Presidential Assessors to the Boards, Committees, and Councils of the Governing Council 2022 - 2023

Academic Board

Senior Assessor - Vice-President and Provost Cheryl Regehr Vice-President and Provost
Voting Assessors Ron Saporta* Acting Vice-President, 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
Scott Mabury Vice-President, Operations and Real Estate Partnerships
Heather Boon** Acting Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity and Culture
Alexandra Gillespie Vice-President and Principal, UTM
Wisdom Tettey Vice-President and Principal, UTSC
Randy Boyagoda*** Acting Vice-Provost, Faculty & 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 Heather Boon** appointed as Acting Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity and Culture for a 6 month term, effective January 1, 2023 to June 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.

Agenda Committee

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

Audit Committee

Non-Voting Assessors Ron Saporta* Acting Vice-President, 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 Ron Saporta* Acting Vice-President, Operations
Voting Assessors Heather Boon** Acting Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity and Culture
Trevor Rodgers Chief Financial Officer
Non-Voting Assessors Cheryl Regehr 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
Randy Boyagoda*** Acting Vice-Provost, Faculty & 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
Luke Barber**** Acting Chief Operating Officer, Property Services & Sustainability
Deborah Brown Chief Administrative Officer, UTM
Dave Lehto Chief, University Planning, Design and Construction
Scott Mabury
  • Mr. Ron Saporta* appointed as Acting Vice-President, Operations for a 7 month term, effective May 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023.
  • Professor Heather Boon** appointed as Acting Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity and Culture for a 6 month term, effective January 1, 2023 to June 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.

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 Cheryl Regehr Vice-President and Provost
Voting Assessors Ron Saporta* Acting Vice-President, Operations
Jeff Lennon Assistant Vice-President, Planning and Budget
Non-Voting Assessors David Palmer Vice-President, Advancement
Scott Mabury Vice-President, Operations and Real Estate Partnerships
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 Cheryl Regehr Vice-President and Provost
Heather Boon* Acting Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity and Culture
Anne MacDonald Assistant Vice-President, Spaces & Experiences
Christine Burke Assistant Vice-President, University Planning
Luke Barber** Acting Chief Operating Officer, Property Services & Sustainability
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
Melinda Scott Executive Director, Office of the Vice-Provost
  • Professor Heather Boon* appointed as Acting Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity and Culture for a 6 month term, effective January 1, 2023 to June 30, 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.

UTM Campus Council

Voting Assessor - Vice-President and Principal, UTM Alexandra Gillespie Vice-President and Principal, UTM
Non-Voting Assessors Amrita Daniere Interim Vice-Principal, Academic and Dean, UTM
Deborah Brown Chief Administrative Officer, UTM
Mark Overton Dean of Student Affairs and Assistant Principal, Student Services, UTM

UTM Academic Affairs Committee

Voting Assessors Amrita Daniere Interim Vice-Principal, Academic and Dean, UTM
Kent Moore Vice-Principal, Research, UTM
Non-Voting Assessors Mark Overton Dean of Student Affairs and Assistant Principal, Student Services, UTM
Andreas Bendlin Vice-Dean, Academic Experience, UTM
Ajay Rao Vice-Dean, Graduate & Postdoctoral Affairs, UTM
Tracey Bowen Vice-Dean, Teaching & Learning, UTM
Yen Du Manager, Academic Programs, Reviews and Quality Assurance, UTM
Richard Levin Interim Registrar and Director of Enrolment Management, UTM

UTM Campus Affairs Committee

Voting Assessors Amrita Daniere Interim 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 Christine Esteban Executive Director, Financial and Budget Services, UTM
Chad Nuttall Assistant Dean, Students and International Initiatives, UTM
Andrea Urie Assistant Dean, Student Wellness, Support and Success, UTM

UTSC Campus Council

Voting Assessor - Vice-President and Principal, UTSC Wisdom Tettey Vice-President and Principal, UTSC
Non-Voting Assessors William Gough Vice-Principal, Academic and Dean, UTSC
Andrew Arifuzzaman Chief Administrative Officer, UTSC

UTSC Academic Affairs Committee

Voting Assessors William Gough Vice-Principal, Academic and Dean, UTSC
Irena Creed Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation, UTSC
Non-Voting Assessors David Zweig Vice-Dean, Recruitment, Enrolment and Student Success, UTSC
Kyomi Duncan Associate Registrar and Director, Admissions and Student Recruitment, UTSC
Martha Harris Academic Programs Officer, UTSC
Varsha Patel Assistant Dean, Student Success and Career Support, Academic Advising and Career Centre and AccessAbility Services, UTSC
Zohreh Shahbazi* Acting Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning, UTSC
Suzanne Sicchia Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs and Curriculum, UTSC
  • Professor Zohreh Shahbazi* appointed as Acting Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning, UTSC for a 12 month term, effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

UTSC Campus Affairs Committee

Voting Assessors William Gough Vice-Principal, Academic and Dean, UTSC
Andrew Arifuzzaman Chief Administrative Officer, UTSC
Neel Joshi Dean, Student Experience and Wellbeing, UTSC
Non-Voting Assessors David Zweig Vice-Dean, Recruitment, Enrolment and Student Success, UTSC
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