BOARD OF GOVERNORS November 29, 2018 Jorgenson Hall – JOR 1410 380 Victoria Street 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Time Item Presenter/s Action Page
12:00 1. IN‐CAMERA DISCUSSION (Board Members Only) Mitch Frazer Information
2. IN‐CAMERA DISCUSSION (Executive Group Invited)
2.1 REPORT FROM THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE Mitch Frazer Information COMMITTEE
2.2 REPORT FROM THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE Jack Cockwell Information
2.3 REPORT FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT ADMINSTRATION Deborah Brown Information
AND OPERATIONS
2.3.1 Ryerson Builds – Project Status Report Deborah Brown Information 7‐37
END OF IN‐CAMERA SESSION
3. INTRODUCTION
12:55 3.1 Chair’s Remarks Mitch Frazer Information
3.2 Approval of the November 29, 2018 Agenda Mitch Frazer Approval
4. REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT Mohamed Lachemi Information 38‐46
4.1 Can Study US Presentation K. Bardeesy Information 47‐51 S. Ahmed
4.2 Marketing and Creative Services Update Jennifer Grass Information 52‐61
1:15 5. REPORT FROM THE SECRETARY Julia Shin Doi Information 62
1:20 6. REPORT FROM THE PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT Michael Benarroch Information 63‐68 ACADEMIC
6.1 Senior Leadership Appointments Michael Benarroch Information 69‐70
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1:35 7.1 REPORT FROM THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE Mitch Frazer
7.1.1 Financial Statements (unaudited) for the period ending Joanne McKee Approval 71‐78 October 31, 2018
7.1.2 Review of Revenue and Expenditures for proposed Michael Benarroch Approval 79‐85 Doctor of Philosophy in Building Science and Doctor of Glenn Craney Philosophy in Urban Health
7.1.3 2018‐19 Enrolment Update Glen Craney Information 86‐91
8. CONSENT AGENDA
8.1 Approval of the September 26, 2018 Minutes Mitch Frazer Approval 92‐95
8.2 Controller and Director of Finance Signing Authority Joanne McKee Approval 96‐97
9. FOR INFORMATION
9.1 Universal Transit Pass (UPASS) Referendum Results Julia Shin Doi Information 98‐100 Report Catherine Redmond
9.1.1 Election Procedures Committee U‐Pass Referendum Julia Shin Doi Information 101‐117 Decision
9.2 University Relations Monthly Metrics and Reach Jennifer Grass Information 118‐121
10. TERMINATION
2:00 NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD – January 31, 2018
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.
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By-Law No. 1 Being the General By-Laws of Ryerson University
ARTICLE 9
CONFIDENTIALITY AT BOARD MEETINGS HELD IN CAMERA
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Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 4 Ryerson University President’s Update to the Board of Governors
November 29, 2018
APPOINTMENT
Charles Finlay has been appointed interim executive director of Ryerson’s new Cybersecure Catalyst – A National Centre for Cybersecurity. Charles, who was formerly chief of staff and director of policy for Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development and Growth, and Senior Counsel and Vice‐President at BMO Capital Markets, has extensive experience with business, public administration, and law. Under his guidance, the Catalyst will undertake a four‐part mission: delivering training and certification programming to cybersecurity professionals, incubating and accelerating Canadian cybersecurity start‐ ups, collaborating on research and development with Canadian universities and the private sector, and promoting resilience through education and the development of public policy designed to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
FALL CONVOCATION 2018 (2017 figures) – From October 10 to 11, four ceremonies celebrated the achievement of 2,189 (2,154) graduates eligible to cross the stage, awarding 982 (923) undergraduate degrees and certificates, 772 (771) graduate degrees and certificates, and 435 (460) continuing education certificates. Our new graduates join more than 194,000 Ryerson alumni worldwide.
CONGRATULATIONS
Frankie Stewart, Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, was named one of five recipients of the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Association’s 2017–18 Teaching and Academic Librarianship Award. The award recognizes exceptional contributions to higher education, and Frankie, who in 2012 received a President’s Teaching Award, was cited for being a role model for female engineers and for helping “countless students discover their voices” and make use of their university learning to create positive change.
Based in Dublin, and with Irish president Michael D. Higgins as their patron, the annual Undergraduate Awards are the largest international awards program for undergraduate university students in the world. In September, recent Ryerson graduate Emily Morrison (Public Health and Safety '18) won Ryerson’s first‐ever Global Award, placing first in the Undergraduate Awards’ Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Healthcare category. Two other recent Ryerson alumnae—Saliah Chaudhry (Fashion Communication ’18) and Julia Martini (Criminology ’18)—had their work Highly Commended, and 22 other recent graduates were given commendations for being in the top 25% of their categories.
Sarah Henstra, associate professor in the Department of English, has won the 2018 Governor General’s Literary Award for Fiction in English—one of Canada’s most prestigious literary prizes—for her novel The Red Word, about sexual politics on a fictional university’s campus. The jury cited it as “groundbreaking and provocative.” In the Drama category, Jordan Tannahill (IMA ’11) won his second “GG” for his two‐ play volume, Botticelli in the Fire & Sunday in Sodom. He was praised by the jury for his “powerful
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 38 artistic voice” and “masterful literary ability.” Both writers were awarded their prizes and $25,000 each by Governor General Julie Payette on November 28 at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
Rivi Frankle, assistant vice‐president, development, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Greater Toronto Chapter. The citation noted her remarkable career so far spanning over four decades, during which she has been a steadfast champion of diversity and inclusion, having raised $200 million at Ryerson for projects including the Lifeline Syria Challenge.
PARTNERSHIPS
MUSIC START‐UPS – The Music Den at FCAD is the first Canadian member of Universal Music Group’s Accelerator Engagement Network, which fosters music‐related start‐ups. Founded last year to assist in evaluating, developing, and eventually mentoring innovative music start‐ups, the network lets entrepreneurs tap into the resources of the world’s largest record label. Other members of the network include Plug and Play in Berlin, LeanSquare in Liège, Sparklabs in Seoul, China Accelerator in Shanghai, and NYC Media Lab, a public‐private consortium involving universities in New York City.
PARTNERSHIP IN GREECE ‐ In June, Ryerson’s DMZ and the Greek bank Eurobank signed a five‐year Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on assisting young entrepreneurs. Dr. Marie Bountrogianni, dean of the Chang School, travelled to Athens to activate the partnership, which will give start‐up founders at Eurobank’s incubator, “the egg,” opportunities to benefit from DMZ training and mentoring. It will also open up access to Chang School e‐learning programs for these young entrepreneurs and for Eurobank executives.
VOICE ACTING AND AUDIO BOOKS – On September 26, FCAD announced a partnership with Audible Inc., the world’s largest producer of audio books. It will substantially renovate existing studios to create the Audible Sound Studio (which will make possible professional‐quality audio recordings of voice actors) and the 1400‐foot Audible Acting Studio. It will also result in a revised curriculum including a course on spoken‐word performance and production. Audible will endow an annual award for a student who excels at voice‐acting.
EVENTS
POW WOW – Early in the morning on September 21, a sunrise ceremony kicked off Ryerson’s first Pow Wow in 17 years. Hosted by FCAD’s Saagajiwe centre for Indigenous research and creation, the Pow Wow featured Indigenous dancing, music, and crafts in the Kerr Hall gymnasium and concluded with a community feast. Back in 1998, Ryerson was the first Toronto university to host a traditional pow wow. The 2018 revival was organized by Communication and Culture graduate students Riley Kucheran (the newly appointed Indigenous Advisor to Ryerson Graduate Studies) and Laura Heidenheim, and it was supported by the Provost’s Office, in response to a recommendation listed in Truth and Reconciliation at Ryerson.
