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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Monday, June 27, 2011
Royal Bank Plaza – Board Room
th
200 Bay Street, South Tower, 40 Floor
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Time
4:00
AGENDA
Item
(1)
Presenter/s
Action
P. Yaffe
Information
Information
IN-CAMERA DISCUSSION (Board Members Only)
1.2
Chair’s Report
(2)
IN-CAMERA DISCUSSION (Senior Management Invited)
4:15
2.1
Ryerson Builds - Capital Projects Status Reports
J. Hanigsberg
4:20
2.2
Report from the Chair of the Audit Committee
J. Cockwell
8- 18
(a)
Appointment of Auditor
Approval
19
(b)
Auditor’s Fees
Approval
20
Approval
21
Report from the Chair of the Employee Relations and
Pensions Committee
2.3
(a)
4:30
Page (s)
J. Côté-O’Hara
Appointment of Auditor for the Ryerson Retirement Pension
Plan
REPORT FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT ADVANCEMENT
2.4
(a)
University Advancement Update
A.Kahan
Information
(b)
Ryerson University Board of Governors Award for Excellence
(tabled from April 25, 2011 meeting)
A. Kahan
P. Lukasiewicz
Information
P. Yaffe
Information
22-26
27-29
END OF IN-CAMERA SESSION
4:40
(3)
3.1
INTRODUCTION
Chair’s Remarks
Board of Governors Meeting
June 27, 2011, Page 1
3.2
4:45
(4)
4.1
4.2
5:55 (5)
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
S. Levy
Approval
30-32
Re-Appointment of the Provost and Vice President Academic
(oral report)
Information
Appointment of the Vice President Research and Innovation
(oral report)
Information
33-39
Information
40-55
Presentation on Student Housing and Academic Engagement
(6)
A. Shepard
DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.1
(a)
Report from the Chair of the Audit Committee
J. Cockwell
Audited Financial Statements -Year Ended April 30, 2011
J. Winton
Approval
56-58
L. Allen
Approval
59-60
A.Shepard
Approval
61-70
A.Shepard
P. Stenton
Approval
71-87
Report from the Chair of the Employee Relations and Pension
Committee
6.2
(a)
Audited Financial Statements of the Ryerson Retirement
Pension Plan (RRPP) January 1, 2011
Report from the Chair of the Finance Committee
6.3
5:35
P. Yaffe
REPORT FROM THE PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC
5.1
5:15
Approval of the June 27, 2011 Agenda
(a)
Proposed Establishment of a Faculty of Science
(b)
Review of Revenue and Expenditure for Three New
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Environment and Urban Sustainability
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy, and
A. Richards
5:55
6.4
Policy for the Collection and Storage of Students’ Social Insurance
Numbers
J. Hanigsberg
Approval
88-93
6:05
6.5
Execution of Contracts and Documents and Signing Approval
Authority Schedule (AAS) Policy
J. Winton
Approval
94-102
6:20
6.6
Board and Committee Assessments (to be distributed at the table)
E. McGinn
Information
P. Yaffe
Approval
(7)
7.1
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the April 25, 2011 Minutes
103-107
June 27, 2011, Page 2
(8)
6:30
FOR INFORMATION
8.1
2010 – 2011 Periodic Program Review of Undergraduate Programs
108-110
8.2
Shaping Our Future: Academic Plan for 2008‐2013 Annual Report to
the Board of Governors June 2011
111-117
8.3
Ryerson Achievement Report
118-125
8.4
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada President’s
Letter
126-134
8.5
Academic Appointments
135-146
(9)
TERMINATION
June 27, 2011, Page 3
MISSION STATEMENT
The special mission of Ryerson University is
the advancement of applied knowledge and
research to address societal need, and the
provision of programs of study that provide a
balance between theory and application and
that
prepare
students
for
careers
in
professional and quasi-professional fields.
As a leading centre for applied education,
Ryerson is recognized for the excellence of its
teaching, the relevance of its curriculum, the
success of its students in achieving their
academic and career objectives, the quality of
its scholarship, research and creative activity,
and its commitment to accessibility, lifelong
learning,
and
involvement
in
the
broader
community.
June 27, 2011, Page 6
By-Law No. 1 Being the General By-Laws of Ryerson University
ARTICLE 9
CONFIDENTIALITY AT BOARD MEETINGS HELD IN CAMERA
“Attendees are reminded that discussions entered into and the decisions
made during this in camera session are carried out in confidence and are
not to be repeated or discussed outside the room in which the Board is
meeting except with others who are in attendance at this in camera
session and who agree to abide by these conditions or as otherwise
provided in these conditions.
Any written material provided for this in camera session will be retained in
confidence afterwards, or at my discretion be required to be returned to
the Secretary at the end of the meeting.
Decisions reached during this in camera session which are to be
announced after the meeting will be made public by the Chair or such
other individual as is designated by the Chair, by official announcement or
press release only and such publication does not free members of the
obligation to hold in confidence the discussions which took place in this in
camera session or the material involved.
Any person present who does not agree to abide by these conditions is
asked to leave the meeting room at this time. The continued presence of
a member or others in the room during the discussion at this in camera
session shall indicate acceptance of these conditions.”
June 27, 2011, Page 7
Ryerson University
President’s Update to the Board of Governors
June 27, 2011
Thank you – The 2010-11 academic year has featured significant development and achievement,
and I would like to thank the members of the Board for exceptional dedication and insight in
continuing to advance Ryerson as a strong and distinctive university with a sustained mission.
Special thanks and very best wishes are extended to departing Board members: Xavier Fernando,
Charmaine Hack, Naeem Hassen, George Phu, Darius Sookram, and Jason Wong.
Spring 2011 Convocation – I am proud to thank everyone who played a role in making all of
the activities associated with Convocation such a wonderful success. The leadership of our
honorary doctorate recipients in First Nations, energy, theatre, the judiciary, public policy, and so
much more truly inspired our graduates and invested our ceremonies with depth and significance.
I extend special thanks to our nominators, and the Senate Awards and Ceremonials Committee.
The work for Convocation takes place all year long, and is recognized and greatly appreciated.
Congratulations –
• Phyllis Yaffe, Chair of the Board of Governors, received an honorary degree from Mount
Saint Vincent University in Halifax, N.S. on May 19th
• Dr. Alan Shepard has been appointed to a second term as Provost and Vice-President
Academic, to June 30, 2017
• Dr. Wendy Cukier, Associate Dean Academic, Ted Rogers School of Management, has been
appointed Vice-President, Research and Innovation effective September 1, 2011
• Adam Kahan, Vice-President University Advancement, has been elected to the Board of the
Canadian Club of Toronto
• Ruth Abbott is joining Ryerson University on July 4th as Assistant Vice-President,
Marketing and Communications
Eaton Garden – On May 24th we welcomed Chancellor Emeritus John Craig Eaton and Sally
Horsfall Eaton to campus for the rededication of the John Craig Eaton Garden, created in 2006 at
the end of the Chancellor’s seven-year term. We were proud to unveil an inukshuk marker by
Inuit artist Mary Adla, celebrating its traditional meaning: "You are on the right path."
Federal budget – The federal budget delivered on June 6th maintained the commitments made
for postsecondary education in the proposed March budget. Particularly notable for Ryerson,
given the Digital Media Zone and the Centre for Urban Energy, are initiatives promoting the
digital economy and advancing the government's India engagement strategy. The budget
includes $100 million over two years for energy research, and the announcement of $12 million
over five years for a competition to select a Canada-India Research Centre of Excellence.
Anna University, India – Planning is proceeding well on our partnership with Anna University
in Chennai, India to work together on twinning the Ryerson Centre for Urban Energy with a
centre to be developed collaboratively in India. We anticipate signing a formal contract soon, and
I will be visiting Chennai this summer as an expression of strong support for our cooperative
strategies and an opportunity to discuss the project further.
June 27, 2011, Page 30
President's National Entrance Scholarships – I had the pleasure of calling all six recipients of
the President's National Entrance Scholarships to advise them they have been selected, and to
welcome them to Ryerson. The same as last year, I learned that several students accepted our
offer before learning about the scholarship, committed to Ryerson as their destination of choice.
Each scholarship is valued at $40,000, renewable at $10,000 per year with a CGPA of 3.67.
These scholarships are awarded to current Canadian secondary school graduates who demonstrate
academic accomplishment (minimum 90% average), leadership qualities, original thought and
creative ability. The 2011 President's National Entrance Scholarship recipients are:
Madison Stoner
John Kamel
Emma Crawley
Katherine Pelesz
Alexandra Somersett
Thusha Sivanantham
English
Aerospace Engineering
Chemistry
Business Management
Interior Design
Nursing
97.5%
96.3%
95.8%
93.5%
91.5%
90.8%
Ryerson Faculty Association Retirees – On May 31st it was a privilege to host a dinner for
RFA retirees. This was the ‘first annual’ occasion celebrating our faculty retirees, and I was
pleased to hear from a number of people that it was very enjoyable and much appreciated.
25-Year Club – On May 10th the university celebrated the 22 employees inducted into the
Ryerson 25-Year Club this year. Together, they have witnessed tremendous changes during their
careers, and called to mind a time before the Internet, when students used the card catalogue and
electric typewriters; when cell phones were the size of bricks; and when there was a parking lot
where the Rogers Communications Centre now stands. This wonderful event offers an
opportunity to invite employees present and past to reminisce and reconnect, and to receive our
thanks for the foundation we are building on today.
Community Spaces –
• Student Learning Centre – In its June 2011 issue, Toronto Life magazine includes the
“spectacular" Student Learning Centre as one of its 50 reasons to love Toronto.
• Maple Leaf Gardens – In the Summer 2011 issue of the Ryerson Magazine, my column
extends an invitation to alumni and their families to watch for news of the MLG opening this
coming year [http://www.ryerson.ca/alumni/magazine/stories/president/index.html]. I look
forward to finding many more opportunities to encourage the community to play a part.
• Gould Street – New ideas for Gould Street continue to take shape:
(a) Farmer’s Market – Ryerson is working with Farmers' Markets Ontario to provide a
quality experience on Tuesdays from June until October, with eleven farmers selling
fruits and vegetables, cheese, baked goods, flowers, honey, maple syrup, meats and more;
(b) Rye’s HomeGrown Community Garden – A group of students, with the support of faculty
and staff, is transplanting vegetables currently growing in the Ryerson Greenhouse to a
fresh food garden in the raised bed on Gould Street across from the Student Centre;
(c) Bixi Toronto - Community members, politicians and cycling fans gathered on Gould
Street May 3rd to celebrate the launch of the bike-sharing service in the city, with one of
the Bixi stations located on campus.
(d) Evaluation Survey – The City of Toronto is undertaking a survey of the Gould Street pilot
project, including questions on frequency and type of use, comments on university Gould
Street activities, and asking whether the closure should be made permanent. The survey is
posted on the June 15th Ryerson Today web page.
June 27, 2011, Page 31
Government and External Relations –
April 15, 2011: I attended the Canadian Club lunch with speaker Premier Dalton McGuinty
April 28, 2011: We hosted Executives and Program Directors of the Ontario Centres of
Excellence on a tour of the DMZ
May 2, 2011: The Hon. David Onley, Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, opened the DMZ
Adaptive Design Studio where the Experiential Design and Gaming Environments (EDGE)
Lab research team will work to advance adaptive techniques for children with disabilities
May 5, 2011: Meeting with Drew Fagan, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure
May 5, 2011: Attended Ontario Science Centre Innovator’s Ball as a guest of Mitch Frazer,
Torys LLP
May 6, 2011: Ryerson presentation for recruits for the Varsity Men’s Hockey team
May 9, 2011: Meeting with Shelly Jamieson, Secretary of the Cabinet, Head of the Ontario
Public Service & Clerk of the Executive Council
May 10, 2011: Meeting on campus with NDP leader Andrea Horwath
May 10, 2011: Learning Partnership Tribute Dinner honouring former University of Toronto
president Rob Prichard, emceed by Janice Fukakusa
May 12, 2011: Attended Empire Club lunch with speaker Peter Gilgan, Mattamy Homes
May 19, 2011: Toured Ontario Centres of Excellence Annual Discovery exhibition
May 30, 2011: Head table guest at Canadian Club speech where the Hon. John Milloy, Minister
of Training, Colleges and Universities, introduced Putting Students First, the postsecondary
strategy that will be a successor to Reaching Higher
May 31, 2011: Meeting with Consul General of Chile Patricio Fernando Powell Osorio, and
Nicolas Shea, Advisor for Innovation (Start-Up Chile), Ministry of the Economy
May 31, 2011: Meeting with delegation from the German Consulate, as part of a visit hosted by
Ryerson to share university leadership on immigration and settlement research and programs
June 1, 2011: Attended Canadian Club lunch with speaker Tim Hudak, Ontario PC leader
June 2, 2011: Conference call with Gordon Jones, Director, Harvard Innovation Lab
June 16, 2011: Ontario Chamber of Commerce Dinner with Deputy Ministers, seated at the
Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities table
June 27, 2011, Page 32
OFFICE OF THE PROVOS
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1. ACADEM
MIC DEVELOP
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mics, and winnd turbine p
performancee. 
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proved a new
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el respondingg to calls forr more breaddth of choicee. Required courses will be bundled into a prrogram 'core
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will continuee to provide students witth bread
dth. Senate also approvved changes in policy to offer studen
nts from a w
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of progrrams to purssue an increaased numbe
er of ‘minorss.’ The changges will be phased‐in oveer the Board of Governors Meeting
June 27, 2011, Page 33
Ryerson University Board of Governors Page 2 of 7 Provost and Vice President Academic Report for meeting of June 27th, 2011 next two years, guided by an implementation team, and a funding model to provide incentives to Faculties to offer greater course choices to all students. 
Fall Break: As previously reported to the Board, Senate has approved a 12‐week undergraduate teaching semester in response to student requests, following an ad hoc review that found a majority of Ontario universities have adopted this model. A Fall Break Implementation Committee has been announced to establish transition guidelines in consultation with the community. At the same time, separately from the committee, the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science will be making an assessment of any potential accreditation implications for a report to Senate by December. APPOINTMENTS 
Dr. Jean‐Paul Boudreau, chair of the Department of Psychology, has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Arts for a five‐year term beginning August 1, 2011. 
Dr. Jennifer Mactavish, currently Associate Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba, has been appointed Dean of the Yeates School of Graduate Studies for a five‐year term beginning September 1st, 2011. 
Dr. Stanislav Pejovic, world‐renowned specialist in a broad range of complex systems, has been appointed a Visiting Fellow by the Ryerson Centre for Urban Energy (CUE). 
David Dingwall, P.C., Q.C., will join the Ted Rogers School of Management as a distinguished visiting professor for 2011‐12, bringing extensive public and private sector expertise in labour, corporate governance, commercial contracts and entrepreneurial management. 
Dr. Maureen Reed, Department of Psychology, has been appointed Director of the Ryerson Learning and Teaching Office (LTO) for a three‐year term beginning September 1, 2011. 
Stephanie White has been appointed Ryerson’s new Associate Director of Athletics, and will oversee internal operations of Ryerson Rams Athletics and act as the Chief Operating Officer. COMMUNITY IMPACT 
Faculty Conference ‐ At the annual Faculty Conference on May 17th, distinguished visiting professor Stephen Lewis delivered the keynote address, speaking on diversity and equity and calling on educators to bring gender equality into the classroom at every opportunity. More than 400 faculty attended the conference, participating in 35 sessions throughout the day. 
Engineering anniversary ‐ The 10th anniversary of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering graduate program was celebrated on May 19th, with featured speakers, presentations and a research poster session. More than 330 graduate students have gone through the Master's and PhD programs, with 200 graduate students currently enrolled. Board of Governors Meeting
June 27, 2011, Page 34
Ryerson University Board of Governors Page 3 of 7 Provost and Vice President Academic Report for meeting of June 27th, 2011  Science Rendezvous – On Saturday May 7th, Science and Engineering @ Ryerson was part of the 4th annual Science Rendezvous, a free city‐wide event and Ontario's largest public science festival. Ryerson students and faculty hosted over 40 events throughout the day including: Cool Chemistry (Downright Cold, in Fact!), I Think My Helicopter Likes You, Fun with Combustion, Leonardo da Vinci's Inventions, Sumo Robots, and more. 
The 7,024th Patient – Ryerson University and the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre held a unique exhibit of poetry and photographic images at Toronto General Hospital on June 15‐16, documenting the journeys of open‐heart surgery patients from the operating room to recovery at home. The exhibit was curated by Dr. Jennifer Lapum, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, who developed the framework for the display based on her research. Also involved were Dr. Kathryn Church, School of Disability Studies, and Dr. Alison Matthews David, School of Fashion. Support for the project came from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), and a feature story interviewing Dr. Lapum appeared in the June 17th edition of the Toronto Star. 
Diversity Institute – The release of the third annual report produced by the Ryerson Diversity Institute on behalf of DiverseCity: The Greater Toronto Leadership Project found that the percentage of overall visible minority leaders across the corporate, public, elected, education and non‐profit sectors in the GTA has risen to 14.5 per cent, up from 13.4 per cent in 2009. For the first time, the report tracked visible minority representation in the law professions, and found, overall, that 6.8 per cent of leaders in the GTA legal sector are visible minorities. 
Canada Basketball is Cadet Men's National Team (CMNT) – Training camp was held at Ryerson in mid‐June for the Canadian team competing at the 2011 FIBA Americas U16 Championship in Mexico from June 21‐25. Roy Rana, head coach of Ryerson Varsity Men's Basketball, is in his third year coaching the CMNT, winning a bronze medal last year at the World Championship. FACULTY DISTINCTION 
Dr. Usha George, Dean, Faculty of Community Services, was named 2011 Female Professional of the Year by the Indo‐Canadian Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) on June 11th. The annual awards recognize outstanding achievements by Indo‐Canadians. 
Dr. Mohamed Lachemi, Dean, Faculty of Engineering Architecture and Science, and Dr. Said Easa, Civil Engineering, were inducted as fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) on June 2nd, one of the highest academic honours for Canadian engineers. 
Professor Taymoore Balbaa, Architectural Science, was honoured on May 27th by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) with this year's Young Architect Award, recognizing an architect under 35 for excellence in design, leadership and service to the profession. Board of Governors Meeting
June 27, 2011, Page 35
Ryerson University Board of Governors Page 4 of 7 Provost and Vice President Academic Report for meeting of June 27th, 2011  Professor Charles Falzon, Chair, School of Radio and Television Arts, and co‐developer and executive producer of Artzooka, was recognized on June 2nd by the Youth Media Alliance with an Award of Excellence for the children’s series, which airs daily on CBC. 
Professor Richard Grunberg, Radio and Television Arts, received the 2011 ORION Learning Award on April 18th for the Global Campus Network (GCN) – working with a team of students, the “CNN of the university world” aims to connect to 4,100 institutions worldwide. 
Professor D.B. Scott, Magazine and Web Publishing Program, The Chang School, received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the 34th annual National Magazine Awards on June 10th, for more than four decades of "undeniable service to the Canadian magazine industry." STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 
Stephanie Perrin, 4th year Arts and Contemporary Studies, has had an article published in the May 2011 edition of History Matters, an Appalachian State University undergraduate journal: Visions of Vietnam: The Nationalism of the Cao Dai Religious Sect and Mass Movement, was based on an essay for a course taught by 3M National Teaching Fellow Dr. Arne Kislenko. 
