Report: Academic Board - May 23, 2024

To the Governing Council,
University of Toronto,

Your Board reports that it held a virtual meeting on May 23, 2024 at 3:10 p.m. with the following members present:

PRESENT: Douglas McDougall (Chair), Trevor Young (Vice President and Provost), Scott Mabury (Vice President, Operations & Real Estate Partnerships), Susan McCahan (Vice-Provost, Academic Programs and Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education), Basil Iyad Abu Sara, Larry P. Alford, Catherine Eve Amara, Joshua Barker, Amanda Bartley, Zoraida D. Beekhoo, Susan Jane Bondy, Pier Bryden, Catherine Chandler-Crichlow, Stephanie Chartrand, Carol C. Chin, Robert Avery Cooper, Tarun Dewan, Lisa Rebecca Dolovich, Paul Downes, Sheree Drummond, Markus Dubber, David Dubins, Wendy M. Duff, Darryl Raymond Edwards, Ramy Elitzur, Jessica Eylon, Seyedreza (Reza) Fattahi Massoum, France Gagnon, Robert B Gibbs, Md Rafiul Haque Shahin, Walid A Houry, Sabrina Hundal, Sarosh Jamal, M. Shone Joos, Rita Kandel, Gretchen Kerr, Elaine Khoo, Tys Klumpenhouwer, Robert James Kyle, Renee Simran Kaur Mahal, Ryan McClelland, Joseph Nkeng, John Maurice Oesch, Rose M. Patten, Michael J.H. Ratcliffe, Matt Vesuvious Ratto, Sebastian Rodriguez, Sacha Samouk, Lindsay Stern, Sharon Switzer-McIntyre, Ali Syed, Sali A. Tagliamonte, Laura Tam, Steven J. Thorpe, Erica Walker, Charmaine Cordelia Williams, Suzanne Wood, Melanie A. Woodin, Colleen Zimmerman,

REGRETS: Ernest Lam (Vice Chair), Ramona Alaggia, Aarthi Ashok, Robert C. Austin, Bensiyon Benhabib, Jutta Brunnée, Christian Caron, Dinesh Christendat, Susan Christoffersen, Lorne Leo James Costello, Nathalie Des Rosiers, Angela Esterhammer, Dickson Eyoh, Monique Flaccavento, Joseph Flessa, Adam Fox, Robert Gazzale, Emily Gilbert, William A. Gough, Jason Harlow, Yu Xuan Huang, Charles Q. Jia, Charlie Keil, Jeannie Kim, Anil Kishen, Lisa Kramer, Dveeta Lal, Sameer Lal, Marcus Law, Robert Levit, Amy Shari Mann, Irene Morra, Javed Mostafa, Eha Mai Naylor, Jesse Pasternak, Jennifer Gillian Purtle, Srilata Raman, Nicholas Rule, Firdaus Sadid, Rosa Saverino, Rob M Simon, Laura Anna Simone, Suresh Sivanandam, Laina Southgate, Markus Stock, Robyn Stremler, Sergio Tenenbaum, Nhung Tuyet Tran, Veronica Marie Wadey, Mary-Agnes Wilson, Christopher M. Yip, David Walter Zingg

NON-VOTING ASSESSORS: Jeff Lennon (Assistant Vice-President, Planning and Budget), Linda Johnston (Acting Vice-President and Acting Principal, UTSC), Joseph Wong (Vice-President, International

SECRETARIAT: Tracey Gameiro (Secretary)

IN ATTENDANCE: Dwayne Benjamin, (Vice-Provost, Strategic Enrolment Management), David Kim (Warden, Hart House), Archana Sridhar (Assistant Provost)
 

Pursuant to section 38 of By-Law Number 2,
consideration of items 19-24 took place in camera.

