Call for Applications: Two Alumni Governors for terms starting July 1, 2027

Are you a University of Toronto alumna interested in contributing to Canada’s leading University?

The College of Electors is seeking candidates for one of two (2) alumni governor seats available on the Governing Council. Each seat is for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2027 and ending June 30, 2030. Two incumbents are eligible to re-apply for these seats; however, all applicants will be considered. 

ALUMNI GOVERNORS

Alumni Governors serve as members of the Governing Council, the senior governing body that oversees the University's academic, business, and student affairs. 

Governors are stewards of the University who:

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be alumni of the University of Toronto and mid-career, or later, professionals who bring a breadth of professional expertise, diverse viewpoints, and a deep commitment to higher education.  

"Alumni" are defined in The University of Toronto Act, 1971 as "persons who have received degrees or post-secondary diplomas or certificates from the University, or persons who have completed one year of full-time studies, or the equivalent thereof as determined by the Governing Council, towards such a degree, diploma, or certificate and are no longer registered at the University." The University of Toronto Act further stipulates that alumni governors may not be students, teaching staff or administrative staff at the University.

Applicants must also meet the criteria and attributes established by the College of Electors that are specific to the application year, as provided in the Application Form. (The Application Form is available on this webpage during the application period, which opens every November and closes in December.)

DIVERSITY

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Aboriginal/Indigenous People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Time Commitment 

Members of the Governing Council make a significant time commitment in their volunteer service to the University, working approximately 100-200 hours per year. In addition to serving on the Governing Council, there is an expectation that governors will also serve on one or more of its Boards, Campus Councils, Standing Committees, and various ad hoc search or advisory committees. Meetings take place in-person on one of UofT's three campuses between September to June. Governors also frequently attend University and community functions where they serve as ambassadors of the University. It is highly recommended that applicants be located in the Greater Toronto Area in order to meet these commitments.

APPLICATION PROCESS

  1. APPLICATION FORM 

    All applications are subject to a verification process by the Secretary of the College of Electors. An application will only be certified as complete if it meets all of the following criteria:
    1. The applicant meets all eligibility criteria;
    2. All sections of the application form are complete;
    3. Curriculum Vitae is provided; 
    4. Five (5) letters of reference are provided with two (2) of the letters to be provided by U of T alumni;
    5. The application form and all supporting documents are received by the Secretary of the College of Electors via email by the deadline.

  2. EVALUATION PROCESS

    The College of Electors reviews all verified applications and selects applicants to be interviewed.
     
  3. INTERVIEW

    Screened-in applicants are interviewed by the Nominating Committee of Alumni Governors in-person on St. George campus. 
     
  4. ELECTION

    Following the interviews, the College of Electors will deliberate in confidence and hold an election by secret ballot. Applicants will be notified of the election outome following the vote.

APPLICATIONS OPEN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 
AND CLOSE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

2027 APPLICATION FORM
 

This form will close on Thursday, December 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Late or incomplete applications are not accepted. 

In-person interviews of short-listed candidates will take place on St. George campus on Tuesday, February 2, 2027.

For questions, please contact the Secretary of the College of Electors, Miranda Edwards.