Fausto Iannialice and Agapi Mavridis, MA Public Policy and Administration, and Reg Pearson, PPA graduate instructor, were among the recipients of the Amethyst Awards for Outstanding Achievement by Ontario Public Servants for 2011. 
Jayson Araja, 2nd year Fashion, won the 2011 Triumph Inspiration Award Canada in April for his female undergarment design Elizabethan Goddess, honouring the competition theme of ‘125 Years of Celebrating Women.’ As the Canadian winner, Jayson heads to Berlin in July to compete with 30 other winners from around the world. 
Marianna Kosterina, Rama Luksiarto and Ruth Tupe, Graphic Communications Management, won the Harry Levenson Award for their paper Comparing Colour Consistency on Digital Printers/Presses at the 2011 Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) conference. Ryerson has won a major TAGA award for four consecutive years in a global competition. 
Andrew Wong, 2nd year Graphic Communications Management, was awarded the prestigious Rossini North American $10,000 Flexographic Scholarship, to support his project Investigating the Possibility of Using Jettable Polymer Technologies to Produce Flexographic Plates. 
Ana Cop, 3rd year Image Arts (Photography), won 2nd place in the fine art conceptual category at the Sony World Photography Awards on April 27th in London, England, the only Canadian recipient among more than 40 awards to photographers from around the world. 
Chris Curreri, Image Arts ’02, has been named the recipient of the $10,000 Artist Prize “to encourage an artist showing exceptional talent,” by the Toronto Friends of the Visual Arts (TFVA), for his work in film and photography. Board of Governors Meeting
June 27, 2011, Page 36
Ryerson University Board of Governors Page 5 of 7 Provost and Vice President Academic Report for meeting of June 27th, 2011  Miles Jay, 4th year Image Arts (Film), won Best Live Action Film for Blink at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Student Film Showcase, competing among 12 student selected nationwide, including Queen’s University, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, and the Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. 
Andrew Moir, 2nd year Image Arts (Film) had his film Uprooted selected to screen at the international Hot Docs film festival held in Toronto this Spring. The story looks at the life of a tobacco farmer who relinquished his crops in a government initiative to curtail the industry. 
Eduardo Oliveira, MFA program in Documentary Media, won 1st place in the Spot News category of the News Photographers Association of Canada (NPAC) 2010 National Pictures of the Year Awards. Image Arts alumnus Mark Blinch, currently with Reuters, was the NPAC Eastern Clip Contest Winner. Both photographers won their awards for G‐20 Summit images. 
Arthur Mola, Image Arts (Photography) was chosen lead photographer in a competition to provide the image for the campaign marketing The Yorkville Condominiums by Lifetime Developments. Fellow students Ériver Hijano, Renée Munn, Andrew B. Myers, Eugen Sakhnenko and Andrew Williamson, will also have their photographs displayed in the building, and included in Yorkvillism, a book given to new residents with their purchase. 
Gary Porter, Image Arts (Photography) alumnus, is a member of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel team awarded a 2011 Pulitzer Prize in the Explanatory Reporting category for One In a Billion, a story of how DNA sequencing was used to find the cause of a boy’s disease. 
Laura Carwardine, 4th year Interior Design, received the Student Judges Special Award in the Radical Innovation in Hospitality competition in Las Vegas on May 21st for her ‘4D Cube’ – a unique hotel tower attached to airport flight gates offering short‐stay amenities to travelers. 
Simone Ferkul, Kathlene McGuinness and Charlene Genno, Interior Design, teamed up with a student in the sustainable energy and building technology program at Humber College to win 2nd place for Ribbon House in the first annual OntarioGreenSpec.ca Home Sweet Home Awards, open to both industry and student designers across the province. 
David Skok, Journalism alumnus and managing editor of globalnews.ca, won the Martin Wise Goodman Canadian Nieman Fellowship for study at Harvard University. Skok is the first Canadian online journalist in Nieman Fellowship history. 
Keith Hodder, Radio and Television Arts, won Best Student Film at the Canada International Film Festival in April for Interception – and, with Jerrad Pulham, Radio and Television Arts, and Peter Strauss, Image Arts (New Media), won the Hobo with a Shotgun fake trailer contest that might turn their short subject into a feature film. 
Shabnam Shahin, 3rd year Radio and Television Arts, won an Award of Merit for her class project Last Stop in the Student Film Category at the Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood. Board of Governors Meeting
June 27, 2011, Page 37
Ryerson University Board of Governors Page 6 of 7 Provost and Vice President Academic Report for meeting of June 27th, 2011  David Coomber, Ryerson Theatre School ’10, received the Birdland Theatre Youth Actor Award for his performance in Woody Harrelson’s Bullet for Adolf at the Hart House Theatre. Coomber will be participating in the ‘Midsummer in Oxford’ Intensive program this summer. 
Danny Porthiyas, Electrical Engineering, and Ismail Abdul Rawoof, Computer Engineering, members of the Ryerson Hobby Electronics Club, won 1st Place in the Sumo Wrestling Robot category of the IEEE‐sponsored 2011 Western Canadian Robot Games in Calgary. 
Wai Yeung Yan, PhD student in Geomatics Engineering, won 2nd place in the Geomatics for Informed Decisions (GEOIDE) student poster competition held May 16‐17 in Toronto. His poster, Radiometric Correction of Airborne LiDAR Intensity Data for Improving the Land Cover Classification Accuracy, was also awarded 2nd place in the Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers' regional student presentation competition in April. 
Anthony Lombardi (NSERC‐CGS), and Francesco D'Elia (NSERC‐CGS), Mechanical Engineering, placed in the top five at the AUTO21 student poster competition in Ottawa in May. Their project, High‐Strength Lightweight Cast Powertrain Components, is a collaborative project based at Ryerson with the research carried out at the NRC Neutron Beam Centre‐Chalk River Laboratories, in India at IIT Madras, and in collaboration with Nemak‐GM Canada. 
Husein Amiji, Mohammad Khan, Vikram Sharma and Jon Zorzi, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, won the Minerva Canada 2011 James Ham Safe Design Award for designing an “On Board Emergency Derail” which could be activated by the crew of a runaway train. 
Mohsin Khan, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, and a graduate of the Pathways to Education program, is on the Youth in Motion Top 20 Under 20 list, for founding Lead2Peace, a grassroots organization for youth in the Regent Park and Moss Park communities. 
Andrea Belvedere, TRSM graduate and former president of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Ryerson, was named Most Supportive Alumna of the Year at the 2011 Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship (ACE) National Exposition in May. The SIFE Ryerson team was named National Runner‐Up in the 2011 competition. 
Jahmal Jones (Business Technology Management) made the Canadian Men’s Basketball team for the FISU Summer Universiade in China this August, the only first‐year student on the roster. Jones was selected to both CIS and OUA all‐rookie teams this past season, and won both male athlete and male rookie athlete of the year at the Ryerson Athletic Awards. 
Ayya Sheptukhina, 4th year Economics and Business Management, was one of six students chosen from more than 250 applicants across Canada for the inaugural Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) and Scotiabank Internship in Public Policy and Entrepreneurship. 
Jodi Foster, Retail Management, Jessica Klein, Graphic Communications Management, Stephanie MacNeil, Fashion Design, Colea Porter, Retail Management, Simone Tissenbaum, Retail Management, and Colleen Walker, Fashion Communications, were awarded $1,000 scholarships from the Retail Council of Canada, presented on June 7th at the Excellence in Board of Governors Meeting
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Ryerson University Board of Governors Page 7 of 7 Provost and Vice President Academic Report for meeting of June 27th, 2011 Retail Awards Dinner, an event that honours leaders and innovative companies in retail. Of the 24 scholarships awarded nationwide, Ryerson won six – and no other institution (except Carleton University, which was awarded two) received more than one scholarship. 
The Ryerson Dragon Boat (Rye‐D‐Boat) Club competed in the Welland Dragon Boat Festival on June 10‐11, and won two 1st place finishes and one 2nd place finish. Rye‐D‐Boat 1 (Division A) finished 1st overall, which marks the first time the Club has ever won a regatta. STAFF RECOGNITION 
Alan Miller, Ryerson University Library, was honoured by the LGBT Giving Network with an Outstanding Community Volunteer Award for more than 30 years as a volunteer at the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA). 
Glenn Weppler, Student Community Life director, will be recognized with a 2011 Global Initiatives Award from the Association of College and University Housing Officers‐
International (ACUHO‐I) at the organization’s conference and exposition in New Orleans, La. 
Ryerson leadership in Student Services is being recognized during the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services (CACUSS) conference hosted by Ryerson this year: o Mickey Cirak, student conduct officer, will become president of Canadian Academic Integrity and Student Judicial Affairs (CAISJA); o Monica McKay, Aboriginal Services co‐ordinator, already a co‐chair of the National Aboriginal Student Services Association (NASSA), will serve in that role for another term; o Dr. Su‐Ting Teo, director of Student Health and Wellness, will become president of the Canadian Organization of University and College Health (COUCH); o Sarah Stockdale, graduate advisor(leadership), Student Housing Services, will receive a Student Leadership Award from the CACUSS Student Affairs and Service Association; o Jen Gonzales, residence life and education co‐ordinator, was named president‐elect and finance director of the Ontario Association of College and University Housing Officers (OACUHO); and Valerie Bruce, communications and residence service desk facilitator, was elected OACUHO membership engagement director; o Tony Conte, Director of the Office of the Vice‐Provost Students, has been elected to the CACUSS national board. Board of Governors Meeting
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
27 June 2011
AGENDA ITEM:
Student Housing and Academic Engagement
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
__X__
__X__
__X__
__X__
_____
_____
_____
Academic
Student Experience
Space Enhancement
Reputation Enhancement
Financial Resources Management
Compliance (e.g. legislatively required)
Governance
ACTION REQUIRED:
No action required; presented for the Board’s information
SUMMARY:
Currently, Ryerson has 840 residence spaces for its students. Over the past decade, Ryerson’s
enrolment has increased substantially and there has been a change in the types of students
applying to the University. At this time, it is necessary to consider the appropriate number of
residence spaces for the University.
BACKGROUND:
Over the summer, a ten-year plan for Ryerson’s student housing will be drafted, and an
approach to housing will be developed for the Board to consider. As we consider the
appropriate number of student residence spaces for Ryerson, we will take into account a number
of factors, including:
•
•
•
•
Changing characteristics of Ryerson students, including increased entering averages
The impact of residence on the student experience
Student demand for housing
Availability of student housing at other Toronto institutions
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY:
No action required; presented for the Board’s information. A communications strategy will be
developed once a comprehensive housing plan has been drafted for the Board’s consideration.
June 27, 2011, Page 40
PREPARED BY:
Name
Date
Paul Stenton
21 June 2011
APPROVED BY:
Name
Date
Alan Shepard
21 June 2011
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Student Housing and
Academic Engagement
June 27, 2011
June 27, 2011, Page 42
Ryerson Student Residences:
840 spaces
Pitman Hall
Built in 1991
555 spaces
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840 spaces
International Living and Learning Centre (ILLC)
Built in 1987
252 spaces
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840 spaces
O’Keefe House
Built c.
c 1875,
1875 renovation in 2004
33 spaces
June 27, 2011, Page 45
Residence Life = Academic Engagement
Better engagement for students who live
away from home:
 Active and Collaborative Learning
Student-Faculty
Faculty Interaction
 Student
 Enriching Educational Experiences
Source: National Survey
y of Student Engagement,
g g
, 2008,, Ryerson
y
results
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Evidence-based support for the
residence experience
 Retention and graduation
 Increased effort/involvement in academic,
social
i l and
d co-curricular
i l activities
ti iti
 Increased openness to diversity
 Student satisfaction
Impact stronger with residence life program
program, not
simply “living in a residence”
Source: Pascarella and Terenzini, How College Affects Students (2005)
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Positive Correlation with Academic
Performance
Ryerson
y
students who lived in residence in first
year have higher retention rates than other
students (about +3%).
Residence
students
Non-residence
students
Year
1 to 2
Year
1 to 3
Year
1 to 4
88.2%
82.5%
79.7%
85.7%
79.1%
74.7%
Note: Tracking cohorts from Fall 2005 to Fall 2009.
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Positive Correlation with Academic
Performance, cont
cont’d
d
Ryerson students who lived in residence in first
year have higher grades than other students (about
+0.2 cumulative GPA points).
Cumulative GPA
Year 1 Year 2
Year 3
Residence
students
Non-residence
students
Year 4
2.65
2.68
2.74
2.79
2.47
2.48
2.51
2.50
Note: Tracking cohorts from Fall 2005 to Fall 2009.
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Greater Participation in Co-curricular
Activities for Students In Residence
1st year Ryerson students in residence are more likely to
participate
p
p
in co-curricular activities compared
p
to non-residence
dwellers.
Rates of participation in co-curricular
activities
50%
44%
40%
33%
30%
20%
10%
0%
In residence
Not in residence
Source: National Survey of Student Engagement, 2008, Ryerson results
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Demand for Student Housing Spaces
• Over 44,000
000 students request residence
information on their OUAC applications each
year. O
Only
l 1/5 can bbe accommodated.
d t d
• Limited number of residence spaces means
ppriorityy for housingg is given
g
to non-GTA
students.
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Demand for Student Housing Spaces:
Survey of Existing Ryerson Students
If additional student housing spaces were made available
within a twenty minute walk to campus, would you be
interested in moving into this housing?
Probably
21%
Maybe
22%
Definitely
28%
Not
interested
30%
Source: Ryerson Student Housing Survey 2009 (15% response rate; 1,040 respondents)
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Ryerson attracting students with higher
entering averages
Number of applicants with average of 85%+ more than doubled since
p
offers of
2006. These students and their families often expect
residence. U of T and York guarantee housing to first-year students.
Average grade of applicant
Secondary school average of applicants to Ryerson, 2011 vs 2006
90% + 85‐89.9%
80‐84.9%
77‐79.9%
75‐76.9%
73‐74.9%
70‐72.9%
60‐69.9%
<60%
‐4,000 ‐3,000 ‐2,000 ‐1,000
0
1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000
Change in number of applicants
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Comparison to other GTA universities
Students
(undergraduate and
graduate)
Residence
Spaces
Students per
Residence
Space
Ryerson University
28,909
840
34.4
University of Toronto (St. George)
55,322
6,157
9.0
York University
54,600
3,825
14.3
Additional beds needed at Ryerson to be at the average for:
University of Toronto (St. George)
2,372
York University
1,182
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Status
• Need for student housing
g and various
approaches discussed with President’s Real
Estate Advisory Committee
• This summer:
i Drafting University
i.
University’s
s student housing 10-year
plan
ii Developing approach for Board to consider
ii.
• Student housing not in Ryerson’s long-term
capital plan submitted to Province because it is
not eligible for Government funding
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING
Date: 27 June 2011
AGENDA ITEM: Draft Audited Financial Statements – Year Ended April 30, 2011
_____
____
____
____
__X_
__X_
__X_
Academic
Student Engagement and Success
Space Enhancement
Governance
ACTION REQUIRED:
Recommend approval of the Audited Financial Statements.
SUMMARY: Ryerson has received an unqualified external audit opinion for the financial
statements for the year ended April 30, 2011 (attached).
The table below compares the results of 2010 with 2011 excluding the items noted below.
$m
2011
2010
Revenue less expenses
ADD BACK:
Pension expense adjustment (note 1)
Unrealized (gain) loss on SWAPs (note 2)
-4.8
20.2
13.0
9.9
3.5
-5.1
Adjusted Revenue less expenses
18.1
18.6
1. From an accounting point of view, Ryerson had additional pension expenses of $13.0
million. This represents the difference between the total expense incurred and actual
contributions to the plan during the year. As the Board has heard, the Employee
Relations and Pensions Committee (ERPC) is looking into ways of addressing the deficit
in the pension plan, through negotiating an increase to contributions by the employees
and the University at the joint pension committee.
2. An unrealized loss of $9.9 million on the two interest rate swaps (TD & BMO) due a drop
in interest rates. This is similar to breakage costs and would only become due if Ryerson
decided to unwind the SWAPs.
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Other significant points:
•
The endowment fund grew by $8.6 million to $94.7 million in investment income,
donations and matching grants
•
The first draw of the TD loan of $32.5 million took place November 1st to refinance
Pitman Hall and fund part of the Maple Leaf Garden (MLG) development.
•
Work on the two major capital projects MLG and Image arts (IMA) continues.
•
Overall carry-forwards increased by $19.4 million. The accompanying memo provides the
details of the carry-forwards.
Attached are a number of documents which are intended to provide clarification and further
details on the audited statements:
1. An annotated version of the statements with additional columns:
o year over year % change
o comments on the year over year changes
2. A document titled Carry Forwards at April 30, 2011 which describes the components
of the carry-forwards at April 30, 2011.
BACKGROUND: NA
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY: NA
PREPARED BY:
Name Janice Winton, Assistant Vice President, Financial Services
Date 31 May 2011
APPROVED BY:
Name Julia Hanigsberg Vice President Administration and Finance
Date 7 June, 2011
June 27, 2011, Page 57
DRAFT RESOLUTION
RE: AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
___________________________________________________________________
BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
THAT the Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2011 be
approved by the Board of Governors as presented.
June 27, 2011
June 27, 2011, Page 58
June 27, 2011
AGENDA ITEM: Audited Financial Statements of the Ryerson Retirement Pension Plan (RRPP)
January 1, 2011
_____
____
____
____
____
__X
__X
Academic
Space Enhancement
Governance
ACTION REQUIRED: For Review and Recommendation for Approval
SUMMARY: KPMG conducted the annual audit of the RRPP during the week of April 11, 2011. The
purpose of the audit is to prepare the statements as required by legislation and to provide an audit
findings report to address any concerns that arose during the course of the audit. KPMG has
confirmed that no issues or concerns were raised during the course of the audit. The attached report
indicates a clean, straightforward audit of the RRPP.
BACKGROUND: Provincial regulations require that annual audited financial statements be prepared
for registered pension plans. These statements must be filed with the regulatory authorities by June
30 of each year.
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY: NA
PREPARED BY:
Name
Date
Larissa Allen, Assistant Vice President Human Resources
June 22, 2011
APPROVED BY:
Name
Date
Julia Hanigsberg, Vice President Administration & Finance
June 22, 2011
June 27, 2011, Page 59
DRAFT RESOLUTION
RE:
Audited Financial Statements of the Ryerson Retirement Pension Plan as at January 1,
2011
____________________________________________________________
THAT the Audited Financial Statements of the Ryerson Retirement Pension Plan (RRPP) as at
January 1, 2011 be accepted and approved to file with regulatory authorities.
June 27, 2011
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June 27, 2011
AGENDA ITEM:
Proposed Establishment of a Faculty of Science
__X__
__X__
_____
__X__
__X__
_____
__X__
Academic
Student Experience
Space Enhancement
Governance
ACTION REQUIRED:
Approval of the establishment of a proposed Faculty of Science as required by Section 10 (c) of
the Ryerson University Act, 1977 (amended) whereby the Senate has, subject to the approval of
the Board with respect to the expenditure of funds, the power to make recommendations with
respect to the establishment of new divisions.
SUMMARY:
The attached documents are:
1. A summary of the proposed reorganization of the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture
and Science in order to create a new Faculty of Science that would include the
Departments of Chemistry and Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics.
2. A Board Resolution re: Establishment of a Faculty of Science.
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BACKGROUND:
On June 7, 2011 the Ryerson University Senate passed a motion approving the establishment of
a Faculty of Science, pending approval by the Board of Governors.
