Presidential Assessors to the Boards, Committees, and Councils of the Governing Council 2023 - 2024

Academic Board

Senior Assessor - Vice-President and Provost Trevor Young Vice-President and Provost
Voting Assessors Scott Mabury Vice-President, Operations & Real Estate Partnerships and Vice-Provost, Academic Operations
Leah Cowen Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives
Susan McCahan Vice-Provost, Academic Programs and Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education
Non-Voting Assessors David Palmer Vice-President, Advancement
Joseph Wong Vice-President, International
Kelly Hannah-Moffat Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity and Culture
Heather Boon Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life
Jeff Lennon Assistant Vice-President, Planning and Budget
Christine Burke Assistant Vice-President, University Planning
Dave Lehto Chief, University Planning, Design and Construction
  • Mr. Ron Saporta* appointed as Acting Vice-President, Operations for a 7 month term, effective May 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023.
  • Professor Emeritus Ian Orchard** appointed as Acting Vice-President & Principal, UTM for a 6 month term, effective January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
  • Professor Linda Johnston*** appointed as Acting Vice-President and Principal, UTSC for a 6 month term, effective January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
  • Professor Randy Boyagoda**** appointed as Acting Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life for a 12 month term, effective January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.

Agenda Committee

Senior Assessor, Committee on Academic Policy and Programs Susan McCahan Vice-Provost, Academic Programs and Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education
Vice-President and Provost - Senior Assessor, Planning and Budget Committee Trevor Young Vice-President and Provost

Audit Committee

Non-Voting Assessors Scott Mabury Vice-President, Operations & Real Estate Partnerships and Vice-Provost, Academic Operations
Trevor Rodgers Chief Financial Officer
Sheree Drummond Secretary of the Governing Council
Alex Matos Director, Internal Audit Department
  • Mr. Ron Saporta* appointed as Acting Vice-President, Operations for a 7 month term, effective May 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023.

Business Board

Senior Assessor Scott Mabury Vice-President, Operations & Real Estate Partnerships and Vice-Provost, Academic Operations
Voting Assessors Kelly Hannah-Moffat Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity and Culture
Trevor Rodgers Chief Financial Officer
Non-Voting Assessors Trevor Young Vice-President and Provost
David Palmer Vice-President, Advancement
Christine Szustaczek Vice-President, Communications
Joseph Wong Vice-President, International
Susan McCahan Vice-Provost, Academic Programs and Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education
Heather Boon Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life
Jeff Lennon Assistant Vice-President, Planning and Budget
Anne MacDonald Assistant Vice-President, Spaces & Experiences
Christine Burke Assistant Vice-President, University Planning
Andrew Arifuzzaman Chief Administrative Officer, UTSC
Deborah Brown Chief Administrative Officer, UTM
Dave Lehto Chief, University Planning, Design and Construction
Ron Saporta Chief Operating Officer, Property Services & Sustainability
  • Mr. Ron Saporta* appointed as Acting Vice-President, Operations for a 7 month term, effective May 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023.
  • Professor Randy Boyagoda** appointed as Acting Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life for a 12 month term, effective January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
  • Mr. Luke Barber*** appointed as Acting Chief Operating Officer, Property Services & Sustainability for a 7 month term, effective May 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023.
  • Mr. Luke Barber**** appointed as Acting Chief Administrative Officer, UTM for a 6 month term, effective January 1, 2024 to June 23, 2024.

Committee on Academic Policy and Programs

Senior Assessor Susan McCahan Vice-Provost, Academic Programs and Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education
Voting Assessor Joshua Barker Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Vice-Provost, Graduate Research and Education
Non-Voting Assessors Leah Cowen Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives
Angelique Saweczko University Registrar

Planning and Budget Committee

Senior Assessor Trevor Young Vice-President and Provost
Voting Assessors Scott Mabury Vice-President, Operations & Real Estate Partnerships and Vice-Provost, Academic Operations
Jeff Lennon Assistant Vice-President, Planning and Budget
Non-Voting Assessors David Palmer Vice-President, Advancement
Leah Cowen Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives
Trevor Rodgers Chief Financial Officer
Christine Burke Assistant Vice-President, University Planning
Dave Lehto Chief, University Planning, Design and Construction
  • Mr. Ron Saporta* appointed as Acting Vice-President, Operations for a 7 month term, effective May 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023.