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OPEN SESSION

1. Chair’s Remarks
   
   The Chair noted this was the final meeting of the 2023-2024 academic year and thanked members for their participation throughout the year. He encouraged members to complete the annual feedback survey, and noted that members’ comments were used to help improve meeting structure and management.
2. Report of the Vice President and Provost
   
   The Provost offered updates on the following matters:
   
   Encampment
   
   The Provost began his Report with an update on the ongoing protests and the encampment at the St. George campus, acknowledging their profound impact on the University community. He recognized the diverse emotions and opinions within the community, highlighting the complexity of the situation. The Provost reiterated that, despite those challenges, the University remained committed to bringing the encampment to an end peacefully through dialogue and adherence to established principles and policies. Emphasis was placed on prioritizing community safety and well-being throughout the process. The Provost added that other universities had been able to end encampment activities through negotiations and that remained the hope of the University of Toronto. The Provost reported there were ongoing efforts to engage with student representatives to address concerns related to health, sanitation, and the use of threatening language. 
   
   The Provost reported that a more fulsome update would be communicated to the community later that same day, sharing details of an offer made to protestors.  He stated that the offer was in line with University policy and did not compromise its principles.
   
   In response to members’ concerns regarding reports of harassment, hateful speech and hateful acts, and questions about what steps were being taken to remove the encampment as a result, the Provost reported that 19 incidents had been reported to Toronto Police, all of which were being investigated. He stressed that the administration was seized with ending the encampment as quickly as possible, and acknowledged the work of Campus Safety in working towards that goal.
   
   The Provost reiterated that the University had taken a measured and principled approach guided by efforts to balance shared values of the right to protest and freedom of expression within the limits of University policies and law, and a desire for a peaceful resolution.
   
   The Provost thanked members for their comments and acknowledged that the University was seized with the issues raised.
   
   Task force on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
   
   The Provost reported that, further to her appointment as the Provostial Advisor on AI, Professor Susan McCahan would be convening an AI Task Force to engage members of the University community in developing a vision and strategic plan for the University’s AI activities.
   
   The Task Force would be led by a Steering Committee that would coordinate and synthesize the efforts of area-specific working groups. A new institutional website on AI activities, information and guidelines had been established at https://ai.utoronto.ca/.
   
   The Provost indicated that the University was well-positioned to make seminal contributions to the topic and be a leader in AI.
   
   There were no questions from members.
   
   Enrolment
   
   The Provost noted that the University was nearing the end of the year’s undergraduate admissions cycle, with May 1^st being the deadline for Canadian and International Students outside Ontario, and June 3^rd for Ontario high school students.
   
   The Provost commented that while final numbers had yet to be confirmed, there were some patterns:

• 1% increase in applications to first-entry undergraduate programs over the last year;
• 6% increase in applications from domestic students;
• 7% decrease from international applicants, notably from India and China (compared to an 18% decrease at other Ontario universities);
• Acceptances to date (compared to the prior year) were down 5.7% for international students, but up 3.3% for domestic students;
• Indications were that the University had been allocated enough international spots through the Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) process to meet its enrolment targets;
  
  Vice-President, International, Professor Joseph Wong added there was a 10-20% increase in students who had accepted and paid admissions. 
  
  There were no questions from members.

3. Capital Project (Level 2): Report of the Project Planning Committee for the Hart House (“HH”) Infrastructure Renewal – Stage 1 – Project Scope and Sources of Funding
   
   The project was introduced by Professor Scott Mabury, Vice-President, Operations and Real Estate Partnerships. David Kim, Warden of Hart House, provided the following highlights:

• The renewal addressed the needs of an 100+ year old building, which was a significant heritage asset at the University of Toronto.
• The project aimed to ensure the building’s future functionality and aligned with the University’s mission.
• Phase One was crucial for enabling subsequent phases, and was focused on adding new shell space and renovating existing areas.
• The project’s main objective was to ensure the future success of the building through not only an infrastructure renewal, but also to improve HH’s commitment to accessibility, sustainability and inclusivity.
• Specific activities in Phase One included: the construction of underground additions for mechanical and electrical rooms, preparations for future mechanical and electrical system installations, and addressing deferred maintenance.
• To minimize disruption, the project proposed a phased approach with approximately six phases, spanning ten years.
• Funding would come from multiple sources, including capital reserves, operating funds, and fundraising efforts.
  
