BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty & Academic Life REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20260223T165138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T202429Z UID:10000227-1776690000-1776697200@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Retirement Information Q&A Session - Apr 20\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Retirement Information Q&A session is for faculty and librarians enrolled in the University Pension Plan\, ages 54-72\, who are thinking about retirement\, who have entered phased retirement\, or who have submitted their Notice of Intention to retire. \nThis is a question & answer session only\, hosted online. \nYou will receive a calendar invite with the MS Teams link a few days before the event. \nPlease ensure you watch the Retirement Information Pre-recorded Video Series prior to attending. The link will be shared by email within three businees days of registration. \n➡️ Q&A Registration URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/retirement-information-qa-session-apr-20-2026/ CATEGORIES:Faculty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260331T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20260115T154128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T202217Z UID:10000224-1774958400-1774965600@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Building the Momentum: Finding Your Post-Tenure Pathway (In-Person) DESCRIPTION:This interactive panel\, intended for associate professors who achieved tenure between 2021-22 and 2024-2025\, is a conversation about exploring post-tenure pathways. Experienced faculty will share how they navigated the immediate post-tenure period. Lunch will be provided. \nPanelists: \n\nNasim Niknafs\, Associate Professor\, Associate Dean\, Research\, and Music Education Coordinator\, Faculty of Music\nAkwasi Owusu-Bempah\, Associate Professor and Associate Chair\, Research\, Dept. of Sociology\, UTM\nPeter Molnar\, Associate Professor\, Dept. of Biological Sciences\, UTSC\n\nLocation: Wedgewood Dining Room @ the Faculty Club\, 41 Wilcocks Street. \n➡️ Register  \n \nPlease note: \n\nA calendar invite will be sent to registrants a day or two before the session.\nThe session will not be recorded. URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/building-the-momentum-finding-your-post-tenure-pathway-in-person-3/ CATEGORIES:Faculty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20260115T154244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T202710Z UID:10000225-1774267200-1774274400@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Building the Momentum: Finding Your Post-Continuing Status Pathway (In-Person) DESCRIPTION:Thinking about next steps after continuing status? This session\, intended for Associate Professors\, Teaching Stream who achieved continuing status status between 2021-2022 to 2024-25\, is a conversation about post-continuing status pathways. A panel of teaching stream faculty will share how they have continued to grow exciting and dynamic careers after achieving continuing status.  Lunch will be provided. \nPanelists: \n\nSuzanne Wood\, Associate Professor\, Teaching Stream\, and Associate Dean\, Student Affairs\, Dept. of Psychology\, Faculty of Arts & Science\nOlivier St-Cyr\, Associate Professor\, Teaching Stream\, and Associate Dean\, Teaching and Learning\, Faculty of Information\nJessica D’eon\, Associate Professor\, Teaching Stream\, Department of Chemistry\, Faculty of Arts & Science\n\nLocation: Main Lounge @ the Faculty Club\, 41 Willcocks Street. \n➡️ Register  \n  \n \nPlease note: \n\nA calendar invite will be sent to registrants a day or two before the session.\nThe session will not be recorded. URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/building-the-momentum-finding-your-post-continuing-status-pathway-2/ CATEGORIES:Faculty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260225T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20251029T134033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T150900Z UID:10000208-1772024400-1772028000@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Promotion in the Tenure Stream – For Faculty (Online) - February 25\, 2026\, 1-2pm DESCRIPTION:This session is for tenured faculty only. \nThe University expects that most tenure-stream faculty will achieve the rank of Professor during their career at this institution. This session is intended for Associate Professors in the Tenure Stream who are preparing for promotion to Professor. We will discuss the process and timelines\, how candidates may be identified\, and how they can develop a professional development plan in preparation for promotion in the tenure stream. \nPlease note: A registration confirmation email will be sent only to the person registering; however\, all registered attendees will receive the meeting link and a day or two prior to the session. The session will not be recorded and the slides will not be shared. We will provide attendees with the Promotion in the Tenure Stream Primer. \nRegister Now URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/promotion-in-the-tenure-stream-for-faculty-online-february-25-2026-1-2/ CATEGORIES:Faculty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T110000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20251029T135241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T135514Z UID:10000223-1770372000-1770375600@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Promotion in the Teaching Stream – For Faculty (Online) - February 6\, 2026\, 10-11am DESCRIPTION:This session is only for teaching stream faculty who have already completed their continuing status review and have been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor\, Teaching Stream. \nThe University anticipates that many teaching- stream faculty will achieve the rank of Professor\, Teaching Stream. This session is intended to help associate rank teaching stream faculty prepare for promotion. We will discuss