[PDADC-L] 33: Collective Bargaining Update - CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 (Sessional Instructors)

Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:32:15 -0500
From: Provost
To: PDADC-L@listserv.utoronto.ca
Subject: [PDADC-L] 33: Collective Bargaining Update - CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 (Sessional Instructors)

PDAD&C #33, 2009-10

MEMORANDUM

To: PDAD&C

From: Angela Hildyard, Vice-President, Human Resources and Equity
Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost

Date: November 5, 2009

RE: Collective Bargaining Update - CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 (Sessional Instructors)


The University and the Union that represents Sessional Lecturers, Writing Instructors and Sessional Instructional Assistants (CUPE 3902, Unit 3) have been meeting since July to negotiate a renewal of the collective agreement. Our
goal, of course, is to reach an agreement that is acceptable both to the University and to the members of the Union and to do so in a manner that does not impact negatively upon our students or upon our academic programs.

Although we have reached agreement on a number of important issues, several matters remain outstanding and we are actively engaged with the Union in an attempt to resolve our differences. The Union has indicated that they could commence a legal strike as early as Monday. The University's negotiating team is committed to bargain all weekend and will make every reasonable effort to reach a successful outcome.

If a strike by CUPE 3902 Unit 3 does occur, the University will remain open. All members of the teaching staff who are not represented by CUPE 3902 Unit 3 are expected to engage in their regular activities. The University places a
very high priority on maintaining the integrity of our academic programs and minimizing any negative impact upon our students.

At this point negotiations are continuing and the University is hopeful that a settlement will be reached. We will provide regular updates on the progress of negotiations at www.utoronto.ca

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[PDADC-L] 33: Collective Bargaining Update - CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 (Sessional Instructors)

Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:32:15 -0500
From: Provost
To: PDADC-L@listserv.utoronto.ca
Subject: [PDADC-L] 33: Collective Bargaining Update - CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 (Sessional Instructors)

PDAD&C #33, 2009-10

MEMORANDUM

To: PDAD&C

From: Angela Hildyard, Vice-President, Human Resources and Equity
Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost

Date: November 5, 2009

RE: Collective Bargaining Update - CUPE Local 3902 Unit 3 (Sessional Instructors)


The University and the Union that represents Sessional Lecturers, Writing Instructors and Sessional Instructional Assistants (CUPE 3902, Unit 3) have been meeting since July to negotiate a renewal of the collective agreement. Our
goal, of course, is to reach an agreement that is acceptable both to the University and to the members of the Union and to do so in a manner that does not impact negatively upon our students or upon our academic programs.

Although we have reached agreement on a number of important issues, several matters remain outstanding and we are actively engaged with the Union in an attempt to resolve our differences. The Union has indicated that they could
commence a legal strike as early as Monday. The University's negotiating team is committed to bargain all weekend nd will make every reasonable effort to reach a successful outcome.

If a strike by CUPE 3902 Unit 3 does occur, the University will remain open. All members of the teaching staff who are not represented by CUPE 3902 Unit 3 are expected to engage in their regular activities. The University places a
very high priority on maintaining the integrity of our academic programs and minimizing any negative impact upon our students.

At this point negotiations are continuing and the University is hopeful that a settlement will be reached. We will provide regular updates on the progress of negotiations at www.utoronto.ca

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[PDADC-L] 32: Search for the Dean of OISE - Call for nominations and comments

Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:43:19 -0500
From: Provost
To: PDADC-L@listserv.utoronto.ca
Subject: [PDADC-L] 32: Search for the Dean of OISE - Call for nominations and comments
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PDAD&C #32 2009-10

Memorandum

To: Staff and Students of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors and Chairs

From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost

Date: November 5, 2009

Re: Search for the Dean of OISE - Call for nominations and comments

cc: President David Naylor
The Bulletin



As announced on June 18, Professor Jane Gaskell will complete her term as Dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education on June 30, 2010. Professor Gaskell has indicated she will not be seeking re-appointment.

The Advisory Committee to recommend the appointment of a Dean of OISE welcomes comments and nominations from interested persons for this decanal search.

Confidential nominations and comments should be sent to the attention of Helen Lasthiotakis, Director, Policy and Planning, by December 10, 2009 by mail (Room 225, Simcoe Hall) or by email to h.lasthiotakis@utoronto.ca


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Leaders of Tomorrow in Civil Engineering

As many of you know, Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) is a Student Leadership Development Program that was started in our Faculty a couple of years ago. The program’s vision is “an engineering education that is a life-long foundation for transformational leaders and outstanding citizens”. Through extra-curricular and co-curricular programming LOT strives to design, develop, implement and evaluate a world-class engineering student leadership development program which, amongst other things, provides opportunities for students to develop their leadership ability by observing, experiencing, and reflecting on the leadership process.

I am looking for volunteers who want to be on our Departmental LOT working group. The task of the group is to identify, develop and implement the types of leadership programs we think are important to our civil and mineral engineering students. I have set up our first meeting for November 11th at 1 pm in GB 107.

If you are interested in being part of this working group and have not contacted me yet, please email me indicating your interest and letting me know if you are able to attend the meeting.

FYI, I will be providing a light lunch for all that attend. Thanks and hope to hear from you.

Nelly

Resume and Networking Workshops for Undergrads

Effective Resumes and Cover Letters

On Thursday, November 12, 2009 the Department of Civil Engineering and the Engineering Career Centre will be offering a special workshop on writing great Resumes and Cover Letters. The workshop starts at 6pm and will be held in GB117. Registration is free and everyone is encouraged to attend - please RSVP on our website.

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Effective Career Networking Workshop

On Monday, January 4, 2010, the Department of Civil Engineering and the Engineering Career Centre will be hosting a special workshop on Career Networking. The workshop will be held in GB217 and starts at 5pm. This will be especially useful in preparation for the Civil-Mineral Engineering Career Fair on Thursday, January 7th. Registration is open to everyone and is free, but please register on our website.

WIDEN (Workshops for Inter-Discipline Exchange and Novelty)

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Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:27:22 -0500
From: Jessica Duffin Wolfe
To: Jessica Duffin Wolfe
Subject: WIDEN: On Walls, Monday Nov. 9 (fwd)


In commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the
Berlin Wall, WIDEN (Workshops for Inter-Discipline Exchange and
Novelty) is delighted to announce its second meeting of 2009-10:

On Walls, a WIDEN symposium
3:30-5:30 pm, Monday, November 9
Grad Room at Grad House, 66 Harbord St.
All are welcome. No advance registration is required.

Directions
To get to Grad Room in Grad House, enter through the coffee shop on
the North-East corner of Spadina and Harbord and then go down the
stairs at the back. An elevator to the room is accessible through the
main entrance of the Grad House Residence.

Program:

Architectural Meat
Hayley Imerman, Architecture
Though seemingly elementary and self-evident, the role of the wall in
architecture is far from uncontested. The idea of the wall has been
the conceptual catalyst for a long lineage of architectural builders
and thinkers. From the wall-less-ness of Richard Rogers and Renzo
Piano's Centre Pompidou in Paris, to the wall-house 'paper projects'
of John Hejduk, this presentation considers the wall as creator, the
wall as destroyer, the wall as moderator between past and future.

Demarcating the City: Contemporary Beijing's Missing Walls
Elizabeth Parke, Art

My research examines the connection between urban space and walls in
contemporary Beijing. By approaching the city walls through the
stairs at the back. An elevator to the room is accessible through the
main entrance of the Grad House Residence.

A Chink in the Wall : Cross-Cultural Communication through Theatrical
Gestures
Jennifer Heywood, Drama

“And such a wall, as I would have you think, / That had in it a
crannied hole or chink." -spoken by WALL, in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Presenting research on the dramaturgy of performance, I will argue
that while physical gestures do not contain synonymous meanings in
differing cultures (hence creating a wall that blocks communication)
the theatre, and more specifically the art of the actor’s gestures,
and most specifically Eugenio Barba’s theory on pre-expressivity,
offer a ‘chink’ in such a wall. The research behind this paper hopes
to find a place, in art, where diverse cultures can understand the
intentions and desires behind movement, offering a clearer
understanding of each other’s visions and perspectives.
BREAK

Penetrating the Myth of the Vaginal Hymen
Bronwyn Singleton, Philosophy

The vaginal hymen is a mythic wall that marks the inside and outside
of woman, acting as alleged guarantor of chastity and virginity.
Resounding medical evidence agrees that the hymen is an unreliable
arbiter of virginity, and yet it continues to have a persistent hold
on the imagination. I argue that while the hymen cannot guarantee
virginal purity, it serves all too effective at protecting us from
the dangerous confusion and contamination of sexual-erotic love. A
smidge of Derrida grounds this work.