  As part of his concluding remarks, Warden Kim stated that the project aligned with HH’s strategic plan to continue its long legacy of student engagement and service to multiple communities. The renewal project respected the heritage of the building while ensuring modern functionality. Warden Kim restated the project’s emphasis on promoting inclusivity, improving environmental conditions, and enhancing the student experience.
  
  Professor Markus Dubber, Vice-Chair of the Planning & Budget Committee, offered comments on the discussion that had occurred about the capital project at the Planning and Budget meeting, held on May 9, 2024, a summary of which can be found in the report of that meeting.
  
  Key points discussed during the Board’s consideration of the Hart House infrastructure renewal project included:
• Although the phased approach presented certain challenges, it was recommended due to inflationary pressures. This method also permitted a staged exploration of different areas of the building, which was critical given its age, allowing for discovered conditions to be addressed in a more measured and sequential manner. As there was no option to vacate the building, a phased approach minimized disruption to continued operations.
• Groundbreaking planning, particularly with regard to the impact on the Indigenous medicinal garden, was ongoing and done in consultation with First Nations House, the Office of Indigenous Initiatives, and the Indigenous Students’ Association.
• “Allowance for secondary effects” referred to consideration of potential indirect consequences that construction activities might have, such as the cost of rental space should any functions need to be relocated elsewhere.
  
  On a motion duly moved, seconded, and carried
  
  YOUR BOARD APPROVED
  
  THAT subject to confirmation by the Executive Committee,
  
  THAT the Stage 1 project scope of the Hart House Infrastructure Renewal as identified in the “Report of the Project Planning Committee for University of Toronto Hart House Infrastructure Renewal, dated April 5, 2024 be approved in principle; and,
  
  THAT the project totaling approximately new 577 gross square metres (gsm), and 1,854 gross square metres (gsm) renovated space, be approved in principle, to be funded by Hart House Capital Reserves, Hart House Reserves, Hart House Future Ancillary Funds, Fundraising Received, Provostial Funds, and Financing. 

4. New Program Proposal: Master of Kinesiology (MKin), Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
   
   The proposed program was introduced by Professor Susan McCahan, Vice-Provost, Academic Programs and Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education. Professor McCahan noted that the Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education was bringing forth two new professional masters programs: the MKin (Item 4) and the MSS (Item 5). She reported that these were the first new programs to come forward on the revised new program proposal template arising out of the recently revised University of Toronto Quality Assurance Process. 
   
   Professor McCahan provided the following overview of the proposed MKin:

• The program was a three-session full-time degree program which could also be taken on a part-time basis.
• Students would complete 5.0 full-time equivalents.
• Students could also choose to complete an optional concentration.
• The degree program prepared students to understand kinesiology-related aspects of health and wellness, exercise as medicine, and inclusive physical activity.
• Graduating students would be prepared to work as registered kinesiologists, exercise physiologists, health promoters, occupational health and wellness programmers, equity officers, adapted physical activity trainers, and policy advisors.
  
  Dean Gretchen Kerr added that both of the new Masters programs being proposed, would supplement existing research-based programs and were designed to offer diverse pathways to advanced education and training for those who wished to enter the professional kinesiology field or those who were already in the field and wished to return for advanced education and training.
  
  Professor Amara, Chair of the Committee on Academic Policy & Programs (AP&P), provided a report on the Committee’s discussion of the proposal, details of which are contained in the report of its held May 8, 2024 meeting.
  
  In response to a member’s question regarding the difference between the proposed Master of Kinesiology (MKin) and the Master of Professional Kinesiology (MPK), Dean Kerr reported that the MPK would be discontinued with the introduction of the Master of Kinesiology (MKin) and the Master of Sport Science (MSS). She noted that the new course-based MKin and MSS were much broader in focus than the MPK and would essentially envelop the content currently offered by the MPK.
  
  On a motion duly moved, seconded, and carried
  
  YOUR BOARD APPROVED
  
  THAT, subject to confirmation by the Executive Committee
  
  THAT the proposed degree program, Master of Kinesiology as described in the proposal from the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education dated March 14, 2024 be approved effective September 1, 2025.