the process and timelines\, how candidates may be identified\, and how they can develop a professional development plan in preparation for promotion to Professor\, Teaching Stream. \nPlease note: A registration confirmation email will be sent only to the person registering; however\, all registered attendees will receive the meeting link and a day or two prior to the session. The session will not be recorded and the slides will not be shared. We will provide attendees with the Promotion in the Teaching Stream Primer as a resource. \nRegister Now URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/promotion-in-the-teaching-stream-for-faculty-online-february-6-2026-10-11/ CATEGORIES:Faculty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20251029T133250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T133250Z UID:10000221-1770123600-1770130800@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Interim and Tenure Review – For Faculty (Online) - February 3\, 2026\, 1-3pm DESCRIPTION:This session is for tenure stream faculty only. \nAchieving tenure is an important milestone in the life cycle of tenure-stream faculty. Understanding expectations and knowing what constitutes a complete and thorough file is critical. This session\, intended for pre-tenure faculty who are preparing for their interim or tenure reviews\, will cover the process and associated timelines for each review. \nPlease note: A registration confirmation email will be sent only to the person registering; however\, all registered attendees will receive the meeting link and a day or two prior to the session. The session will not be recorded and the slides will not be shared. We will provide attendees with the Interim and Tenure Review Primer. \nRegister Now URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/interim-and-tenure-review-for-faculty-online-february-3-2026-1-3pm/ CATEGORIES:Faculty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260129T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20251029T132728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T135353Z UID:10000220-1769691600-1769698800@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Probationary and Continuing Status Review – For Faculty (Online) - January 29\, 2026\, 1-3pm DESCRIPTION:This session is only for teaching stream faculty in continuing appointments who are prior to their continuing status review. \nAchieving continuing status is an important milestone in the life cycle of teaching-stream faculty. Understanding expectations and knowing what constitutes a complete and thorough file is critical. This session\, intended for pre-continuing status faculty who are preparing for their probationary or continuing status reviews\, will cover the process and associated timelines for each review. \nPlease note: A registration confirmation email will be sent only to the person registering; however\, all registered attendees will receive the meeting link and a day or two prior to the session. The session will not be recorded and the slides will not be shared. We will provide attendees with the Probationary & Continuing Status Review Primer. \nRegister now URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/probationary-and-continuing-status-review-for-faculty-online-january-29-1-3/ LOCATION:Calendar invite with Teams link will be sent a few days before the event. CATEGORIES:Faculty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251119T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20250909T134120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T125912Z UID:10000218-1763557200-1763564400@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Assessment of Teaching in Tenure\, Continuing Status\, and Promotion Reviews for Chairs\, Directors\, and Members of Teaching Evaluation Committees (Online) DESCRIPTION:Please note: Sessions will not be recorded and the slides will not be shared. If your plans change after you register\, please email vpfal.prof.dev@utoronto.ca.  \nThe evaluation of teaching is a critical element in tenure\, continuing status\, and promotion reviews. Led by the Centre for Teaching & Learning (CTL) and the Office of the Vice-Provost\, Faculty & Academic Life (VPFAL) this is a substantive session on the evaluation of teaching effectiveness that will help those engaged in these reviews to conduct their work in a fair and robust way. \nRegister Now \nImage credit: Image# 2009207 (The Noun Project) URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/assessment-of-teaching-in-tenure-continuing-status-and-promotion-reviews-for-chairs-directors-and-members-of-teaching-evaluation-committees-online-4/ LOCATION:Calendar invite with Teams link will be sent a few days before the event. CATEGORIES:Academic Administrators,Faculty ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/noun-assessment-4841572-1-e1661511007171.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20250915T192507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T155545Z UID:10000219-1761138000-1761145200@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Bias in the Context of Academic Reviews for AAAs\, Assessors\, and Members of Committees (Online) DESCRIPTION:If your plans change after you register\, please email vpfal.prof.dev@utoronto.ca.  \nSession Leaders: \n\nMaydianne Andrade\, University Professor\, Biological Sciences\, UTSC and Founder and Co-Chair of Co-Chair of the Toronto Initiative for Diversity & Excellence (TIDE)\nBojana Stefanovic\, Professor\, Medical Biophysics\, Temerty Faculty of Medicine\nwith support from Alison Keith\, University Professor & Director\, Jack Humanities Institute\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is intended for Provostial\, SGS\, and Decanal assessors; members of any committee that involves peer assessment (e.g.