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 39 ORANGE SHIRT DAY – On September 28, the Ryerson community participated in the second annual Orange Shirt Day, a nationwide initiative memorializing the devastating impact of the residential school experience. Students, faculty, and staff wore orange shirts, symbolic of the shirt that was taken from survivor Phyllis Webstad on her first day of residential school in Williams Lake, B.C. There were opportunities for education and reflection, including a button‐making session, a potluck feast, and a talk by residential school survivor Andrew Reuben, who was separated from his family at age seven as part of the Sixties Scoop. Ryerson’s Orange Shirt Day event enacted a recommended initiative from Ryerson’s truth and reconciliation community consultation summary report. It was organized by Aboriginal Student Services.
ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES’ FAIR – The annual event held September 28 to 30 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre attracted 118,357 visitors. The Ryerson booth distributed 30,000 handbooks and 20,000 lanyards, and more than 2,700 visitors attended the presentations given by Ryerson recruitment officers, which were also streamed on Facebook Live. Representatives from each faculty, zone learning, and student affairs were on hand to answer questions about academic programs, student life, and experiential learning opportunities. We had 522 views on Facebook Live and more than 21,500 Instagram story impressions. Also, 12,504 OUF passports were scanned so prospective students could access more information about Ryerson—an increase of 50% over last year. Special thanks to the Office of the Registrar for continuing leadership in preparation, coordination, and follow‐up; and to the team of 883 faculty, staff, and student volunteers who gave every prospective student the feeling that Ryerson could be their home.
CYBERSECURITY COMPETITION – From September 28 to October 12, high school students throughout Canada vied for over $7000 worth of prizes in CanHack, the inaugural cybersecurity competition organized by the DMZ in partnership with RBC. As the Canadian offshoot of picoCTF, a global hacking competition run by Carnegie Mellon University, CanHack tested students’ critical‐thinking and programming skills across five categories: web exploitation and security, binary exploitation, reverse engineering, forensics, and cryptography. The competition was designed to develop students’ skills through experiential learning, encourage students’ interest in studying and working in the field, and promote cybersecurity education in general—the prizes were restricted to high school students, but anyone could participate.
NEWCOMERS CONFERENCE – From October 1 to 2, the Newcomer Students’ Association of Ryerson held its second annual conference, Integrating Our Voices: Centering Stories of Migration. Honorary guest speakers included distinguished visitor and Senator Ratna Omidvar and Parkdale—High Park MPP Bhutila Karpoche. Panels and talks focused on migrant integration, refugee and newcomer empowerment and inclusion in policy and settlement services, increasing newcomer civic engagement, stories of migration and belonging, and building solidarity between migrants and Indigenous peoples.
DISCOVERY GRANTS – On October 9, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced that 20 Ryerson researchers are being awarded grants totaling over $2.2 million. All told, Ryerson has received $10.1 million in NSERC’s latest funding cycle, making the most of the Government of Canada’s decision to invest substantially in discovery science, which enables researchers to undertake projects of a greater scope.
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 40 STUDENT LEADER CHICAGO VISIT – From October 9 to 14, 20 Ryerson students visited Chicago to experience political life in the United States, just weeks before the midterm elections. Under the auspices of the CanStudyUs initiative, organized by the Ryerson Leadership Lab (via distinguished visitor Karim Bardeesy) and the Democratic Engagement Exchange (via Faculty of Arts senior advisor, Democratic Engagement John Beebe), the students met with a range of people involved with campaigning on many levels, from top strategists to grassroots community activists. The students then worked directly with organizations on voter‐outreach strategies, translating what they had learned about civic engagement into action.
SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK – “The Power We Have” was the theme of Ryerson’s eighth annual Social Justice Week, which focused on what “ordinary” citizens can do to effect change. Held from October 22 to 26, the event highlighted truth and reconciliation, and featured the Annual Truth and Reconciliation Commission Check‐In; Indigenous Walking Tours of campus spaces; a presentation by Brian Charles of the Chippewas of Georgina Island about the interconnected histories Indigenous peoples and settlers; and the official launch event of the Yellowhead Institute, “Indigenous Strategies for Transformative Change.” Other presentations and discussions focused on textbook affordability, organizing to prevent sexual violence, improving policing, ending racial and shadeist discrimination, fostering harm reduction, and strategies for citizens to impact decision making in the City of Toronto. Distinguished visitor Olivia Chow presented Building Skills for Change: From Passion to Action, during which she and facilitators from the Institute for Change inspired students to channel their ideas into activism.
FEMINISMS AND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE – On October 29, three newly elected women MPPs, all of whom are New Democrats and members of the Ryerson community, shared their stories with the Ryerson community for the kick‐off event of the speaker series Feminisms and Transformative Change, co‐sponsored by the faculties of Arts and Community Services. Jill Andrew (Toronto—St. Paul’s), Bhutila Karpoche (Parkdale—High Park), and Sara Singh (Brampton Centre) spoke about their decisions to enter politics, their winning campaign strategies, and their experiences thus far at Queen’s Park. The discussion was moderated by Sara Mojtehedzadeh, Work and Wealth reporter at the Toronto Star, and hosted by Peggy Nash, distinguished visitor in both faculties, and herself a former MP for Parkdale— High Park.
RU‐PASS REFERENDUM – In a referendum held from October 29 to November 1, Ryerson students voted in favour of the RU‐Pass, which will allow unlimited access to all transportation on the TTC system for full‐time students. Voter turnout was 42.8%, out of which 62.2% voted “yes.” The pass will come into effect September 2019 and will cost students $70 per month, as opposed to the current fee of $116.75 for a monthly post‐secondary pass. In future years, the fee will not be able to be adjusted by more than 5% annually. Students are able to opt out if their use of transit is restricted due to grounds protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
CAMPUS VIGIL – Ryerson students and faculty gathered on October 31 for a vigil in the Sears Atrium to honour the 11 victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre. Staff and faculty, together with the Jewish student group Hillel Ryerson, sought to unite the community in condemnation of anti‐Semitism and discrimination of all kinds. Students from Hillel Ryerson read out family reminiscences of the victims and lit candles in their memory.
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 41 TRANS AWARENESS MONTH – November 2018 was Ryerson’s third annual Trans Awareness Month, and the university community participated in a host of advocacy and educational events organized by Ryerson Positive Space. On November 1, after a trans pride banner was installed between Jorgenson Hall and Kerr Hall, the $1000 Sumaya Dalmar scholarship was launched to support racialized trans students. Other events included the screening of the documentary Sex Spirit Strength, one of whose subjects is a young Indigenous man in Saskatchewan who was bullied for being two‐spirit; the panel discussion Transdressing, on trans inclusion in clothing Design and fashion; Ryerson Athletics initiatives to make their spaces more welcoming to trans students; and Trans 101 workshops encouraging participants to help make Ryerson a safer, more supportive campus for trans students, with more inclusive learning environments.
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN – On November 1, Ryerson kicked off its 2018 United Way Greater Toronto Campaign to help fight poverty and bolster mental and physical health and wellbeing in the downtown community and across the GTA. Co‐Chairs provost and vice‐president academic Michael Benarroch and vice‐president, administration and operations Deborah Brown are encouraging Ryerson community members to volunteer their time as ambassadors (frontline volunteers who raise awareness), make donations to the United Way Greater Toronto agency of their choice, and participate in the various campaign events Ryerson is hosting until the end of December.
REMEMBRANCE DAY – On November 9th, the Ryerson community joined in reflection for the annual Remembrance Day ceremony in the Kerr Hall Quad. We honoured those who have given their lives for our freedom with the laying of a wreath, a reading of John McCrae’s poem In Flanders Fields, a moment of silence, and the traditional Last Post bugle call. Participants pinned their poppies to decorative wreath in respect and tribute. At sunset on Sunday, November 11, the bell sounds of Ryerson’s carillon rang out 100 times from the clock tower and across the quad—once for every year since the armistice that ended the Great War. As played by longtime Ryerson carillonneur Wayne Detcher, the carillon joined others on Parliament Hill and in universities, city halls, places of worship, military bases, and elsewhere throughout Canada to evoke the ringing of church bells in 1918 that spread the news that the war was over. Ryerson was honoured to take part in the Bells of Peace initiative, organized by the Royal Canadian Legion in collaboration with the Canadian government.
FCAD’s CATALYST – On November 22, the Faculty of Communication & Design officially launched The Catalyst, Ryerson’s first large‐scale facility dedicated to Scholarly Research and Creative (SRC) activity in communication and design. Under the direction of Greg Elmer, Bell Globemedia Research Chair and professor in the School of Professional Communication, the Catalyst aims to spark interdisciplinary research both within FCAD’s schools and in collaboration with external research partners. It occupies 5000 square feet on the second floor of the Rogers Communications Centre and offers offices for centres and labs, meeting rooms, and configurable workspaces, all designed to support potential and ongoing SRC projects for FCAD students, faculty members, and collaborators. The Catalyst’s Co‐Lab resource centre, part of Ryerson’s Creative Technology Network, is helping SRC projects develop digital technologies.
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September 17, 2018: In Ottawa, Charles Finlay and I met with the office of John Knubley, Deputy Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, to discuss cybersecurity. September 19, 2018: Along with Dr. Shelagh McCartney of Ryerson’s Together Design Lab, I met with Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler to discuss the housing strategy partnership between NAN and the lab as an opportunity for relationship building. September 20, 2018: I attended a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Mattamy Homes. We presented CEO and founder Peter Gilgan with framed photographs of the Mattamy Athletic Centre before and after construction. September 21, 2018: I gave opening remarks at a breakfast with a delegation from Baden‐Württemberg, Germany, including Theresia Bauer, German Minister of Science, Research and the Arts. Ryerson signed a Double Degree Amending Agreement with Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences. September 21, 2018: I was honoured to deliver opening remarks at the first Ryerson pow wow in 17 years, organized by FCAD’s Saagajiwe centre for Indigenous research and creation. September 21, 2018: I attended a farewell celebration for Art Slutsky, outgoing vice‐president of research at St. Michael’s Hospital. September 24, 2018: I delivered remarks about the need for thoughtful innovation to open a discussion at the Ted Rogers Leadership Centre on A.I., Privacy, and Ethics. Keynote speeches at this public event were delivered by distinguished expert‐in‐residence Ann Cavoukian and ARCompany CEO Hessie Jones. September 25, 2018: I visited Stephenson Engineering to speak about possibilities for partnership with Ryerson. September 25, 2018: I was pleased to deliver opening remarks at a reception with TRSM advisory council members to welcome Daphne Taras, the new dean of TRSM. September 26, 2018: I attended the Ryerson Democracy Forum event “How the Ontario Election was Won,” a post‐mortem hosted by the Toronto Star’s Martin Regg Cohn and featuring top strategists from the four major political parties. September 27, 2018: At a Council of Ontario Universities retreat, I and other executive heads discussed the transition to the new provincial government, and positioning and advocating for the postsecondary sector. September 28, 2018: I had the privilege of addressing members of the Ryerson community who were participating in Orange Shirt Day, an annual nationwide initiative memorializing the devastating impact of the residential school experience. September 28, 2018: To follow up on the Ottawa meeting with representatives from the Communications Security Establishment on Sep. 17, I and a delegation from Ryerson had lunch with CSE senior learning advisor Randy Purse. September 28, 2018: I met with representatives of the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) about the United Way Campaign. September 29, 2018: Along with Ontario Institute of Technology president and vice‐chancellor Steven Murphy and OCAD University president Sara Diamond, I sat on a “Presidents Unplugged” panel at the Canadian Association of University Solicitors Conference. We discussed issues such as digital disruption, advancing diversity and the participation of Indigenous peoples in universities, teaching responsible citizenship, and the role of legal advisors in university decisions.
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 43 September 29, 2018: I attended the Ontario Universities’ Fair to greet prospective applicants to Ryerson and to thank some of our 883 faculty, staff, and student volunteers. October 1, 2018: I spoke with Nancy Mudrinic, provincial Assistant Deputy Minister, Postsecondary Education Division, to welcome her to her new role and discuss Ryerson’s priorities. October 1, 2018: I was honoured to be recognized as a changemaker at the 2018 TDSB Islamic Heritage Month launch event, held at the Aga Khan Museum. October 2, 2018: I greeted Mayor Tory at the DMZ, where he announced plans to digitize city services such as bill payments and service requests with the help of local technology start‐ups. October 2, 2018: I attended the Faculty of Arts’ political panel “Ford’s First Few Months,” which was cohosted by TVO’s Steve Paikin and the Toronto Star’s Martin Regg Cohn. MPPs from Ontario’s four major political parties, including Environment Minister Rod Phillips, discussed the impact of the new provincial government. October 3, 2018: I attended the third annual Thanksgiving Lunch, at which we served 1,500 students at the SLC Amphitheatre. October 3, 2018: Vice‐president, university advancement and alumni relations Ian Mishkel and I spoke with Edward Rogers, board chair of Rogers Communications Inc. and Tony Staffieri, Ryerson board vice‐chair and Rogers CFO, about the Ryerson Master Plan. October 3, 2018: I was pleased to drop the ceremonial first puck at the Ryerson men’s hockey home opener against the Waterloo Warriors. The Rams won convincingly, 10–1. October 4, 2018: I met with senior staff in the office of the premier about Ryerson’s priorities and how we can align them with the priorities of the government. October 5, 2018: I attended a lunch with the German Consul General in honour of a visit by Ms. Anja Karliczek, the German Federal Minister of Education and Research, to Toronto. October 5, 2018: I met with Michael Diamond, who runs the Upstream consulting group, about understanding the new Ontario government’s priorities. October 6, 2018: At the Muslim Awards for Excellence Gala at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, I was honoured to be recognized with the Community Excellence Award. October 12, 2018: I met with Sam Blyth, CEO and founder of Blyth Academy, to explore opportunities for partnership with Ryerson. October 15, 2018: Along with The Honourable Ratna Omidvar, senator and Ryerson distinguished visitor, I hosted a breakfast meeting with Indo‐Canadian leaders and delegates from Indiaspora, a non‐profit organization working to advance the Indo‐American community. We spoke about building bridges and philanthropic engagement. October 15, 2018: Over lunch, I met with the Ryerson Arts Student Society manager and executive. The students presented their plans for the school year, and we discussed their topics of interest. October 15, 2018: I met with Paul Davidson, president of Universities Canada. We spoke about Universities Canada’s priorities, including reaching out to governments and communicating the role of universities in society. October 16, 2018: I met with the Lalani Group, which owns land next to Ryerson, to discuss partnership and being good neighbours. October 17, 2018: I was pleased to give welcoming remarks to the 2018 annual OPSEU conference, which had as its theme creating and maintaining work‐life balance. October 17, 2018: As a member, I attended a meeting of the advisory council for Sidewalk Labs, where we discussed their vision for Toronto.
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 44 October 17, 2018: At a networking reception for distinguished visitors, I delivered opening remarks. October 17, 2018: I spoke with Andrew Petter, president and vice‐chancellor of Simon Fraser University, about lobbying the government to expand the Incubate Innovate Network of Canada (I‐INC), which we founded in collaboration with SFU and the University of Ontario Institute for Technology. October 18, 2018: I attended a meeting with the executive committee of the Council of Ontario Universities (COU), followed by a COU council meeting. October 18, 2018: Assistant vice‐president, University Relations Jennifer Grass and I had an introductory meeting with George Zegarac, deputy minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. October 18, 2018: I attended the reception for the Centre for Free Expression, which featured a discussion with Nadine Strossen, professor of Constitutional Law, New York Law School and former president, American Civil Liberties Union, about the potential roles of tougher laws and university regulations in combating “hate speech.” October 18, 2018: I was happy to deliver welcoming remarks to Leaders in Learning, The Chang School’s annual awards evening. We celebrated the academic achievements, contributions to social and cultural innovation, and community engagement of continuing education students. October 19, 2018: I spoke with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, about our application for the Future Skills Centre. October 19, 2018: Vice‐president, University Relations Jennifer Grass and I met with Jan Mollenhauer, chair of the Yonge/Dundas board, to discuss city building and partnership, and to provide the board our input about their strategic plan. October 19, 2018: I was honoured to sit at the head table of the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame luncheon. October 22, 2018: I was proud to meet with Ryerson’s recipients of 2018 Undergraduate Awards, the largest international awards program for undergraduate university students in the world. October 22, 2018: Over lunch, I met with the Ryerson Engineering Student Society manager and executive. The students presented their plans for the school year, and we discussed their topics of interest. October 22, 2018: I attended a board meeting of the non‐profit organization Hackergal, focusing on coding and initiatives that will encourage high school girls to study and pursue STEM subjects. October 22, 2018: As a board member, I attended the reception for a DMZ Advisory Council meeting. October 23, 2018: Vice‐president, administration and operations Deborah Brown and I had an introductory meeting with city builder George Spezza, director of Business Growth Services at the City of Toronto. October 23, 2018: Over lunch, I met with the Ted Rogers Students Society manager and executive. The students presented their plans for the school year, and we discussed their topics of interest. October 23, 2018: I was happy to give welcoming remarks at Ryerson’s School of Urban and Regional Planning Awards. October 23, 2018: I attended the Social Justice Week event Indigenous Strategies For Transformative Change, which officially launched the Yellowhead institute. October 24, 2018: I had a lunch meeting with Ambarish Datta, managing director and CEO of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Institute about partnering with their incubator in India. October 24, 2018: I was delighted to attend the presentation of rings to last year’s national champion women’s volleyball team at MAC, where we raised Ryerson’s first‐ever USports national championship banner—a very proud moment for our university community.
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 45 October 25–26, 2018: I attended the Ontario Economic Summit in Niagara‐on‐the‐Lake, a gathering of thought leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss confronting disruption and navigating Ontario’s transition to a learning‐based economy. October 26, 2018: I was pleased to deliver remarks welcoming student athletes and their families to the reception for the Ryerson Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. October 30, 2018: I met with the grassroots group Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy (CSSDP) Ryerson to discuss the students’ goals of promoting harm reduction and education about drug policy reform. October 31, 2018: I met with John P. Brown, senior partner in the Toronto Litigation Group of McCarthy Tetrault, who is responsible for the law firm’s response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report. We discussed Ryerson’s experience in responding to the report. November 1, 2018: In Ottawa, I met with five members of parliament from Brampton to discuss Cybersecure Catalyst – A National Centre for Cybersecurity. November 2, 2018: As a member, I attended a meeting of the National Research Council in Ottawa. November 5, 2018: I hosted the President’s Leadership Lunch for Ryerson’s United Way campaign, where I gave remarks welcoming Max Beaumont, who represents the United Way‐funded agency Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto. November 5, 2018: Vice‐president, administration and operations Deborah Brown and I spoke with Dr. Eileen Devilla, Toronto Public Health, about the safe injection site on campus. November 6, 2018: I participated in a United Way Campaign Cabinet conference call. November 6, 2018: I attended an Executive Group Retreat about positioning Ryerson for success for 2030 and beyond. November 7, 2018: I met with Mark Newburgh of Hillel Ontario, as well as the student organization Ryerson Hillel, to discuss their plans for the school year. November 7, 2018: I attended a lunch hosted by the Canadian Club of Toronto, at which the Honourable Patty Hajdu, minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour spoke about the federal government’s investment in skills and quality jobs. November 8, 2018: Vice‐president, administration and operations Deborah Brown and I met with WZMH Architects to discuss smart buildings.
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 46 IMPACT REPORT
KEY TAKEAWAYS Costs fully recovered An innovative study tour model of students from across Ryerson faculties learning along- Student leadership developed and strengthened side community youth leaders and experts for democratic and civic action back home
A unique blend of learning by listening Lasting ties built between young leaders in and learning by doing Chicago and Toronto
OVERVIEW A hands-on opportunity for 20 student leaders from “This trip has changed my perception across Ryerson’s faculties and 7 young community lead- about civic action and made me ers to experience and engage with democratic outreach, leadership and public policy development, on the eve of more confident in taking part.” one of the most hotly contested midterm elections in - Arjun Menon, Faculty of Arts United States history. On the trip to Chicago students experienced history in a city with important parallels to Toronto and a long history of civic leader-ship and community-based efforts to foster democratic The six-day study trip in October 2018 featured intensive engagement. meetings with: • Community organizers • Leaders in office and running for office • Journalists • Senior policy advisors • Campaign and communication strategies • Scholars putting their work into practice
The last two days of the trip embedded youth leaders with the organizations and people they heard from to put what they learned into action.
Organized by the Democratic Engagement Exchange and the Ryerson Leadership Lab, which share a commitment “I have a sense of fulfillment from this to strengthening the foundation of Canada’s democracy, a cohort of Ryerson students learned alongside young trip. My goals and ambitions seem and leaders from several Toronto-based civic organizations. feel more tangible now. I believe it’s Through an application-based process, students were a result of being around like-minded invited who care about the future of our community, people who believe in changing the want to do more, build their skills, and network as world!” - Narjis Karani, The Canadian- changemakers. Muslim Vote
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OUTCOMES Youth leaders gained insights on best practices in three strands: 1. Engaging communities 2. The role of citizens and community leaders in shaping public policy 3. Conducting civil discourse in the context of highly-contested political campaigns
Students spent three intensive days learning both the theory and practice of how people come together to push for change in their communities, and how they deal with conflict and complexity, from some of the best – Chicago and Illinois are seed-beds for some of the most advanced “I’ve learned to not be completely work in this space in all of North America. Then they influenced by outside biases and rolled up their sleeves in community placements for the actually engage with people and last part of the tour, and put what they learned into understand things from their practice alongside masters of the craft. perspectives.” - Shawn Gaviola, Ted Rogers School of Business Management As a result of this trip, valuable ties between youth leaders in the US and Canada has been built, and new learnings and energy for democracy, engagement and civic action were brought back to Toronto. 100,000 people led in the Women’s March to the Polls 85,000 dollars raised from donors including Elections The trip organizers also learned that this study tour Canada, the U.S. Consulate, Ryerson International, and model is a model that can be replicated in the future. Ryerson student societies and faculties This is a unique offering for Ryerson University – a steps traversing Chicago cross-faculty cohort of students deeply learning 65,000 adjacent to curriculum through experience, action and 3,500 hallelujahs at Salem Baptist Church connections to leaders outside Ryerson. 2,000 cups of coffee 100 applicants from Ryerson “I was shocked at how deeply some 27 young leaders selected of my biases were challenged. I have 16 deep-dish pizzas grown to truly understand the value of Latina teenage leaders fighting for their community empathy. I have realized that only with 13 empathy, only with fully understanding 12 insightful speakers another person’s worldview and beliefs 7 Ryerson faculties can we begin to have the conversation 6 inspiring workshops about solutions to polarizing issues.” 5 Canadian partner community organizations - Daniel Lis, Faculty of Arts 4.6 average trip rating out of five 3 principles of community organizing 2 meetings with the Consul General of Canada 1 former Governor 1 future Governor Endless late-night conversations
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POST-TRIP ACTION After the trip, participants were asked to share insights from the experience. This took or will take a variety of forms including: • Online and video presentations and postings • Community presentations and events • Media interviews • Involvement in the 2019 DemocracyXChange conference co-hosted by the Ryerson Leadership Lab and sponsored by the Faculty of Arts
After the trip, the youth leaders committed to actions they would take back home, including: “I have truly changed so much • Getting involved with local civic organizations because of this trip. Not only am I • Using storytelling skills to encourage young people to vote more motivated than ever to make • Hosting a town hall for youth in their community change, but I also feel a sense of • Door knocking, phone banking and circulating platform community where I otherwise didn’t commitments in local municipal elections across the GTA have one. This trip opened up my • Building an organization that can be a model for others circle and connected me with people on how we increase civic engagement who have the same (even more, • Becoming a policymaker • Mapping out preparations to run for MP in the 2023 actually) understanding and zeal federal election for democracy and social justice • Continue learning and growing from and with each other than I do. This continues to be an empowering feeling – I have people to turn to and I have people who “This trip has inspired and invigorated are fighting for the same things. It’s me to get involved in politics. I now pushed me to keep moving forward, feel empowered to roll up my sleeves keep educating myself and others, and do the hard work of democracy.” and keep fighting the good fight!” - Sachin Persaud, Faculty of - Aysha Anwar, Faculty of Community Services Communication & Design
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ITINERARY
• Arrive in Chicago DAY 1 • Republicans Al Cardenas and Ana Navarro at the University of Chicago
• Meeting with Consul General of Canada DAY 2 • Meeting with Chief Economic Policy Advisor to Republican Illinois Governor • Working Lunch with Chicago Sun-Times columnist • Meeting with former Democratic Illinois Governor • Workshop on political participation with the Mikva Challenge • Voter engagement with Democratic and Republican governor campaigns
• Panel discussion on campaign technology DAY 3 • Workshops with Chicago Community Trust and University of Chicago Institute of Politics • Meeting with former Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party • Meeting with environmental advocates from Southeast Chicago • Meeting with David Axelrod and Khizr Khan, followed by speech from Khizr Khan
• Meeting with Deputy Mayor of Chicago • Community placements with Women’s March DAY 4-5 or Logan Square Neighbourhood Association
• Church service on Chicago’s south side DAY 6 • Depart to Toronto
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ORGANIZERS
Karim Bardeesy John Beebe Distinguished Visiting Professor / Special Senior Advisor, Democratic Engagement, Adviser to the President, Ryerson University Faculty of Arts, Ryerson University [email protected] [email protected] 416-556-1490 416-979-5000 Ext. 3454
SUPPORTERS
Mohammad Al Zaibak
CANADIAN ARAB INSTITUTE | INSTITUT CANADO-ARABE
Address Ryerson University
350 Victoria St, Toronto Ontario M5B 2K3
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November 2018 Jennifer Grass
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November 15: National Post & Montreal Gazette
November 16: Halifax Chronicle Herald
November 19: The Hill Times
November 24: The Globe and Mail
December 3: University Affairs Magazine
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January 2019: Ryerson University Magazine
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November 9: The Globe and Mail
November 12: The Hill Times
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Globe and Mail Homepage Takeover: November 30 - December 2
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International Association of Business Communicators Silver Leaf Awards
September 2018
Ryerson Brand Refresh Centre for Urban Energy 70/25 Double Anniversary Award of Excellence Annual Report Award of Merit Award of Excellence
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MEMORANDUM
To: Members of the Board of Governors
From: Julia Shin Doi, General Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Governors Leanne Stevens, Acting Administrative Officer
Subject: Report from the Secretary
Date: November 29, 2018
1. Conference of Ontario University Board Members – November 30, 2018 The 2018 Conference of Ontario University Board Members is scheduled for Friday, November 30, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton at 108 Chestnut Street. The conference will open with a welcome reception at the DoubleTree on the evening of Thursday, November 29, 2018 beginning at 5:30 pm.
2. Holiday Reception – December 10, 2018 Just a reminder to Board members that Mitch Frazer will be hosting a Holiday Reception for Board members on Monday, December 10, 2018 at the Law Society of Ontario Convocation Hall, 130 Queen Street West. The event will held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
3. Board Retreat The Annual Board Retreat is scheduled for January 31, 2019. The afternoon will begin with a brief Board meeting from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed by the Board Retreat from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. More details will be available in the coming weeks.
4. RU PASS Referendum Results and Decision Letter In your Board materials you will find a report on the RU PASS Referendum Results. The Referendum voting dates were October 29, 2018 to November 1, 2018. The 42.8% voter turn‐ out for the RU Pass referendum was the largest that the University has had since referendum statistics were recorded. Of the 38,134 eligible voters, 10,158 voted in favour of the RU Pass and 6,079 voted against the pass.
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Report for meeting of November 29, 2018
BOARD GREETINGS – It has been a busy time of growth and development at Ryerson, with dynamism and renewal at the forefront.
New Spaces: The Centre for Urban Innovation, which is slated to open very soon, occupies the old Ontario College of Pharmacy building at 44 Gerrard Street; it will provide facilities for the Urban Water Institute, FOS and the Centre for Urban Energy, FEAS. The new Catalyst at FCAD, dedicated to innovation in Scholarly Research and Creative (SRC) activity, carves out 5000 square feet on the second floor of the Rogers Communication Centre. The Ryerson Library is renovating, and having shifted its entire 515,000‐ item collection, it is adding state‐of‐the‐art group‐study rooms.
New Programs and Courses: The Chang School has launched five new certificates and eight new course series. FCAD is developing international virtual courses so students can benefit from international instruction without the need to travel. Urban Health, the first‐ever PhD program to be offered by FCS, has been approved by the Senate.
Experiential Learning: The Faculty of Arts intends to offer co‐op to all 14 undergrad programs by 2020– 21, and FCS plans to introduce co‐op for undergraduate students in Nutrition and graduate students in Urban Planning. The TRSM Co‐op is on track to expand from its current crop of 950 students to a projected 1500 in 2019. Its business development team has added nearly 1000 contacts to its salesforce platform.
Educational Travel and Exchange: FCAD is developing a design initiative in conjunction with the University of Naples in Italy. The Faculty of Arts, via the recently launched Yellowhead Institute, is sending six Indigenous students to the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA) annual global conference in New Zealand in 2019 and is hoping to host the 2019 NAISA conference. FCS has offered a new fieldwork course based on Indigenous support services in northern Ontario, with community elders as advisors.
Indigenization: Recent opportunities to advance truth and reconciliation on campus have included the observance of Orange Shirt Day, the first Ryerson pow wow in 17 years, and the panel discussion “Living Under the Same Roof,” which explored opportunities for solidarity between migrants and Indigenous peoples. Elder Joanne Dallaire’s words at the panel were powerful and worth spreading widely: “The more immigrants that come in, the more blended we become, and the more enriched we all are knowing each other’s stories and lives. So I ask that you enrich yourselves with knowing our story, and understanding how that impacts you, and the beautiful parts of our story.”
ENROLMENT – Ryerson’s admissions for fall 2018 are within 1% of their targets—a remarkable achievement, for which university registrar Charmaine Hack deserves significant praise. The domestic
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 63 target was 8179, and there were 8154 confirmations, while the international target was 850, and there were 868 confirmations. Overall, the figures stand at 9022 admissions, compared to a targeted 9029— within 0.1%. International enrolments were up by 26% from last year, with China, India, Vietnam, South Korea, and the United States being the top five countries represented.
APPOINTMENTS
Kelly MacKay has been appointed vice‐provost, academic effective December 1. She joined Ryerson in 2011 and is currently professor of tourism in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Kelly has held a variety of leadership roles, including interim associate vice‐president, research and innovation, and associate dean, research and graduate programs at the Ted Rogers School of Management; previously, at the University of Manitoba, she was associate dean, academic and faculty senator. In her new role, Kelly will chair the academic standards committee and oversee the Office of Academic Integrity, the Experiential Learning Office, the Learning and Teaching Office, and Curriculum Quality Assurance.
Jen McMillen has been appointed vice‐provost, students effective January 1, 2019. Jen joins us from Humber College, where she is dean of students. Previously, at Humber College, she was director of student access, wellness and development; at New College, University of Toronto, she was director of residence and student life; and at Brock University, she was the human rights and equity officer as well as the associate director, residence and food services. Jen holds a bachelor of kinesiology from McMaster University and an MEd in higher education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. In her new role at Ryerson, Jen will oversee the Students Affairs Office, the Office of the Registrar and Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment, and Athletics and Recreation.
Sanjay Ruparelia has been appointed Ryerson University’s first Jarislowsky Democracy Chair effective January 2019. Sanjay joins us from Manhattan’s New School for Social Research, where he is associate professor of politics; formerly, he was assistant director of the South Asia Institute at Columbia University, as well as a consultant for the United Nations. In his new role, which has been funded by a $2‐million gift from the Jarislowsky Foundation, he will lead research into models of democracy and potential reforms, develop new curricula, and host public panels on citizen engagement in partnership with community groups. Sanjay holds a B.A. in Political Science from McGill, and earned his M.Phil in Sociology and Politics of Development and his Ph.D. in Politics from the University of Cambridge.
CONGRATULATIONS
Robert Burley, Lorraine Janzen Kooistra, and Ruth Panofsky have been elected fellows of the Royal Society of Canada’s Academy of the Arts and Humanities. Professor Burley, of the School of Image Arts, was cited for his photographs, exhibitions, and publications, and their “profound influence” on our understanding of the built environment and its relationship with nature. Professor Kooistra, of the Department of English, was recognized for the innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and commitment to open‐access public scholarship showcased by her work on nineteenth‐century print culture. Professor Panofsky, also of the Department of English, was cited for her “pioneering” studies of the history of Canadian publishing and of Jewish literature in Canada.
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Digital Education Strategies received a Gamification Project Throw Down award from GamiCon, the 2018 conference for the gamification of learning, held October 6–8 in Chicago. The awards are designed to recognize excellence in developing learning strategies that achieve engagement and increase motivation through gamification. Created in collaboration with Centennial College and George Brown college, the innovative DES project Therapeutic Communication and Mental Health Assessment Video Game Simulation won in the category Best Use of Narrative.
Tatiana Estrina, a third‐year student in the Department of Architectural Science, won first place in the open category in the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Steel Design Student Competition. Her winning entry in this international competition, open to undergraduate and graduate students worldwide, was UPROOT: Once a Mine, Now a Garden—a design to redevelop open‐pit mines as community farmland. Tatiana’s project has a potential real‐world application, as she was inspired by the imminent closure of several mines in Northern Ontario. Associate Professor of Architecture Vincent Hui sponsored her project.
PARTNERSHIPS
FIRST NATIONS HOUSING – Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), which represents 49 First Nations communities in Ontario, has partnered with Ryerson’s Together Design Lab, led by Dr. Shelagh McCartney, to create the NAN Housing Strategy. The strategy arose from SSHRC‐funded research led by Dr. McCartney and her team, and it received a further $200,000 in SSHRC funding for a pilot study in certain First Nations communities. From there, NAN Chiefs‐in‐Assembly passed a resolution to develop a full strategy, as a three‐year project that will develop housing systems for First Nations, on‐ and off‐ reserve. It aims to alleviate the current housing crisis and lack of infrastructure by creating a housing accord between NAN, Ontario, and Canada, and devising long‐term housing plans that are inclusive, occupant‐based, and responsive to the needs of individual communities and First Nations.
FUTURE OF SPORT – On September 11, Ryerson and Maple Leaf Sports Entertainment announced a collaborative venture called the Future of Sport Lab (FSL), the first lab for sport innovation and research in North America. The lab’s incubator, run by Dr. Cheri L. Bradish, Loretta Rogers Research Chair in Sport Marketing at TRSM, will have a particular interest in innovation related to fan behaviour and experiences; it began accepting applications from entrepreneurs across Canada in October. The FSL will also foster the development of undergraduate and MBA‐level sport‐business programming at Ryerson.
EVENTS
INDIGENOUS SUPPORT SERVICES COURSE – In June, three Indigenous students in the Faculty of Community Services, along with instructor and Anishinaabe scholar Nicole Ineese‐Nash, spent four weeks in Temiskaming, Northern Ontario, completing a fieldwork course based at the Temiskaming Native Women’s Support Group. Ramona Shawana (early childhood studies), Jessica Sherk (social work) and Shazeal Taylor (midwifery) used their varied backgrounds and skills to assist Indigenous clients and staff with childcare, education and training, and mental health. The students were given the opportunity to interact with and learn from community elders, some of whom acted as advisors for the course.
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ATHLETICS — The Ryerson Rams’ 2018–19 varsity season is off to a promising start, with five out of eight varsity teams in the USport Top 10 national rankings. The men’s soccer team made it to the OUA Final Four, where they ultimately lost in the bronze medal game to Western. Kai Martin was named Rookie of the Year in the East Division, and four of his teammates were named to the division’s all‐star team. Both men’s and women’s basketball teams have opened their seasons 5‐0 and are ranked second in the country. The men’s and women’s hockey teams are ranked in Canada’s top 10, with the men sitting atop the OUA’s West Division. On October 24, 750 spectators watched the raising of Ryerson’s first‐ever Usports national championship team banner, honouring last year’s Rams women’s volleyball championship team. This year’s team is currently ranked second in Canada, and both the women’s and men’s teams are off to winning starts.
TIMBERFEVER – From September 20–23, Ryerson and the University of Toronto co‐hosted the fourth annual Timberfever competition, in which architecture and engineering students from across the country worked together to build structures out of wood. Organized by Moses Structural Engineers, the competition is designed both to break down barriers between architects, engineers, and builders (with members of Carpenters’ Local 27 mentoring the students on using power tools) and to give students experience working with wood—a material whose role in sustainability is making it increasingly popular in buildings. This year was the first to include participants from outside Ontario; each team constructed water‐refill stations that were tested for strength and judged for design. The People’s Choice Award went to a team of Ryerson students who called themselves, aptly, Water Station.
RYERSON DEMOCRACY FORUM – On September 26 and October 2, the Faculty of Arts hosted two political panels to dissect and follow up on the recent Ontario election. The first was the Ryerson Democracy Forum event “How the Ontario Election Was Won,” which brought together top strategists from the four major political parties for a post‐mortem, in a discussion moderated by the Toronto Star’s Martin Regg Cohn. Kory Teneycke from the Progressive Conservatives, Michael Balagus from the NDP, David Herle from the Liberals, and Becky Smit from the Green Party discussed lessons they had learned from the provincial election in June, focusing on the rise of “digital democracy,” whereby political parties communicate to voters predominantly online, and the low turnout among young voters. A spirited discussion proved that Ryerson can buck the trend. The second event was “Ford’s First Few Months,” which was co‐hosted by Regg Cohn and TVO’s Steve Paikin. MPPs from Ontario’s four major political parties, including Environment Minister Rod Phillips, debated the impact of the new provincial government.
RAMS CARE – On October 7, the Toronto Raptors held an open practice and an intra‐squad game at the Mattamy Athletic Centre. Ryerson students and the public got a sneak preview of the 2018–19 squad, including new signings Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. Last season’s NBA Eastern Conference semi‐ finalists showcased their offensive prowess, as well as two rarities: a technical foul in a scrimmage (assessed to centre Jonas Valanciunas for arguing a travel call) and a game that lasted five quarters. Ryerson hosted approximately 800 spectators, and the event raised $9,000 for the Ryerson Rams Care ‐ Send Kids to Camp campaign.
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 66 GRADUATE STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS – On October 17, the Yeates School of Graduate Studies honoured the recipients of the inaugural Graduate Student Leadership Awards. The awards recognize students who are having a meaningful, positive impact—whether by building bridges between students, producing excellent scholarly research and creative activity that challenges the status quo, or by finding ways the university and the city can achieve progressive change together. The winners in each category were: ‐‐ Innovation and Impact: Jaclyn Nofech‐Mozes (PhD student, Psychology) ‐‐ Student Engagement and Experience: Angélique Bernabé (PhD student, Economics), Eno Hysi (PhD student, Biomedical Physics) ‐‐ Community Engagement and City Building: Riley Kucheran (PhD student, Communication and Culture), Erin Meger (PhD student, Mathematical Modelling and Methods), and the MPl students in the School of Urban and Regional Planning’s My Inclusive Campus Studio Group
INUIT ART AND THE GROUP OF SEVEN – On October 19, The Modern Literature and Culture Gallery launched Re‐Locating the Canadian North: Contemporary Inuit Art and the Group of Seven, an exhibition that questions and subverts stereotypes of Inuit culture in popular Canadian art and historical narratives. Co‐curated by MLC director Dr. Irene Gammel, William Huffman of Dorset Fine Arts, and Communication and Culture MA student Emily Pleasance, the exhibition showcases original prints by Inuit artists from Cape Dorset, Nunavut, as well as art by Pleasance herself. The latter includes cubes made out of soil sources from Nunavut, which are on sale, with proceeds going to the Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line, a 24/7 counselling service for northerners experiencing stress and crisis.
TED ROGERS SALES LEADERSHIP PROGRAM – On October 22, the Ted Rogers Leadership Centre launched the Ted Rogers Sales Leadership Program, aimed at developing, in TRLC founder and chair Dr. Brian Segal’s words, “exceptional ethical sales leaders.” It will offer experiential learning for undergraduate and graduate students, including international sales case competitions, role‐playing and simulations, live sales projects, and social selling opportunities. It will also allow students to connect with industry sales leaders and acquire co‐op and job placements. The program will be led by an advisory committee of marketing and sales faculty, alumni, and corporate sales leaders, with a view to being accepted as an Associate Member of the University Sales Center Alliance and assisting TRSM’s growth as a leading business school in Canada.
INNOVATION CONFERENCE – From November 1 to 3, Ryerson hosted the second annual George Vari Innovation conference, aimed at encouraging youth entrepreneurship and innovation. In addition to a Startup Expo, panels, workshops, a case competition, and a closing gala, the conference featured Beyond the Horizon: The Hadfield Experience, an exclusive presentation by former astronaut Chris Hadfield. Commander Hadfield gave an inspiring talk that touched on the value of failure to drive success. He was interviewed onstage by distinguished visiting professor Karim Bardeesy, and he concluded with a rousing version of “Space Oddity,” the David Bowie hit Hadfield famously performed on the International Space Station. Hadfield’s presentation was co‐produced by the Ryerson Leadership Lab, the Ryerson Engineering Students Society, and the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science.
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING ‐ Ted Rogers School of Management students, faculty, and staff partnered with the Church of the Holy Trinity for their third annual Thanksgiving luncheon, which was served free
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PHOTOGRAPHING THE LAKESHORE – A 250‐foot photograph by Michael Awad, instructor in Urban and Regional Planning at Ryerson, is on display until November 30 at the Bentway, a new public space under a stretch of the Gardiner Expressway. Awad documented the entire 18 kilometres of the Gardiner by camera while on foot, by bicycle, and by car for his composite photograph, entitled The Gardiner Expressway, Lakeshore Boulevard, and the Bentway, 2018.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION – Ryerson Image Centre’s ongoing exhibition Gordon Parks: The Flávio Story has garnered international attention for its provocative updating and recontextualizing of one of the most controversial stories in 20th‐century journalism. Photographer Parks’ photo essay “Freedom’s Fearful Foe: Poverty,” published in Life magazine in June 1961, focused on a severely asthmatic boy living in abject poverty in a Rio de Janeiro favela. Life’s readers donated money for Flávio to be treated in the U.S. and for his family to be relocated, albeit with mixed results. As Murray Whyte of the Toronto Star notes, the exhibition’s presentation of the Flávio story “calls [into] question the rift between documentation and manipulation.” The exhibition, which is accompanied by a book of the same name, was organized in collaboration with the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles and The Gordon Parks Foundation in New York City, and in partnership with Instituto Moreira Salles, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING November 29, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: Senior Leadership Appointments
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
____ Academic ____ Student Engagement and Success ____ Space Enhancement ____ Reputation Enhancement ____ Financial Resources Management ____ Compliance (e.g. legislatively required) ____ Governance _X__ For Information
ACTION REQUIRED: N/A
SUMMARY: Attached are the biographies of the new vice‐provost, academic, (effective December 1, 2018); the new vice‐provost, students (effective January 1, 2019); and the first Jarislowsky Democracy Chair, effective January 1, 2019.
BACKGROUND: N/A
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY: N/A
PREPARED BY:
APPROVED BY: Michael Benarroch November 22, 2018
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Senior Leadership Appointments
Kelly MacKay has been appointed vice-provost, academic effective December 1. She joined Ryerson in 2011 and is currently professor of tourism in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Kelly has held a variety of leadership roles, including interim associate vice-president, research and innovation, and associate dean, research and graduate programs at the Ted Rogers School of Management; previously, at the University of Manitoba, she was associate dean, academic and faculty senator. In her new role, Kelly will chair the academic standards committee and oversee the Office of Academic Integrity, the Experiential Learning Office, the Learning and Teaching Office, and Curriculum Quality Assurance.
Jen McMillen has been appointed vice-provost, students effective January 1, 2019. Jen joins us from Humber College, where she is dean of students. Previously, at Humber College, she was director of student access, wellness and development; at New College, University of Toronto, she was director of residence and student life; and at Brock University, she was the human rights and equity officer as well as the associate director, residence and food services. Jen holds a bachelor of kinesiology from McMaster University and an MEd in higher education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. In her new role at Ryerson, Jen will oversee the Students Affairs Office, the Office of the Registrar and Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment, and Athletics and Recreation.
Sanjay Ruparelia has been appointed Ryerson University’s first Jarislowsky Democracy Chair effective January 2019. Sanjay joins us from Manhattan’s New School for Social Research, where he is associate professor of politics; formerly, he was assistant director of the South Asia Institute at Columbia University, as well as a consultant for the United Nations. In his new role, which has been funded by a $2-million gift from the Jarislowsky Foundation, he will lead research into models of democracy and potential reforms, develop new curricula, and host public panels on citizen engagement in partnership with community groups. Sanjay holds a B.A. in Political Science from McGill, and earned his M.Phil in Sociology and Politics of Development and his Ph.D. in Politics from the University of Cambridge.
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING November 29, 2018
Agenda Item: Financial Statements (unaudited) for the period ending October 31, 2018
STARTEGIC Objectives ____ Academic ____ Student Engagement and Success ____ Space Enhancement ____ Reputation Enhancement _x Financial Resources Management ____ Compliance (e.g. legislatively required) _x Governance
ACTION REQUIRED: Approval
SUMMARY: The second quarter financial statements for the six months ending October 31, 2018 indicate that Ryerson is on track to meet the 2018/19 approved budget.
BACKGROUND: The Balance sheet summarizes the assets and liabilities as of the period ended October, 31, 2018. Projections to the end of the fiscal year, April 30, 2019 have been provided. Note that some figures that are dependent on actuarial assumptions and market conditions are not estimated and only adjusted at year end. Comparisons to the actual results for the previous year end, April 30, 2018 are included.
The Statement of Operations summarizes the major revenues and expenditures with the actuals for the six months ending October 31, 2018. The 2018/19 board approved budget has been allocated on quarterly basis and this 2nd quarter budget was compared to the actuals with the variances noted. Projections to the end of the fiscal year, April 30, 2019 have been provided on revenues and expenses based on the actual results and expected changes. Note that some figures that are dependent on actuarial assumptions and market conditions are not estimated and only adjusted at year end.
HIGHLIGHTS: Balance Sheet: The cash and investments position are in a solid position but will be lower than last year’s level, as expected, reflecting the Capital Plan expenditures. The continuing strong levels reflect the significant cash provided by operating activities. Details are provided in the Statement of Cash flows.
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Accounts receivable and deferred revenues are at their highest point at this time of year given that winter term fees have been assessed but are not yet due nor earned as of October. All other assets and liabilities are trending as expected for this time of year. Employee future benefits (pension and other) are only updated at the fiscal year end as they are dependent on actuarial assumptions and related market conditions that are updated only at the fiscal year end. The Net assets are also projected to remain in a healthy position, reflecting the projected positive operating results. Net assets are directly impacted from the volatility of the employee future benefits. Refer to details in the Statement of Net Assets.