This historic development was endorsed with enthusiasm and great confidence, as a reflection
of the continuing momentum and development of our university.
In accordance with Section 10 (c) of the Ryerson University Act, 1977 (amended) the Senate
decision is subject to approval by the Board of Governors in respect of the expenditure of funds.
The summary outlines:
•
the timeline reflecting the detailed and intensive process grounded in the Academic Plan
and undertaken by the Provost’s Academic Structures Commission, and the Provost’s
Committee on the Feasibility of a Faculty of Science at Ryerson University, led by Dean
Emeritus Maurice Yeates;
•
the rationale for the new Faculty, including the grass roots initiative by the science
teaching and research faculty, and the support of the university community; and the
strength of existing and planned enrolment;
•
the financial factors, including incremental expenditures, a preliminary staffing model,
observations on space, and expected prospects for increased research funding by
having a more visible and proactive academic entity;
•
strategic alignment with the Ryerson mission as discussed with the Board this year –
advancing our ‘traditional’ profile as an integral part of building our ‘distinctive’ academic
and career paths – and potential for government support.
The establishment of a Faculty of Science would be announced on the University website and
through additional communications developed by the Office of University Advancement.
PREPARED BY:
Name
Date
Paul Stenton
June 15, 2011
APPROVED BY:
Name
Date
Alan Shepard
June 15, 2011
June 27, 2011, Page 62
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC
Establishment of a Faculty of Science
•
•
•
•
•
June 21, 2011
Context
Strategic Reasons
Practical Implications
Process to Date
Going Forward
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Proposal for a Faculty of Science at Ryerson University
Summary
June 15, 2011
TIMELINE
June 2008: Provost and Vice-President Academic releases Shaping Our Future:
Academic Plan for 2008 to 2013, including a reference to the possibility of
establishing a Faculty of Science, and introducing “Strategy 16: A report on the
academic structure of the University will be developed by the Provost through a
consultative process.”
May 2009: Provost’s Academic Structures Commission (PASC) established, with 25
members representing Faculties, graduate and undergraduate students, and alumni.
January 29, 2010: PASC presents Academic Restructuring at Ryerson University: White
Paper in which “the Commission endorses the request for the establishment of a
Faculty of Science at Ryerson University… involving Chemistry & Biology, Physics,
Computer Science, and Mathematics.”
July 7, 2010: Provost’s Committee on the Feasibility of a Faculty of Science at Ryerson
University established, with 9 members representing aspects of science and
engineering (academic, administrative, student affairs, and faculty affairs).
April 27, 2011: Provost’s Committee presents The Feasibility of a Faculty of Science at
Ryerson University, concluding “The establishment of a Faculty of Science at
Ryerson is feasible…The Committee therefore recommends that a Faculty of
Science be established at Ryerson University.”
June 7, 2011: Ryerson University Senate approves the following motion – “That Senate
approve the establishment of a Faculty of Science, pending approval by the Board of
Governors, hiring a Dean of the Faculty of Science by July 1, 2012, and the initial
establishment of the Faculty by Fall 2012.”
RATIONALE
“A powerful case can be made for a Faculty of Science at Ryerson because in truth
it already exists…The founding Departments - Mathematics, Computer Science,
Physics, and Chemistry & Biology – are well established at the University. They each
have academic programs at the undergraduate level that are well interlinked with each
other. The programs at the masters and doctoral levels are well subscribed and
emphasize research. The Departments have already established themselves as funded
engines of research and innovation, and are well positioned to strengthen these foci in
the future. Furthermore, a distinct Faculty of Science would be an asset to the institution
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given Ryerson’s objective to be recognized as a comprehensive university. In sum,
Ryerson’s Faculty of Science would be a leading driver of science education, research
and development in the country.” (The Feasibility of a Faculty of Science at Ryerson
University, p.18)
Grass Roots
“The impetus for a Faculty of Science arises from faculty members in the science
areas. It is a grass-roots movement with which the rest of the University is sympathetic.
In general, faculty members, staff, and students in the disciplines involved feel they
need to be in a Faculty that has as its raison d’être care of science, and the need to
provide a higher profile for science at Ryerson and beyond the University.”
(The Feasibility of a Faculty of Science at Ryerson University, p.11)
“The Faculty of Science Feasibility Committee has submitted its final report to me and
to Mohamed Lachemi, dean, Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science (FEAS).
Accompanying the report are endorsements from the departments of Chemistry and
Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics expressing their support for the
committee's recommendation that a Faculty of Science be established at Ryerson.”
(“Faculty of Science Feasibility Committee submits final report,” Ryerson Today, May 11, 2011)
The science departments that will constitute the new Faculty of Science are currently
housed in the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science. The proposed
restructuring is represented below.
Faculty of Science
4 departments
74 RFA faculty members
1,353 FTE undergraduates
134 FTE graduate students
$3.9 million in funded research
Faculty of Engineering,
Architecture and Science
10 departments
226 RFA faculty members
Faculty of Engineering and
Architectural Science
6 departments
152 faculty members
Note: All figures 2010-11 except research data 2009-10
Source: Ryerson University Planning Office
Both PASC and the Provost’s Committee on the Feasibility of a Faculty of Science at
Ryerson University indicated that the proposal is consistent with academic structures
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elsewhere: 15 of the 25 largest universities in Canada have a distinct Faculty of
Science, 6 have large Faculties of Arts & Science, and only 4 group science (usually
physical sciences and mathematics) with engineering.
Enrolment
Enrolment in science programs at Ryerson has grown by 114% during the period from
1999-00 to 2010-11 as shown below.
Growth in Science Enrolment1 and Programs Offered 1999-00 to 2010-11
1
1999-00
Applied Chemistry & Biology
178.8
Computer Science
516.7
Undergraduate Students
695.5
Graduate Students
Total
0
695.5
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
2010-11
Biology(includes options in Biophysics
and Computational Biology)
Chemistry (includes an Applied Physics option)
Contemporary Science
Medical Physics
Computer Science
Mathematics and Its Applications
Undergraduate Students
Applied Mathematics
Biomedical Physics
Computer Science
Molecular Science
Graduate Students
Total
492.5
161.4
82.8
122.6
437.2
56.7
1,353.2
17.7
24.3
57.0
34.7
133.7
1,486.9
Three new PhD programs are beginning in September 2011:
• Molecular Science
• Computer Science
• Biomedical Physics
Of particular note is that science departments within the current Faculty of Engineering,
Architecture and Science provide service teaching for engineering and architectural
science curricula, and there is explicit agreement that this service teaching will continue.
In The Feasibility of a Faculty of Science at Ryerson University report it was suggested
that a ‘Joint Engineering/Science Review Committee’ be created to meet at least once
per term to review and address any developing concerns in this regard. In its motion to
Senate, the Academic Governance and Policy Committee (AGPC) endorsed the
establishment of such a committee during the implementation process.
FINANCIAL FACTORS
The Faculty of Science proposal would be implemented over three years, recognizing
the time required to conduct a search for a new Dean, and to allow for an effective
transition.
The current Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science has the administrative and
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financial resources to support all current programs and service teaching related to its
teaching departments. There is a strong commitment to cooperation and coordination in
assessing and undertaking the division of resources between the two Faculties.
Incremental Expenditures
In the 2011-12 budget approved by the Board, a strategic allocation of $500,000 has
already been set aside for implementation of a Faculty of Science in anticipation of this
proposal. The Table below identifies the estimated incremental resources associated
with the Faculty of Science, and the phase-in to a steady-state in 2013-14.
Estimated Incremental Expenditures
Related to the Faculty of Science
Year 0
2011-12
Year A
2012-13
Year B
2013-14
Incremental Expenditures(a)
Academic leadership salaries (Dean, Associate Dean)
Administration and co-ordination support salaries
Benefits and pensions related to direct salaries
$123,750
$22,917
$29,333
$262,500
$152,500
$83,000
$315,000
$205,000
$104,500
TOTAL Incremental Expenditures
$176,000
$498,000
$624,000
Notes:
(a) Incremental expenditures are those beyond the budgets within the current Faculty of
Engineering, Architecture and Science from which a proportion will be transferred to the
new Faculty of Science.
(b) Given the motion passed by Senate to have a Dean in place by July 2012 and the
Faculty operating in Fall 2012, the figures for ‘Year 0’ represent estimates for phase-in
costs, followed by projections for Year A and Year B.
Staffing Model
The report of the Provost’s Committee on the Feasibility of a Faculty of Science at
Ryerson University suggested a possible administrative structure for the new Faculty.
The incremental costs associated with the Faculty of Science would involve three
offices: the Dean’s Office, Undergraduate Students and Programs Office, and Research
and Graduate Studies Office. A number of positions, and a proportion of non-salary
operating funds, would be transferred to the Faculty of Science from the current Faculty
of Engineering, Architecture and Science. Five additional positions are needed.
Space has been designated on campus to house the new people associated with the
new Dean’s office.
Prospects
It is important to recognize that discussion of the financial aspects of a new Faculty of
Science must not be limited to expenditures. As the following excerpts from The
Feasibility of a Faculty of Science at Ryerson University indicate, there is strong
agreement on the potential for increased funding and competitiveness associated with:
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(a) an academic structure that is more clearly understood by funding agencies, and
(b) the attendant ‘powerful voice for science’ represented by the new position of Dean:
“The recognition of the need for greater clarity concerning what the University does, and
whether this affected external research funding, arose frequently during discussions
leading up to Shaping our Future, and the PASC White Paper...agencies of various
kinds (public and private) prefer being associated with institutions that are demonstrably
serious about the research in which they have an interest in funding…The external
environment might be saying ‘show us what you do.’” (p. 13)
“The Dean has direct responsibility for: engaging faculty; assuring a positive, highquality working environment; convening strategic intellectual discussions about future
academic directions; assisting the Office of University Advancement in raising private
funds for scholarships, endowed chairs, programs, facilities, and other needs; playing a
key oversight role in program review and other processes that are important for
continuous improvement of Faculty activities; appointing effective chairs, directors, and
staff; and, assuring coordination of all components of the Faculty internally and with
university-wide services such as the Office of the VPRI. Perhaps even more important,
a Dean of Science needs to raise the profile of science by playing an active role
external to the University, both nationally and internationally.” (p. 14)
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
“The general ‘test’ question would be whether Faculty restructuring
leaves Ryerson as a whole better positioned to take advantage of a
variety of opportunities that may arise.” (Academic Restructuring at
Ryerson University: White Paper, p. 11)
The proposed establishment of a Faculty of Science answers this ‘test question’ with a
resounding ‘yes.’ In addition to the factors outlined in the sections above, the timing of
the proposal is responsive to strategic directions at Ryerson, and from government.
At the Board of Governors retreat on March 2, 2011 the agenda was dedicated to an
institutional strategy predicated on positioning Ryerson as a leader in Canada for
innovation and entrepreneurial education. Achieving this goal, which accords well with
the Ryerson mission and history, involves building strengths known and respected as
‘traditional’ in academic terms, at the same time as developing a ‘distinctive’ leadership
niche. The Faculty of Science has the potential to contribute to both of these objectives,
made more possible and visible by an expression of confidence in its singularity.
The release of Putting Students First, the Government of Ontario successor to Reaching
Higher, has the potential to be a game-changer for postsecondary funding. Government
has declared its intention to move from a system of per-student funding focused on
growth to a system that will provide operating and capital funding to institutions making
a case for their own strengths. A negotiated agreement with each institution will be
based on institutional goals, alignment with provincial priorities (“an innovative,
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entrepreneurial and educated population that creates the businesses and jobs of the
future”), and indicators such as teaching quality, credit transfer, student satisfaction,
and attracting the best and brightest students and faculty from around the world.
The Faculty of Science at Ryerson University, newly named in a way that provides
instant recognition, and unveiled at a time when its attributes and success will have the
added effect of strategic impact, will help the university, as the test question says, to
take advantage of a variety of opportunities that may arise.
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RESOLUTION
RE:
Establishment of a Faculty of Science
THAT, on the recommendation of Senate, the Board approve the establishment of a Faculty of
Science with a commencement date of July 1, 2012.
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June 27, 2011
AGENDA ITEM:
Review of revenue and expenditure for new undergraduate programs: History (B.A.),
Environment and Urban Sustainability (B.A.), and Philosophy (B.A.)
__X__
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
__X__
Academic
Student Experience
Space Enhancement
Governance
ACTION REQUIRED:
Approval regarding financial viability of undergraduate programs leading to: Bachelor of Arts in
History, Bachelor of Arts in Environment and Urban Sustainability, and Bachelor of Arts in
Philosophy
SUMMARY:
The attached documents are:
1. A cover letter to the Finance Committee.
2. A Program Summary for each proposed program including analysis of its revenue and
expenditure (in the calculations of revenue, the tuition rate used is an estimate for
modelling purposes, not an official tuition fee rate which will subsequently be brought to
the Board for its consideration).
3. A Board Resolution for each proposed program.
4. A chart on the approval status of proposed undergraduate programs.
The proposed programs have undergone thorough assessments of academic quality and
analysis of financial viability. They are consistent with Ryerson’s mission, build on existing
academic strengths, and respond to student demand and societal need.
These undergraduate programs have been approved internally by the Academic Standards
Committee and Senate.
June 27, 2011, Page 71
BACKGROUND:
Ryerson has been planning for long-term enrolment growth for a number of years, following the
Board’s decision that, given adequate resources, the University should accommodate a share of
projected student growth in the GTA. Academic units were asked to develop proposals for new
programs as well as increasing intakes in existing programs.
The three proposed undergraduate programs are the second, third and fourth to be presented to
the Board. They follow the Bachelor of Arts in English that was approved by the Board in
January 2011. Other programs will be brought forward as Ryerson’s plans to address GTA
enrolment growth continue to unfold.
Information on the approved programs will be posted on the Ryerson website and used in
recruitment literature.
PREPARED BY:
Name
Date
Paul Stenton
June 14, 2011
APPROVED BY:
Name
Date
Alan Shepard
June 14, 2011
June 27, 2011, Page 72
OFFICE OF THE PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC
June 21, 2011
Chair and Members
Finance Committee
Ryerson University
Dear Chair and Members:
Ryerson continues to expand program offerings in areas of academic strength, societal need
and student demand. Three undergraduate Bachelor of Arts programs are proposed for
implementation as early as September 2012: History, Environment and Urban Sustainability,
and Philosophy. These programs, along with the Bachelor of Arts in English that was
approved by the Board in January 2011, are an important part of Ryerson’s plan to help
respond to increased enrolment demand in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) over the next
several years.
Three and a half years ago, Ryerson began planning for long-term enrolment growth
following the Board’s decision that, given adequate resources, the University should
accommodate a share of projected student growth in the GTA. Academic units were asked
to develop proposals for new academic programs as well as increasing intakes in existing
programs. In addition to the programs proposed for Fall 2012, other new program proposals
are in various stages of development in each Faculty, with five having progressed to the
preliminary stages of the governance approval process (Status of Proposed Undergraduate
Programs table attached).
Student demand for the proposed programs in History, Environment and Urban
Sustainability, and Philosophy is expected to be strong and faculty resources are, for the
most part, already in place for a Fall 2012 start. The programs do not require additional space
beyond current renovation plans for the Faculty of Arts.
The proposed Bachelor of Arts in History will provide opportunities to explore significant
historical issues and ideas, and includes distinctive career-focused components. In addition
to foundational courses, students will undertake historian’s craft and seminar courses to
develop research, analytical and communications skills. Experiential learning opportunities,
including field work, theses, senior seminars and historian’s craft courses will provide
graduates with the analytical and communications skills needed for transition to employment.
June 27, 2011, Page 73
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The proposed Bachelor of Arts in Environment and Urban Sustainability combines a
strong foundation in writing, research and geographical analysis skills with in-depth learning
about the relationship between urbanization and the environment. Students will undertake a
curriculum that is grounded in environmental analysis, and they will supplement their learning
in a range of courses offered by professional programs across the University, developing
specific areas of interest (e.g., policy, science, design, management) that will make them
attractive candidates in the job market. Optional internship placements will provide students
with up to two summers of work experience.
The proposed Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy will provide another option accessible to
students within the existing Faculty of Arts common platform. Concepts and approaches
from philosophy underlie many contemporary societal issues and can be applied to advance
their resolution. To provide a strong practical component, the program incorporates
distinctive applied, experiential and service learning features which culminate with students
enroling in at least one experiential capstone course in fourth-year that enables them to
integrate and synthesize their learning in a practical manner. For example, in the service
learning component of the Philosophy Engaging Communities capstone, students will engage
communities such as at-risk high school students, youth in shelters, or seniors. The
proposed Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy is being presented to begin in Fall 2012, at the
earliest, although it is likely to start in Fall 2013.
The proposed programs have undergone Ryerson’s internal process for academic quality
control and costing analysis at each stage of development, and have been approved by
Senate after review by the Academic Standards Committee. The University works to ensure
that between 30% and 50% of revenue will be available for indirect costs. Each of the
proposed programs set aside sufficient revenue for indirect costs, including funds for new
building financing and operating costs, as well as typical overhead costs for Student
Services, the Registrariat, and other administrative functions of the University.
As in the past, programs that have been approved by the Board will not be launched until I
determine that the necessary resources are available, and that there are sufficient student
applications to ensure highly-qualified students will be enroled in the programs.
Sincerely,
Alan Shepard
Provost and Vice President Academic
June 27, 2011, Page 74
Ryerson University
New Program Approval Summary for Board of Governors
Name of Program: History
Proposed starting date: September 2012
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Proposed Tuition Fee (2012-13): $5,685.95 (2 terms maximum)
Brief program description:
•
The proposed Bachelor of Arts in History provides opportunities to explore significant historical issues and ideas,
and includes distinctive career-focused components. In addition to foundational courses, students will undertake
historian’s craft and seminar courses to develop research, analytical and communications skills.
•
To ensure a strong practical component, the program includes the option of heritage management courses for
students who are interested in pursuing careers related to museums and historic sites. Experiential learning
opportunities include field work and a thesis course.
•
Initial intake of 50 and planned steady-state enrolment of 155 annualized FFTE.
Evidence of societal need and student demand:
•
Because of their research, analytical and communications skills, Ryerson History graduates will be competitive
candidates for jobs in traditional and new media, cultural industries and other creative ventures. Graduates may
also seek careers in museums, archives and other heritage industries, as well as in cultural tourism. Government,
NGOs and other public service settings are also common destinations for History graduates.
•
The US Bureau of Labor has projected that historians will be hired in a wide range of sectors between 2006 and
2016: arts, entertainment and recreation; architectural, engineering and related services; management, scientific
and technical consulting services; and areas such as museums and historical sites.
•
History courses have long been popular at Ryerson, exceeding 4,200 registrations in 2010-11. High enrolment in
elective courses speaks to the popularity of current undergraduate programming and is a strong indicator of future
demand for the proposed History program.
•
Undergraduate History headcount enrolment in the province was 8% higher in 2009-10 than in 2003-04. In
2009-10, GTA institutions accounted for about a third of the 9,807 History students in the province.
•
With a significant increase in demand for university enrolment expected in the GTA, the proposed program will
serve as an attractive option for students.
Fit with Ryerson mission and resources:
•
In keeping with the Ryerson mission to offer programs that combine practical and theoretical elements, the
proposed History BA is distinct from other undergraduate History programs in terms of its strong focus on
experiential learning. Experiential learning opportunities, including field work, theses, senior seminars and
historian’s craft courses will provide graduates with the analytical and communications skills needed for
transition to employment.