5. New Program Proposal: Master of Sports Science (MSS), Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
   
   Professor McCahan introduced the MSS proposal to the Board, noting the following:

• The MSS was a three-session full-time degree program that could also be taken through part-time registration.
• Students would complete 5.0 full course equivalents.
• The degree program was designed to prepare graduates to work as members of sport sciences teams in a variety of roles related to sport coaching and performance, sport integrity, and sport analytics.
• Graduating students would be prepared to work as members of sport sciences teams as coaches, athletic directors or administrators, athletic trainers, sport/exercise physiologists, safe sport officers, sport science experts, athletic and sport product testers, and sports data analysts.
  
  Professor Amara was invited to report on AP&Ps discussion of the proposed MSS, as summarized in the Committee’s report of May 8, 2024.
  
  In the discussion that followed, Dean Kerr clarified that the goal of the program was not to make students experts in the field of sports analytics, but rather to gain an understanding of the area to be able to work at the level of the sport they were engaged in.
  
  In terms of publication and recruitment costs, Dean Kerr noted that these would be minimal, as promotion of the program would largely be digital through the faculty website and social media channels, and recruitment efforts would leverage existing platforms and programs.
  
  On a motion duly moved, seconded, and carried
  
  YOUR BOARD APPROVED
  
  THAT, subject to confirmation by the Executive Committee
  
  THAT the proposed degree program, Master of Sport Sciences as described in the proposal from the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education dated March 14, 2024 be approved effective September 1, 2025

6. Review of Academic Programs and Units: Follow-Up Reports from Previous Reviews
   1. Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
   2. FAS African Studies Program
   3. UTSC New Media Studies Program (offered jointly with Centennial College)
   4. FAS Centre for Indigenous Studies

Professor McCahan began the presentation, noting that, under the University of Toronto Quality Assurance Process (UTQAP), AP&P could request a one-year follow-up report on reviews of programs when concerns were raised in an external review that required a longer period of response. She reported that, at the February and April, 2023 AP&P meetings, the Committee requested follow-up reports for four UTQAP reviews from three divisions:

1. the Provostial UTQAP review of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work and its programs;
2. the decanal review of the Faculty of Arts & Science (FAS) African Studies program;
3. the decanal review of the UTSC New Media Studies Program (discussed at the February 16, 2023 meeting of AP&P); and
4. the decanal review of the FAS Centre for Indigenous Studies and its programs (discussed at the April 13, 2023 meeting of AP&P).

Professor Amara provided highlights of AP&P’s discussion of the Follow-Up Reports, and reported that the Committee was satisfied with the follow-up reports and that there were no specific issues of concern to be brought forward to the Academic Board.  

There were no questions from members.

7. Proposed Amendments: Policy on Transfer of Course Credits
   
   The Provost introduced the proposed amendments to the Policy on Transfer of Course Credits, noting that it had been thirty years since the Policy was originally approved and that the revisions proposed were to better align the Policy with planned divisional changes.  
   
   Professor Dwayne Benjamin, Vice-Provost, Strategic Enrolment Management, outlined the proposed revisions, informing members that consultations were conducted broadly throughout the review process which began in October 2023.

Changes included:

• Inclusion of definitions for on-admission, post-admission transfer credit and recognized institution. 
• The inclusion of a policy statement. 
• Updated language to better reflect current practices around recognized institutions. 
• Addition of two principles regarding post-admission transfer credit: 
  • the limitations around the acceptance of credits from courses administered by third party organizations;
  • the need for prior approval for transfer credit for courses completed online. 

Professor Amara was invited to report on the discussion at AP&P of the proposed, a summary of which is contained in the May 8, 2024 report of that meeting.

No questions were received from Academic Board members regarding the proposal.

On a motion duly moved, seconded, and carried

YOUR BOARD APPROVED

THAT the proposed amendment to the Policy on Transfer of Course Credits 1994 be approved, effective immediately.

8. Proposed Amendments: Statement Concerning Changes of Student Personal Information in Official Academic Records 
   
   Professor Benjamin provided the Board with an overview of the proposed amendments to the Statement Concerning Changes of Student Personal Information in Official Academic Records. He explained that slight adjustments to the Statement were needed to reflect best practices with student record management and to reduce confusion, especially relating to name changes.
   
