The agenda for the CAD meeting on Friday, 7 February, is available online. If you have not already done so, please confirm your attendance with Rhonda by 3:00 pm on 6 February.
UTSC External Review -- 4-6 February 2020
The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) is undergoing an External Review of its academic programs and research activities on 4-6 February 2020. The reviewers -- Chandra Madramootoo, Bonnie Thornton Dill, and Evelyn Welch -- will be on campus on 4-5 February. To access more information and the self study see the Sharepoint site.
It is the University of Toronto’s position that International graduate students should not be visiting the university for a period of more than one month without registering in the International Visiting Graduate Student (IVGS) program. The IVGS program ensures that visiting students have a defined legal relationship with the University and secures them access to Student Life programs and services, University resources and health coverage. More information will be provided during the upcoming lunch & learn 21 February, 11-1pm: Troubleshooting Processes with SGS: Best practices and pitfalls. Please share with faculty in your units. Register online and contact Eileen Egan-Lee.
The next Academic HR Staff Group Meeting has been scheduled for 25 February, 10:00 – 11:30 am (IC318). Please encourage staff involved in Academic HR processes in your unit to attend. Any questions regarding these meetings can be directed to Eileen Egan-Lee.
Please join us in the Ralph Campbell Lounge on Tuesday, 25 February, 3:00 -5:00 pm (new date) for the next Faculty & Librarian Social, hosted by MEAD and Beverage Services. Register online.
Programming for Faculty -- please circulate to relevant faculty/staff, and register on our website:
- Equity Matters Seminar and Discussion with Maydianne Andrade – Representation at U of T: Are we turning the TIDE? -- 19 February, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Troubleshooting Processes with SGS: Best practices and pitfalls -- 21 February, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Faculty & Librarian Social -- 25 February, 3:00 - 5:00 pm (for Faculty, Librarians)
- Preparing for your Probationary & Continuing Status Review -- 6 March, 12:00 – 1: 30 pm
- Preparing for your Interim & Tenure Review -- 6 March, 1:30-3:30 pm
- Teaching Dossiers -- 6 March, 3:30-4:30 pm (CTL)
- Retirement Information Session –- 30 April, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (Breakfast served at 9:00 am)
- Community Engagement: Values, Principles & Strategies -- POSTPONED --- NEW DATE TBA (Spring 2020)
Programming for Academic Administrators and Staff -- please register on our website:
- Managing Teaching Assistants and Sessional Lecturers -- 14 February, 12:00 noon - 2:30 pm
- Hiring Teaching Assistants, Course Instructors, and Sessional Lecturers -- 12 March, 12:00 noon - 2:30 pm
- Academic HR Day for Unit Heads and Accompanying Staff -- 2 April (new date)
- Recruitment and Hiring -- 26 May, 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm
Our full list of workshops is available on our webpage. To register for the full list of CTL workshops, check out their website.
Scholars-in-Residence Call for Applications
The Jackman Humanities Institute (JHI) is currently accepting applications for student participation in the JHI Scholars-In-Residence 2020. The deadline for applications is 24 February 2020. Please see JHI Scholars-In-Residence 2020 for more information and the application form. Please circulate to your faculty/students who might be interested in this opportunity.
Teaching Grants
Consider applying for a teaching grant. See full details of the grant categories and get access to the application form. Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2020.
Experiential Learning Funding
The deadline for proposals for Year 2 of the Dean’s Experiential Education Fund is 31 March 2020. We especially encourage proposals for experiential pilot projects that are integrated with program curricula and aligned with faculty teaching and research interests. Please submit proposals using the new EE Fund Application Form 2020-21. For more information see DCD #3.
Coronavirus Updates
The University of Toronto has set up a webpage about Coronavirus and any updates that have been sent out. Please check out the page for updates.
Sessional Dates -- 2020 and 2021
The sessional dates for Summer and Fall 2020, as well as Winter and Summer 2021, have been posted on the Registrar's website.
Budget Request Submissions -- DCD#2, 2019-20
As part of the 2020-21 budget planning process, please submit your budget requests for the upcoming academic year, by 24 February 2020. Please submit only high priority items that are a result of enrolment growth and are aligned with departmental goals. Full details can be found here.
Pre-Approval for Alcohol Process Reminder
This is a quick reminder that all Chairs and Academic Directors who are hosting events where alcohol may be served, and who will be submitting an Expense Reimbursement (ERDD) -- including recruitment dinners -- are asked to send an email to the Dean requesting pre-approval. Please include the pre-approval email with your ERDD submission. More information can be found in the U of T policy on Expenses for meals.
National Survey of Student Engagement 2020 (PDAD&C #31)
In the coming weeks, the University of Toronto, along with all Ontario universities and Canadian peer institutions, will participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). NSSE begins 11 February and will invite undergraduates from select Faculties to participate. We are asking that you encourage your faculty and staff to promote this survey widely. Survey fatigue can significantly and negatively affect response rates. For this reason, we ask that you refrain from conducting surveys of first and fourth-year undergraduate students between 8 February and 29 March.
Principal's Awards Nominations
The nomination process for the 2020 Principal’s Awards is now open. The Principal’s Service Excellence Awards have been revamped including the names of the awards and eligibility for each of the categories. Full details can be found by clicking on the image below.
The Winter term is well underway and Reading Week will be here soon. We are experiencing good weather and I encourage people to take time outdoors. Take care of yourself and stay home if you are not feeling well. Rest is the best way to help the body heal.
William A. Gough
Vice-Principal Academic and Dean
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