\, search\, PTR\, tenure\, continuing status); as well as Deans\, Principals\, Chairs\, and Directors. Please note that we are unable to accommodate staff\, students\, post-docs\, sessional lecturers\, or clinicians at this session. \nThe goals of this session are to: \n\n\n\n\nProvide you with the tools to identify bias\nIntroduce you to some practical strategies to help you interrupt bias in the moment\nDiscuss what a unit might consider/discuss/put in place to help mitigate bias in academic review processes and assessments\n\n\n\n\nPre-work: The Office of the Vice-Provost\, Faculty & Academic Life recommends that all search\, tenure\, continuing status review\, and promotion committee members\, faculty on PTR committees\, and assessors review these the online Unconscious Bias Modules before attending this session (unless you have previously attended TIDE’s Unconscious Bias 101 and 102 talks) \nPlease note: Registered attendees will receive the Teams link a day or two prior to the session. \nRegister Now \nImage credit: Erik Vullings (The Noun Project) URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/bias-in-the-context-of-academic-reviews-for-aaas-assessors-and-members-of-committees-online/ CATEGORIES:Academic Administrators,Faculty ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/noun-scale-873248-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251006T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260302T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20250904T144218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T125834Z UID:10000217-1759755600-1772461800@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Hosting International Collaborators 2025-26 Sessions (Online) DESCRIPTION:Please note: Sessions will not be recorded and the slides will not be shared. If your plans change after you register\, please email vpfal.prof.dev@utoronto.ca.  \nOctober 6. 2025\, 1-2:30pm – Session for Single Department Faculties \nJanuary 19\, 2026\, 1-2:30pm – Session for Multi-Department Faculties \nMarch 2\, 2026\, 1-2:30pm – Session for all Faculties \nThese sessions are open to academic administrators\, faculty\, principal investigators\, and staff. \nSession Leaders: Hisani Kreiser\, Senior Lead\, Academic Immigration & Recruitment and Sophia Martins\, Recruitment and Immigration Advisor\, with support from Olumide Bolu \nHosting international colleagues\, researchers\, expert knowledge holders\, students\, or visitors to your department\, lab\, or office requires advance planning and must include immigration considerations. There can be a variety of negative repercussions if there are errors or omissions in the process. This session will guide participants on where to seek assistance. We will provide an overview of the Canadian immigration system\, offer information on ways to invite and host international collaborators\, and answer general questions about immigration processes and options. \nRegister Now URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/hosting-international-collaborators-2025-26-sessions-online/ CATEGORIES:Academic Administrators,Faculty,Staff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260323T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20250729T135113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T195220Z UID:10000216-1758200400-1774278000@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Labour Relations 2025-26 Sessions (Online) for AAAs and Staff DESCRIPTION:Please note: Sessions will not be recorded and the slides will not be shared. If your plans change after you register\, please email vpfal.prof.dev@utoronto.ca.  \nAdvancement Process for CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Sessional Lecturers \nThis session\, offered by Labour Relations\, will provide Chairs\, Directors\, Associate Chairs\, Vice/Associate Deans\, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 Unit 3 appointments with the necessary information to manage and conduct the processes for advancement to Sessional Lecturer II\, and advancement to Sessional Lecturer III. \nSeptember 18\, 2025\, 1-3pm \nJanuary 15\, 2026\, 1-3pm \n— \nManaging Teaching Assistants and Sessional Lecturers – for AAAs and Staff (Online) \nThis session\, offered by Labour Relations will provide Chairs\, Directors\, Associate Chairs\, Vice/Associate Deans\, TA Coordinators\, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 appointments with the tools and information necessary for managing employees under the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 and Unit 3 Collective Agreements. Topics will include: performance management\, accommodation\, workload\, leaves\, and all other relevant processes under the Collective Agreements for the duration of an employee’s contract. \nOctober 20\, 2025\, 1-3pm \nFebruary 26\, 2026\, 1-3pm \n— \nHiring Teaching Assistants\, Course Instructors\, and Sessional Lecturers \nThis session\, offered by Labour Relations\, will provide Chairs\, Directors\, Associate Chairs\, TA Coordinators\, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 appointments with the tools and information necessary for posting\, hiring\, and filling positions under the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 and Unit 3 Collective Agreements. Topics will include: subsequent appointment assignments\, job security commitments\, timelines\, job postings\, and navigating the hiring criteria. \n\n\n \nFebruary 2\, 2026\, 1-3pm \n— \nAdministering Subsequent CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Appointments  \n \nCUPE 3902 Unit 1 includes PhD and Masters students performing work primarily as TAs. There are instances where the performance of Course Instructorships\, will be considered.  \nThis session\, run by Labour Relations\, will provide Chairs\, Directors\, Associate Chairs\, TA Coordinators\, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 Unit 1 appointments with the necessary information to manage and administer subsequent appointments within a Department.    \n\n\n \n\n\n \nMarch 23\, 2026\, 1-3pm \n— \nRegister Now \nImage credit: Fahmihorizon (The Noun Project) URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/labour-relations-2025-26-sessions-online-for-aaas-and-staff/ LOCATION:Calendar invite with Teams link will be sent a few days before the event. CATEGORIES:Academic Administrators,Academic Administrators & Staff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/noun-teaching-1428073-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250514T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20241015T175739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T155819Z UID:10000211-1747224000-1747231200@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Building the Momentum: Finding Your Post-Continuing Status Pathway DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. We will announce the new date soon. \nThinking about next steps after continuing status? This session\, intended for Associate Professors\, Teaching Stream who achieved continuing status status between 2020-2021 to 2023-24\, is a conversation about post-continuing status pathways. A panel of teaching stream faculty will share how they have continued to grow exciting and dynamic careers after achieving continuing status.  Lunch will be provided. \nPanelists: \n\nAndy Dicks\, Professor\, Teaching Stream\, Chemistry\, FAS\nOlivier St.-Cyr\, Associate Professor\, Teaching Stream\, and Associate Dean\, Teaching and Learning\, INFO\nSuzanne Wood\, Associate Professor\, Teaching Stream\, Psychology\, FAS\n\nLocation: Fairley Lounge @ the Faculty Club\, 41 Willcocks Street. \n  \n \nPlease note: \n\nTo register for VPFAL events\, you must log in with your UTORid and password.\nA calendar invite will be sent to registrants a day or two before the session.\nThe session will not be recorded nor will the slides be shared. URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/building-the-momentum-finding-your-post-continuing-status-pathway-in-person-2/ CATEGORIES:Faculty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250508T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20241007T165709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T203019Z UID:10000210-1746709200-1746716400@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Recruitment & Hiring – for AAAs and Staff (Online) DESCRIPTION:A unit’s ability to hire the best possible candidates for academic positions depends on effective management of the recruitment process. This session\, for Chairs\, Directors\, Deans\, and supporting staff\, is intended to provide detailed information about the following topics that are critical to the success of this process:        \n\nRecruitment plan\nFaculty job ad\nImmigration considerations\nSearch Committee composition\nCampus visit / interviews\nAppointment file\nSearch report\nMaking an offer\n\nWe recommend that AAAs register with the staff member who supports recruitment and hiring in their unit.  \n  \nPlease note: \n\nTo register for VPFAL events\, you must log in with your UTORid and password. Clicking the ‘Going’ button below will bring you to the login screen.\nA calendar invite will be sent to registrants a day or two before the session. \nThe session will not be recorded nor will the slides be shared.\n\n\n\n\nImage credit: Ifan Kurniawan (The Noun Project) \n  \n  URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/recruitment-hiring-for-aaas-and-staff-online-3/ LOCATION:Calendar invite with Teams link will be sent a few days before the event. CATEGORIES:Academic Administrators,Academic Administrators & Staff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/noun-hiring-4870256-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250408T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20250228T142356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T135150Z UID:10000215-1744117200-1744124400@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Retirement Information Q&A Session - April 8\, 2025\, 1-3pm (Live\, Online) DESCRIPTION:The Retirement Information Q&A session is for faculty and librarians enrolled in the University Pension Plan\, ages 54-72\, who are thinking about retirement\, who have entered phased retirement\, or who have submitted their Notice of Intention to retire. \nThis is a question & answer session only. Please review the Retirement Information Pre-recorded Video Series prior to attending. \nWe will send you a calendar invite with the Teams link a few days before the event. URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/retirement-information-qa-session-1-3pm-on-april-8-2025-live-online/ CATEGORIES:Faculty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20240924T140711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T203042Z UID:10000203-1742983200-1742990400@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Hosting International Collaborators - for All Faculties (Online\, March 26\, 10am-12pm) DESCRIPTION:This session is open to academic administrators\, faculty\, principal investigators\, and staff of all Faculties. \nSession Leaders: Hisani Kreiser\, Senior Lead\, Academic Immigration & Recruitment and Sophia Martins\, Recruitment and Immigration Advisor with support from Olumide Bolu\, Teresa Levitt\, and Carolina Moreno do Nascimento Alme\, Employment & Immigration Consultants \nHosting international colleagues\, researchers\, expert knowledge holders\, students or visitors to your department\, lab\, or office requires advance planning and must include immigration considerations. There can be a variety of negative repercussions if there are errors or omissions in the process. This session will guide participants on where to seek assistance. We will provide an overview of the Canadian immigration system\, offer information on ways to invite and host international collaborators\, and answer general questions about immigration processes and options. \n  \nPlease note: \n\nTo register for VPFAL events\, you must log in with your UTORid and password. Clicking the ‘Going’ button below will bring you to the login screen.\nA calendar invite will be sent to registrants a day or two before the session.