   Proposed changes to the statement included:  

• Clarification that a student’s first and middle name can be changed without a legal name change. 
• Clarification of the names that would appear on official documents (transcripts and diplomas). 
• Clarification that the University would accept name changes post -graduation, with supporting documents. 
• Removal of gender specific pronouns. 
• Inclusion of a reference to the guideline document. 
  
  Professor Catherine Amara, Chair of AP&P, reported on the Committee’s consideration of the proposed amendments, as summarized in the report of that meeting (May 8, 2024).
  
  There were no questions from members.
  
  On a motion duly moved, seconded, and carried
  
  YOUR BOARD APPROVED
  
  THAT the proposed Amendments to the Statement Concerning Changes of Student Personal Information in Official Academic Records be approved, effective immediately.

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OPEN SESSION CONSENT AGENDA
 

On a motion duly moved, seconded, and carried

YOUR BOARD APPROVED

THAT the consent agenda be adopted.

9. Constitutional Amendments: Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education
   
   
   On a motion duly moved, seconded, and carried
   
   YOUR BOARD APPROVED
   
   THAT subject to confirmation by the Executive Committee
   
   THAT the proposed amended Constitution of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, which was recommended for approval by Faculty Council on April 5, 2024, be approved, effective June 1, 2024.
10. Constitutional Amendments: Faculty of Music
    
    On a motion duly moved, seconded, and carried
    
    YOUR BOARD APPROVED
    
    THAT subject to confirmation by the Executive Committee,
    
    THAT the proposed amended Constitution of the Faculty of Music, which was recommended for approval by Faculty Council on February 27, 2024, be approved, effective July 1, 2024.
11. Name Change of Academic Unit – Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures to the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures (Faculty of Arts & Science)
    
    YOUR BOARD APPROVED
    
    THAT subject to confirmation by the Executive Committee,
    
    THAT the name of the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures be changed to the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures, effective July 1, 2024.
12. Renaming of Degree – Master of Pastoral Studies (MPS), Toronto School of Theology (TST) to Master of Psychospiritual Studies
    
    YOUR BOARD APPROVED
    
    THAT subject to confirmation by the Executive Committee,
    
    THAT the degree name of the Master of Pastoral Studies, as described in the proposal from the Toronto School of Theology dated April 23, 2024, be renamed Master of Psychospiritual Studies approved effective September 1, 2024.
13. Report of the Previous Meeting: Report Number 250 – April 18, 2024
    
    Report Number 250 from the meeting of April 18, 2024 was approved.
14. Business Arising from the Report of the Previous Meeting
    
    There was no business arising from the report of the previous meeting.
15. Items for Information
    
    Members received the following items for information:
    1. Annual Report: Council of Ontario Universities Academic Colleague, 2024
    2. Semi-Annual Report: Academic Appeals Committee, Individual Reports, Spring 2024
    3. Semi-Annual Report: University Tribunal, Information Reports, Spring 2024
    4. Report Number 224 of the Committee on Academic Policy and Programs – May 8, 2024
    5. Report Number 212 of the Planning and Budget Committee – May 9, 2024
    6. Report Number 306 of the Agenda Committee – May 14, 2024
16. Quarterly Report on Donations: February 1 – April 30, 2024
    
    Members received the Quarterly Report on Donations for information. 
17. Date of the Next Meeting: October 10, 2024, 3:10-5:10 p.m.
    
    The Chair reminded members that the next meeting of the Board was scheduled for October 10, 2024 at 3:10p.m.
18. Other Business
    
    No items of other business were raised.

END OF OPEN SESSION CONSENT AGENDA

THE BOARD MOVED IN CAMERA.

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 IN CAMERA SESSION

On a motion duly moved, seconded, and carried

YOUR BOARD APPROVED 

THAT the in camera consent agenda be adopted and that the items requiring approval (items 15 and 16) be approved.