University Affairs Board

Senior Assessor Sandy Welsh Vice-Provost, Students
Voting Assessor David Newman Executive Director of Student Experience, Student Life
Non-Voting Assessors Trevor Young Vice-President and Provost
Kelly Hannah-Moffat Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity and Culture
Anne MacDonald Assistant Vice-President, Spaces & Experiences
Christine Burke Assistant Vice-President, University Planning
Neel Joshi Dean, Student Experience and Wellbeing, UTSC
Dave Lehto Chief, University Planning, Design and Construction
Mark Overton Dean of Student Affairs and Assistant Principal, Student Services, UTM
Ron Saporta Chief Operating Officer, Property Services & Sustainability
  • Mr. Luke Barber* appointed as Acting Chief Operating Officer, Property Services & Sustainability for a 7 month term, effective May 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023.

UTM Campus Council

Non-Voting Assessors Nicholas Rule Vice-Principal, Academic and Dean, UTM
Deborah Brown Chief Administrative Officer, UTM
Mark Overton Dean of Student Affairs and Assistant Principal, Student Services, UTM
  • Professor Emeritus Ian Orchard* appointed as Acting Vice-President and Principal, UTM for a 6 month term, effective January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
  • Mr. Luke Barber** appointed as Acting Chief Administrative Officer, UTM for a 6 month term, effective January 1, 2024 to June 23, 2024.

UTM Academic Affairs Committee

Voting Assessor Nicholas Rule Vice-Principal, Academic and Dean, UTM
Non-Voting Assessors Mark Overton Dean of Student Affairs and Assistant Principal, Student Services, UTM
Ajay Rao Vice-Dean, Graduate & Postdoctoral Affairs, UTM
Martha Harris Director, Academic Operations, UTM

UTM Campus Affairs Committee

Voting Assessors Nicholas Rule Vice-Principal, Academic and Dean, UTM
Deborah Brown Chief Administrative Officer, UTM
Mark Overton Dean of Student Affairs and Assistant Principal, Student Services, UTM
Non-Voting Assessors Luke Barber Executive Director, Digital and Physical Infrastructure, UTM
Christine Esteban Executive Director, Financial and Budget Services, UTM
Chad Nuttall Assistant Dean, Students and International Initiatives, UTM
  • Mr. Luke Barber* appointed as Acting Chief Administrative Officer, UTM for a 6 month term, effective January 1, 2024 to June 23, 2024.
  • Mr. Ahmed Azhari** appointed as Acting Executive Director of Facilities Management and Planning, UTM for a 6 month term, effective January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

UTSC Campus Council

Non-Voting Assessor Andrew Arifuzzaman Chief Administrative Officer, UTSC
  • Professor Linda Johnston* appointed as Acting Vice-President and Principal, UTSC for a 6 month term, effective January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

UTSC Academic Affairs Committee

Non-Voting Assessors Kevin Mak Academic Programs Officer, UTSC
Karen McCrindle Associate Dean, Teaching & Learning, UTSC
Varsha Patel Assistant Dean, Student Success and Career Support, UTSC
  • Professor Alison Mountz* appointed as Acting Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation, UTSC for a 3 month term, effective April 29, 2024 to June 30, 2024.
  • Professor Michael Souza** appointed as Acting Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs and Curriculum, UTSC for a 12 month term, effective July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.

UTSC Campus Affairs Committee

Voting Assessors Andrew Arifuzzaman Chief Administrative Officer, UTSC
Neel Joshi Dean, Student Experience and Wellbeing, UTSC
Non-Voting Assessors Ramona Gonsalves Director, Financial Services, UTSC
Sheila John Assistant Dean, Wellness, Recreation and Sports, UTSC
Jeff Miller Director, Facilities Management and Capital Projects, UTSC
Nadia Rosemond Assistant Dean, Co-Curricular Engagement and Student Leadership, UTSC
  • Professor Alison Mountz* appointed as Acting Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation, UTSC for a 3 month term, effective April 29, 2024 to June 30, 2024.