\nThe session will not be recorded nor will the slides be shared. URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/hosting-international-collaborators-for-all-faculties-online-march-26-10am-12pm/ CATEGORIES:Academic Administrators,Faculty,Staff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250325T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20241015T181216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T203547Z UID:10000212-1742904000-1742911200@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Building the Momentum: Finding Your Post-Tenure Pathway (In-Person) DESCRIPTION:This interactive panel\, intended for associate professors who achieved tenure between 2020-21 and 2023-2024\, is a conversation about exploring post-tenure pathways. Experienced faculty will share how they navigated the immediate post-tenure period. Lunch will be provided. \nPanelists: \n\nTim Chan\, Professor\, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering\, FASE and Associate Vice-President and Vice-Provost\, Strategic Initiatives\nNasim Niknafs\, Associate Professor & Associate Dean\, Research\, MUS\nAkwasi Owusu-Bempah\, Associate Professor\, Sociology\nLaura Rosella\, Professor\, Dalla Lana School of Public Health\n\nLocation: Main Dining Room @ the Faculty Club\, 41 Wilcocks Street. \n  \n \nPlease note: \n\nTo register for VPFAL events\, you must log in with your UTORid and password.\nA calendar invite will be sent to registrants a day or two before the session.\nThe session will not be recorded nor will the slides be shared. URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/building-the-momentum-finding-your-post-tenure-pathway-in-person-2/ CATEGORIES:Faculty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250303T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250303T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20240705T133742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T203203Z UID:10000198-1741006800-1741014000@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Administering Subsequent CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Appointments – for AAAs and Staff (Online) DESCRIPTION:CUPE 3902 Unit 1 includes PhD and Masters students performing work primarily as TAs. There are instances where the performance of Course Instructorships\, will be considered.  \nThis session\, run by Labour Relations\, will provide Chairs\, Directors\, Associate Chairs\, TA Coordinators\, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 Unit 1 appointments with the necessary information to manage and administer subsequent appointments within a Department.    \n\n\n\nPlease note: \n\nTo register for VPFAL events\, you must log in with your UTORid and password. \nA calendar invite will be sent to registrants a day or two before the session. \nThe session will not be recorded nor will the slides be shared.\n\n\n\n\nImage credit: Fahmihorizon (The Noun Project) \n  \n  URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/administering-subsequent-cupe-3902-unit-1-appointments-for-aaas-and-staff-online-2/ CATEGORIES:Academic Administrators,Academic Administrators & Staff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/noun-teaching-1428073-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20240925T144936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T203226Z UID:10000207-1740747600-1740751200@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Promotion in the Teaching Stream – For Faculty (Online) DESCRIPTION:This session is only for teaching stream faculty who have already completed their continuing status review and have been promoted to the rank of Associate Professor\, Teaching Stream. \nThe University anticipates that many teaching- stream faculty will achieve the rank of Professor\, Teaching Stream. This session is intended to help associate rank teaching stream faculty prepare for promotion. We will discuss the process and timelines\, how candidates may be identified\, and how they can develop a professional development plan in preparation for promotion to Professor\, Teaching Stream. \nPlease note: \n\nTo register for VPFAL events\, you must log in with your UTORid and password. Clicking the ‘Going’ button below will bring you to the login screen.\nA calendar invite will be sent to registrants a day or two before the session.\nThe session will not be recorded nor will the slides be shared. We will provide attendees with the Promotion in the Teaching Stream Primer as a resource. URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/promotion-in-the-teaching-stream-for-faculty-online-2/ CATEGORIES:Faculty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250630T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20250228T143036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T192050Z UID:10000214-1740736800-1751302800@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Retirement Information Pre-recorded Video Series - 2025 DESCRIPTION:The retirement information pre-recorded video series is for faculty and librarians enrolled in the University Pension Plan\, ages 54-72\, who are thinking about retirement\, who have entered phased retirement\, or who have submitted their Notice of Intention to retire. \nThese videos\, available on February 28 until June 30\, are an opportunity to learn more about the financial elements relevant to this next stage in your career.  