Statement of Commitment to Retired Faculty and Librarians
To request an official copy of this policy, contact: The Office of the Governing Council Phone: 416-978-6576 Preamble The University of Toronto brings together students, faculty and staff, and alumni/ae to carry out the University's mission as a student-centred public teaching and research university, taking its place as part of the local, national and international community. An academic career is a unique opportunity to make significant contributions to scholarship and education, and the desire to contribute in this way does not end with retirement - for many the development of scholarly activity is a lifetime goal. Like alumni/ae - no longer students but still an energetic part of the University - retired faculty and librarians remain vitally engaged in university life by continuing to contribute their knowledge and experience to the University's mission. Retirees thus represent substantial resources of intellect, creativity and service on which the University can and does draw. The University is committed to welcoming and encouraging the participation of retired faculty and librarians in the intellectual and social life of the University community across all three campuses. All members of the University Community have the rights and obligations set forth in the Statement of Institutional Purpose and the Statement on Freedom of Speech, as they exist from time to time. All retired faculty and librarians will be expected to participate in University activities in accordance with the relevant University policies. Statement of Principle In making this commitment, it must be recognized that the University is a community where resources are scarce and demand for these resources is very high and that the University will be guided by the principles espoused in its Statement of Institutional Purpose to be “an internationally significant research university with undergraduate, graduate and professional programs of excellent quality”. Requests for allocation of resources for retired faculty will be considered in accordance with existing policies and in the context of balancing competing needs, giving priority to the University's objectives as outlined in its strategic plans. Statement of Commitment The University commits to the following: a) Retiree / Senior Scholars Centres: b) Office Space: c) Library Services: d) Research Support and Laboratory Space: e) Student Supervision: f) Teaching: g) Academic Freedom and Responsibilities: h) Other Service for Retirees: |