Photodynamic Therapy for the Treatment of Cancer
Emma Henderson, Medical Biophysics

Homeostasis, the tendency of living organisms to maintain internal
stability, is largely achieved through barriers, the breakdown of
which can lead to disease or death. In cancer therapies, however,
the goal is death – at least of the tumour cells. Photodynamic
therapy (PDT) is one such treatment for cancer and its effectiveness
relies heavily on the properties of these dynamic physiological
walls. This presentation will be an introduction to PDT and how it
works in the human body.


WIDEN (Workshops for Inter-Discipline Exchange and Novelty)

WIDEN aims to reveal the shared projects and symbiotic insights
emerging from the diverse inquiries of graduate students at the
University of Toronto. Each workshop consists of three (and sometimes
more) 10- to 15-minute presentations of research on a common theme by
graduate students working in three different disciplines at U of T,
followed by a half-hour (or so) of discussion.

Upcoming Workshops

On Women, December 4, 4-6pm, Grad Room
Upcoming Workshops

On Women, December 4, 4-6pm, Grad Room
On Colour, January, date TBA

Call for Presenters

WIDEN welcomes proposals on any theme on an ongoing basis, but right
now we would especially like to fill the last spots on our upcoming
workshops on Mining, Movement, and Spirit. Presentations may consist
of original research, or may address how a particular discipline
responds to the theme at hand. Proposals need only describe an idea
in brief, and announce the discipline and program in which the
student is working. Please contact Jessica Duffin Wolfe at
j.wolfe@utoronto.ca to submit a proposal or to join our mailing list.

Look for WIDEN on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?
ref=home#/group.php?gid=61225511224

McCharles Prize for Early Career Research Distinction - Call for Nominations

Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:34:28 -0500
From: Engineering Dean's Office
To: Chairs and Directors
Cc: Chairs and Directors - Supplementary List

Subject: McCharles Prize for Early Career Research Distinction - Call for Nominations
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Dear Chairs and Directors,

Please find attached the call for nominations for the McCharles Prize for Early Career Research Distinction.
This prize, consisting of a commemorative medal and a $25,000 award, recognizes 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.

Please note that departments may nominate only one candidate in any given competition. The deadline for
nominations is Friday March 5, 2010.

For more information on guidelines and submissions please see the attached or contact Carolyn Farrell,
Director, Awards and Honours, at 416-978-8666 or carolyn.farrell@utoronto.ca





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[PANDM-L] Family Care Office Elder Care Information Day - Nov. 19

Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:59:36 -0500
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Subject: [PANDM-L] Family Care Office Elder Care Information Day - Nov. 19
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Please share this information with staff in your department.


To: Professional & Managerial Staff / Divisional HR Managers
From: Francesca Dobbin - Director, Family Programs & Services
Date: November 2, 2009



Re: Family Care Office Elder Care Information Day - November 19


Join the Family Care Office (214 College St., Koffler Centre) for an Elder Care Information Day on November 19 from noon to 2 p.m. There will be displays on elder care resources, on-site counselling appointments and concurrent information sessions available for students, staff and faculty caring for or supporting an elderly
family member.


Information Sessions:

Go to www.familycare.utoronto.ca for detailed descriptions of the following information sessions and to register online for a session.


Seniors and Safety in the Home

Morgan Gadsby and Andrea Cook, Occupational Therapists from VHA Rehab Solutions

Noon -12:45 p.m. - 214 College St. Room 313

The facilitators will be available after their session until 2 p.m. in the Family Care Office and will have assistive devices for display.



Exploring Senior Housing Options

Esther Goldstein, social worker and author of Comprehensive Guide to Retirement Living.

1 -1:30 p.m. - 214 College St. Room 313

Esther will be available in the Family Care Office from noon to 1 p.m. and then after her session until 2
p.m. She will provide free copies of her book.
Counselling Sessions:



Coping with a loved one who may have Alzheimer's disease?

A trained counsellor from the Alzheimer Society of Toronto will be on-site to provide 45-minute confidential
appointments from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. She can discuss any questions or personal concerns you may have about
dementia, such as getting a diagnosis, immediate and future care, family matters, ethical issues, stress and
coping techniques. The counselling session is available without charge, but pre-registration is required;
please call 416-978-0951 for an appointment.



Dealing with caregiver stress?

Lynne Gallagher, MSW, from Family Service Toronto (FST) will be available from noon - 2 p.m. to provide
information and guidance if you are dealing with caregiver stress. She will also be able to provide an
overview of the Seniors and Caregivers Support Services offered by FST.





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PDADC-L #30, H1N1 Documentation Required for Flu-related Student Absences

Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:01:57 -0500 [02:01:57 PM EST]
From: Provost
To: PDADC-L@listserv.utoronto.ca
Reply-To: Provost
Subject: Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:01:57 -0500 [02:01:57 PM EST]
From: Provost
To: PDADC-L@listserv.utoronto.ca
Reply-To: Provost
Subject: [PDADC-L] #30, H1N1: Documentation required for flu-related student absences
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Memo also attached in PDF format.

PDAD&C#30, 2009-10

To: PDAD&C

From: Cheryl Regehr, Vice-Provost, Academic Programs

Date: November 2, 2009

RE: H1N1: Documentation required for flu-related student absences

Please distribute this memorandum to all teaching members of your department, including stipendiary instructors and course instructors.

Toronto Public Health recently circulated the following directive:

"Toronto Public Health is strongly recommending that people with flu-like illness stay at home until they are feeling well and that they not go to the doctor unless their health condition warrants it. A policy to require doctor's notes could present a significant barrier to students complying with public health policy - potentially spreading the infection more and causing unnecessary pressure on physician's offices."

Our current practice is in line with the above directive. As previously communicated in PDAD&C#13, 2009-10 (http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/public/pdadc/200910/13.htm) students who are absent due to the H1N1 flu or who have flu-like symptoms are NOT required to supply a doctor's note or medical certificate in relation to their absence.

In order to receive academic accommodation, students WILL be required to record flu-related absences on the Student Web Service of ROSI (www.rosi.utoronto.ca).

For the most up-to-date information about the university's H1N1 preparations and policies, please visit the website: http://www.preparedness.utoronto.ca).

[PDADC-L] #29, H1N1 Vaccinations

Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:21:45 -0400 [12:21:45 PM EDT]
From: Provost
To: PDADC-L@listserv.utoronto.ca
Reply-To: Provost
Subject: [PDADC-L] #29, H1N1 Vaccinations
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HR#12, 2009-10
PDAD&C#29, 2009-10

To: PDAD&C
Professional/Managerial Staff

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

Date: October 30, 2009

Re: H1N1 Vaccinations

Please note that the University's Pandemic Preparedness website (http://www.preparedness.utoronto.ca/site3.aspx) has recently been updated with information about H1N1 flu vaccination clinics. Please check the site frequently for further updates and ensure that students, faculty and staff are aware of this resource.

Public Health authorities are making some vaccine available for campus clinics specifically for students. Public health authorities have however determined that they will not distribute H1N1 vaccine to employers for their employees due to the existence of the mass vaccination clinics. Therefore, we encourage faculty and staff to visit one of the public health clinics. Some family physicians may also have H1N1 vaccine available. Although the Toronto and Peel Public Health Vaccination Clinics will be open for extended hours and on weekends, we are asking academic administrators and managers to show flexibility to staff who might find it difficult to get the vaccine outside of normal working hours.

I also wish to remind you that a Pandemic Resources Guide for Managers is available on the University's Pandemic Preparedness website at: http://www.preparedness.utoronto.ca/pandemic/Information_for_Faculty_and_Staff/managerguide.htm along with a Q & A for Faculty and Staff at http://www.preparedness.utoronto.ca/pandemic/Information_for_Faculty_and_Staff/Frequently_Asked_Questions__Faculty_and_Staff_.htm

PDADC-L] #28, Update of the Code of Student Conduct

Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:33:23 -0400 [11:33:23 AM EDT]
From: Provost
To: PDADC-L@listserv.utoronto.ca
Reply-To: Provost
Subject: [PDADC-L] #28, Update of the Code of Student Conduct
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PDAD&C #28, 2009-10
MEMORANDUM

To: Principals, Deans, Academic Directors & Chairs
Members of the University Affairs Board
Presidents of Student Societies

From: Jill Matus, Vice-Provost, Students

Date: October 30, 2009

Re: Update of the Code of Student Conduct

The University's non-academic Code of Student Conduct was first approved by the Governing Council in 1992 and was revised in 1996 and in 2002. In response to requests from members of the University community, my office will be undertaking an administrative update of the Code this year. The main principles articulated in the Code continue to serve the University well. It is not therefore my intention to conduct a formal review of the Code at this time. Recommendations will be designed to (a) improve the effectiveness of the Code, (b) improve the understanding of the Code, (c) enhance the provisions which support health and the safety, and (d) clarify the procedures under the Code. Approval of any revisions to the Code will be recommended to the Governing Council prior to the end of this academic year.

