Planning & Policy

COVID-19: U of T’s Roadmap


The University of Toronto is committed to a safe return to our campuses for all students, faculty, librarians and staff, with as much on-campus activity as is practicable, sensible, and safe. This roadmap serves as a guide to our community as we develop and undertake the process of returning to research, course instruction and other activities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read more about U of T’s roadmap.

Reports


Recent Reports
Other Reports

Policies


Provostial Guidelines, Practices & Frameworks

The following guidelines, practices, and frameworks were developed by the Office of the Vice-President and Provost as part of the Provost’s role as chief academic officer and chief budget officer and to ensure the implementation of policies approved by the Governing Council. The websites of individual Vice-Provosts include additional guidelines relevant to their areas of responsibility.

Governing Council Policies

An exhaustive list of all policies approved by the Governing Council of the University Toronto can be found on their website.

Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment


The Final Report of the 2022 Review of the Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment was submitted in July, 2022, to the President, Provost, and Vice-President, People Strategy, Equity & Culture. The Report and the University’s Administrative Response were released on July 15, 2022. A review of the Policy is conducted every three years. The last review was conducted in 2019.

Read more about the 2022 Review of the Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment

Student Mental Health


The Final Report of the Presidential & Provostial Task Force on Student Mental Health was submitted to the Provost and the President in December 2019, and released on January 15, 2020 along with an Administrative Response. The Task Force was mandated to review existing services and programs related to student mental health, and to explore potential new solutions in this area. 

Read more about the University’s actions on Student Mental Health.

Vision on Undergraduate Education


After a year-long consultation, the Expert Panel on Undergraduate Student Educational Experience (USEE) released in September 2019 an exciting new vision for the undergraduate experience at the University of Toronto. As a first phase in bringing this vision to life, working groups are in the process of developing action plans to mobilize this vision.

Read more about the vision.

Academic Planning


In early 2011, the Vice-President & Provost established the Advisory Group on Academic Planning, charged with articulating guidelines and identifying best practices for academic planning at the divisional level (Faculties and departments). The Advisory Group’s draft report on the principles and process of academic planning was released in July 2011 and proceeded through governance.

Read more about academic planning.

Gender-Based Salary Equity


Faculty

Librarians

The View from 2012


Towards 2030: A Third Century of Excellence at the University of Toronto (2008) set out long-term and overarching goals for the University with respect to matters such as enrolment, the student experience, the three-campus model, and resources. Since September 2011, the University of Toronto community has been engaged in a discussion of how we are following through on Towards 2030. This extensive consultation process included over 40 meetings — town halls on each of the three campuses, sessions with faculty, students, staff, governors, academic administrators, and alumni.  Written submissions were also received. Towards 2030: The View from 2012 is the culmination of this process. It assesses the University’s progress towards these long-term goals and identifies the new and ongoing challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Towards 2030: The View from 2012 consists of two documents. The first, Towards 2030: The View from 2012 — A Framework highlights the achievements to date and the new and continuing challenges. The second document, Towards 2030: The View from 2012 — An Assessment of the University of Toronto’s Progress Since Towards 2030 provides a more detailed and sustained analysis of the 2012 context and our progress to date in the areas outlined by Towards 2030.

Strategic Mandate Agreement (2017–2020)


The University of Toronto reports annually on the progress of our strategic activities in relation to all levels of government, other public sector institutions, the private sector and community partners. Our reports cover key data about the University’s accountability and performance.

Read more about the Strategic Mandate Agreement.

Budget Process & Overview


Developing and managing the University of Toronto operating budget is a huge annual task. It is an iterative process, dependent on consultation and communication. The planning cycle includes many opportunities for input by all members of the University community throughout the year.

See a complete overview of the budget process.

Institutional Memberships


The University of Toronto has a number of Institutional Memberships that are provided by the Office of the Vice-President & Provost and Office of the President. These institutions and associations provide the U of T community with valuable services and resources.

Association of American Universities Data Exchange (AAUDE)

  • U of T Contact: Michelle Broderick, Senior Academic Research Analyst, Planning & Budget

Canadian Association of Colleges and University Student Services (CACUSS)

  • U of T Contact: Melinda Scott, Executive Director, Office of the Vice-Provost, Students

Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS)

Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL)

  • U of T Contact: Julian Weinrib, Director, Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education

Education Advisory Board (EAB)

  • U of T Contact – EAB Student Affairs ForumDavid Newman, Executive Director, Student Experience, Division of Student Life
  • U of T Contact – EAB Academic Affairs Forum: Toks Weah, Special Projects Officer, Office of the Vice-President & Provost
  • U of T Contact – EAB Advancement Forum: Mila Miller, Executive Director, Strategic Planning & Advancement Organizational Development, Division of University Advancement

International Centre for Academic Integrity (ICAI)

  • U of T Contact: Andrea Russell, Director, Academic Affairs, Office of the Vice-President & Provost

National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)

  • U of T Contact: Loretta Ho, Program & Faculty Development Consultant, Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life

National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)

  • U of T Contact: David Newman, Senior Director, Student Experience, Division of Student Life

Scholars at Risk Network (SAR)

  • U of T Contact: Andrea Russell, Director, Academic Affairs, Office of the Vice-President & Provost

Society for Teaching & Learning in Higher Education (STLHE)

  • U of T Contact: Professor Alison Gibbs, Director, Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation, Office of the Vice-Provost, Innovations in Undergraduate Education

Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA)

  • U of T Contact: Melinda Scott, Executive Director, Office of the Vice-Provost, Students