•
All RFA faculty members in the Department of History have doctoral degrees, are highly experienced
researchers, and contribute to undergraduate teaching. Building on proven professional and professionally related
courses, the Department is ready to deliver the new program in a cost-effective manner with minimal change to
administrative structure.
•
The proposed program fits into the Faculty of Arts common platform, and many of the proposed courses are
already part of the History option within the existing Arts and Contemporary Studies (ACS) program.
June 27, 2011, Page 75
Program Costing
Summary of enrolment, revenue and expenditure at steady-state (details on next page)
Year 0
Year A
Year B
Year C
Year D
Enrolment (FFTE)
0.0
45.0
85.5
121.5
155.3
Total Revenue
$0
$380,343
$832,852
$1,235,083
$1,612,174
Direct Costs
$0
$261,196
$463,258
$621,536
$769,922
Total Expenditures
$0
$352,348
$642,804
$880,420
$1,103,670
Annual funds to be allocated
for institutional costs including
student support/(deficit)
$0
$27,995
$190,048
$354,663
$508,504
June 27, 2011, Page 76
Table 1: Estimated Enrolment, Revenue and Expenditures - Bachelor of Arts (History)
Year 0
Year A
Year B
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
a) Enrolment
Estimated FFTEs
0.0
45.0
Year C
2014/15
85.5
Year D
2015/16
121.5
155.3
b) Revenue
Tuition fees
Grants
TOTAL Revenues (at 100% funding level)
$
$
$
-
$ 242,823
$ 137,520
$ 380,343
$ 461,364
$ 371,489
$ 832,852
$ 655,622
$ 579,461
$ 1,235,083
$ 837,740
$ 774,434
$ 1,612,174
c) Expenditures
Instructional and research related salaries
Non-salary operating
Subtotal Direct Costs
$
$
$
$
$
-
$ 181,103
$ 30,000
$ 10,000
$ 40,092
$ 261,196
$ 330,597
$ 50,000
$ 10,000
$ 72,662
$ 463,258
$
$
$
$
$
463,479
50,000
10,000
98,057
621,536
$
$
$
$
$
588,057
50,000
10,000
121,865
769,922
Ongoing library costs
New buildings financing (10% of incremental revenue)
New buildings operating (10% of incremental revenue)
Subtotal Indirect Costs
$
$
$
$
-
$
$
$
$
38,034
38,034
76,069
$
3,000
$ 83,285
$ 83,285
$ 169,570
$
$
$
$
3,000
123,508
123,508
250,017
$
$
$
$
3,000
161,217
161,217
325,435
Total Ongoing Expenditures
$
-
$ 337,264
$ 632,829
$
871,553
$ 1,095,357
One-time costs/investments
TOTAL Expenditures
$
$
-
$ 15,084
$ 352,348
$
9,976
$ 642,804
$
$
8,867
880,420
$
8,313
$ 1,103,670
Annual funds to be allocated for institutional costs /
(deficit) including OTO expenditures
$
-
$
$ 190,048
$
354,663
$
27,995
508,504
June 27, 2011, Page 77
Ryerson University
Name of Program: Environment and Urban
Sustainability
•
The proposed Bachelor of Arts in Environment and Urban Sustainability combines a strong foundation in writing,
research and geographical analysis skills with in-depth learning about the relationship between urbanization and
the environment.
•
Students will undertake a curriculum that is grounded in environmental analysis, and they will supplement their
learning in a range of courses offered by professional programs across the University, developing specific areas
of interest (e.g., policy, science, design, management) that will make them attractive candidates on the job
market. By drawing on disciplines in the social sciences, humanities, sciences and professional programs, the
proposed program offers students the opportunity to develop a combination of technical knowledge and expertise
in what otherwise may be a series of isolated issues.
•
Initial intake of 50 and planned steady-state enrolment of 149 FFTE.
• Half of the world’s population lives in metropolitan areas. The necessity to understand the relationships between
urbanization and the environment, with a focus on developing strategies to manage growth and minimize
associated environmental impacts, has been highlighted by numerous governments and organizations, from the
United Nations to Canadian federal, provincial and municipal bodies.
•
In March 2007, the Provincial Government announced the creation of the Working Group on Environmental
Education. The group has developed a comprehensive plan to integrate environmental education into Ontario’s
school system, and university-level education is part of this plan. Similarly, Environment Canada has issued a
call for universities to further develop learning in the areas of environment and sustainability. The need for
investment in this area is highlighted by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, who
identified Environment and Alternative Energy as an “Invest in Ontario” sector. The Ministry of Research and
Innovation has also identified Environment and Sustainability as a research priority.
•
Developments in the secondary school curriculum include a strengthening of environmental education. It is
anticipated that this change will generate even greater interest among students in careers in environmental fields
and increased numbers of students seeking a related university program. Applications from secondary school
students to university programs in Environmental Studies have increased by 70% over the past five years, from
2,098 applications in 2006 to 3,576 applications in 2011.
•
With a significant increase in the demand for university enrolment expected in the GTA, the proposed program in
Environment and Urban Sustainability will serve as both an attractive option for students and an efficient means
of accommodating enrolment growth.
•
The Department of Geography is well positioned to offer the proposed program in Environment and Urban
Sustainability. Geography ranks third among all fields of study for those employed as environmental
practitioners in Canada.
• The current curriculum offered by the Department of Geography delivers high-quality education in keeping with
the Ryerson mission to offer programs that combine practical and theoretical elements. In addition to courses in
environmental analysis, students will have the opportunity to develop areas of interest to further employment
related skills. Optional internship placements will provide students with up to two summers of work experience.
•
The proposed program in Environment and Urban Sustainability is an extension of the Department of
Geography’s commitment to environmental education. The Department’s experience with professional electives
and liberal studies courses in environmental studies provides a solid foundation for the proposed program. In
addition, many faculty members associated with the proposed program already participate in Ryerson’s graduate
program in Environmental Applied Science and Management.
•
The proposed program fits into the Social Science platform offered by the Faculty of Arts, and students will be
able to transfer credits from and to other programs participating in the common platform.Board of Governors Meeting
June 27, 2011, Page 78
Program Costing
Year 0
Year A
Year B
Year C
Year D
Enrolment (FFTE)
0.0
45.0
84.6
119.3
149.4
Total Revenue
$0
$380,343
$930,548
$1,411,978
$1,830,884
Direct Costs
$0
$254,549
$430,403
$653,413
$881,808
Total Expenditures
$0
$342,596
$628,490
$973,760
$1,262,944
graduate student
support/(deficit)
$0
$37,747
$302,058
$438,218
$567,940
June 27, 2011, Page 79
Table 1: Estimated Enrolment, Revenue and Expenditures - Bachelor of Arts (Environment and Urban Sustainability)
Year 0
Year A
Year B
Year C
Year D
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
a) Enrolment
Estimated FFTEs
0.0
45.0
84.6
119.3
149.4
b) Revenue
Tuition fees
Grants
$
$
$
-
$ 242,823
$ 137,520
$ 380,343
$ 456,507
$ 474,041
$ 930,548
$ 643,481
$ 768,497
$ 1,411,978
$ 806,173
$ 1,024,711
$ 1,830,884
c) Expenditures
$
$
$
$
$
-
$ 172,717
$ 25,000
$ 20,000
$ 36,832
$ 254,549
$ 320,434
$ 25,000
$ 20,000
$ 64,969
$ 430,403
$
$
$
$
$
482,563
50,000
20,000
100,850
653,413
$
$
$
$
$
674,415
50,000
20,000
137,393
881,808
$
$
$
$
-
$
$
$
$
2,000
38,034
38,034
78,069
$
2,000
$ 93,055
$ 93,055
$ 188,110
$
$
$
$
2,000
141,198
141,198
284,396
$
$
$
$
2,000
183,088
183,088
368,177
$
-
$ 332,618
$ 618,513
$
937,808
$ 1,249,985
TOTAL Expenditures
$
$
-
$
9,978
$ 342,596
$
9,978
$ 628,490
$
$
35,951
973,760
$
12,959
$ 1,262,944
Annual funds to be allocated for institutional costs /
(deficit) including OTO expenditures
$
-
$
$ 302,058
$
438,218
$
37,747
567,940
June 27, 2011, Page 80
Ryerson University
Name of Program: Philosophy
• The proposed Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy adds this core discipline, whose conceptual frameworks can be
applied to many contemporary issues, to the program offerings accessible to students within the existing Faculty
of Arts common platform.
•
To provide a strong practical component, the program incorporates distinctive experiential and service learning
features which culminate with each student enroling in at least one experiential capstone course in fourth-year
that enables them to integrate and synthesize their learning in an applied manner.
•
Initial intake of 30 students and planned steady-state enrolment of 95 FFTE.
• Philosophy is a growing field of interest among high school students. Now that philosophy is offered in Grades
11 and 12 in Ontario, there are over 30,000 students at over 100 schools taking philosophy courses; and these
numbers are expanding. Ryerson’s Philosophy Department is already building a reputation among the high
schools within the GTA by establishing working relationships with philosophy teachers in some of those high
schools as well as faculty at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.
•
Undergraduate philosophy headcount enrolment in both the GTA and Ontario was about 3% higher in 2009-10
than the prior year, and has remained stable over the last five years with some institutions showing increases. In
2009-10, GTA institutions accounted for about half of the 3,686 philosophy students in the province.
•
Philosophy courses are already a very popular choice for students across Ryerson. In 2010-11, there were nearly
6,300 course registrations in philosophy of which two-thirds were from students outside the Faculty of Arts.
•
Philosophy graduates on the whole are very successful in a variety of professional careers by drawing on the
analytic, critical, abstract-reasoning, and problem-solving skills practiced over four years in a philosophy
program. Philosophy graduates are seen to bring distinctive value to the professional table when it comes to
societal issues and are employed outside academia in fields ranging from advertising to management, in addition
to career options within universities and the broader public sector.
•
With a significant increase in university enrolment demand anticipated in the GTA, the proposed Philosophy
program will be an attractive option for students and an efficient means of accommodating enrolment growth.
• The proposed Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy fits Ryerson’s mission to offer programs that combine practical and
theoretical elements. Its applied and experiential components make it completely distinct from all other
philosophy programs in Ontario and Canada. For example, in the service learning component of the Philosophy
Engaging Communities capstone, students will engage communities such as at-risk high school students, youth in
shelters, or seniors. Students are required to submit a final paper which integrates their academic study with an
analysis of their practical experience.
•
Comprising 15 RFA members, the Philosophy Department at Ryerson has a proven record of excellence in
research and teaching, an impressive list of national and international publications and a large number of research
grants and awards. One quarter of the department’s faculty members have received Standard Research Grants
from SSHRC. The department has also received a SSHRC Research Development Initiative Grant, a SSHRC
Strategic Knowledge Cluster Grant, and a SSHRC Aid to Research Workshop and Conference in Canada Grant.
•
By building on the Faculty of Arts common platform and the many philosophy courses already being offered, the
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy expands Ryerson’s program offerings in an efficient manner.
June 27, 2011, Page 81
Program Costing
Year 0
Year A
Year B
Year C
Year D
Enrolment (FFTE)
0.0
27.4
51.6
74.2
95.3
Total Revenue
$0
$231,925
$501,755
$753,875
$989,851
Direct Costs
$0
$190,920
$313,521
$406,500
$491,731
Total Expenditures
$0
$247,955
$421,857
$564,596
$696,578
student support/(deficit)
$0
($16,030)
$79,897
$189,280
$293,273
June 27, 2011, Page 82
Table 1: Estimated Enrolment, Revenue and Expenditures - Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)
Year 0
Year A
Year B
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
a) Enrolment
Estimated FFTEs
0.0
27.4
Year C
2014/15
51.6
Year D
2015/16
74.2
95.3
b) Revenue
Tuition fees
Grants
$
$
$
-
$
$
$
148,068
83,857
231,925
$
$
$
278,384
223,371
501,755
$
$
$
400,146
353,729
753,875
$
$
$
514,111
475,739
989,851
c) Expenditures
$
$
$
$
$
-
$
$
$
$
$
122,592
30,000
10,000
28,328
190,920
$
$
$
$
$
210,424
45,000
10,000
48,097
313,521
$
$
$
$
$
288,497
45,000
10,000
63,003
406,500
$
$
$
$
$
360,064
45,000
10,000
76,667
491,731
$
$
$
$
-
$
$
$
$
23,193
23,193
46,385
$
$
$
$
2,000
50,175
50,175
102,351
$
$
$
$
2,000
75,388
75,388
152,775
$
$
$
$
2,000
98,985
98,985
199,970
$
-
$
237,305
$
415,872
$
559,275
$
691,701
TOTAL Expenditures
$
$
-
$
$
10,650
247,955
$
$
5,985
421,857
$
$
5,320
564,596
$
$
4,877
696,578
Annual funds to be allocated for institutional costs / (deficit)
including OTO expenditures
$
-
$
(16,030) $
79,897
$
189,280
$
293,273
June 27, 2011, Page 83
RYERSON UNIVERSITY: STATUS OF PROPOSED UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
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Professional
Real Estate
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Management
Communication
Management
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proposals by faculty group)
Letter of Intent Submitted
Thirty-day Posting
Provost Response to Letter
of Intent
Authorization to Proceed
Formation of, and Program
Consultation with, Advisory
Council
Proposal development
(including consultation with
University Planning Office)
Advisory Council review and
recommendations
Department/School Council
approval of proposal
Dean approval of proposal
Peer Review Team visit
Peer Review Team report
Program response to Peer
Review Team report
Dean approval of full
proposal
Submission to Vice Provost
Academic
University Planning Office
review for financial viability
Academic Standards
Committee review and
recommendations
Senate approval
Quality Council approval
Submission to Finance
Committee for
recommendation
Board of Governors approval
Submission to Ministry (if
applicable)
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Other undergraduate programs in earlier stages of development include: Digital Media, Biomedical Science,
Global Language Mediation.
June 27, 2011, Page 84
DRAFT RESOLUTION
RE:
FINANCIAL VIABILITY –
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History
___________________________________________________________________________
THAT, on the basis of the review carried out, the program approvals of Senate, and on the basis
of the planned revenues and expenditures presented, the new undergraduate program—
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History — be deemed to be financially viable and be approved for
offering beginning in September 2012, at the discretion of the Provost and Vice President
Academic.
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June 27, 2011, Page 85
DRAFT RESOLUTION
RE:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Environment and Urban Sustainability
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Environment and Urban Sustainability — be deemed to be financially
viable and be approved for offering beginning in September 2012, at the discretion of the
Provost and Vice President Academic.
June 27, 2011
June 27, 2011, Page 86
DRAFT RESOLUTION
RE:
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy — be deemed to be financially viable and be approved for
offering beginning in September 2012, at the discretion of the Provost and Vice President
Academic.
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June 27, 2011
AGENDA ITEM: Policy for the collection and storage of Students’ Social Insurance Numbers
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Academic
Space Enhancement
Governance
ACTION REQUIRED: APPROVAL
SUMMARY:
The policy will ensure that the university complies with its legal obligations that limit uses of
the SIN to purposes authorized by law and require the university to have an adequate
framework to protect the SIN once collected. The Student SIN Policy will be under the joint
jurisdiction of the Provost and Vice President Academic and the General Counsel and Secretary
of the Board of Governors. The Provost and General Counsel are seeking the Board’s approval
of the policy.
BACKGROUND:
Vice Provost Students, Heather Lane Vetere conducted a Review of Collection, Use and Storage
of SIN in SAS (Student Administrative System database). In preparing the review and the policy,
Heather Lane Vetere consulted with the Registrar’s Office, Financial Services, Student Financial
Services, the General Counsel, and the Information and Privacy Coordinator.
The policy will be posted to the university policy manual website and staff will be trained on its
contents.
June 27, 2011, Page 88
PREPARED BY:
Name
Heather Driscoll, Special Assistant to General Counsel and Secretary of the Board
of Governors, and Information and Privacy Coordinator
Date
May 16, 2011
APPROVED BY:
Name
Julia Hanigsberg, Vice President Administration and Finance
Date
June 4, 2011
June 27, 2011, Page 89
POLICY FOR THE COLLECTION AND STORAGE OF STUDENTS’ SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBERS
Preamble
The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is used by the Canadian Revenue Agency for tax reporting purposes.
Although only certain government departments and programs are authorized to collect and use the SIN,
there is no legislation that prohibits organizations from asking for it.
The SIN is a key piece of personal information that can be used to access other personal information and
to commit identity theft. It is essential that organizations have in place clear policies and practices related to
the collection, use, and storage of individual SIN’s to ensure that they are carefully protected.
At Ryerson, the SIN policy will be supported by the university’s privacy protection policy.
Lawfully authority to collect the SIN
The authority to collect and use the SIN is tied to a specific legislated purpose, not to a particular
organization.
There are at least three Acts that provide lawful authority for Ryerson University to collect the SIN from
students. These include:



Canada Student Financial Assistance Act and Regulations
Canada Student Loans Regulations (Canada Student Loans Act)
Income Tax Act
Purpose
This policy outlines authorized transactions at Ryerson University relating to the collection and use of the
SIN and storage of this data in the Student Administration System (SAS) database. This policy will indicate
the instances that require the university to ask for and store the SIN of its students.
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POLICY
Acceptable uses of SIN by Ryerson University
A student’s social insurance number is required by the university for three distinct purposes:
1) The processing of Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) applications and the distribution of
OSAP funding. All communication and data sharing between the university and the National
Student Loan Centre require the SIN as the main identifier of the student.
2) The preparation of income tax documents the university is required to provide for all students who
have been awarded a scholarship, bursary of other monetary prize.
3) As part of the documentation related to the employment relationship when students are hired for
work by the university including employment funded through the work study program. This data
would be collected and stored by Human Resources and is not addressed in this policy.
Collection and Storage of SIN
1) The social Insurance number should not be requested from any student or applicant except related
to the acceptable uses noted above.
2) For OSAP Purposes the SIN is collected through the OSAP application process and is stored in the
bio/demo section of the student record in SAS.
3) For taxation purposes related to scholarships and bursaries the SIN should only be collected from
recipients once they have been awarded a scholarship or bursary and not collected or stored
through the application process.
4) No other forms in the Registrar’s Office including transcript request forms, course enrollment forms,
etc. should include any request for the SIN.
5) No documents or lists should be produced by the university containing an individual student’s SIN
unless required for one of the acceptable uses of SIN as described in this policy.
6) No false or temporary SIN’s should be entered into SAS manually or through file uploads.
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Access to SIN data
1) Only authorized staff should have access to the student SIN data stored in SAS.
2) Departments with staff who have access to the SIN data are required to have staff access control
procedures in place.
3) All staff who are authorized to view and/or use the SIN data in SAS should receive annual training
related to the Information Privacy policies of the university and in particular the information that is
most sensitive related to identity theft issues i.e. name, birth date, SIN, etc.
Security of SIN data
1) All documents, applications, or lists containing an individual student’s SIN should be stored in a
location that is secure and can only be accessed by staff who have authorized access to this type
of information.
Destruction of SIN data
1) Where a business need no longer exists for the use of SIN data in SAS, it must be purged from the
system.
Notification related to this policy
All processes and forms requiring the collection of SIN are to include a statement to the students indicating
the university’s privacy policy and for what purpose their SIN is being collected and stored. In each case
language should be developed in consultation with Ryerson’s Information and Privacy Coordinator.