My office will be undertaking a series of broad consultations with members of the University community in order to solicit suggestions and advice. In particular, student societies, student life professionals, registrars, and members of the administration who deal with Code-related matters will receive direct requests for submissions and advice. As part of this process, we will seek input on:

1. the Code's investigation and hearing procedures;
2. the procedures to make a complaint under the Code;
3. the language used to describe offences under the Code;
4. the provisions of the Code designed to protect safety;
5. procedures designed to address issues where the accommodation of health issues may be a consideration;
6. the interim procedures regarding urgent situations, where the health, safety or well-being of the student or others in the community may be at risk;
7. the role of various offices in the administration of the Code, including the role of academic divisions, colleges and the central administration; and
8. consistency in application of the Code across divisions

Attention will also be paid to the recruitment, selection, and training of investigating officers and hearing officers under the Code as well as education and awareness programs regarding the Code, and information for administrative officers expected to take action under the Code.

Reports on progress will be made to members of the University Affairs Board. It is anticipated that preliminary recommendations for revisions will be presented to the Board for information at the meeting scheduled for April 20, 2010 and that a resolution to recommend approval to the Governing Council will be presented for consideration at the June 1, 2010 UAB meeting.

If you have any suggestions which you feel would enhance the Code and its procedures, or if you have questions about these intended updates, please direct them to Jim Delaney, Director of the Office of the Vice-Provost, Students. Jim's phone number is 416-978-4027 and his email address is jim.delaney@utoronto.ca.

Graduate School Application Workshop

Graduate School Application Workshop (Focussing on Personal Statements, Plans of Proposed Study, Statements of Intent etc. full description below)

November 6th 6-7pm
in Room: BA1210
Pre-Registration not required.

Writing a personal statement, research statement, or statment of intent for graduate studies in Science/Engineering? Have questions about how to approach the statement, how to write specific sections, or how to best highlight your accomplishments and goals?
Alan Chong from the Engineering Communications Program, will be holding a short workshop on strategies for writing a strong statement for graduate school applications.
The Engineering Communication Program also offers one on one tutoring help for students seeking help with thier graduate school applications through the Communication Center.

Hope to see you there.

[PDADC-L] Gairdner/Nobel Events: Info + Live Webcast Links

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:42:44 -0400 [27/10/09 04:42:44 PM EDT]

From: Bryn MacPherson
To: PDADC-L@listserv.utoronto.ca

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Subject: [PDADC-L] Gairdner/Nobel Events: Info + Live Webcast Links

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The Gairdner Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Toronto, is hosting The Gairdner Foundation 50th Anniversary Toronto Symposium: October 28-30, 2009.

This three-day event will bring together Gairdner Award winners from around the world - including 23 Nobel Prize winners - for a series of lectures and panel discussions at U of T. Elizabeth Blackburn, 2009 Nobel Prize winner in medicine, will be attending. The symposium will culminate with a Gairdner and Gairdner/Nobel Public Forum at Convocation Hall on the evening of Friday, October 30th.
To view the complete schedule for a breakdown of lecture and panel discussion descriptions and their associated times and live webcast links, visit:

http://www.utoronto.ca/gairdner50th.htm


Bryn MacPherson
Executive Director, Office of the President
University of Toronto
Room 206, 27 King's College Circle
Toronto, ON Canada M5S 1A1

Email: bryn.macpherson@utoronto.ca
Office: 416.946.5848 / Mobile: 416.566.7588 / Fax: 416.978.1360
Website: www.utoronto.ca

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UofT Police Charity Hockey Game against Legendary Hockey Heroes-NOV. 10, 2009, 7:30 P.M.

The University of Toronto Police are hosting a charity hockey game against the Legendary Hockey Heroes with proceeds from the event benefiting Variety Village. The game will be held at Varsity Arena on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 with
the puck dropping at 7:30 PM. The game will be highlighted by several Hockey Hall of Fame players including Borje Salming, Glenn Anderson, and Steve Shutt. This is sure to be an action packed game.

The objective of the game is to raise money for Variety Village Children's Charity. Variety Village is a charitable organization that caters to children with special needs and their families. They offer a number of programs that work towards integrating children into society and improving their quality of life.

We are asking people who are unable to make the event, to donate the $10.00 ticket to a Child from Variety Village.

Tickets can be purchased at ticketbreak.com or at 21 Sussex Avenue, Toronto. I will also deliver the tickets to individuals on campus personally to save everyone from the $4.00 surcharge when you buy online.

http://www.campuspolice.utoronto.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=1079

Thank you for your support.

SPC Sean Tompa
University of Toronto Police

If you have any questions you can contact me at sean.tompa@utoronto.ca

PDADC-L] Academic Retiree Centre at University of Toronto

Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:12:03 -0400
From: Provost
To: PDADC-L@listserv.utoronto.ca
Subject: [PDADC-L] Academic Retiree Centre at University of Toronto

MEMORANDUM

To: PDAD&C

From: Pat Doherty, Administrator, ARC.

Date: October 27, 2009

Re: Academic Retiree Centre at University of Toronto



The *Academic Retiree Centre* *(ARC)* at UofT is a shared space on St. George campus, open 9-5 from Monday to Friday.
ARC provides a base for retired faculty, librarians and senior administrators where they can continue their connection with and service to the university and carry on their scholarly and professional activities. The centre is governed by a Board of Management chaired by Edith Hillan, Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life, and co-chaired by Peter Russell.

We are embarking on a campaign to create awareness of ARC and its facilities so that everyone at UofT has heard of it and knows what it has to offer.

This message is to request that you inform retired faculty, librarians and senior administrators in your department about the Academic Retiree Centre (ARC). If you maintain an email list, please forward this message on to your retirees. If you create retirement packages for your soon-to-be retirees, please include information about ARC in the packages. You may request copies of our brochure, or simply provide a link to our web page on your department
web site as a resource for your retirees.

Managed access to shared office space at the UofT's St. George campus is available, including the use of:

- 8 bookable carrels wired for power and direct internet access,
providing quiet, private workspace
- lockers in which to store files and other personal property
- a comfortable and welcoming reception area/lounge with kitchenette
facilities

For booking of carrels, guidelines are available on the ARC website http://www.faculty.utoronto.ca/arc/Carrels.htm,
or e-mail academic.retiree@utoronto.ca

ARC is located at Suite 412, 256 McCaul Street (just south of College), and is convenient to Queen's Park subway and teps from the College streetcar. For more information, please refer to the ARC website,
http://www.faculty.utoronto.ca/arc.htm.

Please forward this information to all retired faculty, librarians, and senior administrators of your department.

Thank you.

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BCIT Seeking Civil Engineering Instructors

The Department of Civil Engineering offers a four-year Bachelor of Engineering Degree. The primary objective of this degree is to graduate highly-qualified, practically-oriented civil engineers eligible for professional registration. Additionally, this flexible, integrated program allows for students to exit with an accredited Diploma of Technology after two years of study.

We are currently seeking two regular, full-time Instructors who are enthusiastic, team-oriented professionals with broad, practical knowledge of the civil engineering industry and specific expertise in at least one of the following areas: geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, road/highway design, water resource engineering. Candidates must be talented, capable individuals with industry experience that can effectively communicate across a range of civil-engineering study and develop and deliver curriculum to all four years of the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD in Civil Engineering; exceptional applicants with a Masters in Civil Engineering will be considered
Minimum three years’ applied North American engineering practice
Current membership in the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC), or other North American associations with eligibility to transfer to APEGBC
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills
Computer modeling/analysis experience in area of expertise
Previous teaching experience an asset
Proficiency with AutoCAD is an advantage

START DATE: December 7, 2009
COMPETITION NUMBER: 09SF216
CLOSING DATE: November 10, 2009

BCIT offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package and a diverse, enthusiastic workplace. BCIT is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

To Apply: Visit us online at bcit.ca/jobs and complete our application form.
We are only able to accept applications submitted online.

Civil Infrastructure Engineering Faculty Position at the University of Utah

Assistant Professor in Civil Infrastructure Engineering

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah, in Salt Lake City invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor. Civil
Infrastructure includes all aspects of the nation’s civil infrastructure (Heavy Freight and Passenger Rail, Pipeline, Energy Delivery, Utilities, and Industrial facilities). Candidates must hold an earned doctorate degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and demonstrate exceptional promise for high-quality teaching, research and professional development.

As a Carnegie Research Extensive University candidates will be responsible for teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, developing and sustaining an extramurally funded sponsored research program and participating in multidisciplinary research efforts.

Applicants will have a demonstrated record of excellence in one or more of the following
areas:
(a) Design of systems and materials to create a sustainable civil infrastructure;
(b) performance‐based design and evaluation of next generation power plants,
(c) pipeline design and evaluation for large system delivery of liquids and gases,
(d) design of the next generation of freight and passenger rail infrastructure and controls,
(e) design and asset management of large industrial and municipal facilities.