We will cover information on the University Pension Plan (UPP)\, the University’s Phased Retirement Program\, and retiree benefits. Access is limited – you must register here to be sent a link to the videos. You can expect the link to arrive to your email a few days after registering below. \nAdditionally\, we will offer a live Retirement Information Q&A Session on (April 8\, 1-3pm) via Teams. This is a question & answer session only\, most helpful to those who have reviewed the videos prior to attending. To receive the Teams link for the Q&A session\, please register separately on the Retirement Information Q&A Session page. \n  URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/retirement-information-pre-recorded-video-series-2025/ CATEGORIES:Faculty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250227T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250227T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20240925T144405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T171941Z UID:10000206-1740664800-1740668400@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Promotion in the Tenure Stream – For Faculty (Online) DESCRIPTION:This session is for tenured faculty only. \nThe University expects that most tenure-stream faculty will achieve the rank of Professor during their career at this institution. This session is intended for Associate Professors in the Tenure Stream who are preparing for promotion to Professor. We will discuss the process and timelines\, how candidates may be identified\, and how they can develop a professional development plan in preparation for promotion in the tenure stream. \nPlease note: \n\nTo register for VPFAL events\, you must log in with your UTORid and password. Clicking the ‘Going’ button below will bring you to the login screen.\nA calendar invite will be sent to registrants a day or two before the session.\nThe session will not be recorded nor will the slides be shared. We will provide attendees with the Promotion in the Tenure Stream Primer. URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/promotion-in-the-tenure-stream-for-faculty-online-2/ CATEGORIES:Faculty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250224T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250224T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20240705T133523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T203336Z UID:10000197-1740402000-1740409200@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Hiring Teaching Assistants\, Course Instructors\, and Sessional Lecturers – for AAAs and Staff (Online) DESCRIPTION:This session\, offered by Labour Relations\, will provide Chairs\, Directors\, Associate Chairs\, TA Coordinators\, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 appointments with the tools and information necessary for posting\, hiring\, and filling positions under the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 and Unit 3 Collective Agreements. Topics will include: subsequent appointment assignments\, job security commitments\, timelines\, job postings\, and navigating the hiring criteria. \n\n\n\n  \nPlease note: \n\nTo register for VPFAL events\, you must log in with your UTORid and password. Clicking the ‘Going’ button below will bring you to the login screen.\nA calendar invite will be sent to registrants a day or two before the session.\nThe session will not be recorded nor will the slides be shared.\n\n\n\n\nImage credit: Fahmihorizon (The Noun Project) URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/hiring-teaching-assistants-course-instructors-and-sessional-lecturers-for-aaas-and-staff-online-2/ LOCATION:Calendar invite with Teams link will be sent a few days before the event. CATEGORIES:Academic Administrators,Academic Administrators & Staff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/noun-teaching-1428073-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250130T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20240705T133050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T203357Z UID:10000195-1738231200-1738238400@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Managing Teaching Assistants and Sessional Lecturers – for AAAs and Staff (Online) DESCRIPTION:This session\, offered by Labour Relations will provide Chairs\, Directors\, Associate Chairs\, Vice/Associate Deans\, TA Coordinators\, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 appointments with the tools and information necessary for managing employees under the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 and Unit 3 Collective Agreements. Topics will include: performance management\, accommodation\, workload\, leaves\, and all other relevant processes under the Collective Agreements for the duration of an employee’s contract. \nPlease note: \n\nTo register for VPFAL events\, you must log in with your UTORid and password. Clicking the ‘Going’ button below will bring you to the login screen.\nA calendar invite will be sent to registrants a day or two before the session.\nThe session will not be recorded nor will the slides be shared. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage credit: Fahmihorizon (The Noun Project) URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/managing-teaching-assistants-and-sessional-lecturers-for-aaas-and-staff-online-4/ LOCATION:Calendar invite with Teams link will be sent a few days before the event. CATEGORIES:Academic Administrators,Academic Administrators & Staff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/noun-teaching-1428073-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20240924T164546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T210436Z UID:10000205-1738159200-1738166400@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Probationary and Continuing Status Review – For Faculty (Online) DESCRIPTION:This session is only for teaching stream faculty in continuing appointments who are prior to their continuing status review. \nAchieving continuing status is an important milestone in the life cycle of teaching-stream faculty. Understanding expectations and knowing what constitutes a complete and thorough file is critical. This session\, intended for pre-continuing status faculty who are preparing for their probationary or continuing status reviews\, will cover the process and associated timelines for each review. \n  \nPlease note: \n\nTo register for VPFAL events\, you must log in with your UTORid and password. Clicking the ‘Going’ button below will bring you to the login screen.\nClicking ‘Add to Calendar’ does not complete your registration. To register\, click the ‘Going’ button and complete the registration form. If you do not receive an automated confirmation\, your registration is not complete.