19. Appointments: University Professors Recipients
    
    On motion duly moved, seconded and carried 
    
    YOUR BOARD APPROVED
    
    THAT Professor Ran Hirschl be promoted to the rank of University Professor as of July 1, 2024.
20. Appointments: President’s Teaching Award Recipients
    
    On motion duly moved, seconded and carried 
    
    YOUR BOARD APPROVED
    
    THAT Professor Stavroula Andreopoulos, Professor Timothy Chan, Professor David France Tang-Wai, and Professor Franco Taverna receive the President’s Teaching Award for 2023-2024. 
21. Appointments: Assistant Secretary to the Tribunal
    
    On motion duly moved, seconded and carried 
    
    YOUR BOARD APPROVED
    
    THAT Karen Bellinger be appointed Assistant Secretary of the University Tribunal effective May 23, 2024.
22. Annual Report: Nominating Committee for the University of Toronto Tribunal and Academic Appeals Committee, 2024
    
    On motion duly moved, seconded and carried 
    
    YOUR BOARD APPROVED
    
    THAT Ms. Patricia D. S. Jackson be re-appointed as Senior Chair of the University Tribunal for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025; and
    
    THAT Ms. Omo Akintan, Mr. Andrew Bernstein, Ms. Johanna Braden, Ms. Alexandra Clark, Ms. Joelle Ruskin and Ms. Karen Symes be re-appointed as co-chairs of the University Tribunal for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027; and
    
    THAT Ms. Lisa Talbot be appointed again as a co-chair of the University Tribunal, for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027.
    
    THAT Professor Hamish Stewart be reappointed as the Senior Chair of the Academic Appeals Committee for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025; and,
    
    THAT Ms. Alexis Archbold, Ms. Sara Faherty, Ms. Cheryl Milne, Ms. Erika Murray and Professor Richard Stacey be reappointed as Chairs of the Academic Appeals Committee for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025; and
    
    THAT Professor Lisa Austin be appointed again as a Chair of the Academic Appeals Committee for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.  

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IN CAMERA AGENDA

23. Capital Project (Level 2): Report of the Project Planning Committee for the Hart House Infrastructure Renewal  - Stage 1 - Total Project Cost and Sources of Funding
    
    On motion duly moved, seconded and carried
    
    YOUR BOARD APPROVED
    
    THAT subject to confirmation by the Executive Committee,
    
    THAT the recommendation of the Vice-President, Operations and Real Estate Partnerships, as outlined in the memorandum dated May 23, 2024, regarding the Total Project Cost and Sources of Funding for the Hart House Infrastructure Renewal - Stage 1 Project, be approved in principle.
24. Annual Report: Striking Committee – Academic Board, 2024
    
    On a motion duly moved, seconded and carried
    
    YOUR BOARD APPROVED
    
    THAT the following be appointed  to the Board and its Committees for a one-year term from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, unless otherwise specified.

    
    2024-2025 Non-Governing Council Membership of the Academic Board
    
    Administrative and Professional Staff
    
    Kevin Temple, Senior Content Specialist, Advancement, Communications & Marketing (three year term: July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027)
    
    Alumni
    
    Dan Bowyer, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
    Robert Kyle, Dalla Lana School of Public Health
    
    Students
    
    Full-time Undergraduate
    
    Tala Alsaid Suliman, University of Toronto Mississauga (Psychology)
    Gabriella Brasileiro Santos, Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education
    Albert Cheng, Faculty of Law
    Ryan Cortez, Temerty Faculty of Medicine
    Ehab James, University of Toronto Mississauga (Political Science & Sociology)
    Yee Fun Lo, New College (Computer Science)
    Amy Mann, Victoria College (Mathematics & Statistics)*
    Edwin Thomas, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
    
    Graduate
    
    Annabelle Dravid, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
    Kathayoun Haddadkar-Ghavi, Faculty of Music
    Morgain van Beers, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
    
    Part-time Undergraduate
    
    Kayra Balikci, University of Toronto Scarborough (Sociology/Psychology)
    
    Membership of Committees of the Board
    
    On a motion duly moved, seconded and carried 
    
    YOUR  BOARD APPROVED 
    
    THAT the following be appointed to committees of the Board 
    
    Administrative Staff
    
    Kevin Temple, Senior Content Specialist, Advancement, Communications & Marketing
    
    Alumni
    
    Dan Bowyer, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
    
    Students
    
    Full-time Undergraduate

    Ehab James, University of Toronto Mississauga, (Political Science & Sociology)
    Yee Fun Lo, New College (Computer Science)
    Amy Mann, Victoria College (Mathematics and Statistics)
    