The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City at the foothills of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area experiences the four seasons and is known for world-class outdoor recreational activities including skiing, hiking, and biking. The State of Utah has more national parks and scenic areas than any other state. Recent growth in transportation, mining, education, health, and business-professional job sectors have helped the state continue a period of prosperous economic growth even as other parts of the country suffer economic downturns.

Initial screening of applicants will begin Dec. 1st, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Electronic application materials (pdf format) should include a cover letter stating your teaching and research interests and a list of five references with contact information, curriculum vitae, and two of your most important publications. Email materials to Ms. Tiffany Pannier (PDF form) pannier@civil.utah.edu (801) 585-6192. Verification or receipt will be emailed within 3 days.

Structural Engineering Faculty Position at the University of Utah

Assistant Professor in Structural Engineering

The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah, in Salt Lake City invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor. Candidates
must hold an earned doctorate degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and demonstrate exceptional promise for high-quality teaching, research and professional development.

As a Carnegie Research Extensive University candidates will be responsible for teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, developing and sustaining an extramurally funded sponsored research program and participating in multidisciplinary research efforts.

Applicants will have a demonstrated record of excellence in one or more of the following areas:
(a) development and design of innovative systems and materials to improve the performance of structures subjected to dynamic loading;
(b) development of innovative approaches for the performance‐based evaluation and design,
(c) earthquake engineering and soil‐structure interaction;
(d) field and laboratory testing, including the integration of test results with numerical modeling, or
(e) structural rehabilitation and repair of infrastructure systems.

The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City at the foothills of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area experiences the four seasons and is known for world-class outdoor recreational activities including skiing, hiking, and biking. The State of Utah has more national parks and scenic areas than any other state. Recent growth in transportation, mining, education, health, and business-professional job sectors have helped the state continue a period of prosperous economic growth even as other parts of the country suffer economic downturns.

Initial screening of applicants will begin Dec. 1st, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Electronic application materials (pdf format) should include a cover letter stating your teaching and research interests and a list of five references with contact information, curriculum vitae, and two of your most important publications. Email materials to Ms. Tiffany Pannier (PDF form) pannier@civil.utah.edu (801) 585-6192. Verification or receipt will be emailed within 3 days.

Working with Ongoing Conflicts in Academic Settings

Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:04:52 -0400
From: Provost
To: PDADC-L@listserv.utoronto.ca
Subject: [PDADC-L] #27, Working with Ongoing Conflicts in Academic Settings

PDADC#27, 2009-10

MEMORANDUM

To: PDAD&C
From: Professor Edith Hillan, Vice Provost, Faculty and Academic Life.
Date: October 22, 2009

RE: Working with Ongoing Conflicts in Academic Settings

We are pleased to announce that Professor Bernie Mayer from the Werner Institute for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution at Creighton University will offering a workshop on conflict management for academic administrators entitled:

'Working with Ongoing Conflicts in Academic Settings'

Many of the most challenging conflicts academic leaders face are not going to be resolved easily or quickly. They are embedded in the structure, personality, values and relationships of the university. In this workshop we will consider approaches for dealing with long term conflicts, challenging staff or faculty, and enduring problems. We will look at what academic leaders can do to guide these conflicts in more productive directions and how to deal with problematic individuals who are likely to be part of the academic community for years to come.

Please join us on 18th November 2009 from 9am to 12pm in the Upper Dining Room of the Faculty Club, 41 Wilcocks St., for this timely and relevant event.

You can register by emailing Lisa Wilkes at lisa.wilkes@utoronto.ca.

Bernie Mayer, Ph.D., Professor, Werner Institute for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution, Creighton University, is an internationally-recognized leader in the field of conflict resolution. Bernie has facilitated many complex and
controversial environmental conflicts, commercial and organizational disputes, interpersonal conflicts, public decision-making processes, and has an extensive background in family mediation as well. Bernie was a founding partner
of CDR Associates in Boulder, Colorado, an internationally recognized conflict intervention and training firm.

He has provided consultation, mediation, facilitation and training for many federal, state and local agencies including the U.S. EPA, the Departments of the Interior, Defense, Health and Human Services, Labor, Agriculture, Education, Transportation, Energy, and Homeland Security, as well as for numerous governmental departments and
agencies in Canada. Bernie also has extensive international experience in setting up dispute resolution programs working on complex issues such as ethnic relations, conflicts between governments, corporations, and non-governmental organizations, and community and family disputes.

Bernie is the author of many books and articles including The Dynamics of Conflict Resolution: A Practitioner's Guide (Jossey-Bass/Wiley, 2000), Beyond Neutrality: Confronting the Crisis in Conflict Resolution (Jossey-Bass/Wiley, 2004), and Staying With Conflict: A Strategic Approach to Ongoing Disputes (Jossey-Bass/Wiley, 2009).

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[PDADC-L] #26, Fall Convocation 2009 - Invitation to Participate in the Academic Procession

Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:44:27 -0400
From: Provost
To: PDADC-L@listserv.utoronto.ca
Subject: [PDADC-L] #26, Fall Convocation 2009 - Invitation to Participate in the Academic Procession
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PDADC#26, 2009-10

MEMORANDUM

To: Principals, Deans, Academic Directors & Chairs
Professional and Managerial Staff
Professors Emeriti

From: Louis R. Charpentier, Secretary of the Governing Council

Date: October 16, 2009

Re: Fall Convocation 2009 - Invitation to Participate in the Academic Procession


In keeping with the long and dignified tradition of the Academic Procession as an important element of a convocation ceremony, we hope that you and your colleagues will be able to join the Academic Procession for any or all of the
ceremonies. The Academic Procession is a highly visible demonstration of the value that we, as a University, place on convocation and the celebration of our students' achievements.

This year, there will be seven Convocation ceremonies on the dates and times as set out in the Fall 2009 Convocation Schedule available on the Office of Convocation website at www.convocation.utoronto.ca.

If you wish to join the procession, please complete the RSVP form on the Office of Convocation website. When available, information on the honorary degree recipients and convocation speakers will also be included in the website.

The Academic Processions will assemble thirty minutes before the time of convocation in the COUNCIL CHAMBER, located on the second floor, Simcoe Hall, 27 King's College Circle.

Gaspard & Sons, Ltd. in collaboration with the Office of Convocation will provide the regalia rental service for faculty and staff. Hoods for University of Toronto degrees and black academic gowns will be available. They may be reserved
using an on-line reservation system available on our website. Please note that the rental service will not provide hoods for degrees from other universities. You may, however, purchase a hood from your university if an order is placed with
Gaspard & Sons in advance. The online rental service will be open from October 13 - October 30, 2009.

If you have any questions or have difficulty linking to our website, please contact Terry Johnston, Assistant Director, Office of Convocation at terry.johnston@utoronto.ca or call at (416) 978-6425.

Please distribute this memorandum to members of your division and encourage them to consider attending. Your participation enriches the ceremony itself and, more importantly, our students' experience - and that of their families -
on a very special day. In order to facilitate planning for the ceremonies, we would appreciate responses by October 30, 2009.

We look forward to seeing you at convocation.

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OCTOBER 22, 2009, 3 p.m., HART HOUSE - Tropical Rainforests: An Abatement Solution to Climate Change

Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:34:55 -0400 [13/10/09 11:34:55 AM EDT]
From: Donna Workman
To: unlisted-recipients:; (no To-header on input)
Subject: Tropical Rainforests: An Abatement Solution to Climate Change

SPEAKER: Bharrat Jagdeo, President of Republic of Guyana
DATE: OCTOBER 22, 2009
TIME: 3:00 P.M.
LOCATION: HART HOUSE, GREAT HALL, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
7 Hart House Circle

FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE UofT Tix, 416-978-UTIX or www.uofttix.ca

Presented by: Centre for Environment, University of Toronto





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NOV. 2/09, 12-1 P.M. - Lunch & Presentation re: American Society of Engineering Education

Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:49:10 -0400
From: Vice Dean
To: Chairs and Directors
Cc: Chairs and Directors - Supplementary List
Subject: Lunch & Presentation re: American Society of Engineering Education
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Dear Chairs and Directors,

Could you please send the message below to your faculty members. Please note that RSVP's are for acceptances only and should be sent to cfy@ecf.utoronto.ca

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Hello,

I would like to invite you to lunch and a presentation regarding membership in the American Society of Engineering Education. UofT is an institutional member of this Society which disseminates work on best practices and research in the field of engineering teaching and learning, and we would like to increase our faculty participation in the Society. ASEE is the communication link for everyone involved in engineering education and is dedicated to facilitating active exchange of ideas among colleagues to improve engineering education.

ASEE is offering the Dean's Program for new individual faculty members: The Dean will sponsor each first-time ASEE member by paying the first years' dues and ASEE will then waive the dues for the 2nd year.

To learn more about the ASEE and the Dean's Program, please join us for lunch. The lunch event will take place on NOVEMBER 2, 2009 noon -1pm in GB202. Please RSVP (acceptances only) to cfy@ecf.utoronto.ca.