\nA calendar invite will be sent to registrants a day or two before the session.\nThe session will not be recorded nor will the slides be shared. We will provide attendees with the Probationary & Continuing Status Review Primer. URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/probationary-and-continuing-status-review-for-faculty-online-2/ CATEGORIES:Faculty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20240924T164122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T195010Z UID:10000204-1738072800-1738080000@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Interim and Tenure Review – For Faculty (Online) DESCRIPTION:Note: To register for VPFAL events\, you must log in with your UtorID and password. Clicking the ‘Going’ button below will bring you to the login screen. \nThis session is for tenure stream faculty only. \nAchieving tenure is an important milestone in the life cycle of tenure-stream faculty. Understanding expectations and knowing what constitutes a complete and thorough file is critical. This session\, intended for pre-tenure faculty who are preparing for their interim or tenure reviews\, will cover the process and associated timelines for each review. \nPlease note: A registration confirmation email will be sent only to the person registering; however\, all registered attendees will receive the meeting link and a day or two prior to the session. The session will not be recorded and the slides will not be shared. We will provide attendees with the Interim and Tenure Review Primer. URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/interim-and-tenure-review-for-faculty-online-2/ CATEGORIES:Faculty END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250127T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20240924T140352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T195031Z UID:10000202-1737982800-1737990000@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Hosting International Collaborators - for Single Department Faculties (Online\, January 27\, 2025\, 1-3pm) DESCRIPTION:Note: To register for VPFAL events\, you must log in with your UtorID and password. Clicking the ‘Going’ button below will bring you to the login screen. \nThis session is open to academic administrators\, faculty\, principal investigators\, and staff of Single Department Faculties. \nSession Leaders: Hisani Kreiser\, Senior Lead\, Academic Immigration & Recruitment and Sophia Martins\, Recruitment and Immigration Advisor with support from Olumide Bolu\, Teresa Levitt\, and Carolina Moreno do Nascimento Alme\, Employment & Immigration Consultants \nHosting international colleagues\, researchers\, expert knowledge holders\, students or visitors to your department\, lab\, or office requires advance planning and must include immigration considerations. There can be a variety of negative repercussions if there are errors or omissions in the process. This session will guide participants on where to seek assistance. We will provide an overview of the Canadian immigration system\, offer information on ways to invite and host international collaborators\, and answer general questions about immigration processes and options. \nPlease note: A registration confirmation email will be sent only to the person registering; however\, all registered attendees will receive the meeting link and a day or two prior to the session. The session will not be recorded and the slides will not be shared. URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/hosting-international-collaborators-for-single-department-faculties-online-january-27-2025-1-3pm/ CATEGORIES:Academic Administrators,Faculty,Staff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20240705T131633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T195052Z UID:10000194-1737378000-1737385200@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Advancement Process for Sessional Lecturers – for AAAs and Staff (Online) DESCRIPTION:Note: To register for VPFAL events\, you must log in with your UtorID and password. Clicking the ‘Going’ button below will bring you to the login screen. \nThis session\, offered by Labour Relations\, will provide Chairs\, Directors\, Associate Chairs Vice/Associate Deans\, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 Unit 3 appointments with the necessary information to manage and conduct the processes for advancement to Sessional Lecturer II\, and advancement to Sessional Lecturer III. \nPlease note: A registration confirmation email will be sent only to the person registering; however\, all registered attendees will receive the Zoom link and all relevant materials a day or two prior to the session. \nImage credit: Fahmihorizon (The Noun Project) URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/advancement-process-for-sessional-lecturers-for-aaas-and-staff-online-4/ LOCATION:Calendar invite with Teams link will be sent a few days before the event. CATEGORIES:Academic Administrators,Academic Administrators & Staff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/noun-teaching-1428073-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20240924T135523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T195115Z UID:10000201-1732798800-1732806000@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Hosting International Collaborators - for Multi-Department Faculties (Online\, November 28\, 2024\, 1-3pm) DESCRIPTION:Note: To register for VPFAL events\, you must log in with your UtorID and password. Clicking the ‘Going’ button below will bring you to the login screen. \nThis session is open to academic administrators\, faculty\, principal investigators\, and staff of Multi-Department Faculties. \nSession Leaders: Hisani Kreiser\, Senior Lead\, Academic Immigration & Recruitment and Sophia Martins\, Recruitment and Immigration Advisor with support from Olumide Bolu\, Teresa Levitt\, and Carolina Moreno do Nascimento Alme\, Employment & Immigration Consultants \nHosting international colleagues\, researchers\, expert knowledge holders\, students or visitors to your department\, lab\, or office requires advance planning and must include immigration considerations. There can be a variety of negative repercussions if there are errors or omissions in the process. This session will guide participants on where to seek assistance. We will provide an overview of the Canadian immigration system\, offer information on ways to invite and host international collaborators\, and answer general questions about immigration processes and options. \nPlease note: A registration confirmation email will be sent only to the person registering; however\, all registered attendees will receive the meeting link and a day or two prior to the session. The session will not be recorded and the slides will not be shared. URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/hosting-international-collaborators-for-multi-department-faculties-online-november-28-2024-1-3pm/ CATEGORIES:Academic Administrators,Faculty,Staff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20240705T134028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T134051Z UID:10000199-1730725200-1730732400@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Assessment of Teaching in Tenure\, Continuing Status\, and Promotion Reviews for Chairs\, Directors\, and Members of Teaching Evaluation Committees (Online) DESCRIPTION:The evaluation of teaching is a critical element in tenure\, continuing status\, and promotion reviews. Led by the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation (CTSI)\, this is a substantive session on the evaluation of teaching effectiveness that will help those engaged in these reviews to conduct their work in a fair and robust way. \nPlease note: A registration confirmation email will be sent only to the person registering; however\, all registered attendees will receive the meeting link and a day or two prior to the session. The session will not be recorded and the slides will not be shared. \nImage credit: Image# 2009207 (The Noun Project) URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/assessment-of-teaching-in-tenure-continuing-status-and-promotion-reviews-for-chairs-directors-and-members-of-teaching-evaluation-committees-online-3/ LOCATION:Calendar invite with Teams link will be sent a few days before the event. CATEGORIES:Academic Administrators,Faculty ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/noun-assessment-4841572-1-e1661511007171.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241018T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20240924T134924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T134951Z UID:10000200-1729245600-1729252800@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Hosting International Collaborators - for All Faculties (Online\, October 18\, 2024\, 10am-12pm) DESCRIPTION:This session is open to academic administrators\, faculty\, principal investigators\, and staff of all Faculties. \nSession Leaders: Hisani Kreiser\, Senior Lead\, Academic Immigration & Recruitment and Sophia Martins\, Recruitment and Immigration Advisor with support from Olumide Bolu\, Teresa Levitt\, and Carolina Moreno do Nascimento Alme\, Employment & Immigration Consultants \nHosting international colleagues\, researchers\, expert knowledge holders\, students or visitors to your department\, lab\, or office requires advance planning and must include immigration considerations. There can be a variety of negative repercussions if there are errors or omissions in the process. This session will guide participants on where to seek assistance. We will provide an overview of the Canadian immigration system\, offer information on ways to invite and host international collaborators\, and answer general questions about immigration processes and options. \nPlease note: A registration confirmation email will be sent only to the person registering; however\, all registered attendees will receive the meeting link and a day or two prior to the session. The session will not be recorded and the slides will not be shared. URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/hosting-international-collaborators-for-all-faculties-online-october-18-2024-10am-12pm/ CATEGORIES:Academic Administrators,Faculty,Staff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T164640 CREATED:20240705T131252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T131252Z UID:10000193-1727182800-1727190000@faculty.utoronto.ca SUMMARY:Managing Teaching Assistants and Sessional Lecturers – for AAAs and Staff (Online) DESCRIPTION:This session\, offered by Labour Relations will provide Chairs\, Directors\, Associate Chairs\, Vice/Associate Deans\, TA Coordinators\, and Administrative Staff responsible for the administration of CUPE 3902 appointments with the tools and information necessary for managing employees under the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 and Unit 3 Collective Agreements. Topics will include: performance management\, accommodation\, workload\, leaves\, and all other relevant processes under the Collective Agreements for the duration of an employee’s contract. \n\n\n\nPlease note: A registration confirmation email will be sent only to the person registering; however\, all registered attendees will receive the meeting link and a day or two prior to the session. The session will not be recorded and the slides will not be shared. \n\n\n\nImage credit: Fahmihorizon (The Noun Project) URL:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/event/managing-teaching-assistants-and-sessional-lecturers-for-aaas-and-staff-online-3/ LOCATION:Calendar invite with Teams link will be sent a few days before the event. CATEGORIES:Academic Administrators,Academic Administrators & Staff ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://faculty.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/noun-teaching-1428073-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR