: President David Naylor
The Bulletin
Date: October 10, 2012.
Re: Nominations for the Advisory Committee for the Vice-Principal, Research, University of Toronto Mississauga
On June 30, 2013, Professor Ulli Krull will complete his term as Vice-Principal, Research at the University of Toronto Mississauga.
In accordance with Section 83 of the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, I am writing to call for nominations of individuals to serve on the advisory committee that will advise the President on the appointment of a new Vice-Principal, Research.
The Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators mandates the potential composition of the advisory committee as follows:
*the Principal or representative who shall chair the committee; and *five to eight persons drawn from the teaching staff (including at least three Chairs of Departments), students and administrative staff of the division, teaching staff from outside the division and members of the wider community including alumni, each group not necessarily being represented
Nominations for the Committee should be sent by November 1, 2012 to Colleen McColeman, Executive Assistant to the Vice-President & Principal, Rm. 3216, William G. Davis Building, University of Toronto Mississauga or by e-mail to colleen.mccoleman@utoronto.ca .
To: Faculty, Staff and Students, University of Toronto Mississauga
PDAD&C
From: Deep Saini, Vice-President, University of Toronto & Principal, University of Toronto Mississauga
CC: President David Naylor
The Bulletin
Date: October 10, 2012.
Re: Nominations for the Advisory Committee for the Vice-Principal, Research, University of Toronto Mississauga
On June 30, 2013, Professor Ulli Krull will complete his term as Vice-Principal, Research at the University of Toronto Mississauga.
In accordance with Section 83 of the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, I am writing to call for nominations of individuals to serve on the advisory committee that will advise the President on the appointment of a new Vice-Principal, Research.
The Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators mandates the potential composition of the advisory committee as follows:
*the Principal or representative who shall chair the committee; and *five to eight persons drawn from the teaching staff (including at least three Chairs of Departments), students and administrative staff of the division, teaching staff from outside the division and members of the wider community including alumni, each group not necessarily being represented
Nominations for the Committee should be sent by November 1, 2012 to Colleen McColeman, Executive Assistant to the Vice-President & Principal, Rm. 3216, William G. Davis Building, University of Toronto Mississauga or by e-mail to colleen.mccoleman@utoronto.ca .
Nominations for the Advisory Search Committee for the Principal of Woodsworth College
PDAD&C# 16, 2012-13
To: Faculty, Staff and Students, Woodsworth College
PDAD&C
From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost
CC: President David Naylor
The Bulletin
Date: October 9, 2012
Re: Nominations for the Advisory Search Committee for the Principal of Woodsworth College
Professor Joe Desloges will end his term as Principal of Woodsworth College on June 30, 2013. He is eligible for re-appointment.
In accordance with Section 62 of the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, I am writing to call for nominations of individuals to serve on the search committee that will advise the President on the appointment of a Principal of the College. The Policy mandates the potential composition of the committee as follows:
* The Vice-President and Provost or representative (Chair);
* Three to five members of the teaching staff of the College and/or those who teach in the College's programs;
* One to three students of the College;
* The Dean of the School of Graduate Studies or representative;
* The Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science or representative;
* Two or three other qualified scholars from within or outside this University, but outside the College; and
* A librarian, where appropriate.
* In addition, the committee may include an alumnus/a and one or two members of the administrative staff.
The search committee will begin meeting later this year with the objective of completing the search as soon as possible.
Nominations for the committee should be sent by October 23, 2012, via the Provost's web site online form at www.provost.utoronto.ca > Committees > Advisory Committees http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/committees/advisory/Woodsworth.htm
To: Faculty, Staff and Students, Woodsworth College
PDAD&C
From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost
CC: President David Naylor
The Bulletin
Date: October 9, 2012
Re: Nominations for the Advisory Search Committee for the Principal of Woodsworth College
Professor Joe Desloges will end his term as Principal of Woodsworth College on June 30, 2013. He is eligible for re-appointment.
In accordance with Section 62 of the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, I am writing to call for nominations of individuals to serve on the search committee that will advise the President on the appointment of a Principal of the College. The Policy mandates the potential composition of the committee as follows:
* The Vice-President and Provost or representative (Chair);
* Three to five members of the teaching staff of the College and/or those who teach in the College's programs;
* One to three students of the College;
* The Dean of the School of Graduate Studies or representative;
* The Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science or representative;
* Two or three other qualified scholars from within or outside this University, but outside the College; and
* A librarian, where appropriate.
* In addition, the committee may include an alumnus/a and one or two members of the administrative staff.
The search committee will begin meeting later this year with the objective of completing the search as soon as possible.
Nominations for the committee should be sent by October 23, 2012, via the Provost's web site online form at www.provost.utoronto.ca > Committees > Advisory Committees http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/committees/advisory/Woodsworth.htm
Ancillary Fees-Prohibition on Mandatory Course-Related Purchases
PDAD&C#12, 2012-13
To: Principals, Deans, Academic Directors & Chairs
Professional and Managerial Staff
From: Jill Matus, Vice-Provost, Students
Date: September 20, 2012
Re: Ancillary Fees-Prohibition on Mandatory Course-Related Purchases
PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO ALL INSTRUCTORS IN YOUR UNIT
I am writing to remind you that fee guidelines from the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities PROHIBIT compulsory tuition-related ancillary fees or surcharges related to the delivery of academic courses. (Please see PDAD&C memorandum #5, 2011-12 (http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/public/pdadc/2011_to_2012/5.htm).
All of the costs associated with students' participation in a course are expected to be funded through tuition revenue and the University's provincial operating grant. Students must be able to complete all aspects of a course without a mandatory surcharge (and students cannot be penalized for not choosing to pay a surcharge). Specifically, it is not permitted to require students to make any of the following purchases in order to complete an assignment, fulfill a participation requirement or take a test:
1. physical items such as "clickers"
2. access to online resources
3. online software applications
Compulsory ancillary fees must be non-tuition-related and may not be charged for items and services that support the general costs of program delivery. Instructors cannot require students to pay any fees or costs related to assessment or grading.
Within Ministry guidelines and subject to the provisions of the University's policies, some types of ancillary fees are permitted. For more information, please see PDAD&C #5, 2011-12 (http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/public/pdadc/2011_to_2012/5.htm).
When designing courses and assignments, instructors should be mindful of the ancillary fee guidelines if they are relying on tools or materials that students purchase. For example, if an instructor wishes to use classroom response systems (or "clickers"), he or she may do so but cannot require that students purchase this equipment. When instructors are using clickers, a "no cost" option should be provided for students. This may include administering questions through Blackboard's test or assignment tool or using scannable forms in class.
Please also note that there may be serious implications with respect to the accommodation of students with disabilities, and the University's obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if clickers or some other forms of instructional technology are utilized.
For assistance with use of instructional technology please contact the Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation (http://www.teaching.utoronto.ca).
If you have any queries about existing practice in your unit, or if you have other questions about the ancillary fee policies, please contact the following:
On matters related to academic ancillary fees:
Sally Garner, Executive Director, Planning & Budget -- (416) 978-2819 / sally.garner@utoronto.ca
On matters related to non-academic ancillary fees (incidental fees):
Jim Delaney, Director, Office of the Vice-Provost, Students -- (416) 978-4027 / jim.delaney@utoronto.ca
To: Principals, Deans, Academic Directors & Chairs
Professional and Managerial Staff
From: Jill Matus, Vice-Provost, Students
Date: September 20, 2012
Re: Ancillary Fees-Prohibition on Mandatory Course-Related Purchases
PLEASE DISTRIBUTE TO ALL INSTRUCTORS IN YOUR UNIT
I am writing to remind you that fee guidelines from the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities PROHIBIT compulsory tuition-related ancillary fees or surcharges related to the delivery of academic courses. (Please see PDAD&C memorandum #5, 2011-12 (http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/public/pdadc/2011_to_2012/5.htm).
All of the costs associated with students' participation in a course are expected to be funded through tuition revenue and the University's provincial operating grant. Students must be able to complete all aspects of a course without a mandatory surcharge (and students cannot be penalized for not choosing to pay a surcharge). Specifically, it is not permitted to require students to make any of the following purchases in order to complete an assignment, fulfill a participation requirement or take a test:
1. physical items such as "clickers"
2. access to online resources
3. online software applications
Compulsory ancillary fees must be non-tuition-related and may not be charged for items and services that support the general costs of program delivery. Instructors cannot require students to pay any fees or costs related to assessment or grading.
Within Ministry guidelines and subject to the provisions of the University's policies, some types of ancillary fees are permitted. For more information, please see PDAD&C #5, 2011-12 (http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/public/pdadc/2011_to_2012/5.htm).
When designing courses and assignments, instructors should be mindful of the ancillary fee guidelines if they are relying on tools or materials that students purchase. For example, if an instructor wishes to use classroom response systems (or "clickers"), he or she may do so but cannot require that students purchase this equipment. When instructors are using clickers, a "no cost" option should be provided for students. This may include administering questions through Blackboard's test or assignment tool or using scannable forms in class.
Please also note that there may be serious implications with respect to the accommodation of students with disabilities, and the University's obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), if clickers or some other forms of instructional technology are utilized.
For assistance with use of instructional technology please contact the Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation (http://www.teaching.utoronto.ca).
If you have any queries about existing practice in your unit, or if you have other questions about the ancillary fee policies, please contact the following:
On matters related to academic ancillary fees:
Sally Garner, Executive Director, Planning & Budget -- (416) 978-2819 / sally.garner@utoronto.ca
On matters related to non-academic ancillary fees (incidental fees):
Jim Delaney, Director, Office of the Vice-Provost, Students -- (416) 978-4027 / jim.delaney@utoronto.ca
Acquisition of an institutional Lecture Capture and Live Webcasting solution
PDAD&C#13, 2012-13
To: PDAD&C
From: Dr. Avi Hyman, Director, Academic & Collaborative Technologies
Date: September 21, 2012
Re: Acquisition of an institutional Lecture Capture and Live Webcasting solution
We are pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Echo360 software as an institutional Lecture/Video Capture and Live Webcasting solution.
Echo360 is industry leading lecture capture technology that has been deployed in hundreds of schools and companies worldwide. It enables both video-on-demand and live web-based broadcasting in teaching and program delivery. It can also be used in non-teaching scenarios (for example, public service announcements).
Our site license allows for university-wide use of specialized software on teaching stations, a version of the software for use on personal computers, software for converting other formats into the Echo format, and software for specialized appliances - all at no cost to departments or divisions as a result of funding from the Office of the Provost.
The software for the teaching stations can, among other features, be integrated with PowerPoint and other display technologies and includes scheduling capabilities. The personal computer version of the software will be rolled out in stages, first to faculty and staff, and eventually to students as well. The personal capture version will allow individuals to produce high quality video productions from their offices, homes, conferences or meetings. It works particularly well with camera-equipped laptops.
Departments interested in higher end recording capability or live web-based broadcasting can purchase a specialized all-in-one recording appliance at greatly reduced cost. Software to run the appliances is covered by the site license.
Lectures and other events recorded with the new software can be hosted and distributed in a variety of ways. This new initiative includes a partnership with the University of Toronto Libraries for enhancing the use of the University's video distribution service, MyMedia, which is also available to departments at no charge.
As more of our academic programs begin to leverage blended, inverted and online learning, having this suite of lecture capture software should be a significant boon to program delivery; the goal of deploying an institutional standard across the University is to develop a real and shared pedagogical and technical expertise.
An implementation team with representatives from the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation, Information + Technology Services, the University of Toronto Libraries, and the Office of Space Management will be working with divisions on getting the new solutions deployed as quickly as possible, including the software distribution strategy. Our current lecture capture software, Camtasia Relay, will continue to be supported as a transition strategy for the foreseeable future as well.
More information on this initiative and other related academic technology initiatives will be posted at http://uoft.me/edtech and IT staff will be updated via regular communication channels. Specific queries can be directed to Peter Eden from I+TS, who will be managing the implementation phase of this project (ati@utoronto.ca).
To: PDAD&C
From: Dr. Avi Hyman, Director, Academic & Collaborative Technologies
Date: September 21, 2012
Re: Acquisition of an institutional Lecture Capture and Live Webcasting solution
We are pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Echo360 software as an institutional Lecture/Video Capture and Live Webcasting solution.
Echo360 is industry leading lecture capture technology that has been deployed in hundreds of schools and companies worldwide. It enables both video-on-demand and live web-based broadcasting in teaching and program delivery. It can also be used in non-teaching scenarios (for example, public service announcements).
Our site license allows for university-wide use of specialized software on teaching stations, a version of the software for use on personal computers, software for converting other formats into the Echo format, and software for specialized appliances - all at no cost to departments or divisions as a result of funding from the Office of the Provost.
The software for the teaching stations can, among other features, be integrated with PowerPoint and other display technologies and includes scheduling capabilities. The personal computer version of the software will be rolled out in stages, first to faculty and staff, and eventually to students as well. The personal capture version will allow individuals to produce high quality video productions from their offices, homes, conferences or meetings. It works particularly well with camera-equipped laptops.
Departments interested in higher end recording capability or live web-based broadcasting can purchase a specialized all-in-one recording appliance at greatly reduced cost. Software to run the appliances is covered by the site license.
Lectures and other events recorded with the new software can be hosted and distributed in a variety of ways. This new initiative includes a partnership with the University of Toronto Libraries for enhancing the use of the University's video distribution service, MyMedia, which is also available to departments at no charge.
As more of our academic programs begin to leverage blended, inverted and online learning, having this suite of lecture capture software should be a significant boon to program delivery; the goal of deploying an institutional standard across the University is to develop a real and shared pedagogical and technical expertise.
An implementation team with representatives from the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation, Information + Technology Services, the University of Toronto Libraries, and the Office of Space Management will be working with divisions on getting the new solutions deployed as quickly as possible, including the software distribution strategy. Our current lecture capture software, Camtasia Relay, will continue to be supported as a transition strategy for the foreseeable future as well.
More information on this initiative and other related academic technology initiatives will be posted at http://uoft.me/edtech and IT staff will be updated via regular communication channels. Specific queries can be directed to Peter Eden from I+TS, who will be managing the implementation phase of this project (ati@utoronto.ca).
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program: Terms of Reference/ Guidelines
Award Announcement
To: Graduate Coordinators; Graduate Administrators
From: Kerri Huffman, Associate Director, Student Services: Graduate Awards & Financial Aid
CC: Heather Kelly; Director, Student Services, Luc De Nil, Vice-Dean, Students
Date: 28/09/2012
Re: Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program: Terms of Reference/ Guidelines
Further to the memo from Brian Corman, Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice-Provost, Graduate Education dated September 28, 2012; the following provides details with respect to the administration of the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program.
For award eligibility please refer to Decanal memo dated Sept. 28, 2012: SGS #001, 2012-2013
Beginning with the 2013-14 year, the University of Toronto will become responsible for the intake, processing, adjudication and awarding of the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) on behalf of the Province of Ontario. Although the OGS awards will be administered by the University of Toronto, it is still considered to be an external award.
Allocation for Domestic Student Applications
The School of Graduate Studies will provide each graduate unit with an allocation of domestic OGS awards. The allocation is calculated based on an 85% weighting of previous OGS success rates (a 3-year average) combined with a 15% weighting of overall graduate population. Allocations will be provided to units on Oct. 1st.
Quota for Visa Student Applications
A competition for the visa student OGS applications will be centrally adjudicated by SGS in the winter session. Deadlines and quota information will be provided in an Award Announcement.
Value and Matching
The value of the OGS Award remains at $10,000 for a 2-term award and $15,000 for a 3-term award. Graduate units remain responsible for contributing 1/3 of the overall award value.
Application Process
• The School of Graduate Studies will develop a centralized on-line OGS application available to prospective and returning students in November 2012.
• Graduate units will have the flexibility to develop their own local deadlines for the submission of OGS applications from applicants.
• Prospective students may submit a single application to multiple U of T graduate units.
• Graduate Units will be able to view all OGS applications made to their unit (including both prospective and returning students).
Adjudication
Individual units will now be responsible for adjudicating their OGS awards and selecting eligible students based on academic excellence; giving equitable consideration to prospective and current students in Masters, Doctoral and Professional Masters programs.
• Units will assess OGS awards based on academic excellence.
• Graduate units will follow their internal scholarship committee guidelines (or may establish new guidelines for OGS award committees).
• OGS awards may be awarded for a minimum of 2-terms to a maximum of 6-terms.
• Units are encouraged to balance single year awards and renewable awards to provide flexibility in OGS adjudications in subsequent years.
• Graduate units will ensure OGS recipients meet eligibility criteria (with exception of OSAP eligibility which will be verified by the Graduate Awards Office (GAO)).
• Graduate units will forward award decisions to the GAO no later than June 1st of each year, including both selected recipients as well as a reversion list in the event that candidates within the unit’s allocation do not meet OSAP eligibility or decline the award offer.
Award notification/ Payment process
• The Graduate Awards Office will notify award recipients on behalf of the Province of Ontario following central OSAP checks.
• Students will be required to complete an on-line notice of award acceptance and agreement to the terms and conditions of the award.
• Units will be required to confirm students’ OGS approval (e.g. commitment to contributing 1/3 of award value, student’s eligibility).
• Students will receive award payments via ROSI.
• All OGS award allocations are to be used within the fiscal year (i.e. summer – winter sessions).
• There is no carry-forward of OGS allocations permitted.
Leaves of Absence/Interruption of Award
• Students may be granted a leave of absence of up to 18-months, for reasons including:
o Parental leave
o Family or medical leave
o Compassionate leave (e.g. bereavement)
• Students who withdraw without completing 14 weeks of full-time study in any term will be asked to repay the installment received during that session.
• Students returning from a leave are eligible to resume their OGS award upon full-time registration; however, as no carry-forward of OGS awards are permitted, this award must be granted from a unit’s future allocation.
Reporting
• Units are to report to SGS:
• Name of student, student number, year of study
• Program and normal program length
• Value of scholarship
• Whether it is a new award or a renewal
• Whether the recipient is on a leave/returning from leave (as applicable)
• Reports are to be submitted to SGS no later than Aug 15th each year (starting 2014) and reporting back to the fall, winter, summer session of the previous year.
• Reports will be forwarded to the Province of Ontario by the GAO on behalf of the graduate units.
International OGS Awards
• Given the small number of awards available to international students, the Graduate Awards Office will hold a centralized adjudication of OGS awards for Visa students.
• New admits and returning students are eligible to apply.
• Units will receive a quota for number of submissions from the GAO in late fall.
• Award Adjudication will take place through the GAO in the winter session.
• OGS Awards for Visa students are tenable for one year only (i.e. they are not renewable).
To: Graduate Coordinators; Graduate Administrators
From: Kerri Huffman, Associate Director, Student Services: Graduate Awards & Financial Aid
CC: Heather Kelly; Director, Student Services, Luc De Nil, Vice-Dean, Students
Date: 28/09/2012
Re: Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program: Terms of Reference/ Guidelines
Further to the memo from Brian Corman, Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice-Provost, Graduate Education dated September 28, 2012; the following provides details with respect to the administration of the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program.
For award eligibility please refer to Decanal memo dated Sept. 28, 2012: SGS #001, 2012-2013
Beginning with the 2013-14 year, the University of Toronto will become responsible for the intake, processing, adjudication and awarding of the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) on behalf of the Province of Ontario. Although the OGS awards will be administered by the University of Toronto, it is still considered to be an external award.
Allocation for Domestic Student Applications
The School of Graduate Studies will provide each graduate unit with an allocation of domestic OGS awards. The allocation is calculated based on an 85% weighting of previous OGS success rates (a 3-year average) combined with a 15% weighting of overall graduate population. Allocations will be provided to units on Oct. 1st.
Quota for Visa Student Applications
A competition for the visa student OGS applications will be centrally adjudicated by SGS in the winter session. Deadlines and quota information will be provided in an Award Announcement.
Value and Matching
The value of the OGS Award remains at $10,000 for a 2-term award and $15,000 for a 3-term award. Graduate units remain responsible for contributing 1/3 of the overall award value.
Application Process
• The School of Graduate Studies will develop a centralized on-line OGS application available to prospective and returning students in November 2012.
• Graduate units will have the flexibility to develop their own local deadlines for the submission of OGS applications from applicants.
• Prospective students may submit a single application to multiple U of T graduate units.
• Graduate Units will be able to view all OGS applications made to their unit (including both prospective and returning students).
Adjudication
Individual units will now be responsible for adjudicating their OGS awards and selecting eligible students based on academic excellence; giving equitable consideration to prospective and current students in Masters, Doctoral and Professional Masters programs.
• Units will assess OGS awards based on academic excellence.
• Graduate units will follow their internal scholarship committee guidelines (or may establish new guidelines for OGS award committees).
• OGS awards may be awarded for a minimum of 2-terms to a maximum of 6-terms.
• Units are encouraged to balance single year awards and renewable awards to provide flexibility in OGS adjudications in subsequent years.
• Graduate units will ensure OGS recipients meet eligibility criteria (with exception of OSAP eligibility which will be verified by the Graduate Awards Office (GAO)).
• Graduate units will forward award decisions to the GAO no later than June 1st of each year, including both selected recipients as well as a reversion list in the event that candidates within the unit’s allocation do not meet OSAP eligibility or decline the award offer.
Award notification/ Payment process
• The Graduate Awards Office will notify award recipients on behalf of the Province of Ontario following central OSAP checks.
• Students will be required to complete an on-line notice of award acceptance and agreement to the terms and conditions of the award.
• Units will be required to confirm students’ OGS approval (e.g. commitment to contributing 1/3 of award value, student’s eligibility).
• Students will receive award payments via ROSI.
• All OGS award allocations are to be used within the fiscal year (i.e. summer – winter sessions).
• There is no carry-forward of OGS allocations permitted.
Leaves of Absence/Interruption of Award
• Students may be granted a leave of absence of up to 18-months, for reasons including:
o Parental leave
o Family or medical leave
o Compassionate leave (e.g. bereavement)
• Students who withdraw without completing 14 weeks of full-time study in any term will be asked to repay the installment received during that session.
• Students returning from a leave are eligible to resume their OGS award upon full-time registration; however, as no carry-forward of OGS awards are permitted, this award must be granted from a unit’s future allocation.
Reporting
• Units are to report to SGS:
• Name of student, student number, year of study
• Program and normal program length
• Value of scholarship
• Whether it is a new award or a renewal
• Whether the recipient is on a leave/returning from leave (as applicable)
• Reports are to be submitted to SGS no later than Aug 15th each year (starting 2014) and reporting back to the fall, winter, summer session of the previous year.
• Reports will be forwarded to the Province of Ontario by the GAO on behalf of the graduate units.
International OGS Awards
• Given the small number of awards available to international students, the Graduate Awards Office will hold a centralized adjudication of OGS awards for Visa students.
• New admits and returning students are eligible to apply.
• Units will receive a quota for number of submissions from the GAO in late fall.
• Award Adjudication will take place through the GAO in the winter session.
• OGS Awards for Visa students are tenable for one year only (i.e. they are not renewable).
Changes to the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
SGS #001, 2012-2013
TO: Graduate Chairs, Directors, Coordinators and Administrators
FROM: Brian Corman, Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice-Provost, Graduate Education
CC: Luc De Nil, Vice-Dean Students, School of Graduate Studies
Heather Kelly, Director, Student Services
Kerri Huffman, Associate Director, Graduate Awards & Financial Aid
School of Graduate Studies Staff
Date: Friday, September 28, 2012
RE: Changes to the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
It is posted on the SGS web-site at: http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/adminsupport/memos.htm
TO: Graduate Chairs, Directors, Coordinators and Administrators
FROM: Brian Corman, Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice-Provost, Graduate Education
CC: Luc De Nil, Vice-Dean Students, School of Graduate Studies
Heather Kelly, Director, Student Services
Kerri Huffman, Associate Director, Graduate Awards & Financial Aid
School of Graduate Studies Staff
Date: Friday, September 28, 2012
RE: Changes to the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
It is posted on the SGS web-site at: http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/adminsupport/memos.htm
Ontario Graduate Award (OGS) changes for 2013-14: UPDATE
SGS Award Announcement
Re: Ontario Graduate Award (OGS) changes for 2013-14: UPDATE
Date: Sept. 20, 2012
To: Graduate Coordinators; Graduate Administrators;
From: Kerri Huffman; Associate Director, Student Services – Graduate Awards and Financial Aid
CC: SGS
The Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has recently announced that the administration of the OGS Awards will be transferred to participating universities for the 2013-14 academic year.
At this time The University of Toronto will become responsible for the intake, processing, adjudication and awarding of the scholarships. The Ministry will continue to set OGS eligibility criteria and program policies.
The Ministry will continue to support 3000 scholarships province-wide which will be allocated to participating universities based on their share of the graduate population.
The School of Graduate Studies will announce information regarding the new application and awarding process, as well as administrative guidelines by the end of Sept.
Please direct all questions regarding the OGS changes to Kerri Huffman at kerri.huffman@utoronto.ca or 416 978-8576.
Re: Ontario Graduate Award (OGS) changes for 2013-14: UPDATE
Date: Sept. 20, 2012
To: Graduate Coordinators; Graduate Administrators;
From: Kerri Huffman; Associate Director, Student Services – Graduate Awards and Financial Aid
CC: SGS
The Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has recently announced that the administration of the OGS Awards will be transferred to participating universities for the 2013-14 academic year.
At this time The University of Toronto will become responsible for the intake, processing, adjudication and awarding of the scholarships. The Ministry will continue to set OGS eligibility criteria and program policies.
The Ministry will continue to support 3000 scholarships province-wide which will be allocated to participating universities based on their share of the graduate population.
The School of Graduate Studies will announce information regarding the new application and awarding process, as well as administrative guidelines by the end of Sept.
Please direct all questions regarding the OGS changes to Kerri Huffman at kerri.huffman@utoronto.ca or 416 978-8576.
Membership of Vice-President and Provost Review / Search Advisory Committee and Call
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
From: David Naylor
President
Date: September 17, 2012
Re: Reminder re Membership of Vice-President and Provost Review / Search Advisory Committee and Call for Submissions
On July 9, 2012 a memorandum was sent announcing the establishment of the Vice-President and Provost Review / Search Advisory Committee and inviting submissions from the University of Toronto community. In recognition of the fact that many faculty, staff and students would be away over the summer and, in order to afford them the opportunity to provide input to this process, we indicated that we would send another communication in September. To this end, please see the information below.
Committee Membership
Earlier this Spring, I wrote to inform you that the Governing Council had approved the extension of Professor Cheryl Misak’s term as Vice-President and Provost to December 31, 2012. Following a call for nominations for individuals to serve on the representative Review / Search Advisory Committee, I have now established the Committee which I will chair. Its members are:
Professor Grant Allen (Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering)
Ms Alexis Archbold (Administrative Staff Governor; Assistant Dean, Students; Faculty of Law)
Ms Katharine Ball (Undergraduate Student, Faculty of Arts and Science; President, Arts and Science Students Union)
Professor Alexandra Gillespie (Department of English and Drama, University of Toronto at Mississauga)
Professor Avrum Gotlieb (Faculty Governor; Senior Academic Advisor to the Dean and Acting Vice-Dean, Graduate Affairs, Faculty of Medicine)
Professor Ellen Hodnett (Faculty Governor; Chair, Academic Board; Faculty of Nursing)
Professor Harry Krashinsky (Department of Management, University of Toronto at Scarborough)
Mr. Gary Mooney (Lieutenant Governor-in-Council Governor)
Professor Yves Roberge (Principal, New College)
Ms Maureen Somerville (Alumni Governor)
Ms Rumeet Toor (Doctoral Student, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education)
Mr. Louis Charpentier, Secretary of the Governing Council, will serve as Secretary to the Committee.
Mandate
The Committee’s first task is to undertake the usual and customary review and advise me on the portfolio of the Vice-President and Provost. Given that Professor Misak is eligible to be re-appointed, the Committee will also consider whether to recommend re-appointment or to proceed with a search. The Committee will be meeting in the coming weeks and welcomes submissions from the University community.
Submissions
Submissions should be sent in confidence to:
Louis R. Charpentier
Secretary of the Governing Council
Room 106, Simcoe Hall
27 King’s College Circle
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1
Submissions may also be sent by e-mail to l.charpentier@utoronto.ca or fax to 416-978-8182. The deadline for submissions is September 28, 2012. Submissions will be treated as confidential to the Advisory Committee.
Thank you very much for your contribution to this important process.
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
From: David Naylor
President
Date: September 17, 2012
Re: Reminder re Membership of Vice-President and Provost Review / Search Advisory Committee and Call for Submissions
On July 9, 2012 a memorandum was sent announcing the establishment of the Vice-President and Provost Review / Search Advisory Committee and inviting submissions from the University of Toronto community. In recognition of the fact that many faculty, staff and students would be away over the summer and, in order to afford them the opportunity to provide input to this process, we indicated that we would send another communication in September. To this end, please see the information below.
Committee Membership
Earlier this Spring, I wrote to inform you that the Governing Council had approved the extension of Professor Cheryl Misak’s term as Vice-President and Provost to December 31, 2012. Following a call for nominations for individuals to serve on the representative Review / Search Advisory Committee, I have now established the Committee which I will chair. Its members are:
Professor Grant Allen (Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering)
Ms Alexis Archbold (Administrative Staff Governor; Assistant Dean, Students; Faculty of Law)
Ms Katharine Ball (Undergraduate Student, Faculty of Arts and Science; President, Arts and Science Students Union)
Professor Alexandra Gillespie (Department of English and Drama, University of Toronto at Mississauga)
Professor Avrum Gotlieb (Faculty Governor; Senior Academic Advisor to the Dean and Acting Vice-Dean, Graduate Affairs, Faculty of Medicine)
Professor Ellen Hodnett (Faculty Governor; Chair, Academic Board; Faculty of Nursing)
Professor Harry Krashinsky (Department of Management, University of Toronto at Scarborough)
Mr. Gary Mooney (Lieutenant Governor-in-Council Governor)
Professor Yves Roberge (Principal, New College)
Ms Maureen Somerville (Alumni Governor)
Ms Rumeet Toor (Doctoral Student, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education)
Mr. Louis Charpentier, Secretary of the Governing Council, will serve as Secretary to the Committee.
Mandate
The Committee’s first task is to undertake the usual and customary review and advise me on the portfolio of the Vice-President and Provost. Given that Professor Misak is eligible to be re-appointed, the Committee will also consider whether to recommend re-appointment or to proceed with a search. The Committee will be meeting in the coming weeks and welcomes submissions from the University community.
Submissions
Submissions should be sent in confidence to:
Louis R. Charpentier
Secretary of the Governing Council
Room 106, Simcoe Hall
27 King’s College Circle
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1
Submissions may also be sent by e-mail to l.charpentier@utoronto.ca or fax to 416-978-8182. The deadline for submissions is September 28, 2012. Submissions will be treated as confidential to the Advisory Committee.
Thank you very much for your contribution to this important process.
Extension of Prof. Janet Paterson's Term as Principal, Innis College
PDAD&C #14, 2012-13
To: Staff, Students and Alumni, Innis College
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs
From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost
Date: September 28, 2012
Re: Extension of Prof. Janet Paterson's Term as Principal, Innis College
I am very pleased to announce that Professor Janet Paterson has agreed to extend her second term as Principal of Innis College until June 30, 2015.
Professor Paterson has a record of outstanding leadership at Innis College. Her commitment to strengthening student experience and academic programming has served the Innis community very well. She has led Innis College through a critical period of planning regarding the College's advancement priorities and done much to promote an excellent working relationship with the Faculty of Arts and Science. She has been a strong spokesperson for Innis College, both to the internal University community and to the broader external community.
Professor Paterson's research interests reside in Quebec literature, postmodernism, alterity, transnationalism and immigrant literature. She is a member of the Royal Society of Canada.
To: Staff, Students and Alumni, Innis College
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs
From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost
Date: September 28, 2012
Re: Extension of Prof. Janet Paterson's Term as Principal, Innis College
I am very pleased to announce that Professor Janet Paterson has agreed to extend her second term as Principal of Innis College until June 30, 2015.
Professor Paterson has a record of outstanding leadership at Innis College. Her commitment to strengthening student experience and academic programming has served the Innis community very well. She has led Innis College through a critical period of planning regarding the College's advancement priorities and done much to promote an excellent working relationship with the Faculty of Arts and Science. She has been a strong spokesperson for Innis College, both to the internal University community and to the broader external community.
Professor Paterson's research interests reside in Quebec literature, postmodernism, alterity, transnationalism and immigrant literature. She is a member of the Royal Society of Canada.
Appointment of Professor Ulli Krull as Vice-Principal, UofT Mississauga
PDAD&C #15, 2012-13
To: Faculty, Staff and Students, University of Toronto Mississauga
PDAD&C
From: Deep Saini, Vice-President, University of Toronto
& Principal, University of Toronto Mississauga
Date: September 28, 2012.
Re: Appointment of Professor Ulli Krull as Vice-Principal, Special Initiatives, University of Toronto Mississauga
It is with great pleasure that I announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the appointment of Professor Ulli Krull as Vice-Principal, Special Initiatives, University of Toronto Mississauga from October 1, 2012 to June 30, 2016.
Professor Krull is a Professor of Analytical Chemistry and holder of the AstraZeneca Chair in Biotechnology. He is recognized as one of the leading analytical chemists in Canada. He has served as Vice-Principal, Research at the University of Toronto Mississauga since January 1, 2003, and has greatly enhanced the research mission of this campus and the University of Toronto as a whole in this role. He has previously served as Associate Dean of Sciences (1994-99) and Vice-Dean, Graduate (2006-08) at UTM. He has also been a very active member of the community, playing various leadership roles, including his current appointments as Chair of the Healthy City Stewardship Centre and Vice-Chair of Advantage Mississauga. Past awards/honours have included the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award at UTM, the University of Toronto Faculty Award, recognizing Ulli's excellence in research, teaching, and service, and the inaugural Outstanding Contributor Award from the School of Continuing Studies. Ulli is a visionary, strategic, and innovative thinker, who has a proven track record as an exemplary administrator and extraordinary leader, and is ideally suited for this position.
Professor Krull has kindly agreed to continue to serve as Vice-Principal, Research until that term ends on June 30, 2013, or earlier if a replacement is found.
Please join me in congratulating Professor Krull on this appointment.
To: Faculty, Staff and Students, University of Toronto Mississauga
PDAD&C
From: Deep Saini, Vice-President, University of Toronto
& Principal, University of Toronto Mississauga
Date: September 28, 2012.
Re: Appointment of Professor Ulli Krull as Vice-Principal, Special Initiatives, University of Toronto Mississauga
It is with great pleasure that I announce that the Agenda Committee of Academic Board has approved the appointment of Professor Ulli Krull as Vice-Principal, Special Initiatives, University of Toronto Mississauga from October 1, 2012 to June 30, 2016.
Professor Krull is a Professor of Analytical Chemistry and holder of the AstraZeneca Chair in Biotechnology. He is recognized as one of the leading analytical chemists in Canada. He has served as Vice-Principal, Research at the University of Toronto Mississauga since January 1, 2003, and has greatly enhanced the research mission of this campus and the University of Toronto as a whole in this role. He has previously served as Associate Dean of Sciences (1994-99) and Vice-Dean, Graduate (2006-08) at UTM. He has also been a very active member of the community, playing various leadership roles, including his current appointments as Chair of the Healthy City Stewardship Centre and Vice-Chair of Advantage Mississauga. Past awards/honours have included the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award at UTM, the University of Toronto Faculty Award, recognizing Ulli's excellence in research, teaching, and service, and the inaugural Outstanding Contributor Award from the School of Continuing Studies. Ulli is a visionary, strategic, and innovative thinker, who has a proven track record as an exemplary administrator and extraordinary leader, and is ideally suited for this position.
Professor Krull has kindly agreed to continue to serve as Vice-Principal, Research until that term ends on June 30, 2013, or earlier if a replacement is found.
Please join me in congratulating Professor Krull on this appointment.
Reappointment of David Palmer, Vice-President, Advancement
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: September 17, 2012
Re: Reappointment of David Palmer, Vice-President, Advancement
I am very pleased to announce that at its meeting on September 6, 2012, the Governing Council approved the reappointment of David Palmer, Vice-President, Advancement, effective immediately.
The recommendation for re-appointment was based on a review undertaken by President Paul Gooch of Victoria University in the University of Toronto, Dean Meric Gertler of the Division of Arts and Science, and this author. The team’s review included consultations and interviews, as well as a careful review of internal documentation and benchmark data from peer institutions.
First appointed as our chief advancement officer in 2007, David Palmer has enhanced the focus on and service to our more than 500,000 alumni in 175 countries around the world; and as our most senior fundraiser, he has been tireless in seeking support for key academic priorities. In particular, Mr. Palmer has led the Division of Advancement and University community through the planning and implementation of the Boundless campaign, a major University-wide effort aimed at raising $2 billion—the largest campaign goal in Canadian history. Since its successful launch on November 20, 2011, the Boundless Campaign has generated more than $150 million in new commitments, bringing the campaign total above $1.1 billion overall as of this writing.
The campaign planning was marked by a highly consultative process that engaged all divisions, while an inspiring campaign theme has helped rally internal and external constituents around a common vision for U of T’s role and aspirations. We are confident that under his leadership, the campaign will continue to meet its objectives for outreach and for support of critically important institutional goals.
Prior to assuming the role of Vice-President, Advancement, David Palmer served as President of the Royal Ontario Board of Governors. He is a senior fellow of Massey College, a member of the Executive Committee of the National Council of Foundation Executives, and a Director of Earth Rangers—a children’s environmental education charity. He is a graduate of Western and Princeton Universities, and a proud father of one U of T graduate and two currently enrolled U of T students.
As has been the case with other Vice-Presidents’ extensions, the continuation of Mr Palmer’s term will extend partway into the term of the next President. These extensions have been staggered to enable vice-presidential incumbents and my successor to make a mutual determination about further extensions on an orderly basis.
Please join me in congratulating David Palmer on his reappointment and thanking him for his continuing and dedicated service to the University of Toronto.
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: September 17, 2012
Re: Reappointment of David Palmer, Vice-President, Advancement
I am very pleased to announce that at its meeting on September 6, 2012, the Governing Council approved the reappointment of David Palmer, Vice-President, Advancement, effective immediately.
The recommendation for re-appointment was based on a review undertaken by President Paul Gooch of Victoria University in the University of Toronto, Dean Meric Gertler of the Division of Arts and Science, and this author. The team’s review included consultations and interviews, as well as a careful review of internal documentation and benchmark data from peer institutions.
First appointed as our chief advancement officer in 2007, David Palmer has enhanced the focus on and service to our more than 500,000 alumni in 175 countries around the world; and as our most senior fundraiser, he has been tireless in seeking support for key academic priorities. In particular, Mr. Palmer has led the Division of Advancement and University community through the planning and implementation of the Boundless campaign, a major University-wide effort aimed at raising $2 billion—the largest campaign goal in Canadian history. Since its successful launch on November 20, 2011, the Boundless Campaign has generated more than $150 million in new commitments, bringing the campaign total above $1.1 billion overall as of this writing.
The campaign planning was marked by a highly consultative process that engaged all divisions, while an inspiring campaign theme has helped rally internal and external constituents around a common vision for U of T’s role and aspirations. We are confident that under his leadership, the campaign will continue to meet its objectives for outreach and for support of critically important institutional goals.
Prior to assuming the role of Vice-President, Advancement, David Palmer served as President of the Royal Ontario Board of Governors. He is a senior fellow of Massey College, a member of the Executive Committee of the National Council of Foundation Executives, and a Director of Earth Rangers—a children’s environmental education charity. He is a graduate of Western and Princeton Universities, and a proud father of one U of T graduate and two currently enrolled U of T students.
As has been the case with other Vice-Presidents’ extensions, the continuation of Mr Palmer’s term will extend partway into the term of the next President. These extensions have been staggered to enable vice-presidential incumbents and my successor to make a mutual determination about further extensions on an orderly basis.
Please join me in congratulating David Palmer on his reappointment and thanking him for his continuing and dedicated service to the University of Toronto.
SGS Graduate 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:
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Professor Justin Nodwell
Chair and Graduate Chair, Department of Biochemistry
March 1, 2013 to February 28, 2018
Professor Reinhart Reithmeier
Chair, Department of Biochemistry
January 1, 2013 to February 28, 2013 (extension)
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
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:
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Professor Justin Nodwell
Chair and Graduate Chair, Department of Biochemistry
March 1, 2013 to February 28, 2018
Professor Reinhart Reithmeier
Chair, Department of Biochemistry
January 1, 2013 to February 28, 2013 (extension)
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
Friday, September 14, 2012
SGS: Important Dates 2012-2013
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Chairs/Directors/Graduate Coordinators/Graduate Administrators
Cc: Committee of Graduate Deans
School of Graduate Studies, Staff
FROM: Heather Kelly, Director of Student Services
DATE: September 11, 2012
RE: School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Important Dates 2012-2013
Every year, SGS Student Services prepares an integrated list of important dates for your convenience which includes sessional dates from the academic calendar, governance meeting schedules (GEC, CSM, CPM) as well as SGS Student Services dates & deadlines (award deadlines, workshops, meetings and brown bag lunches etc.), among others. Please find attached SGS Important Dates 2012-2013.
Please note that there are numerous other SGS events and deadlines that occur throughout the year and graduate units are informed of these through a variety of communications during the course of the academic year.
The graduate sessional dates are included but can also be referenced in the SGS 2012-2013 Calendar at:
Also, iCal users may download a .ics version of the Sessional Dates 2012-2013 by following the link above .
I hope that you will find this document useful.
Regards,
Heather
Heather Kelly
Director of Student Services
School of Graduate Studies
University of Toronto
63 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2Z9
Tel: 416-978-4350
Fax: 416-971-2864
Friday, September 7, 2012
Appointment of Chair First Year
MEMORANDUM 2012/13 – 05
To: Members of the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
From: Cristina Amon, Dean
Date: September 7, 2012
Re: Appointment of Chair First Year
Micah joined the Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering as a Lecturer in 2007 and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2012. He obtained his BASc, MASc and PhD in Electrical Engineering at the University of Toronto.
Micah has an outstanding teaching record and has been an innovator in the use of technology in his lectures. He is currently pursuing research on implementing an inverted classroom model in a large second-year course in ECE. He has been recognized with multiple teaching awards in ECE and was the recipient of the Early Career Teaching Award from the Faculty in 2012.
Please join me in congratulating Micah on his appointment and wishing him all the best in this endeavour.
I extend my deep appreciation to the following members of the Advisory Committee in this search for their time and thoughtful input:
Professor Grant Allen, Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry
Professor Bryan Karney, Associate Dean, Cross-Disciplinary Programs
Professor Mark Kortschot, Chair, Division of Engineering Science
Professor Susan McCahan, Vice-Dean, Undergraduate
Ms. Barbara McCann, Registrar
I also wish to extend thanks on behalf of the Faculty to Professor Kim Pressnail who will continue in the role of Chair, First Year until October 31, 2012.
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