Jurisdiction
This policy is under the joint jurisdiction of the Provost and Vice President, Academic, and the General
Counsel and Secretary of the Board. Responsibility for ensuring that this policy is adhered to lies with the
Registrar of the University.
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DRAFT RESOLUTION
RE:
POLICY FOR THE COLLECTION AND STORAGE OF STUDENTS’ SOCIAL INSURANCE
NUMBERS
____________________________________________________________
THAT the Policy for the Collection and Storage of Students’ social insurance numbers be
approved as presented.
June 27, 2011
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June 27, 2011
AGENDA ITEM: Execution of Contracts and Documents and Signing Approval Authority
Schedule (AAS) Policy
_X___ Financial Resources Management
_X__ Compliance (e.g. legislatively required)
_X__ Governance
ACTION REQUIRED: Approval
SUMMARY: The BPS Financial Accountability Act (Bill 122) obtained Royal Assent on December
8, 2010 and allows for the issuance of directives on procurement and expenses which are
applicable to Ontario universities. The new requirements include a Board approved Approval
Authority Schedule (AAS) Policy.
Ryerson currently has a Board approved Execution of Contracts and Documents policy, as well
as a management approved purchasing policy which outlines signing authority levels. These
two policies have been combined and clarified in the attached Execution of Contracts and
Documents and Signing Approval Authority Schedule (AAS) Policy.
The most significant change is that all consulting services must be competitively bid, no matter
the spend level. Non-competitive procurement of consultants up to $999,999 requires the
approval of the President. Above this amount the approval of the Board of Governors is
required.
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY: Internal training sessions are underway across the University.
PREPARED BY:
Name
Janice Winton, Assistant Vice President, Financial Services
Date
June 10, 2011
APPROVED BY:
Name
Julia Hanigsberg, Vice President, Administration and Finance
Date
June 13, 2011
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EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS
AND SIGNING APPROVAL AUTHORITY SCHEDULE (AAS)
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to specify the signing authorities required for various types of contracts and
documents which may be entered into on behalf of the University. It is also to formally comply with the
Ontario Government’s Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive (Directive) which requires that
the University establish an approval authority schedule (AAS) for procurement of goods and services, and
have it approved by the Board of Governors.
Scope
This policy applies to contracts for goods and services either purchased or provided by the University. It
applies to all faculty, staff, students, and members of the Board of Governors.
Definitions
"Contract" is used to describe any written agreement, contract, subcontract, letter of intent, memorandum
of understanding, memorandum of agreement, lease, purchase order, deed, transfer, instrument,
assignment, obligation, certificate or other document, the provisions of which may be binding upon the
University and which relate to the day to day operations of the University or are otherwise contemplated by
the University’s approved budget.
“Research contract” is a contract for services and products to be provided by Ryerson faculty, staff and
students in regard to research contracted or sponsored through external funding sources.
"Consulting services" as defined by BPS Directive as the provision of expertise or strategic advice that is
presented for consideration and decision-making. Consultants are further described as “thinkers” as
opposed to “doers” who are considered as providing professional services for this policy. A full list of
consultants and professional services is available on the Purchasing website.
POLICY
No person is authorized to sign any contract on behalf of Ryerson University unless authority to do so has
been provided for in this policy or delegated by the President through the line structure. Two signatures
(requestor and approver) are required for all purchases over $100. The approver and requestor cannot be
the same person.
Prior to presenting a contract for signature by the appropriate signing officer(s), the following requirements
must be met unless there is an exception as outlined in Section 4 immediately below:
1.
The Financial Services Department must review and approve the financial and insurance
terms of the contract;
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2.
An assessment of the risks to which the University may be exposed to by entering into the
contract must be prepared, by completing and signing the Ryerson Contract Checklist for Risk
Management (attached);
3.
The Provost and Vice President Academic or the Vice President, Administration and
Finance, as appropriate, must review and approve the business terms of the contract;
4.
The contract must be reviewed by Ryerson University General Counsel.
Exceptions: The following types of contracts do not require legal review:
i. form (template) contracts that have been previously reviewed by legal counsel; or
ii. renewals of contracts with the same parties and with the same terms where legal review has
been provided on the original contract.
Research Contracts
Contracts with research funding agencies (NSERC, SSHRC, etc.) must be signed by the Vice President,
Research and Innovation, by the Provost and Vice President Academic or the President. If a research
contract is for more than five years and/or greater than $1 million in any one year, the contract must also be
signed by the President. Prior to executing any such contract, an assessment must be prepared setting out
the risks to which the University may be exposed to by entering such contract.
Student Placement Agreements
Student placement agreements require the “Ryerson Contract Checklist for Risk Management for
Placement Agreements” to be completed. This is available on Ryerson’s Blackboard under
Placement/Practicum. For access contact the Director of Academic Initiatives, Office of the Provost and
Vice President.
Jurisdiction and Review
This policy is under the jurisdiction of the Vice President, Administration and Finance. Interpretation and
administration is the responsibility of the Assistant Vice President, Financial Services.
This policy is subject to review every three (3) years.
Approval Authority Schedules
The following approval authority schedules (AAS) establish for each functional procurement role the
authority that is required, respectively, to approve procurements of goods and non-consulting services, and
procurements of goods and consulting services, at different dollar thresholds.
Table 1: “Authority Approval Schedule – Purchases of Goods and Services – Non Consulting Services”
Table 2: “Authority Approval Schedule – Purchases of Goods and Services – Consulting Services”
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Table 1. Approval Authority Schedule (AAS) - Goods and Services - Non Consulting Services
Procurement Value $
Procurement method
Approval Authority
1 - 100
Petty cash
Purchase card
Manager, Chair or equivalent, or higher
1 - 5,000
Purchase card
Purchase order
5,001 - 25,000
Invitational Competitive
3 quotes recommended
25,001 - 100,000
3 quotes required
Assistant Vice President, Dean, Senior
Director or equivalent, or higher
Open Competitive (RFP)
ONE OF: Board Chair or Vice Chair, President,
Vice President, Board Secretary
TWO OF: Board Chair or Vice Chair,
President, Vice President, Board Secretary
100,001 - 1,000,000
1,000,001 - 5,000,000
>5,000,000
Multiyear -any value
Method as per $ figures above
ONE OF: Board Chair or Vice Chair, AND
ONE OF: President, Vice President, Board
Secretary
TWO OF: Board Chair or Vice Chair,
President, Vice President, Board Secretary
Contracts with research funding agencies (NSERC, SSHRC, etc.) must be signed by either the Vice
President, Research and Innovation, the Provost and Vice President Academic, or the President. If a
research contract is for more than five years and/or greater than $1 million in any one year, the contract
must also be signed by the President
Budget Authority:
As approved by the Board of Governors or granting agency and/or delegated by the President
Payment Authority:
Petty cash and purchasing cards - as per Ryerson policies.
Payment - all cheques and electronic fund transfers (EFT) are issued by Financial Services
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Table 2. Approval Authority Schedule (AAS) – Consulting Services
Procurement Value $
Procurement method
Approval Authority
0 - 25,000
3 quotes required
25,001 - 100,000
3 quotes required
Assistant Vice President, Dean, Senior Director or
equivalent, or higher
100,001 - 1,000,000
ONE OF: Board Chair or Vice Chair, President,
1,000,001 - 5,000,000
TWO OF: Board Chair or Vice Chair, President,
>5,000,000
ONE OF: Board Chair or Vice Chair, AND ONE
OF: President ,Vice President, Board Secretary
Multi Year - Any Value
Method as per $ amounts above
TWO OF: Board Chair or Vice Chair, President,
NOTE: Non-competitive procurement of consultants up to $999,999 requires the approval of the
President. Above this amount the approval of the Board of Governors is required.
Budget Authority:
As approved by the Board of Governors or granting agency and/or delegated by the President.
Payment Authority:
Petty cash and purchasing cards - as per Ryerson policies.
Payment - all cheques and electronic fund transfers (EFT) are issued by Financial Services.
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RYERSON CONTRACT CHECKLIST FOR RISK MANAGEMENT
Revised January 2010
(Appendix for Execution of Documents/Signing Authority/Contracts Policy)
Type of Contract: O Agreement O Contract O Letter of intent O Memorandum of Understanding O Memorandum of Agreement
O Deed O Transfer O Assignment O Obligation O Certificate O Other:
Term of Contract:
Value of Contract: _______________________________________
GENERAL
Y
N
N/A D/K*
1.
Is this a new contract?
O
O
O
O
2.
Is this a renewal?
O
O
O
O
3.
Are there automatic renewal provisions?
If yes, does it require written approval?
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
3.
Is the contract clear in setting out who the parties are?
O
O
O
O
4.
Have all the terms been carefully defined?
O
O
O
O
5.
Do you have authority under the Execution of Documents policy to sign this contract?
O
O
O
O
6.
Does the other party have signing authority to bind the institution/company?
O
O
O
O
7.
Are there inherent impacts on other areas/departments within the University?
Please specify: _________________________________________________
O
O
O
O
8.
Do we have references that speak to the integrity and reliability of the
individual/institution/company we are entering into a contract with?
O
O
O
O
Has one person at the University been identified to monitor this contract on
a timely basis? Please specify:
O
O
O
O
9.
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FINANCIAL RISKS
Y
N
N/A
D/K*
1.
Are the fees/costs in Canadian dollars?
O
O
O
O
2.
Is there a maximum price/fee?
O
O
O
O
3.
Are payments attached to specific milestones?
O
O
O
O
4.
Does the contract contain late payment penalties?
O
O
O
O
5.
Does the contract provide for payments beyond the University’s current fiscal year?
O
O
O
O
6.
Are there collateral costs to this contract with respect to:
- additional staff
- additional equipment
- additional space
- renovations
- insurance
- other (please specify): _____________________________________________
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
7.
Does this contract require annual review by the Internal Auditor?
O
O
O
O
Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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LEGAL RISKS
Y
N
N/A
D/K*
1.
Has Ryerson legal counsel reviewed the final version of the contract and
approved it?
O
O
O
O
2.
Are there any statements warranting or guaranteeing satisfaction?
O
O
O
O
3.
Does the contract provide reasonable/specific time lines for delivery
of services/products?
O
O
O
O
Does this contract allow the other party to assign the contract to a
third party without the University’s written consent?
O
O
O
O
Does this contract involve the disclosure to another party of any personal
information collected/held by the University?
O
O
O
O
Does the contract create rights in parties other than the University or
the contractor?
O
O
O
O
Does this contract contain clauses that would make it subject to either
the laws or the courts of other provinces or countries?
O
O
O
O
Does the contract require translation/interpretation under a foreign
language or law of another nation?
O
O
O
O
9
Are all verbal understandings included in the contract?
O
O
O
O
10.
Are there any other documents that must be read in conjunction
with this contract to fully understand the implications?
O
O
O
O
11.
Are quality assurance provisions built into the contract?
O
O
O
O
12.
Have all changes to the contract been initialed by both parties?
O
O
O
O
13.
Does this contract permit the University to exit if the other party fails
to perform?
O
O
O
O
14.
Are there penalties for failure to perform?
O
O
O
O
15.
Does this contract require confidentiality or non-disclosure requirements?
O
O
O
O
16.
Does the contract specify the period of time the confidentiality or
non-disclosure provision applies?
O
O
O
O
17.
Does this contract seek to limit the other party’s liability?
O
O
O
O
18.
Does the contract require the University to “ensure” use or otherwise
guarantee anything (eg. security of property, full access to the University)?
O
O
O
O
Does this contract conflict with any other contracts, promises or obligations
of the University?
O
O
O
O
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
19.
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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POLICY RISKS
1.
Does this contract comply with all relevant policies of the University including
Environmental Health, Safety and Security Management, Discrimination and
Harassment Prevention, Equity, AODA, Purchasing and Conflict of Interest policies?
Y
N
N/A
D/K*
O
O
O
O
2.
Has the fee/price been tested through tendering?
If not, what process has been used? ________________________________
O
O
O
O
3.
Have you consulted with subject matter experts within the University?
Please specify: ________________________________________________
O
O
O
O
4.
Have you consulted with subject matter experts outside the University?
Please specify: _________________________________________________
O
O
O
O
Y
N
N/A
Is there anything in this contract that would embarrass the University if it were
on the front page of a newspaper?
O
O
O
O
Is there anything about the process surrounding the awarding of this contract
that would embarrass the University if it were on the front page of a newspaper?
O
O
O
O
Does this contract allow the other party to use the University’s name in any
advertising, endorsement or promotion?
O
O
O
O
REPUTATIONAL RISKS
1.
2.
3.
D/K*
Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Based on my knowledge of the substance of this contract and my discussions with legal counsel (if appropriate) and other subject matter
experts (if indicated), my assessment of the risks to the University are as follows:
Legal risks
Financial risks
Policy risks
Risk to reputation
Signature: Dean/Senior Director
High
Moderate
Low
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
______________________________________
Date
*D/K = Don’t know
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DRAFT RESOLUTION
RE:
Execution of Contracts And Documents And Signing Approval Authority Schedule
(AAS)
_____________________________________________________
THAT the Execution of Contracts and Documents and Signing Approval Authority Schedule
(AAS) be approved as presented.
June 27, 2011
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Monday, April 25, 2011
Jorgenson Hall – JOR 1410
380 Victoria Street
5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Minutes of a meeting of the Board of Governors of Ryerson University held on Monday, April 25, 2011 at
5:00 p.m. in Jorgenson Hall, JOR-1410.
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Phyllis Yaffe (Chair), J. Cockwell, J. Côté-O’Hara, C. Faye, X. Fernando, J. Fukakusa, C. Hack,
N. Hassen, C. Hilkene, S. Levy, R. Mendelson, G. Phu, B. Richards, H. Rosen, F. Salvati, D. Sookram, D.
Valliere, J. Wong
Regrets: M. Al Zaibak, R. Chang, P. Lukasiewicz, M. Maheux, N. Mohamed, A. Rasoul
Board Secretariat
E. McGinn, Interim Secretary of the Board of Governors and Director, President’s Office
Catherine Redmond, Assistant Secretary of the Board of Governors
Others Attending:
A. Shepard, Provost and Vice President Academic
J. Hanigsberg, Vice President Administration & Finance
A. Kahan, Vice President University Advancement
C. Cassidy, Interim Vice President Research and Innovation
J. Isbister, Vice Provost Faculty Affairs
C. Evans, Chris Evans - Vice Provost Academic
H. Lane Vetere, Vice Provost, Students
P. Stenton, Vice Provost University Planning
J. Winton, Assistant Vice President Financial Services
L. Allen, Assistant Vice President, Human Resources
B. Piercy, Interim Assistant Vice President, Public Affairs, Marketing and Communication
T. Pham, Acting Director, Campus Facilities and Sustainability
1)
IN-CAMERA DISCUSSION (Board Members Only)
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IN-CAMERA DISCUSSION (Senior Management Invited)
END OF IN-CAMERA SESSION
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INTRODUCTION
3.1
Chair’s Remarks
The Chair congratulated student Board member, George Phu and his colleagues Gerald Mak and
Dev Singh for appearing in an article on Information and Communications Technology in the
Toronto Star on April 1.
The Chair reminded Board members that Friday, May 13 - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. and Friday, June 3 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. have been chosen to visit the Athletics and Recreation Centre at Maple Leaf
Gardens during its construction phase.
The Chair reminded Board members of the upcoming Convocation Ceremonies and that student
Board members George Phu, Naeem Hassen and Darius Sookram would be graduating this year.
Jocelyne Côté-O’Hara was thanked for agreeing to attend the Annual Canadian University
Boards Association conference on behalf of the Chair in Saskatoon April 29 to 30th.
The Chair reported that invitations to the Annual Board Dinner on June 27 would be sent out
shortly.
Ms. Yaffe concluded her remarks by reporting to the Board that she had been asked to join an
international advisory board at the University of Helsinki beginning in the Fall of 2011. The Chair
said that she would keep the Board updated on this invitation.
3.2
Approval of the April 25, 2011 Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT
The President opened his remarks by reporting that the Chair was to have an Honorary
Doctorate conferred on her by Mount St. Vincent University in Halifax on May 19th.
The President spoke briefly about the recent suicides at Queen’s University. He said that issues
of stress and mental health are being discussed across the sector and the Chancellor at the
University of Windsor agreed to support this as a campaign across Canada. Ryerson’s Executive
Group met last week to discuss this matter.
The President alerted the Board to the progress being made with regard to Ryerson’s strategy in
India. He added that the Provost is taking the lead in discussions with the University of Anna in
Chennai and the development of a Memorandum of Understanding with that university.
The President updated Board members on plans for increasing the numbers of student
residences. Consultations with the President’s Advisory Board on Real Estate and Development
Strategy have suggested the possibility of working with a private developer. The strategy for this
item may come to the Board in the summer through the Executive Committee.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.1
Report from the Chair of the Finance Committee
The Chair introduced the budget papers and thanked Alan Shepard, Janice Winton and Paul
Stenton for the hours of work that went into preparing the budget. He asked Sheldon Levy to
give an overview of the budget.
(a)
2011-12 University Budget - Budget Priorities and Expenditures
The President introduced the budget presentation by reporting that it was a balanced budget.
He also reported that the initial forecast of a 3% budget reduction had been revised to a 2.8%
reduction. The President spoke of the effect of the provincial budget on university enrollment
plans and the fact that there was no money allocated for inflation costs.
The Provost spoke of the budget process and thanked his colleagues on the central budget
committee for their contribution to the process. He discussed the impact of enrollment on the
budget and how the budget promotes the University’s five strategic priorities. When discussing
the fees he reported on the range of student financial assistance offered and the Student Access
Guarantee Policy and how it benefits students.
Jocelyne Cote-O’Hara encouraged the Provost to investigate alternative revenue streams.
Janice Winton gave an overview of the full operating budget including grants; the consolidated
budget and the balance sheet.
To balance the budget, while supporting the strategic priorities and covering inflationary and
salary costs it was recommended that the overall average tuition fees increase by 5% in 201112; that there be a 2.8% across-the-board base budget reduction, and strategic budget
allocations of $3.8 million in base expenditures and $9.9 million in One Time Only expenditures.
Phyllis Yaffe thanked the all team for putting the budget together.
(b)
2011-12 Operating Budget and Consolidated Budget and Fees
It was moved, seconded and carried:
THAT, the 2011-12 Tuition Fees (both Domestic and International); Non-tuition-Related Fees;
Departmental Lab/Ancillary Fees; Service Fees; Student Fees and Meal Plans be approved as
presented.
(c)
2011-12 University Budget - Budget Priorities and Expenditures
June 27, 2011, Page 105
THAT the 2011-12 Operating Budget be approved as presented.
6.2
Report from the Chair of the Employee Relations and Pension Committee
Jocelyne Cote-O’Hara introduced the report and asked Julia Hanigsberg to speak to it.
(a)
Environmental Health and Safety Report
Julia Hanigsberg spoke to the report and congratulated Julia Lewis and her team for their work
on injury prevention. The University continues to do well among its peers despite expanded risk
such as the introduction of criminal liability, new regulatory requirements and substantial
growth in research activity, building infrastructure and academic programs. The Environmental
Health and Safety initiatives continue to prove adaptive and robust and strengthen the
University’s capacity to meet the changing conditions and behaviors which affect risk. Julia
spoke of the internal responsibility system at Ryerson and the impact of Bill 168 on the
University.
(b)
Funded Projections and Valuation Assumptions of the Ryerson Retirement Pension Plan
(RRPP) January 1, 2011
Jocelyne Cote –O’Hara introduced the rationale for the assumptions presented by the
University’s Actuaries, Towers Watson. Larissa Allen then gave more details about the
assumptions and said that no changes were recommended for the coming year.
Ms. Allen said that a modest surplus was projected for the coming year, but a deficit was
forecast over the next three years. She reported that her work with the Ryerson Joint pension
Committee would hopefully mitigate this impending deficit. An agreement will be coming to the
Board in June with regard to the Joint Pension Committee.
The President reported that by September 30 the Board will be required to decide whether to
file the Ryerson Retirement Pension Plan report with the Financial Services Commission of
Ontario. In discussion of the pension deficit Larissa Allen indicated that Ryerson University had
not had an increase in contributions for the last 16 years.
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REPORT FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
7.1
New Ryerson Builds Website Update
Julia Hanigsberg updated the Board members on the new Ryerson Builds website. Part of the
Vice President Administration and Finance’s objectives is to create transparency around major
capital projects. The newly created website is a vehicle to keep the community updated on such
projects. Ms. Hanigsberg thanked Janet Hercz for sheparding the process to completion. The
website address is the following: http://www.ryerson.ca/ryersonbuilds/
The times and dates of the tour of Maple Leaf Gardens were briefly discussed.
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CONSENT AGENDA
8.1
Approval of the March 28, 2011 Minutes
The minutes were approved as presented.
8.2
By-law Amendment – Title Change (Article 24.3 and 24.4)
In Article 24.3 and 24.4 Borrowing and Banking reference is made to the title of Executive
Director Financial Services. Recently this title has changed to Assistant Vice President Financial
Services. The proposed change to Article 24.3 and 24.4 is considered a housekeeping
amendment specifically used to correct minor errors or changes in titles.
THAT an amendment to Article 24.3 and 24.4 of the General By laws of the
Board of Governors of Ryerson University be approved as presented.
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TERMINATION
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Report to the Board of Governors June 2011 2010 – 2011 Periodic Program Review of Undergraduate Programs This report to the Board of Governors summarizes the Periodic Program Review of the following three undergraduate degree programs that were received by and approved by the Senate in 2010 – 2011: Early Childhood Education, Architectural Science and Social Work. These Periodic Program Reviews were undertaken in accordance with Section VII of Senate Policy No. 126, Periodic Program Review of Undergraduate Programs, and approved by the Senate’s Academic Standards Committee. Each academic department or school is required to respond to the recommendations of a Periodic Program Review that has been accepted by Senate, and to indicate in a report in one year’s time how it has responded to those recommendations. Early Childhood Education Program description The School of Early Childhood Education offers the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education on a full‐ or part‐time basis and it is the only degree‐level program in Canada which focuses on the development of the child ages birth to 8 years. The school also offers a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Studies. The annual first‐year intake target is about 145. The intake for full‐time direct entry is 45, for part‐time direct entry it is about 55 and for degree completion entrants from George Brown College it is about 35. The total enrollment of all years in all variations of the program was 710 in 2008/2009 and 695 in 2009/2010. Analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses The strength of the Early Childhood BA is that students receive a broad education as opposed to narrow, professional training received by students enrolled in community college ECE programs. The program’s range of field placements, including its strong links to the Early Learning Centre and the Gerrard Resource Centre, attracts high‐quality students reflecting the diversity of Toronto. Opportunities for growth and improvement exist in the areas of reducing redundancy and increasing rigor in curriculum, increasing flexibility and improving communication about field placement expectations, continuing to ensure high‐quality placements for students, developing a clear process for admission of George Brown College students to ensure comparable admission requirements, and balanced loads between undergraduate and graduate teaching. Academic Standards Committee Recommendations  Revise admission requirements to a minimum of 70% in the required Grade 12 English course (from a current 65%) to emphasize the importance of writing opportunities for ECE students  Revise curriculum to require both math and science courses in upper years, consider balance between core content and breadth and adopt a systematic approach to on‐going curriculum review • Continue to pursue strategy with George Brown College to improve admission requirements for greater student success  Re‐evaluate the pass/fail grade system for field placements to address pedagogic issues 2010 – 2011 Periodic Program Review, Report to Board of Governors, June 2011 Page 1
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Architectural Science Program description In January 2010, full accreditation status was awarded to the Department of Architectural Science by the Canadian Architecture Certification Board (CACB). This means the Bachelor of Architectural Science program is a pre‐professional degree leading to admissibility to the master’s degree in architecture. The undergraduate program combines lecture‐ and studio‐based programming to emphasize studies in design theory, technology, and management. The long‐standing reputation of the program rests in part on this unique emphasis of the curriculum. The first three years of the program provide students with a common foundation, and then in students’ final year, program options are designated. The first‐year enrollment target was reduced to 114 from 160 in 2009/2010 in order to prepare for the ramp up in graduate programming. Total enrollment in all years in all variations of the program was approximately 570 in the years prior to the target readjustment. Analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses The new, accredited curriculum provides a balance between breadth of preparation in the first three years, and specialist knowledge in the three areas of Architecture, Building Science and Project Management in year 4, and experiential learning opportunities continue to distinguish the program. Many of the curriculum and program issues were fully or partially addressed by the change in curriculum structure for accreditation. The program attracts a large pool of high‐quality applicants and retention rates in the program are very high. In recent years, graduates have been admitted to professional graduate programs in architecture at Dalhousie University, the University of Toronto, McGill University, Cornell University, Yale University, and Columbia University, to mention a few. There is an extraordinarily strong student culture in the program, with three major student societies. Opportunities for growth and improvement exist in the areas of faculty workload and balancing SRC activities, additional administrative staff, increased architecture library acquisitions, upgrading outdated infrastructure, increasing program visibility and branding in the Ryerson community and externally, continued SRC growth including an increase in qualified graduate research students and building a more cohesive faculty. Academic Standards Committee Recommendations  Completion of a full UDLEs analysis of the program and a follow‐up report to ensure that program level learning objectives are being met, and to identify potential areas of the curriculum where there may be more flexibility for greater student choice  Consider increased student choice for liberal studies electives  Monitor the courses in the fourth‐year specializations and how these contribute to program coherence in follow‐up report  Continue to refine its curriculum to address s tudent workload Social Work Program description The School of Social Work offers two distinct degrees: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW). The Ryerson BSW is now the largest undergraduate BSW program in Canada. In 2010, the program received a full seven‐year re‐accreditation by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE). In fall 2008, the school celebrated its 44th‐anniversary. The program has grown from a two‐year certificate for 25 students to a four‐year baccalaureate degree with over 700 full‐time and 100 part‐time students. The annual first‐year student intake target is about 190 for the four‐year program and about 60 for the advanced standing program. Approximately 2/3 of the four‐year 2010 – 2011 Periodic Program Review, Report to Board of Governors, June 2011 Page 2
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program admits are direct from high school and the remainder are either mature students or individuals who have a previous degree. Analysis of Strengths and Weaknesses The BSW program enjoys the high regard of students, graduates, agency representatives, community members and the university administration. The school has a strong sense of community and plays a significant and multi‐faceted role in the broader community. It is seen as a leader in addressing social issues and providing relevant curriculum. The program exhibits slightly better than average retention and graduation rates. There is a robust student culture within the school. The RFA faculty complement has increased over time, with a marked increase in research funding, editorship, publication and other markers of research success. Opportunities for growth and improvement exist in the areas of reducing curriculum redundancy, lessening excessive student workload particularly in second year, possible creation of a minor in Disability Studies, growth in faculty keeping pace with the growth of the undergraduate and MSW program, increased administrative staff, space constraints, and continued field placement monitoring by faculty. Academic Standards Committee Recommendations  Review and make adjustments when needed to curricular changes to eliminate curricular redundancy, mitigate student workload concerns and facilitate the minor in Disabilities Studies  Completion of a full UDLEs analysis of the program and a follow‐up report to ensure that program level learning objectives are being met  Provide full data on enrollment in all courses (required and elective) and details of average class size  Supports the program’s initiative to return to its original model of monitoring placements with a minimum of one faculty field visit per course and more if required 2010 – 2011 Periodic Program Review, Report to Board of Governors, June 2011 Page 3
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Shaping Our Future: Academic Plan for 2008‐2013 Annual Report to the Board of Governors June 2011
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Shaping Our Future, Ryerson University’s five‐year academic plan, was approved by Senate in June 2008.1 The plan outlines five areas of strategic academic importance to the university; each faculty and academic unit pursues these goals through individual academic plans. On an annual basis, each unit submits a progress report to the Office of the Provost. This summary captures the achievements and challenges of the academic plan in its third year of implementation: 2010 – 2011. The full report may be found at: http://www.ryerson.ca/provost/planning/documents/ 1. High‐quality, societally relevant programs Ryerson continues to provide undergraduate and graduate students with high‐quality and societally relevant programs. With the development and implementation of new, innovative and interdisciplinary programs, Ryerson’s reputation for delivering responsive professional and professionally related university education continues to grow. Innovative programs Our new degree development reflects areas of growing social importance and connections to growing employment sectors. Undergraduate program offerings under development include Creative Industries and Professional Communications (FCAD), Real Estate and Mining Management (TRSM), and a degree in Environmental and Urban Sustainability (Arts) ready for implementation. In fall 2011, Ryerson will launch its first English degree, an in‐demand program, having received over 1,000 applications. Four new graduate programs began in 2010 – a PhD in Economics; and master’s in Fashion, Professional Communication and Philosophy. Three more programs are expected to begin in September 2011: PhDs in Molecular Science, Computer Science and Biomedical Physics. The Chang School continued to approach its goal of expanding its capacity to mount new continuing education certificates to 13% by 2012 through the creation of new certificates. The certificates developed in 2010 are available to students in 2011/12. Program accreditation Accredited programs are an integral part of Ryerson’s academic reputation, ensuring that our programs meet the rigor of peer review and graduates develop the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively practice in their fields. In 2010/11, a number of programs and schools received and renewed accreditation status including the Master of Architecture professional‐degree program (Canadian Architectural Certification Board), the School of Social Work (Canadian Association for Social Work Education), the Bachelor of Interior Design program (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) (CIDA), and the Public Health program (Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors). Creating more student choice While maintaining a strong commitment to excellence and relevance, we recognize the changing needs of our students. Increased access to majors and minors is one approach to offering our students more 1
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choice in exploring a wider range of their academic interests and better preparing them for an increasingly interdisciplinary working world. A number of new majors are under development. Areas include Non‐Profit and Voluntary Sector Management and Ethics (Arts), Medical Physics and Commercialization (FEAS and TRSM), Biology and Entrepreneurship (FEAS and TRSM). Senate approved two new minors to be offered in fall 2011. Fashion Studies will be available to students from the Retail Management program, and other programs in the future, while News Studies, offered by the School of Journalism, will be available to students from Arts and selected programs within FCAD. Other minor offerings in development include a minor in computer science (FEAS) and a professional minor for non‐business students (TRSM). Relevant and responsive curriculum Regular curriculum review is essential to ensuring the quality and relevance of our academic programs. In 2010, degree‐level expectations (DLEs) – a threshold framework for students’ expression of intellectual and creative skills – were introduced into the curriculum review process. It is expected that as programs integrate DLEs into their curriculum reviews, redundancies will be identified and reduced to find room to offer new courses. The annual curriculum review day introduced by FCS is an opportunity to update curriculum on an annual basis. The impetus for change in our curriculum extends beyond regular curriculum review. As the Academic Plan articulates, there is desire to open up our tripartite curriculum model somewhat to meet student demand for more course flexibility and choice, and fulfill program aspirations to create new courses and curriculum packages.2 The Ryerson community – at the time of writing – is discussing a proposal for an amended model that would foster, in addition increased access to double majors and minors, more interdisciplinary courses and a liberal studies calendar that offers breadth across all faculties. 2. Student engagement, success and retention Space The most obvious efforts toward enhancing the student experience are in the changes to space at Ryerson. On April 6, 2011, the spectacular design for the Student Learning Centre (SLC) was unveiled to the community. Designed by the international architectural team of Zeidler Partnership Architects of Toronto and Snøhetta of Oslo, Norway and New York, the eight‐story building will provide students with an environment to study, collaborate and discover, and will bridge to the existing library building. Transformation continues at Maple Leaf Gardens to turn it into a new athletics facility and the Image Arts building, home to the Ryerson Gallery and Research Centre, is slated for occupancy in fall 2011. Regardless, space limitations remain an issue while lab and lecture room renewal is ongoing. Support Individual student success matters at Ryerson. Student Learning Support launched four new programs in 2010/11 aimed at improving student retention and success. Programs included the Math Assistance Centre on the fifth floor in the Library, FA‐ST (a series of facilitated study groups for select courses that 2
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are especially challenging for first‐year students), Get Clear (a program for students on probationary status after the fall semester) and Fresh Start (for students who are RTW). Faculty‐based initiatives also include the Writing Skills Initiative launched by FCS and the Mathematics Quickstart Workshop hosted in FEAS to help develop the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in first‐year math courses. The Library increased its capacity for laptop loans as technology was refreshed, and continued to develop popular mobile applications including its award‐winning QR‐barcode scanner which allows students to quickly determine if a book is available in its catalogue. Within individual faculties, specific initiatives were launched to support greater student retention. With the Senate‐approved establishment of the School of Accounting and Finance, there will be a redesign of first‐year courses. Also within TRSM, a mandatory first‐year math literacy test was implemented to improve basic numeracy, and weekly seminars and workshops added to the large Business 100 course (1,000‐plus students) which had tremendous impact on preparing first‐year students. Support is also given at the university and faculty levels to enable student‐run events, extra‐curricular activities and participation in conferences. Service In an effort to improve the service we deliver to our students, a review and report on the Registrar’s Office was conducted with the findings and recommendations to be implemented over the next several years. The front face of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment moved to the lobby of Jorgenson Hall to provide a more welcoming space for prospective applicants, students and their families. A new online booking system for OSAP distribution helped to reduce some of the longest lineups in the first few weeks of school. Recognizing the critical role academic advising plays in student success, a report was completed on how academic advising can be enhanced at Ryerson. The Digital Media Zone (DMZ) The DMZ is one of Ryerson's leading investments in student and alumni success, empowering young entrepreneurs to turn their digital innovations into viable businesses. This incubator responds to two of the five core priorities of our Academic Plan: the investment supports student engagement and success, while the extensive media coverage of and external interest in the DMZ contribute to reputation building for Ryerson. In April 2011, the DMZ celebrated its first anniversary, marked by: more than 113 innovators in 28 teams, 24 start‐ups incubated and accelerated, 187 jobs fostered and created through newly formed startups and market‐driven research, and four companies leasing office space as they outgrew the DMZ. Access Ryerson’s commitment to access is ongoing. The number of students served by Spanning the Gaps and Programs for 50+ (offered by the Chang School) increased. Spanning the Gaps activities also included outreach and information sessions for under‐represented groups within the Toronto area such as participating in community capacity building (for example, Regent Park Learning Centre). The Aboriginal Education Council (AEC), formed in early 2010, officially launched in October with a healing ceremony. The AEC supports post‐secondary education for First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. Membership on the council includes students, faculty, staff and members of Toronto's Aboriginal community. In April 2011, the council announced its first round of funding for a new student and faculty support fund. Academic Plan for 2008‐2013, Report to Board of Governors, June 2011 Page 3
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3. SRC Activity Volume SRC activity at Ryerson continued to make significant gains in terms of funding, awards, post‐doctoral fellowships and external rankings. Ryerson leads all Canadian universities in research publication growth over the past decade and ranks second in the undergraduate category for top research university of the year.3 In the Faculty of Arts, SRC grants per faculty member exceeded their goals, and in FCAD, twice as many faculty produced academic publications as they did in 2009. Through the successful launch of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities (URO) Scholarships program, over 60 undergraduate students engaged with Ryerson faculty researchers. Ryerson was highly successful in the MITACS program with graduate students receiving over $1 million in funding. Research centres Collaborations across disciplines and with external partners are increasing the number of institutes and research centres at Ryerson, particularly in strategic research clusters. Building upon existing faculty expertise and historic strength in immigration and settlement studies, Senate approved the Ryerson Centre on Immigration and Settlement (RCIS). The interdisciplinary Centre for Global Health and Equity was established at FCS and the Centre for Urban Energy (CUE) was announced by FEAS in September 2010. CUE secured $7 million in funding for five years and includes a number of founding industry partners. TRSM has three centres and 11 research centres attached to the faculty. Support Recognition and value for SRC within each faculty continued to grow in 2010/11. Thirty post‐doctoral fellows currently support faculty. Arts installed a grant writer to strengthen faculty submissions. In FCAD, the dean initiated a comprehensive revision of SRC policy to clarify expectations for tenure and promotion. The Office of the Dean in FCS continued to provide SRC support to faculty including additional funding to all faculty research centres to enhance their work in relation to external funding and knowledge translation. Within FEAS, a number of initiatives were undertaken including support for Ryerson post‐doctoral fellows and provision of seed funding, NSERC bridge funding and conference travel subsidies for its faculty members. The Library launched a small fund to support faculty publishing in open access journals. 4. Learning and Teaching Learning and teaching excellence is an academic priority that is pursued at the university and faculty level. Remarkable faculty were recognized at the annual Faculty Teaching Awards for their dedication and passion to teaching, and this year, Arne Kislenko, Professor, Department of History was recognized as a 3M Teaching Fellow, Canada’s highest, post‐secondary teaching honour. The teaching chair model was mounted by the Learning and Teaching Office (LTO) and the seven inaugural teaching chairs are advancing the leadership of teaching at the faculty level. The LTO also initiated the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Fund (LTEF) to support innovation in the classroom; the seven recipients of the first round of funding will present their research at the 2012 faculty conference. 3
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To support the development of teaching assistants and graduate assistants, the LTO launched a professional development program; to date, 732 participants attended the program workshops. A new certificate for teaching was developed for graduate students. More than 100 students joined the first phase of this program which involves both workshop attendance and a weekly seminar about teaching. The LTO is currently creating the second level certificate program which will be launched in fall 2011. 5. Reputation Ryerson continues to build its academic reputation among prospective students, media, industry, government, within the GTA, across Canada and the world. It is beyond the scope of this report to capture all initiatives which contribute to reputation enhancement; what follows only scratches the surface. Leading researchers and experts World‐class experts continued to associate their names and bring their expertise to Ryerson. Faculties enhanced their teaching and research capacity through strategic hires, and eight leading Canadians were appointed distinguished visitors: 
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Michael A. Levine (2011) Distinguished Scholar in Residence Jennifer Tarver (2011) Distinguished Guest Artist Jeremy Kinsman (2010) Distinguished Visiting Diplomat Joan Andrew (2010) Distinguished Public Servant in Residence Steven Loft (2010) Visiting Fellow and Scholar in Residence Buzz Hargrove (2010) Professor of Distinction Stephen Lewis (2010) Distinguished Visiting Professor Gerri Sinclair (2010) Senior Innovation Strategist These appointments provide Ryerson faculties with the unique opportunity to connect students, faculty and staff with highly regarded, industry leaders. Partnerships and collaborations Every faculty and academic unit is broadening its base of strategic partnerships. FCAD fostered a number of partnerships including the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the National Ballet School of Canada and Sheridan College Animation Program among others. Within FCS, external relationship building focused on developing research and knowledge dissemination relationships with a number of leading health institutions; TRSM launched specialized programs for Canadian Olympic athletes, NHL alumni and the Federation of International Basketball Association. Faculties are involved with St. Michael’s Hospital in a number of different capacities, and the Chang School grew its partnerships base to 26. Additional considerations Academic structures In 2010, the Provost’s Commission on Academic Structures wrote and submitted a white paper to the Office of the Provost and Senate after broad community consultation. The white paper contained a set of suggestions for Ryerson’s academic structure that the commission believed could support the university’s growth and success in the future. This past year, committees were formed to explore two of the possible scenarios presented in the white paper: the creation of a Faculty of Science and the transfer Academic Plan for 2008‐2013, Report to Board of Governors, June 2011 Page 5
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of the School of Health Services Management to TRSM. The transfer of Health Services Management has been presented to Senate and will occur July 1, 2011. Recommendation for the creation of a Faculty of Science will be presented to the Finance Committee of the Board at the June meeting. Academic administrative appointments A number of academic administrative appointments started in the 2010/11 academic year: 
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RYERSON ACHIEVEMENT REPORT
A sampling of achievements and appearances in the media by members of the Ryerson Community for
the June 2011 meeting of the Board of Governors.
Events
Familiy, friends and Ryerson community members gathered in the Ryerson Theatre in support
of the 5,261 graduates at Ryerson's spring ceremonies. The university awarded 4,300 bachelor
degrees, 285 graduate degrees and 676 continuing education certificates. The new graduates
join more than 130,500 Ryerson alumni worldwide. Honorary doctorates were awarded to
seven outstanding individuals including Des McAnuff who was interviewed on CBC Radio One:
Here & Now. CJRT, 680 News, Macleans.ca, CBC.ca, the Toronto Star, MetroNews.ca and the
Toronto Sun reported that he received an honorary doctorate. Joanne Dallaire was interviewed
on CBC Radio One: Metro Morning. The Toronto Star featured a reflection by Phil Fontaine on
his most inspirational educational moment. Lucia Dell’Agnese, Fashion, spoke to CBC Radio
One: Here & Now about academic dress.
Community members, politicians and cycling fans gathered on Gould Street to celebrate the
launch of Bixi Toronto. One thousand bikes and 80 stations have been assigned to the
downtown core, including on campus at Gould west of Victoria Street, and in Yonge-Dundas
Square. The National Post and the Torontoist covered the launch.
MEDIA APPEARANCES
President Levy was quoted in the Ottawa Citizen, Vancouver Citizen, Edmonton Journal,
Leader-Post, Star Phoenix and PostMedia News in a story on the Millennial generation and
higher education.
Academica.ca reported that Alan Shepard was reappointed Provost and Vice President Academic.
Academica.ca reported that Jennifer Mactavish was appointed Dean, Yeates School of
Graduate Studies.
Academica.ca, University Affairs and Brock News reported on the appointment of Wendy
Cukier, Ted Rogers School of Management, as Vice-President, Research and Innovation,
effective September 1, 2011. She was interviewed on BNN-TV, CBLFT-TV, OMNI 2 and CJBCAM and quoted extensively by Law Times, the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star and the Digital
Journal about the results of the DiversityCity Counts report released by Ryerson’s Diversity
Institute. She was quoted in the Toronto Star on women and visible minority representation on
corporate boards of directors. She discussed ethnic votes on OMNI News.
Metroland, Brampton reported that Usha George Dean, Faculty of Community Services was
selected as top Female Professional of the Year by Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce.
University Affairs reported on her reappointment as Dean. She was interviewed on OMNI News
on Canadian immigration and on the federal election results.
Gervan Fearon, Dean, The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, discussed the
price of gold and its relation to the price of oil on CKXT-TV.
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Academica.ca reported that Jean-Paul Boudreau, Psychology, has been appointed Dean of
the Faculty of Arts, effective August 1, 2011.
Buzz Hargrove, Centre for Labour Management Relations, was interviewed on CBC Newsworld about
labour negotiations and strikes.
Maurice Mazerolle, Centre for Labour Management Relations, was quoted in the Toronto Star
about the Air Canada strike and on CBC Radio One: Here & Now on the postal strike.
Gabor Forgacs, Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, was interviewed
about the Air Canada strike on Global News, Citytv News and CHFD-TV and quoted on disaster
tourism in the Montreal Gazette, Edmonton Journal, Calgary Herald, Regina Leader-Post,
Vancouver Sun, Canada.com, the Province and National Post.
The Guelph Mercury quoted Kenise Murphy Kilbride, Early Childhood Education, about her
talk marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Jennifer Lapum, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, was quoted in the Toronto Star and
Hospital News about the art exhibit she curated about patients’ experiences with open heart
surgery.
Ryerson architecture student Kelly Caplette wrote an article in the Star Phoenix on the current
state of city planning and development in Saskatoon.
Nina-Marie Lister, Urban and Regional Planning, was quoted in the Globe and Mail about a
design competition to imagine animal friendly highways.
Steve Tissenbaum, Ted Rogers School of Business Management, was quoted in Metro
Toronto, the Hamilton Spectator and the Brandon Sun about online clothing swaps.
A profile of Threatless Theatre founded by Ryerson student Nicholas Paddison and its new
production How to Stab a Curtain, co-written by him, ran in the Toronto Observer.
Tim Sly, Occupational and Public Health, spoke to CTV National News, CTV.ca, CFCN-TV,
CJOH-TV, CKCK-TV, CBC Radio One: Here & Now, CBN-AM, CBO-FM, CBQ-FM, CBCS-FM,
CJAD, The Canadian Press, and eFM (Korea) about the recent E-Coli outbreak in Europe.
Metro News ran a story on research on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles at the Centre for Urban
Energy and by Bin Wu, Electrical Engineering.
Kate Raynes-Goldie, EDGE Lab, was interviewed on CBC Radio One: The Current on the
group coupon business.
The Globe and Mail and Toronto Star profiled Ryerson student, Munira Abukar, newly elected
to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
CAW/Sam Gindin Chair, Winnie Ng, was interviewed on CBC Radio One: Metro Morning on a
forum held at Ryerson to mark the anniversary of Tiananmen Square.
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Ryerson social work student Ayesha Jabbar spoke to the Toronto Star, CBC Radio One: Metro
Morning and OMNI 2 on mental health issues facing students.
Fox Sports and Metroland, Mississauga covered the selection of Ryerson Rams star Jahmal
Jones to the Canadian men’s basketball team.
The Globe and Mail included a profile of Ryerson student Mohsin Khan, winner of a Top 20
under 20 award.
Ryerson student Stephane Paré discussed youth travel and study abroad on TFO: Relief.
Gil Lan, Ted Rogers School of Business Management, was quoted in the National Post, FP
Legal Post, The Province and on CBC News about the growing role of in-house legal counsel in
corporate decision making.
Bryan Evans, Politics and Public Administration, was interviewed by CTV News and quoted by
Canadian Press, the Hamilton Spectator and The Record on the fall Ontario election. He was
quoted in Macleans.ca and on CP 24 about the Conservatives election platform.
Medical News Today posted a feature story on a research study by Kristin Snoddon, a
postdoctoral fellow in School of Early Childhood Education on teaching hearing parents of deaf
children how to read to their children using American Sign Language.
Marsha Barber, Journalism, was interviewed on CBC Radio One: Here & Now on Oprah
Winfrey’s last broadcast after 25 years.
A lecture at Ryerson on "Inuit and Social Justice" lecture by Inuit leader Mary Simon was
covered by APTN-TV, Canadian Press, Whitehorse Daily Star, Daily News Kamloops, and
Nunatsiaq Online.
Avner Levin, Ted Rogers School of Business Management, was interviewed by the Toronto
Star about Anthony Weiner. He was quoted by the Financial Post and Yahoo! News Canada
and interviewed on CBC News about a new report on increasing cyber crime in Canada. He
was quoted in stories on CBC.ca on Canada's privacy commissioner wanting the power to
impose hefty fines on companies that fail to adequately protect Canadians' personal information
from preventable data breaches and about a data breach by Sony.
The Ontario Farmer reported that a weekly famers’ market will be held on Gould Street starting
in mid June.
Martin Anthony, Psychology, was quoted in a story on MSNBC on needles and medical phobia
and by the Toronto Star in a story on the CN Tower’s new Edgewalk.
Fashion design student Jayson Araja, winner of 2011 Triumph Inspiration Award Canada, was
profiled in Inside Toronto and the North York Mirror.
Arne Kislenko, History, winner of the 3M National Teaching Fellowship, was profiled on Macleans.ca.
He spoke to Global News, CFJC-TV, and OMNI News about the death of Osama Bin Laden.
Lisa Taylor, Journalism, spoke to the Toronto Star about Dominic Strauss-Kahn’s walk of shame.
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Paul Moore, Sociology, was quoted in the New York Times on flea markets in Manhattan.
Colleen Carney, Psychology, was interviewed on CP-24, CKLW-AM, the Toronto Sun, 24
Hours Toronto and the Peterborough Examiner about the extended gloomy weather.
Sandeep Agrawal, Urban and Regional Planning, discussed South Asian immigrant communities and
reverse migration on RCI: The Link, multiculturalism as a success story on OMNI News, CFMT-TV and
CJEO-TV, and Queen Street West development on CBC Radio One: Metro Morning.
Patrice Dutil, Politics and Administration, was interviewed about the federal budget on CBC Radio
One: Here & Now and the Bixi bicycle network in Toronto on CJBC-AM, and on CBLFT-TV about
Prime Minister Harper’s new cabinet. He discussed the federal election results on CBV-R, CJBCAM, and SRC-R and the campaign on CBUF-FM and RCI.
Brent Barr, Ted Rogers School of Retail Management, was quoted in the Winnipeg Free Press
and The Guardian (PEI) on U.S. companies expanding into Canada and its effect on rent and in
the National Post about McDonald’s Europe plans for self-service ordering.
Mediacaster posted a feature story on the Global Campus Network developed by Richard Grundberg,
Radio and Television Arts. TMC.net and IT World Canada reported that Global Campus Network in the
winner of the ORION Learning Award.
Ayse Yuce, Ted Rogers School of Business Management, was quoted on MSN.ca and Bankrate.com on
the investment habits of men versus women. She was interviewed on Canadian Tire taking over the
Forzani group on Global News, CHAN-TV, CFJC-TV, CICT-TV, CRFE-TV, and CHBC-TV.
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Yonge Street profiled the launch of Spenz at TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield in New York
City. After competing with almost 1,000 other companies to be included in the event,
Spenz was the only Canadian company accepted.
Biomedical Engineering students Thiago Caires and Michael Prywata were interviewed
by CBC News and the Toronto Star about the brain-controlled prosthetic arm they
invented. Prywata discussed the invention on CBC Radio One: As It Happens. The
Engineer also reported on the invention.
Arjun Kumar, founder/CEO of Kela Medical Inc., spoke to CBC Radio One: Here & Now
and OMNI News about a smart health card for portable health records.
The Ottawa Business Journal mentioned the DMZ in a story on successful start-ups.
TMC.net reported that the Ubiquitous Computing Group led by Hossein Rahnama,
is the winner of the ORION Innovation Award.
A profile on Ryerson alumni and filmmakers Kazik Radwanski and Dan Montgomery in the
Torontoist mentions the two are "proof positive of not just Ryerson's tendency to turn out topshelf film grads..."
Randy Boyagoda, English, wrote an article on post-civil war Sri Lanka in the Toronto Star. His
new book, “Beggar’s Feast”, was reviewed in the Globe and Mail, PostMedia News, the National
Post, Canada.com and the Edmonton Journal.
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Filippo Salustri, Mechanical Engineering, was interviewed on Discovery Television: Daily Planet
about the fairytale Rapunzel and the myth of supporting a person on a rope of human hair.
Pria Nippak, G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education gerontology certificate program,
was quoted in the Ottawa Citizen, The Gazette, The Province, and the Vancouver Sun on the increasing
demand for eldercare professionals.
Christopher Daniel, Centre for the Study of Commercial Activity, lead author of Emerging
Trends in Grocery Retailing, was quoted by the Toronto Star, 24 Hours, the Hamilton Spectator
Physorg.com, Business News Daily and Innovations Report on the recently published research.
He was also interviewed on CBC Radio One: Here & Now.
Charles Zamaria, Radio and Television Arts, was quoted in the Windsor Sun in a story on the
results of a recent international poll that found that more people admitted they spend more
time online than watching television.
The Early Childhood Education and Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing collaborative
nursing programs were profiled in a story on collaborative degree programs in 24 Hours.
Jason Nolan, Early Childhood Education, was quoted in the Toronto Star about EDGE, the
newly opened adaptive design lab.
Judy Rebick, Politics and Public Administration, discussed the direction of Canada's social
policy after the Conservatives election success on CBC News World. She was interviewed on
CBC Radio One: Q on media predictions about election results and Osama Bin Laden’s death
and on CHFD-TV about the Conservative electoral success. She participated in a panel
discussion on the polarization of Canadian politics in Pacific Free Press and discussed the
federal election results on Global News. She was quoted on Yahoo News, KeralaNext.com, the
Windsor Star and Physorg.com on online youth engagement and political activity.
Irene Gammel, English, was quoted in a story on gender equality in children’s literature in
PostMedia News and the National Post.
Carol Sevitt, Professional Communication, was interview by the Vancouver Sun on recommendations
on food and manners on a first date.
Suanne Kelman, Journalism, was quoted in a story in the Toronto Star on kissing babies.
The Toronto Star reported that recent grad David Coomber, who finished a successful run in
Woody Harrelson's play Bullet for Adolf, was awarded Birdland Theatre's 4th annual Young
Actor Award.
Lucia Dell’Agnese, Fashion, discussed erratic women’s clothing sizes in the Toronto Star and
on CFTR-AM and CFFR-AM.
Tariq Amin-Khan, Politics and Public Administration, discussed the death of Osama Bin Laden
on OMNI News and CJEO-TV. He was interviewed on CBC Radio One: Metro Morning and
Here & Now about the federal election results and ethnic voters. He was quoted by Reuters, the
Calgary Herald, 24 Hours, CNews, and Dose.ca on the Conservative ambition for a majority.
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The Torontoist ran a comprehensive profile of the Ryerson University Film Festival (RUFF).
Greg Elmer, Globemedia Research Chair in Creative Use of Technology, was quoted in the
Toronto Star, the Canadian Press, the Winnipeg Free Press and on CBC.ca on digital legacy
and protection.
Grace-Edward Galabuzi, Politics and Public Administration, commented on migrant workers
and unions on Canada.com and the Vancouver Sun. He discussed election results in Quebec
on RCI: The Link.
The Torontoist featured the third-year new media project of Ashley Lewis, Image Arts, in a
report on the Mini Maker Faire. Lewis had hacked a Casio keyboard to play words and phrases
from Barack Obama's inaugural address instead of musical notes.
Alumna and instructor Cathy Crowe, Nursing, was profiled in Metro Toronto.
Student Alex Fox, Fashion Communication, who was the executive director of communications
for 'Mass Exodus', was profiled in The Independent.
Paula Mastrilli, G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, was quoted in a Toronto
Star story on degree completion program for nurses.
Myer Siemiatycki, Politics and Public Administration, was interviewed by Global News about cost
cutting at City Hall and by the National Post on the tentative contract deal for the Toronto Police. He
spoke to the Globe and Mail about Mayor Ford’s backing of Prime Minister Harper. He discussed the
federal election results with CBC Radio One: Here & Now, the Toronto Sun, the Winnipeg Free Press,
Metro Montreal, Record.com, and Fort Francis Times Online and was interviewed by the Toronto Star
about advance poll turnout. He spoke to the National Post about political donations and was quoted in
the Globe and Mail on the election campaign.
Duncan MacLellan, Politics and Public Administration, provided post election analysis of the
results to the National Post, PostMedia News and the Globe and Mail. He spoke to CBC Radio
One: Here & Now and the Winnipeg Free Press about the election campaign and was
interviewed on CTV about Mayor Ford endorsing Prime Minister Harper.
Alumna and actress Kate Besworth, Theatre, was profiled in the Toronto Star.
First-year student Ilene Shioguchi was quoted in a Canadian Press story on university students
becoming more active after months of a more sedentary lifestyle.
Alison Matthews David, Fashion, was quoted in the Toronto Star and Hamilton Spectator on
moms and fashion.
Canadian Healthcare Technology and Directions Magazine reported that St. Michael’s Hospital
in Toronto is the 2011 Laureate winner for innovation by the International Data Group's (IDG)
Computerworld Honors Program. Lead researcher Dr. Kamran Khan acknowledged "our
partners at Ryerson University and the Harvard Medical School” in the story.
Dave Valliere, Ted Rogers School of Management, was quoted by the Toronto Star in a story
on start-ups and financing.
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The Washington Post profiled alumna Candace Olson, Interior Design.
Ryerson students, Peter Strauss, Image Arts and Keith Hodder, Radio and Television Arts,
winners of the movie trailer contest hosted by the producers of Hobo with a Shotgun were
profiled by the Torontoist.
Doina Popescu, director, Stephen Bulger, advisory board member, and David Rokeby,
Ryerson's artist-in-residence were quoted in a Toronto Star feature story on the Ryerson Gallery
and Research Centre and the Edward Burtynsky: Oil symposia.
Daniel Rubenson's, Politics and Public Administration, research study on voter apathy among
young Canadians was profiled in Maclean’s. He spoke to CBC Radio One: Metro Morning, CFPRAM, CBE-AM, CFYK-AM, CBCS-FM, CBA-AM, CBG-AM, and CBI-AM about voter turnout.
Wayne MacPhail, Journalism, was quoted in PostMedia News and the Vancouver Sun about
choices for digital camera enthusiast.
Janice Neil, Journalism, was interviewed in the National Post on Rogers Media launching a 24-hour
local news station and quoted in the Toronto Star and the Digital Journal on social media users
flouting a decades-old law banning the transmission of election results before all polls closed.
Murtaza Haider, Ted Rogers School of Retail Management, was quoted in Scientific American
about how the news of Osama Bin Laden’s death was received in Islamabad. He commented
on the NDP election platform in the Toronto Sun.
Diane Francis, Distinguished Visiting Professor, Ted Rogers School of Management, discussed
the federal election results on CBC Radio One: The Current.
The Daily Commercial News and the Journal of Commerce quoted Russell Richman,
Architecture, on a new design to improve air quality and energy performance co-developed by him.
Master’s student Alison Gaston, Early Childhood Education, was interviewed on CBC Radio
One: Here & Now about the EDGE Lab's new Adaptive Design Studio.
Lyndsay Macdonald, Early Childhood Education student and a member of Toronto Star's
Youth Nation 2011 panel, wrote an article in the Toronto Star on the Ryerson vote mob.
Pamela Palmater, Politics and Public Administration, discussed the book Beyond Blood on
APTN-TV and Aboriginal voter turnout and the federal election on APTN-TV, CBC Radio One:
The Current and As It Happens.
World Graphic Arts, American Printer, Packaging Essentials Converting and WhatTheyThink.com
reported that students Ruth Tupe, Rama Luksiarto, and Marianna Kosterina, Graphic
Communications Management, won the Harvey R. Levenson Student Paper Award at the TAGA
competition.
Daily Commercial News reported on the presentation by Mark Gorgolewski and Vera Straka,
Architecture, at the Canada Green Building Council’s annual symposium.
Vinita Srivastava, Journalism, discussed the royal wedding on TVO: The Agenda. Her Verse
City initiative was profiled in the Globe and Mail.
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Wired Science and Science News reported on a research survey on a popular club drug by
Todd Girard, Psychology.
Eric Kam, Economics, commented on the Conservative election platform in the Toronto Sun.
He discussed Canada’s inflation rate on Global News, CFJC-TV, CICT-TV, CHBC-TV, CITV-TV
and CHFD-TV.
ToolMold-making.com announced that Ryerson students Dov Feinmesser and Aaron
Hendershott won the Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge Art & Architecture category for
their reconfigurable children’s safety chair.
Peter Monkhouse, The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education was quoted in a
story on the sustainability certificate in the Montreal Gazette, Calgary Herald, and New
Brunswick Telegraph Journal.
Pamela Robinson, Urban and Regional Planning, was quoted on New York Ag Connection and
Environment South Africa about the report Global Report on Human Settlements: Cities and
Climate Change which details the possible impacts of climate change on cities and towns. She
is a member of UN-HABITAT's advisory board on Global Research Network on Human
Settlements and a key contributor to the report.
The New York Times quoted Ramona Pringle, Image Arts, in a story on virtual games and romance.
Neil Thomlinson, Politics and Public Administration, was interviewed in CBC Radio One: The
World This Week on crime rates and jails in Canada.
Mitchell Kosny, Urban and Regional Planning, was quoted in the Globe and Mail on referenda on
municipal issues and in the Toronto Star about the Dundas-Sherbourne development. He was
interviewed on CBQ-FM about a proposed multiplex in Thunder Bay.
Catherine Middleton, Ted Rogers School of Information Technology Management, was quoted in the
Wire Report and the New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal on her research on Canadian broadband
services. She discussed telecommunications in Australia on Australia Policy Online.
Alex Wellington, Philosophy, discussed environmental ethics on I-Chan.
Jane Sprott, Criminal Justice, was interviewed on CBC Radio One: The World at Six and CBC
News World on the proposed criminal code expansion.
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Message from the President
Majority Conservative government: a four-year advocacy window
Open doors
AUCC’s April membership meeting a success
AUCC’s centennial meeting: October 25-27, 2011 in Montreal
AUCC launches University Commons
Ursula on Tour
Strategic engagement with Brazil
India-Canada Education Summit now open to designates
International missions: Chile and Turkey
AUCC delivers online workshops for embassies abroad
Best practices in Aboriginal education
AUCC announces leadership workshop on campus mental health issues
Professional program for university presidents coming up
Laurier celebrates 100th anniversary
Save the date
Message from the President
For the first time in many years, this note will not speculate on the date of the next election. The
next federal election will be October 17, 2015. This provides a four-year planning horizon for the
first time in almost a decade, and AUCC is well positioned to advocate strongly throughout the
mandate.
Initial meetings with senior public servants confirm that they recognize the valuable role universities
play in creating prosperity and addressing Canada’s economic, demographic and social challenges.
We expect the government to re-introduce its March 22 budget including its enhanced investment
for research and internationalization, and we have begun briefing newly elected and returning MPs
on the priorities of Canada’s universities. We will be seeking meetings with new Cabinet members as
well.
The stability of a majority government coupled with sustained economic growth augurs well. It
should be noted however that there will continue to be a sustained period of significant fiscal
constraint. The government’s current fiscal plan calls for a five percent cut in non-statutory
spending – and a system-wide expenditure review is under way (including the granting councils).
Current transfer agreements expire in 2014, and the public debate and negotiations have begun. The
Conservatives’ commitment to increase funding to health care at six percent a year will place further
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pressure on the federal government’s fiscal capacity. This means that effective and united advocacy
will be essential if universities are to see even modest increases in federal funding in coming years.
Throughout the spring, Herb O’Heron, AUCC’s director of research and policy analysis, and I have
been providing “sneak previews” of the most recent Trends data on student enrolment, including
presentations at the Association of Atlantic Universities, the Council of Western Canadian
University Presidents, AUCC’s undergraduate workshop, with university government relations
officers, with senior public servants and select media. The response has been enthusiastic. Next
week we will be releasing the full document to national media, and providing members with “10 Fast
Facts” that can be used in your communications efforts.
I am also pleased to say that momentum continues to build in connection with our planned national
open doors initiative to be held November 3-14. Twenty universities have already confirmed their
participation. The open doors initiative is modeled on the success of the heritage community’s open
doors program. It will be an opportunity to celebrate the completion of Knowledge Infrastructure
Program projects, underscore key messages of the new narrative, and lay the foundation for future
advocacy asks. Details can be found below.
Following last year’s Board retreat and the development of a new narrative, the Standing Advisory
Committee on University Research will be holding an extraordinary meeting May 20 in Montreal to
assess the changing domestic and international landscape and to recommend short and medium-tern
advocacy priorities to AUCC’s Board with a view to developing a strategic multi-year plan. The
meeting will build on discussions held at the April membership meeting and consider the
implications of a majority government as the Board prepares its advocacy agenda for the fall.
In addition to our transition briefings, June promises to be an extremely busy month, including
further work on our Aboriginal agenda, follow-up to last year’s India mission, and hosting our Brazil
strategy session in advance of next year’s university presidents’ mission there. Thank you for your
help in working with AUCC to advance the higher education agenda.
Majority Conservative government: a four-year advocacy window
Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s majority government provides us with a stable political
environment in which to pursue our advocacy agenda over a four-year period. The Harper
government has a demonstrated track record of supporting research, innovation, and
internationalization activities, as was most recently evident in the March 22 federal budget it
introduced.
Prime Minister Harper introduced his new Cabinet May 18. Several of our key interlocutors remain
in their posts: Jim Flaherty at Finance, Diane Finley at Human Resources and Skills Development,
John Duncan at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, James Moore at Heritage, and Gary
Goodyear remains as Minister of State for Science and Technology. Nonetheless, there are three
key departments that have new ministers: Christian Paradis at Industry, Ed Fast at International
Trade, and John Baird at Foreign Affairs.
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Parliament is to return on June 2nd. Prime Minister Harper has indicated that his government will
introduce a brief Speech from the Throne, a budget similar to the March 22 budget and a number of
justice bills from the last Parliament. I have already been in dialogue with both the Prime Minister’s
Office and the Finance Minister’s office, as well as sent congratulatory letters to all incoming
members of Parliament. AUCC staff and I continue to work with our senior political and public
service contacts to advance the advocacy priorities of the AUCC before the tabling of the June
budget.
AUCC’s government relations officers are meeting with the new and veteran political staffers to
government parliamentarians and briefing the government’s higher education caucus. They will
share the results of these meetings with member institutions’ GROs at their next regular
teleconference, which is scheduled for June 10.
Open Doors
From November 4 to 13, member institutions are invited to participate in a national initiative that
highlights the completion of Knowledge Infrastructure Program-funded projects, celebrates
AUCC’s centennial year and lays the foundation for future advocacy. This is an opportunity for the
university community to thank the people of Canada and the provincial and federal governments for
their support. It is also an occasion for the general public to visit our campuses and learn more
about the important role our institutions play in our local communities and in the global marketplace
of ideas, research and innovation.
This is an important initiative to gain added profile through participation of members from across
the country. The timing is important: it is during the lead-up to the 2012 federal budget, and in a
constituency week, when MPs are back in their ridings.
The idea emerged from the Board retreat in April 2010 and was developed with input from directors
of communications and regional associations.
Twenty universities have already signed up to coordinate their individual campus events with the
open doors initiative. There is no set template for events; you can tailor the scope and direction of
any event to suit your particular needs. The goal of the initiative is to be broad enough to meet local
needs, but national in scale. AUCC will support all campus events through a national
communications strategy.
To date, the following member institutions are participating: Athabasca University, University of
Calgary, Concordia University, University of Guelph, University of Lethbridge, University of
Manitoba, Université de Moncton, Mount Royal University, Institut national de la recherche
scientifique, University of Northern British Columbia, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design,
École Polytechnique de Montréal, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Université du
Québec en Outaouais, Queen’s University, Redeemer University College, Royal Roads University,
École de technologie supérieure, University of Waterloo, and The University of Western Ontario.
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AUCC’s April membership meeting a success
Our April 2011 membership meeting in Victoria was a great success and I would like to thank the
more than 60 of you who attended. I would also like to thank the University of Victoria for
welcoming us on campus for an opening reception and dinner on Tuesday, April 12 and Royal
Roads University for hosting the luncheon, afternoon program and closing reception on Wednesday,
April 13. For more information for members who did not attend the meetings, including a link to
Dominic Barton of McKinsey and Company’s presentation, see here.
Thank you to those who took the time to share feedback informally and through our online survey.
Overall, members were very satisfied with the meetings and AUCC’s commitment to shape them to
enhance dialogue among members. Staff will apply lessons learned to our centennial meeting in
Montreal in October.
AUCC’s centennial meeting: October 25-27, 2011 in Montreal
2011 marks the 100th anniversary of the first meeting of university presidents in Canada. There will
be centennial-themed events throughout the year with a focus on celebrating the diversity and
dynamism of Canada’s universities and their contributions to Canada. The focal point will be the fall
membership meeting in Montreal.
Events will kick off Tuesday, October 25 with a morning networking event for new presidents
followed by AUCC’s business meeting, lunch and standing advisory committee meetings.
The evening festivities will feature a gala dinner with special guest, Governor General David
Johnston, who will join members, partners, and Canadian dignitaries at McGill University’s Redpath
Hall, the spot where university leaders first met in 1911.
The October 26 meeting will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Montreal. It will mark the
public launch of AUCC’s new narrative with an opening speech by AUCC’s incoming chair, Stephen
Toope, president of the University of British Columbia, who will outline universities’ commitments
to Canadians. About 15 “thought leaders” from the private, cultural and non-governmental sectors
will also be invited to join members in the morning for “conversations about Canada” and
reflections on the role of Canadian universities in future.
Members will spend the afternoon in small group discussions on key issues, and an evening
reception and dinner for members and partners will wrap up the centennial celebration.
AUCC’s Board will meet Thursday, October 27.
Meeting registration and a draft program will be shared with members in August.
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AUCC launches University Commons
AUCC has launched a communications and media strategy to promote the centennial and garner
public attention on the critical role of higher education to Canada’s future.
Our 100th anniversary website will be launched in conjunction with a redesigned AUCC website in
June. The main feature of the centennial site is an online dialogue on the future of university
education in Canada via a new blog, The University Commons. All executive heads are invited to
write an op ed-style submission of 300 to 600 words to contribute to this discussion. We are also
extending this invitation to other visionary thinkers in Canada, both familiar names and others who
may not have yet publicly participated in such a discussion. It is our hope that a meaningful dialogue
with fresh ideas will take shape, leading us into the discussions of our historic gathering at our
membership meeting in Montreal in October.
Please contact AUCC’s communications manager, Helen Murphy at [email protected] or ext. 238
to let us know if you would like to participate in the dialogue.
Ursula on Tour
Many of you will be aware that our fun, social-media focused centennial project is Ursula on Tour,
the cross-Canada tour of university campuses by a small, wooden polar bear in the likeness of the
bear on our coat of arms. Ursula’s tour is off to a terrific start with the wonderful hosting and
submissions of Memorial University, the University of King’s College, St. Francis Xavier University
and Mount Allison University. Ursula will end her tour in Montreal at the AUCC membership
meeting, complete with a display of the universities she’s visited along the way. If you haven’t
already done so, check out Ursula’s blog at http://www.ursulaontour.ca. Ursula on Tour has already
garnered media coverage, with more to come. The objective of this initiative is to capture and share
a slice of life of Canada’s universities through social media and to build community among our
member institutions. With such early success, our 40-cm folk-art bear is delivering exactly that.
Strategic engagement with Brazil
We are ramping up our focus on Brazil over the next few months, with plans such as a high profile
workshop for senior university staff on strategic engagement with Brazil in June, leading up to a
university presidents’ mission there in spring 2012.
I will be leading that mission of up to 20 Canadian university presidents to Brazil, April 28 to May 4
2012, with the goal to position Canadian universities as partners of choice and to showcase higher
education opportunities in Canada. The mission will coincide with the Conference of the Americas
in Sao Paulo. Please note these dates in your calendar, and notify Gail Bowkett, assistant director of
international relations, at [email protected] or at ext 301 to indicate your interest in participating in
this mission. More details will follow in the coming months.
For more information on other Brazil-related events, please see here.
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India-Canada Education Summit now open to designates
A reminder that on June 17-18, 2011 Carleton University will host the Canada-India Education
Summit, with support from the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, the Department of Foreign Affairs
and International Trade, and the High Commission of India. There are approximately five remaining
spots available, and participation in the summit has now been opened to designates at the
provost/vice president level. Please indicate your university’s interest in participating to Rachel
Lindsey, senior policy analyst, international relations, AUCC, as soon as possible: [email protected]
or ext. 249.
International missions: Chile and Turkey
Following a delegation of 10 representatives from AUCC member institutions to Chile in May 2010,
AUCC continues to build on the relationship with Chilean higher education institutions with a
follow-up mission undertaken by Margaux Béland, director of partnership programs, in March 2011
with funding from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. The aim was to
promote Canadian higher education directly with 8 key institutions in the Santiago region and to
enhance efforts to collaborate with the Council of Rectors of Chile and specifically to facilitate
increased two-way student and academic mobility as well as research collaboration and partnerships
between Canadian and Chilean higher education.
Ms. Béland also joined a delegation of 20 senior university leaders to Turkey recently to explore
opportunities for collaboration. The delegation was led by the Conference Board of Canada and
included 17 vice-presidents from 14 Canadian universities which are part of the Board’s Quality
Network for Universities. The week-long mission to Turkey visited Ankara and Istanbul, to explore
globalization and internationalization of higher education by learning more about universities in
Turkey and their engagement in global processes, including the Bologna process and its aim to
create a European Higher Education Area of which Turkey is a member.
AUCC delivers online workshops for embassies abroad
AUCC delivered three information sessions via “webinar” to education officers in Canadian
embassies throughout the world last month.
Organized in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the
webinars were cast as a “refresher course” for the officers to provide them with the latest
information on Canadian universities to assist their efforts in promoting Canada as a study
destination. More than 75 officers from 50 missions across the United States, Latin America,
Europe, Africa and Asia participated. This initiative was one element of the action plan developed
by AUCC and the other associations involved the Canadian Consortium for International Education
Marketing.
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Best practices in Aboriginal education
Queen’s University is organizing a national conference on Aboriginal postsecondary education that
will take place on campus from June 12 to 14. The conference will be co-chaired by Don
Drummond, former TD Bank senior vice-president and Matthews fellow and distinguished visiting
scholar, Queen’s school of policy studies and Bob Watts, fellow, Queens school of policy studies
and former chief of staff and CEO, Assembly of First Nations. Keynote speakers will be National
Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, Assembly of First Nations, Roberta Jamieson, CEO of the National
Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, and Mary Simon, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami.
Conference working groups, keynote addresses, panels and a best practices showcase will build on
the work of AUCC and other organizations and provide participants with the opportunity to
consider and assess strategies that work and to determine how to apply them more broadly across
institutions. Topics will include outreach and recruitment of Aboriginal students, entrance
requirements, role models, community partnerships, indigenizing curriculum, governance and
financial obstacles, with a view to developing policy recommendations for institutions, communities
and governments.
More information is available here:
http://www.queensu.ca/sps/events/Indigenous_Issues/index.php
AUCC announces leadership workshop on campus mental health issues
Later this fall, AUCC will hold a workshop for Canadian university leaders on addressing mental
health issues on campus. Scheduled for Wednesday, December 7 and Thursday morning, December
8, 2011 in Toronto, this event builds on the discussion among interested members moderated by
Daniel Woolf, principal of Queen’s University, at AUCC’s April meeting. It also follows on the heels
of a recent conversation I had with Senator Michael Kirby, chair of the board of the Mental Health
Commission of Canada, who has been visiting a number of Canadian campuses and who
approached me to discuss what more AUCC could do to foster dialogue among university
presidents on this pressing public policy concern.
The issue of mental health and its effects touches Canadian university students, staff and faculty. A
new Canada-U.S. study has found that one in four students comes to university health clinics with
symptoms of clinical depression and one in 10 had suicidal thoughts. Demand on student services
has risen significantly. At the April meeting, AUCC members agreed that more can be done to
catalyze a national conversation and response on this issue among university presidents. Workshop
development will be guided by an ad hoc program advisory committee of AUCC members and
senior university experts from across the country. AUCC will work closely with partners such as the
Council of Ontario Universities, the Canadian Association of College and University Counselling
Services, which will discuss an action plan with its members in June, and the Mental Health
Commission of Canada to build on existing efforts. The event will be open to interested executive
heads and vice-presidents, student affairs, and/or senior university representatives with related
responsibilities.
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More information, including meeting registration and a draft program, will be shared with members
later this summer. For now, I would ask that you hold these dates in your calendar if you are
interested in participating.
Professional program for university presidents coming up
I am very pleased to announce that AUCC will be hosting the Professional Program for Presidents
of Canadian Universities in January 2012. The program, for university presidents in their first term,
is designed to enrich perspectives on the principal challenges facing presidents, and to explore key
issues that commonly confront presidents early in their mandates. Special sessions will be tailored to
meet the needs of program alumni, who are also invited to sessions on new topics of interest.
Starting in the evening of Sunday, January 22 and ending with lunch on Wednesday, January 25, the
program will provide formal and informal opportunities to discuss issues with each other and with
the experienced colleagues leading the sessions. Gilles Patry, former president of the University of
Ottawa and now president and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, has again agreed to
moderate.
Led by seasoned presidents, topics for new presidents will include:
• setting up the executive office and building the senior team
• academic leadership
• international leadership
• government and media relations
• branding, marketing and fundraising
• strategic and integrated planning
• governance issues and collective bargaining
• financial and risk management in challenging times
Sessions for program alumni will include working with your Board chair, what do when your Board
changes during your term, and presidential evaluation. The 2012 program will also incorporate a
session on the perspectives gained by program alumni since their appointments.
New executive heads are invited to block their calendars for the full program from January 22-25,
2012, while program alumni and executive heads in their first term are invited to block their
calendars from Sunday, January 22 to Tuesday, January 24, 2012 when the new topics will be
discussed and lessons learned in your first years of the presidency shared.
Laurier celebrates 100th anniversary
Like AUCC, Wilfrid Laurier University is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Laurier will host
a national conference Thursday, October 20 to Friday October 21 to debate the transformations
affecting universities in Canada and internationally. I’ll be joining Laurier to celebrate its centennial
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and provide an AUCC perspective with a keynote address, along with U.S. higher education expert
William G. Tierney. For more information please visit the LAURIER100 website.
I invite other member institutions celebrating important milestones this year to contact Scott
Lofquist-Morgan, senior analyst, member relations, at [email protected] or ext. 213 to discuss
whether there is a possible tie-in with AUCC’s centennial.
Save the date
For information on any of the above membership events, please contact Pari Johnston, director,
member relations at [email protected] or ext. 253. Mark your calendars for the upcoming events
designed to be of interest to AUCC members:
Tuesday, October 25 to Thursday, October 27 2011, Montreal, Quebec: AUCC centennial
membership and Board meeting
Wednesday, December 7 to Thursday noon, December 8 2011, Toronto, Ontario: AUCC
workshop on campus mental health issues
Sunday, January 22 to Wednesday, January 25 2012, location TBC: Professional program for
presidents
Tuesday, April 24 and Wednesday, April 25 2012, Guelph, Ontario: AUCC Board and
membership meeting
Saturday, April 28 to Friday, May 4 2012: AUCC-led presidents’ mission to Brazil
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