Sincerely,



Susan McCahan

Chair, First-Year

Lunch & Presentation re: American Society of Engineering Education

Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:49:10 -0400
From: Vice Dean
To: Chairs and Directors
Cc: Chairs and Directors - Supplementary List
Subject: Lunch & Presentation re: American Society of Engineering Education
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Dear Chairs and Directors,

Could you please send the message below to your faculty members. Please note that RSVP's are for acceptances only and should be sent to cfy@ecf.utoronto.ca
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Hello,

I would like to invite you to lunch and a presentation regarding membership in the American Society of Engineering Education. UofT is an institutional member of this Society which disseminates work on best practices and research in the field of engineering teaching and learning, and we would like to increase our faculty participation in the Society. ASEE is the communication link for everyone involved in engineering education and is dedicated to facilitating active exchange of ideas among colleagues to improve engineering education.

ASEE is offering the Dean's Program for new individual faculty members: The Dean will sponsor each first-time ASEE member by paying the first years' dues and ASEE will then waive the dues for the 2nd year.

To learn more about the ASEE and the Dean's Program, please join us for lunch. The lunch event will take place on NOVEMBER 2, 2009 from noon -1pm in GB202. Please RSVP (acceptances only) to cfy@ecf.utoronto.ca.

Sincerely,



Susan McCahan

Chair, First-Year

OWWA Student Chapter Seminar

OWWA Student Chapter Seminar "Overview of the Water Treatment Industry"

With guest speakers Mark Cooper from Toronto Water and Tom Moulton, Emco corporation and OWWA past president.

Thursday, October 22, 2009
6 - 8 pm
GB 303

Pizza and pop are provided.
RSVP to owwasc@utoronto.ca

[PANDM-L] 'Take Our Grade 9 Kids to Work Day' a Safe Day

On Wednesday, November 4th, thousands of Grade 9 students across Canada will be taking part in the National Take our Kids to Work Day. While the University does not formally participate in this program, we are supportive of this initiative and are aware that a number of staff will bring their Grade 9 children to work on this day.

To ensure that students participating in the program have an experience that is both
educational and safe, staff are reminded to discuss their involvement in this day with managers prior to November 4th.

Managers should conduct a safety assessment of relevant work areas when considering requests from staff to bring their children to work.

Both managers and staff are asked to review the University of Toronto Environmental Health & Safety's guidelines for job shadowing posted at
http://www.ehs.utoronto.ca/Assets/ehs3/policies/JobShadow.pdf
prior to bringing a Grade 9 student to the University. The EHS guidelines provide important information for the safety of children who are visiting the University for formal job shadowing events and other occasions.

Take Our Grade 9 Kids to Work Day is a local school board initiated event, and students may have a paper or assignment to submit to their teacher after they participate in the day. For more information about this event visit their national website www.takeourkidstowork.ca.

Should you have any questions, or require further information about job-shadowing, please contact Francesca Dobbin at f.dobbin@utoronto.ca.

Procurement Policy

I would like to take this opportunity to remind the community that our purchasing policies and
procedures exist in full compliance to Federal and Provincial legislations and guidelines. I'm happy to note that we generally have a high compliancy rate to our policies and this is a testament to the excellent cooperation and understanding in the divisions of the inherent risks we all face when purchasing with public funds. Given the current heightened awareness and scrutiny of public procurement procedures by legislative bodies and especially the media, I would like to invite you to review our purchasing policies and procedures. It never hurts to do a refresher.
(www.procurement.utoronto.ca/UofTpolicy)

As a final note, be aware that the current economy has motivated our vendors to work harder than ever in order to maintain or promote their businesses on our campuses. Our purchasing policies provide clear definitions on conflict of interests and personal acquisitions so they are worth pointing out when dealing with a vendor. These are challenging times for our vendor community so it would be helpful to remind them of our rules. (www.procurement.utoronto.ca/conflict)

If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to give me a call at 416.978.6300 or send me an email: e.jin@utoronto.ca

Thank you for your time.

Upcoming Workshop for Graduate Students: Making the Most of Oral Presentations

Description: Whether you are preparing for a graduate seminar, an academic conference, a job talk or a thesis defence, this workshop is designed to help you improve your oral presentation skills. Topics discussed will include overcoming nervousness, structuring your presentation, designing effective visual support and handling questions.

Instructor: Dr. Peter Grav

Place and Time: Wednesday, October 14, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Bissell Building, 140 St. George St., Room 205

This free workshop is presented by the School of Graduate Studies' Office of English Language and Writing Support and requires no prior registration to attend.

Complete listings for all upcoming SGS/English Language and Writing Support Workshops and Non-Credit Courses can be found on our website: http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/informationfor/students/english.htm.

Get Weekly updates on all ELWS workshops and courses by subscribing to our listserv: http://www.sgs.utoronto.ca/informationfor/students/english/contacts.htm#elwslist

Reminder: Registration is now open for our October-November course offerings.

WIDEN (Workshops for Inter-Discipline Exchange and Novelty)

A casual series for graduate students, WIDEN (Workshops for Inter-Discipline Exchange and Novelty) aims to reveal the shared projects and symbiotic insights emerging from the diverse knowledge bases of the university.

Each WIDEN meeting consists of three 10- to 15-minute presentations of research on a common theme by graduate students working in three different disciplines at U of T, followed by a half-hour (or so) of discussion. Breaking down disciplinary walls and creating community among departments, WIDEN gives students the rare chance to present their work to a varied group of peers in a relaxed and friendly setting, while challenging them to explain their ideas to a broad audience.

Call for Participants

WIDEN still has one spot free for each of its first four workshops this year. We invite proposals from all graduate students interested in presenting on:

The Supernatural (October 30, WIDEN's Halloween edition)

Walls (November 9, to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall)

Women (early December, to mark the 20th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre)

Colour (mid-January, just to brighten January)

Presentations may consist of original research, or may address how a particular discipline responds to the theme at hand. Proposals need only describe an idea in brief, and announce the discipline and program in which the student is working. All are welcome to contact Jessica Duffin Wolfe (j.wolfe@utoronto.ca) to submit a proposal or to join the mailing list. More detailed announcements about place and time will follow closer to each event.

(Look for WIDEN on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=61225511224&ref=ts)

ICESGBT'10-Intl. Conference on Envtl. Sustainability with Green Bldg. Technology

Date: March 15-17, 2010
Location: Dept. of Civil Engineering, Meenakshi Sundarajan Engineering College
Chennai, Tamil Nada, India

TOPICS: Sustainability in Green Buildings
Sustainability through Energy Conservation
Sustainability through Management and Advanced Technology

Submission/Registration: January 10, 2010

For more information visit: www.icesgbt10.org

[Cmtee2010-depart] IFAC CMTEE 2010 Submissions extended to 31

Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 13:04:48 +0100
From: "[iso-8859-1] António Ruano"
Reply-To: info@cmtee.org
To: aruano@ualg.pt, cmtee2010-depart@csi.fct.ualg.pt
Cc: 'Sergio Silva'
Subject: [Cmtee2010-depart] IFAC CMTEE 2010 Submissions extended to 31
October

Dear Sir/Madam

I would appreciate your help in distributing this information to
researchers in your institution which might be interested in this event.

Many thanks.Yours truly,

António Ruano

IFAC CONFERENCE ON CONTROL METHODOLOGIES AND TECHNOLOGY

FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY (IFAC CMTEE 2010)

March 29-31, 2010, Vilamoura, Portugal

Congress Centre of Tivoli Marinotel

www.cmtee.org



Due to several requests, the deadline for submitting regular papers and
special sessions for IFAC CMTEE 2010 has been postponed to the 31st October,
2009.

Cmtee2010-depart mailing list
Cmtee2010-depart@csi.fct.ualg.pt
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Announcement of Senior Appointment: Professor Peter Lewis, Associate Vice-President, Research

MEMORANDUM
To: Principals, Deans, Academic Directors, and Chairs
Professionals, Managers and Confidential Staff
Governing Council, Academic Board, Business Board, University Affairs Board

From: Professor R. Paul Young, Vice President, Research
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009
Re: Announcement of Senior Appointment: Professor Peter Lewis, Associate Vice-
President, Research

I am very pleased to advise you that the Senior Appointments and Compensation Committee of the Governing Council, at its October 6th, 2009 meeting, approved the appointment of Professor Peter Lewis as Associate Vice-President, Research (AVPR).
Professor Lewis has served as Vice Dean, Research and International Relations in the Faculty of Medicine since 2002. Prior to that Peter served as Chair of the Department of Biochemistry from 1991 through 2001. He is a Full Professor and has done important work in protein folding and epigenetics. He holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Cornell University (1972) and a Bachelor of Science (honours) in Chemistry from the University of Calgary (1968).

As Vice Dean, Professor Lewis leads the Faculty's research enterprise in partnership with 10 fully affiliated academic health science centres, encompassing 27 departments, 27 extra-departmental units, more than 4,000 faculty, and about $600 million in direct research funding each year. He was involved in the creation of the Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research, the Structural Genomics Consortium and the McLaughlin Centre for Molecular Medicine. He leads Faculty initiatives for research space renovation, knowledge application and development of international research partnerships. Peter is also co-chair of the Medical Review Panel for the Gairdner Foundation and serves on the board of Bloorview Kids Hospital and on the research advisory committees of the Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Rotman Baycrest Research Institute and St. Michael's Hospital.

MEMORANDUM
To:
Principals, Deans, Academic Directors, and Chairs
Professionals, Managers and Confidential Staff
Governing Council
Academic Board
Business Board
University Affairs Board

From: Judith Wolfson, Vice President, University Relations
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009
Re: Announcement of Senior Appointment:
Dr. Tim McTiernan, Assistant Vice-President, Government, Institutional and
Community Relations

I am very pleased to advise you that the Senior Appointments and Compensation Committee of the Governing Council, at its October 6th, 2009 meeting, approved the appointment of Dr. Tim McTiernan as Assistant Vice-President, Government, Institutional and Community Relations.

Dr. McTiernan joined the University of Toronto on June 5, 2006 as Assistant Vice-President, Research and Executive Director of The Innovations Group, where he was responsible for furthering U of T’s technology transfer and commercialization efforts.

Prior to his appointment at U of T, Tim held key positions related to research and policy for the Government of Ontario with his last position being the Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Operating Officer for the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation. Prior to his work with the Provincial government, Tim was President of Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology in North Bay, Ontario, from 1997 to 2002, and spent 15 years in a variety of positions with the Government of the Yukon, including Deputy Minister and Cabinet Secretary. Tim also taught part-time for the University of British Columbia, where he obtained his PhD in 1982.

Government, Institutional and Community Relations in the University Relations portfolio is responsible for building and maintaining positive and constructive relationships with government, other public sector institutions, the private sector and community partners as well as being responsible for institutional data analysis.

Int'l Conf. on Environmental Pollution and Public Health (EPPH2010)-CALL FOR PAPERS

ate: Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:36:59 +0800
From: "[GB2312] epph@yahoo.cn"
To: "[GB2312] ampy@civ.utoronto.ca"
Subject: [GB2312] EPPH2010 CALL FOR PAPERS(Ei&ISTP Indexed)

Conference Highlights
Int'l Conf. on Environmental Pollution and Public Health (EPPH2010) Ei & ISTP Indexed
6/21~23,2010 Chengdu China Submission Deadline : Oct.30,2009
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The International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Public Health (EPPH2010)
Special Track within iCBBE 2010
CALL FOR PAPERS
http://www.icbbe.org/epph2010/
Chengdu, China June 21-23, 2010
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The technical areas to be covered in this conference include:
* Water Quality and Public Health
* Air Pollution and Public Health
* Other Related Issues
The deadline of full paper submission is Oct. 30, 2009
Notification of acceptance will be given by Dec. 31, 2009
For more information about this conference, please contact: epph@icbbe.org
Journal Highlights
Journal of Water Resource and Protection (JWARP)
ISSN: 1945-3094 (Print) 1945-3108 (Online)
JWARP free online access: http://www.scirp.org/journal/jwarp
Natural Science (NS)
ISSN: 1945-3078 (Print) 1945-3086 (Online)
NS free online access: http://www.scirp.org/journal/ns

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Task Force on Engineering Leadership_Oct2009.pdf"

Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2009 17:39:29 -0400
From: Engineering Dean's Office
To: Chairs and Directors
Cc: Chairs and Directors - Supplementary List
Subject: Task Force on Engineering Leadership Education
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MEMORANDUM 2009/10-04

I am pleased to advise you that we have established a Task Force on Engineering Leadership
Education at the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. The Task Force will review the
advances made by the Engineering Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) program and develop strategic
options for the future. The mandate and membership of the task force are provided below.

MANDATE
1. To review progress of the development of engineering leadership education at UofT
2. To review and report on leadership education in engineering at other universities
3. To recommend structures, processes, and models for advancing engineering leadership
education at UofT including: curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities and
research
4. To create a vision for engineering leadership that reaches engineering schools and the
engineering profession across the country

TIMING
Term: October 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010

MEMBERSHIP
Doug Reeve, Chair, Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (Chair)
Shahed Al-Haque, Undergraduate Student
Phil Byer, Professor, Civil Engineering
Dave Colcleugh, Leadership Development Professor, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
Bryan Karney, Associate Dean, Cross-Faculty Programs
Chris Langan, Undergraduate Student
Maygan McGuire, Graduate Student
Lisa Romkey, Senior Lecturer, Engineering Science
George Roter, Co-CEO, Engineers Without Borders
Ian Simmie, UofT, Student Life Programs
Annie Simpson, Coordinator, Leaders of Tomorrow
Angela Tran, Graduate Student


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[PDADC-L] 25: Nominations for the Advisory Search Committee for the Principal of Innis

Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:53:20 -0400
From: Provost
To: PDADC-L@listserv.utoronto.ca
Subject: [PDADC-L] 25: Nominations for the Advisory Search Committee for the
Principal of Innis College
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Please distribute this memo within your units.

PDAD&C# 25, 2009-10

MEMORANDUM

To: Faculty, Staff and Students, Innis College
PDAD&C

From: Cheryl Misak, Vice-President and Provost

CC: President David Naylor
The Bulletin

Date: October 9, 2009

Re: Nominations for the Advisory Search Committee for the Principal of Innis College
___________________________________________________________________________


Professor Janet Paterson will end her term as Principal of Innis College on June 30, 2010. She 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 rograms;
* 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.
* 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 this fall with the objective of completing the search as soon as possible. Nominations for the committee should be sent by October 22, 2009, via the Provost's web site online form at

www.provost.utoronto.ca > Committees > Advisory Committees

http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/committees/advisory/Innis.htm


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Video and audio conferencing resources

Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2009 15:08:38 -0400
From: Provost
To: PDADC-L@listserv.utoronto.ca
Subject: [PDADC-L] Video and audio conferencing resources
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Please see attached for memo in PDF format


TO: PDAD&C



FROM: Robert Cook, Chief Information Officer



DATE: October 9, 2009

RE: Video and audio conferencing resources


I wish to alert you of the range of technology solutions that are available to support 'virtual' participation in meetings and reduce the need for travel among the University's three campuses.

The Information + Technology Services website at
www.its.utoronto.ca/communication-and-collaboration

describes:

- resources available for group collaboration across UTM, UTSC, and the St.George campus, including Simcoe Hall and several divisions



- recommended standards and resource availability for one-to-one and one-to-many
communications among desktop/laptop computers and group facilities



- information about community and commercially available services.



The site is regularly updated with enhanced solutions as they become available.



For assistance in using these resources please contact your regular IT support person.







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CARSP Student Paper Competition

The Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals together with the Insurance Bureau of Canada are sponsoring a competition for a scientific paper, written by a student registered in a Canadian university, on any aspect of motor vehicle traffic safety. Please see: http://www.carsp.ca/index.php?0=documents&1=260

The author of the paper judged to be the best entry to the competition will receive an award of $1,000. The second and third place winners will receive awards of $600 and $400 respectively.

Each of the three winning student authors will also receive a complimentary registration to the 20th Canadian Multidisciplinary Road Safety Conference, to be held in Niagara Falls, Ontario on June 6-9, 2010, and $1,000 for travel and living expenses to attend, and present their paper at the conference. Winning students must present their paper at the conference in order to be eligible for any of the above awards.
For details of past competitions, and the range of topics that have been chosen by previous winners, please see: http://www.carsp.ca/index.php?0=documents&1=259

Authors must provide their papers in electronic format, (Microsoft Word preferred) to: cmrscabs@uwo.ca. Papers should not exceed 15 pages including all the text, illustrations, tables, and references. Entries are to be received no later than April 15, 2010. Entries will be judged by an expert panel of CARSP members.Students may also submit their papers in response to the call for papers for the conference (see: http://www.carsp.ca/index.php?0=documents&1=215).

However, please take special note that it is necessary to submit an abstract of the proposed paper by February 1, 2010 for the conference AND a full-text paper by March 31, 2010 as a competition entry, in order to participate in both activities, but indicate that it is a STUDENT paper.

For further details, please contact:
Arthur Tabachneck, PhD
Director, Data Management
Insurance Bureau of Canada
2235 Sheppard Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M2J 5B5
Phone: 416-445-5912 Ext 2224E-mail : atabachneck@ibc.ca

[PDADC-L] #24, Teaching and Learning Symposium 2009

Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 12:13:27 -0400
From: Provost
To: PDADC-L@listserv.utoronto.ca
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PDAD&C#24, 2009-10

MEMORANDUM

TO: PDAD&C

FROM: Carol Rolheiser, Director, Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation

DATE: October 2, 2009

RE: Teaching and Learning Symposium 2009

The fourth annual University-wide Symposium on Teaching and Learning will be held Friday 23 October 2009 at University College. We ask that you encourage individuals from your unit to attend this full-day event.

This year's symposium is entitled Learning in Action: Leading the Way and will focus on how teaching and learning need not be defined by the walls of the classroom. Engagement can be promoted by connecting students to the places and people
related to their field of study and to their goals for personal and professional development. This might take place through interactions with local or global communities and organizations, through participating in the discipline or
through involvement in campus life. Symposium sessions will focus on initiatives that promote leadership development, community engagement, and experiential and community service learning. Presenters will share their own experiences and
offer practical advice for providing opportunities for these types of engagement, will examine administrative structures that support students and faculty in pursuing these approaches, and address the skills and content knowledge students
need in order to maximize such experiences.

This tri-campus event is intended to stimulate discussion and the sharing of experiences around teaching and learning, aiming to enhance communications and build internal networks. It is a cross-divisional forum which allows faculty and
staff to explore new instructional methods, to celebrate our commitment to teaching and learning, and to hear from this year's recipients of the President's Teaching Award. The symposium will include a panel discussion involving the 2009
President's Teaching Award recipients, interactive concurrent sessions, roundtable discussions, and poster and resource sharing sessions. The full program is available online at:

http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/tlsymposium/2009TLProg.htm

This is a free event but registration is required. To register, please visit:
http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/tlsymposium/registration.htm

Questions about the Symposium can be directed to Cathy Baillie in the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation at
416-946-3799 or cathy.baillie@utoronto.ca.

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Full-time Grad Students: Keep Your Student Loans Interest Free

Do you owe student loans from previous years of study?

Ensure that your lender(s) are aware of your continued registration so that you will not have to begin repaying your loans.

Students with previous OSAP loans need to complete a Continuation of Interest-Free Status. These forms can be validated to confirm your full-time registration in a 60% course load at SGS Student Services, 63 St. George Street.

Please remember that to avoid being charged interest, you need to complete these forms promptly each time you register. The government will not recognize the forms after your study period has ended.

You can check with your lender(s) to ensure they have up-to-date information on your current registration:

National Student Loans Service Centre: 1-888-815-4514 or http://www.canlearn.ca/
CIBC: 1-800-563-2422
Royal: 1-800-363-3822
Scotiabank: 1-888-284-3044

Mosaic Labatt & Holcim Information Sessions

You are invited to upcoming on-campus recruitment information sessions being held by representatives from Mosaic Labatt and Holcim. Students from all Civil Engineering diciplines are invited to attend and learn more about the organization and career opportunities. Details below.

Mosaic Labatt

Monday, October 5th 2009
5:00 -7:00 pm
Galbraith Building, Rm. 202
35 St. George St.

Students interested in signing up for this information session please do so online at: http://www.careers.utoronto.ca/

Holcim

Thursday, October 8th 2009
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bahen Centre, Rm. 2135
40 St. George St.

Students interested in signing up for this information session please do so online at: http://www.careers.utoronto.ca/

Can-struction 2009 Undergrad Design-Build Competition

It starts with one can. To feed the hungry. To lift the spirit. To change the world. Canstruction, an event committed to ending hunger, is using ‘one can’ as a catalyst for change.

Think you have what it takes to design and build a structure made of nothing more than canned food, ingenuity, and luck? Enter today. Get creative, help stop hunger.

Who: Teams of Architects, Engineers,Designers and Students attending Schools of Architecture, Engineering and Design.

What: Design & build structures made entirely from canned foods within a 10'Lx10'Wx 8'H space.

When:
Now Deadline for Entry
Oct. 14 Deadline for Purchasing Cans
Oct. 26-Oct.30 Food Delivered to DBFB
Nov. 2 Build Night
Nov. 3 Judging & Awards Ceremony
Nov. 3-Nov.7 Open to Public
Nov. 8 Decanstruction

Where: Toronto Dominion Centre, Toronto

Why: To benefit the Daily Bread Food Bank

Please see Civ Club for more info.

Grad Student Life News and Events for October, 2009

Contents:
1. A Fit for Everybody: Active Strategies to Support your Success in Grad School, October 13th and 16th

2. Toronto Debate Toastmasters Club, October 13th and 26th
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1. A Fit for Everybody: Active Strategies to Support your Success in Grad School

Learn the components of fitness and how you can adopt active strategies to support your success in grad school. Following this workshop, you will be given a guided tour of the Athletic Centre. Bring your workout clothes and participate in a FREE drop-in fitness class (Tues. – HABIT/muscle conditioning class or Fri. – yoga basics class). Physical Activity Ambassadors from the Faculty of Physical Education and Health will be hosting this workshop and tour, and will be available to answer your questions throughout the session. Join us and find your fit for a more active lifestyle in grad school.

Session 1: Tues. Oct. 13th, 12:15-2:00pm, Meet at Grad Room
To bring: t-card, workout clothes and shoes, lock for day lockers, and towel

Session 2: Fri. Oct. 16th, 12:00-2:00pm, Meet at Grad Room
To bring: t-card, workout clothes and shoes, lock for day lockers and towel

For details please contact Susan Lee at ss.lee@utoronto.ca
Please RSVP to: gradroom@utoronto.ca ______________________________________________________________

2. Toronto Debate Toastmasters Club

Next meeting:
Tuesday 13 October, 5:45-8pm at the Faculty Club of U of T, 41 Willcocks St at SpadinaMonday 26 October, 5:45-8pm at the Faculty Club of U of T, 41 Willcocks St at SpadinaAgenda:
· Debate: "The drinking age should be kept."
· Debate Evaluation
· Speech Programme (Prepared speech)
· Table Topics (Impromptu speech exercise)
· ED Minutes (Various 1-minute long ED topics)
· Evaluation (Speech & meeting evaluation)
Guests are always welcome free of charge. Please RSVP to Laura Mitchell at l.mitchell.0001@gmail.com. Join us afterward, downstairs in the Pub!

Staffing Update: Government, Institutional and Community Relations

To: PDAD&C

From: Judith Wolfson

Vice-President, University Relations

Re: Government, Institutional and Community Relations

I am writing to inform you of changes within the Office of Government, Institutional and Community Relations. As you know, Daniel Atlin has left the University to become the Vice President Strategy and College Affairs at Seneca College. As such, Marny Scully will be the Acting, Assistant Vice-President, GICR, effective immediately until such time as a new AVP is named. Marny is currently the Executive Director, Policy and Analysis and I wish to thank her for agreeing to take on this role.

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Office of the Vice President
University Relations
27 King's College Circle
Suite 216
Toronto, ON M5S 1A1

Phone: 416.978.5401
Fax: 416.978.4431

Upcoming Workshop for Graduate Students: Writing Literature Reviews

Whatever sort of writing task you're undertaking at graduate school, from writing a journal article to a course paper to the thesis chapter entitled "Literature Review," you'll need to be able to review the literature of your field effectively. This workshop will explore this genre of academic writing, identify common pitfalls and examine strategies to maximize your lit review's effectiveness.

Instructor: Dr. Peter Grav
Place and Time: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Bissell Building, 140 St. George St., Room 205

This free workshop is presented by the School of Graduate Studies' Office of English Language and Writing Support and requires no prior registration to attend.

Implementation of the Customer Service Standard, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

PDAD&C #22, 2009-2010

To: PDAD&C
From: Angela Hildyard, Vice-President Human Resources & Equity
Date: September 29, 2009
RE: Implementation of the Customer Service Standard, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) was passed by the Ontario Government, Ministry of Community, and Social Services; with the goal of establishing a "fully accessible" Ontario by 2025.The Customer Service Standard is the first of five Standards to become law. All Ontario Universities must comply with the Customer Service Standard by January 1, 2010.Requirements for the University Under the StandardA requirement of the Customer Service Standard is to provide information to all employees regarding the delivery of service. For the University the legislation applies to everyone who interacts with a student, future student, or member of the public.Tools to AssistInformation Tools have been developed in order to assist units to be in compliance with this requirement. These tools will be shared at the PDAD&C meeting on October 1, 2009 and are available through Andrea Carter, Employment Equity Officer and AODA Advisor (416) 978-8167 or https://webmail.utoronto.ca/imp/message.php?index=22534

Implementation and ComplianceEach division will have a divisional liaison officer who will ensure your division's compliance and who can be contacted for further information. In addition, you can contact Andrea Carter, the Employment Equity Officer and AODA Advisor, (contact info above) if you require any further information or assistance.Please note that non-compliance may result in fines ranging from 5 to 10 thousand dollars per day of offence. Obligations will be monitored by the Ministry of Community and Social Services through reports, spot checks, and audits.For further information please visit: http://www.aoda.utoronto.ca/

OWWA and WEAO Fundraising BBQ

This Friday (October 2nd) the OWWA (Ontario Water Works Association) Student Chapter will be hosting a fundraising BBQ in collaboration with the Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) Student Chapter at the International Student Centre Front Lawn (33 St. George
Street) starting at 11:30 am and going till 3:00 pm.

Burgers, veggie burgers, hotdogs, and pop will be available. You will also have the chance to win a U of T water bottle. All proceeds will be donated to the Water for People and WaterCan organizations which support the development of sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education programs in developing countries.
Come out and support a great cause!!!

Graduate and Professional Schools Fair

Talk to representatives from over 100 programs!

Business, Graduate Schools and Colleges
Monday, October 5th 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Law, Medical & Health and Education
Tuesday, October 6th 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

CAREER CENTRE/BAHEN, 214 College Street

For the list of schools attending each day visit: http://www.careers.utoronto.ca/whatsOn/psflist.aspx


*Special resume critique drop-in day Friday, October 2nd, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm.

Grad Student Life News and Events for September, 2009

Contents:

1. Family Care Office Upcoming Events
2. New Centre for Community Partnerships Community Service Program: Serve & Learn
3. Finding Work - Career Centre Update
4. “First Time TA” sessions for Teaching Assistants at the University of Toronto
5. Research Assistant Posting for Counseling Psychology

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1. Family Care Office Upcoming Events: http://www.family.care.utoronto.ca/

Family Care Office Open House - September 22, 12 to 4 pm
Visit the Family Care Office and meet other parents on campus. Join us for Face Painting, Arts and Crafts, Storytelling for Kids, Prize Draw and Free Pizza.

Schedule of Events:
All day – Pizza lunch, face-painting for the kids, and arts & crafts!
12-2pm – Obtain information on services and resources by visiting the display tables of many organizations supporting families in the community: AGO, Athletic Centre, City of Toronto Children's Services, Fit Mom, Ontario Early Years Centre, Toronto Parks and Recreation, Toronto Public Library, Toronto Preschool Speech & Language Services, Student Family Housing, and more...

1pm & 3pm – Storytelling for the kids told by staff from the Toronto Public Library1pm – Child Care Subsidy Workshop

Orientation for International Students with a Family/Partner – Friday, September 25, 2 to 3 p.m.
International Student Centre - 33 St. George St.

The orientation will provide students with important information for families and partners to help make adjustment to life in Canada easier. We will cover such topics as:
University Health Insurance Plan for families
How to find child care, apply for subsidies, programs for children
Support services for international student families on campus and in the community
English Conversation Program
Fun activities for families on/off campus
A great opportunity to meet and make friends with other spouses and partners of international students!

Saturday Drop-in for U of T Families – Saturday, September 26 (and every last Saturday of the month) 10am to 1pm
U of T Family Resource Centre at the Early Learning Centre, 7 Glen Morris St.

Bring your children and meet other U of T families! Get to know another space on campus for students and their kids, and explore the Family Resource Centre Children's Clothing Bank! Families with children up to 5 years of age are welcome. Registration is not necessary!

Fall list of workshops
Mark your calendars! Visit our website for our new and exciting list of upcoming workshops and events - http://www.familycare.utoronto.ca/

Part-time vacancies at the U of T Early Learning Centre
The Early Learning Centre has some part-time vacancies in their preschool programs at Glen Morris and OISE. These spaces are for children ages 2.5 – 5 years. Families can take anything from 1 full day to 4 full days per week (at this time, no half day options are available). The daily rate for students is $50 for a 10-hour block (i.e. 8 – 6). Please call the Early Learning Centre directly at 416-978-6725 if interested.

New alternative school opening at College & Spadina
Da Vinci School is opening its doors in September 2009 for its first phase JK to Grade 3! The school will be located on the third floor of Lord Lansdowne Public School.
Further information, including registration, can be found at www.davincischool.ca/

News from the LGBTQ Parenting Network
For information, check out the new website (http://www.lgbtqparentingconnection.ca/) - a one-stop place to go for information and resources on LGBTQ parenting. You can sign up there to receive the e-newsletter, as well as view the latest newsletters on-line.

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2. New CCP Community Service Program: Serve & Learn
Join the Centre Community Partnerships this year to participate in an exciting new community service program! Serve & Learn offers University of Toronto students unique opportunities to engage in a wide variety of meaningful co-curricular service-learning placements while learning more about themselves, their community, and their leadership potential. Please visit the CCP Website for more details and to sign-up. http://www.ccp.utoronto.ca/Students.htm

Community Service Placements Include:
TDSB Tutors in High School Classrooms
FROM 3 TO 3© Tutoring Program UTM & St. George
Big Brothers Big Sisters at UTSC
Host Youth Program at UTM
FoodShare
Pathways to Education

The Serve & Learn Kickoff event will be held Saturday, September 26th at 2pm for you to learn more about the program and how you can get involved in your community.
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3. Finding Work - Career Centre Update All students looking for part-time work on and off-campus visit: http://www.careers.utoronto.ca/
Students on OSAP (financial aid) looking for on-campus Work/Study positions, please visit: http://www.careers.utoronto.ca/
Graduating students sign-up for on-campus recruitment with the Graduating Student Employment Service (GSES) – most jobs posted in September. Visit: http://www.careers.utoronto.ca/ to get registered!
Career Information Days (graduating student recruitment and information fair) – September 16, 17, & 22nd. For more information visit: http://www.careers.utoronto.ca/
Faculty of Physical Education and Health Job and Volunteer Fair – September 10, 2009. For details visit: http://www.acjobs.utoronto.ca/

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4. “First Time TA” sessions for Teaching Assistants at the University of Toronto
First Time TA: Engineering and Physical Sciences – Thursday, September 17th – 10am – 1pm
First Time TA: Life Sciences – Friday, September 18th – 10am – 1pm
First Time TA: Social Sciences – Friday, September 18th – 2pm – 5pm

Students can register on-line at: http://www.utoronto.ca/tatp/workshops.html
All workshops take place in Robarts Library, Room 4049.
If you have any questions, please contact k.olmstead@utoronto.ca

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5. Research Assistant Posting for Counseling Psychology

Department: Adult Education and Counselling Psychology, OISE, University of Toronto
Supervisor: Abby Goldstein

JOB DESCRIPTION: A Research Assistant is needed for a project on youth homelessness, child welfare involvement, substance use and mental health concerns. This is a part-time (maximum 20 hours per week) paid position from October 2009 through March 2010. The position involves conducting data analysis to explore the relationship between child welfare involvement, childhood maltreatment, street involvement, substance use and mental health concerns among two samples of youth: youth involved with street services and youth involved with the child welfare system. The results will be incorporated into a Technical Report for the Office of Drugs and Alcohol Research and Surveillance/Controlled Substances and Tobacco Directorate at Health Canada. The candidate should have considerable experience with SPSS.

The Research Assistant will gain exposure to research questions concerning child maltreatment, substance use and mental health concerns among a diverse sample of youth. He/she will also have the opportunity to develop important research skills, including the translation of research findings to practice and policy recommendations.

Specific duties include:
- Reviews of the literature on child maltreatment, substance use, and mental health concerns among street and child welfare involved youth
- Data analysis using SPSS to examine research questions involving two datasets
- Contribution to writing a technical report, including the translation of research findings to comprehensive practice and policy recommendations for a broad audience
Job Location: OISE (252 Bloor Street West)
Period Of Assignment: October 2009 to March 2010
Hours of Assignment: Maximum 213 hours per term (Max 20 hours per week)
Rate of Pay: $25.00/hour

Required Skills: The Research Assistant must have strong skills in data analysis, including familiarity with multivariate analyses (i.e., regression) using SPSS. Strong research skills (literatures searchers, APA-style research writing) are also required.

This position is open to Master’s and Doctoral students.

Application deadline date: September 25th, 2009

A covering letter and CV should be emailed to abbyl.goldstein@utoronto.ca. Please also include contact information for references.

Graduate Student Life News & Events, June 8, 2009

1. Summertime at Grad Room
The Grad Room is a great place to be this summer! Come enjoy our sunny lounge area, grab a coffee at the in-house Second Cup, and take advantage of the space to do some work, or catch up with friends. Our patios are a great space for basking in the summer weather!

If you need a space for a function or special event, book our Multi-Purpose space. The room can accommodate a number of events, including academic, social, and professional graduate student programming. The Multi-Purpose space is also available for use as a quiet study space if the upstairs lounge is too social for your needs.

For more information, contact gradroom@utoronto.ca

2. Career Centre Workshops for Graduate Students
Career Choice and Your Personality (Graduate Students)
Gain greater insight into who you are. Based on your natural preferences, you will generate a list of potentially satisfying career areas.
June 16, 2009,
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Career Centre

CV and Cover Letter
(For Graduate Students applying for academic positions)
This workshop will help you format and organize your c.v. and cover letter to market yourself to academic, research or post-doctoral positions.
June 20, 2009
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Career Centre