    Graduate
    
    Annabelle Dravid, Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
    Kathayoun Haddadkar-Ghavi, Faculty of Music
    
    Teaching Staff
    
    Catherine Amara, Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, was recommended as Chair, (past AP&P member)*
    Walid Houry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine & Faculty of Arts & Science, was recommended as Vice-Chair, (past AP&P member)*
    Robert Austin, Faculty of Arts & Science
    Sheila Batacharya, University of Toronto Mississauga
    Susan  Bondy, Dalla Lana School of Public Health
    Pier Bryden, Temerty Faculty of Medicine (past AP&P member)*
    Tarun Dewan, University of Toronto Scarborough
    Joseph Flessa, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (past AP&P member)*
    Jason Harlow, Faculty of Arts & Science, (past AP&P member)*
    Zachary Hawes, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
    Shone Joos, Temerty Faculty of Medicine (past AP&P member)*
    Marcus Law, Temerty Faculty of Medicine (past AP&P member)*
    Karen Reid, Faculty of Arts & Science
    Rosa Saverino, Faculty of Arts & Science, (past AP&P member)*
    Suzanne Wood, Faculty of Arts & Science (past AP&P member)* 
    Anuradha Prakki, Dentistry
    
    2024-2025 Planning and Budget Committee (P&B)

Administrative Staff

Jessica Eylon, Special Projects, Office of the Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity & Culture

Alumni
LGIC

One alumna, one government appointee, one student governor, and two teaching staff governors will serve on P&B in 2024-2025. As such, no co-opted alumni or LGIC members were needed.

Students

Full-time Undergraduate

Albert Cheng, Faculty of Law
Ryan Cortez, Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Teaching Staff

Mark Lautens, Faculty of Chemistry, Governor, was recommended to serve as Chair (past P&B member)
Markus Dubber, Faculty of Law, was recommended as Vice-Chair (past P&B member)*
Lisa Dolovich, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy (past P&B member)*
Robert Gazzale, Faculty of Arts & Science, New College (past P&B member)*
Sali Tagliomonte, Faculty of Arts & Science, University College (past P&B member)*
Charmaine Williams, Factor Inwentash School Of Social Work*
Antoinette Handley, Faculty of Arts & Science
Rita Kandel, Temerty Faculty of Medicine (past P&B member)*
John Oesch, Joesph L. Rotman School of Management
Suresh Sivanandam, Faculty of Arts & Science (past P&B member)*
Naomi Steenhof, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Additional Members of the Agenda Planning Group

Robert Gazzale, Faculty of Arts & Science, New College (past P&B member)*         
Rita Kandel, Temerty Faculty of Medicine (past P&B member)*

2024-2025 Agenda Committee

Student

Edwin Thomas, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy

Teaching Staff

Sergio Tenenbaum, Faculty of Arts & Science (Philosophy)*
Charles Jia, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering

2024-2025 Discipline Appeals Board

On a motion duly moved, seconded and carried

YOUR BOARD APPROVED

THAT the following be appointed to the Discipline Appeals Board for 2024-2025

Students

Samantha Chang, Faculty of Arts & Science (PhD, Art History) (past DAB member)
Brinda Batra, University of Toronto Scarborough (Management) (past DAB member)
Firdaus Sadid, Faculty of Arts & Science (Economics, Statistics & Biochemistry)

Teaching Staff

Ramona Alaggia, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work (past DAB member)*
Allan Kaplan, Faculty of Medicine (past DAB member)
Jesse Pasternak, Temerty Faculty of Medicine*
 

2024-2025 Advisory Committee on the University of Toronto Library System

YOUR STRIKING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS

THAT the following be re-appointed as the Academic Board’s representatives on the Advisory Committee on the University of Toronto Library System for 2024-2025:

Matt Ratto, Faculty of Information*

Catherine Chandler-Crichlow, School of Continuing Studies*

*2023-2024 Member of the Academic Board

The Board returned to Open Session.