Statement of Operations: Tuition revenues and enrolment-based grants are projected to achieve budget targets. Salaries and benefits are expected to increase as in prior years consistent with the budget. Non salary costs including materials and supplies and student bursaries/scholarships are also projected to increase as in prior years, consistent with the budget. The unrealized gain of $4.8M on interest rate swaps is based on expected long term interest rates. This amount is subject to change given market conditions that may change by year end. Excess of revenues earned less expenses incurred are approximated at $37M. Note that this is not available for general operating purposes as the funds are committed through the operating budget process and therefore will be internally restricted for departmental carryforwards.
Attached: Financial Statements (unaudited) for the period ending October 31, 2018.
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY: NA
PREPARED BY:
Tim Chiu, Controller & Director of Finance Ivan Gottlieb, Director, Financial Planning November 9, 2018
APPROVED BY:
Joanne McKee, Chief Financial Officer November 9, 2018
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Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 73 Ryerson University CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [amounts in thousands] Period Ended Year Ended Year Ended Comments October 31, 2018 April 30, 2018 April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Actual) Projected $ $ $
ASSETS
Current Cash, cash equivalent & short term investments 257,663 211,865 198,343 Cash + Investments together reflect a continued healthy cash flow from operations, as well as the timing of the Capital plan and debenture utilization. Accounts receivable 157,260 35,948 39,000 Reflects budgeted enrollment & fee levels & the timing of research & other Government grants Prepaid expenses 2,746 9,021 9,000 Consistent with prior years. Inventories 2,788 1,025 1,000 Consistent with prior years. Current portion of long-term note receivable 288 280 297 Student Campus Centre & RFI Total current assets 420,745 258,138 247,640 Investments (endowment & capital purposes) 280,958 320,476 283,734 Cash + Investments together reflect a continued healthy cash flow from operations, as well as the timing of the Capital plan and debenture utilization. Employee future benefits - pension 223,526 223,526 223,526 Updated at year end by actuaries Long-term note receivable 6,487 4,885 6,775 Student Campus Centre & RFI Capital assets, net 1,199,640 1,165,978 1,249,783 Capital Plan Total Assets 2,131,356 1,973,003 2,011,458
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 97,475 109,133 115,000 Includes variations in the timing of payroll & non salary payment dates , as well as Capital activity Deferred revenue 178,543 16,635 18,000 Reflects seasonal patterns , timing of government grants, & deferral of winter tuition. Current portion of long-term debt 7,202 6,997 7,394 Current portion of BMO & TD loans. Current portion of fair value of interest rate swap 3,986 4,771 3,986 Current portion of SWAP at fair value Total current liabilities 287,207 137,536 144,380 Employee future benefits - other 20,660 20,660 20,660 Updated at year end by actuaries Long-term debt 280,764 284,390 280,572 BMO / TD loans & the debenture issue Fair value of interest rate SWAP 20,404 24,445 20,404 SWAP at fair value reflecting changes in market conditions Deferred revenue contributions 72,175 78,571 75,000 Externally restricted grants and donations received in advance of expenditures Deferred capital contributions 264,412 260,835 264,363 Externally restricted grants and donations for capital purposes, amortized over the life of the assets Total Liabilities 945,621 806,437 805,379
Net assets Endowments 132,869 131,998 134,098 Donations and matching grants Other 1,052,865 1,034,568 1,071,981 See statement of Net Assets attached Total net assets 1,185,734 1,166,566 1,206,079 Total Liabilities and Net assets 2,131,356 1,973,003 2,011,458
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 74 Ryerson University CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS [amounts in thousands]
Comments 6 Months Ending 6 Months Ended Year Ended Variance Year Ended October 31, 2018 October 31, 2018 April 30, 2018 Fav (Unf) April 30, 2019 (Budget) (Unaudited Actual) Actual (Actual - Budget) Projected $ $ $ $
REVENUE Operating, research and other grants/contracts 161,751 162,354 334,820 603 324,708 MTCU grants on target. Research grants recognition reflect the timing of expenditures. Student Fees 183,889 184,859 353,750 970 369,718 Enrollment on target Sales and services 16,164 16,079 35,395 (85) 32,158 Consistent with budget Donations recognized 5,248 3,813 12,833 (1,435) 7,626 Reflects timing recognition of revenues to match expenses incurred Amortization of deferred capital contributions 3,869 4,049 7,917 180 8,098 Amortization of contributions for capital projects over life of assets Investment, and Other Income 5,007 9,116 16,218 4,109 18,232 Includes increases in interest income due to rate increases & a large variety of misc. items. 375,928 380,270 760,933 4,342 778,771
EXPENSES Salaries and benefits 240,267 241,387 461,883 (1,120) 490,774 Consistent with budget Materials, supplies, repairs and maintenance 85,629 83,750 169,001 1,879 172,499 Consistent with budget Bursaries and scholarships 21,226 21,540 39,721 (314) 43,080 Consistent with budget Interest 7,094 4,962 11,187 2,132 9,529 Includes interest on TD / BMO loans & on the $130M bond issue. Debenture interest capitalized for WIP projects per CPA -NFP standards. Amortization of capital assets 16,325 15,146 31,532 1,179 30,292 Amortization of Capital Assets over the life of the assets 370,541 366,784 713,324 3,757 746,174
Revenue less expenses, before unrealized gain on SWAP 5,387 13,486 47,609 8,099 32,597 Unrealized gain on SWAP 4,826 16,666 4,826 4,826 TD & BMO SWAP's reflecting change in market conditions
Revenue less expenses 5,387 18,312 64,275 12,925 37,423 Majority to be Internally Restricted to Departmental Carry Forwards
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 75 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS For the Period Ended Oct 31, 2018 (with comparative figures at April 30, 2018)
Unrestricted Investment Employee Internally Net Assets Endowments Period Ended Year Ended in Capital Future Restricted before October 31, 2018 April 30, 2018 Assets Benefits Carry Forwards Endowments Unaudited Actual Final Actual
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Net Assets, beginning of year (192,988) 665,681 202,866 359,009 1,034,568 131,998 1,166,566 1,058,222
Revenue less expenses 18,312 - - 18,312 18,312 64,275
Capitalization of investment income in endowments - - - - 3,770
Internally Restricted endowments (15) (15) 15 - - - Endowment contributions 856 856 2,164
Employee Future Benefits Remeasurements - - - 38,135
Investment in Capital Assets 1,157 (1,157)
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Net Assets, end of year (173,534) 664,524 202,866 359,009 1,052,865 132,869 1,185,734 1,166,566
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 76 Ryerson University CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS [amounts in thousands]
Year Ended Year Ended Projected Comments October 31, 2018 April 30, 2018 April 30, 2019 Q2 Unaudited Final Actual
$ $ $
OPERATING ACTIVITIES Revenue less expenses 18,312 64,275 37,423 See Statement of Operations Add (deduct) non-cash items Amortization of capital assets 15,146 31,532 30,292 Amortization of deferred capital contributions (4,049) (7,917) (8,098) Change in fair value of interest rate swap (4,826) (16,666) (4,826) Per CPA-NFP standards; reflects change in market conditions Unrealized loss (gain) on investments 39 7,454 39 Reflects changes in market value not realized as cash Employee future benefits contributions - (11,163) Net change in deferred revenue contributions (6,396) (4,852) (3,571) Reflects timing variations of externally restricted grants and donations received vs. spent Net change in non-cash working capital balances 33,450 17,783 4,226 Cash provided by operating activities 51,676 80,446 55,485 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Decrease (increase) in note receivable (1,610) 264 (1,890) Acquisition of capital assets (48,808) (135,834) (110,588) Capital plan Decrease (Increase) in investments 39,479 (53,804) 36,742 Variations in the timing of Capital Plan expenditures versus timing of various funding sources Cash used in investing activities (10,939) (189,374) (75,736)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES Contributions received for capital purposes 7,626 40,866 11,626 Endowment contributions 856 2,164 2,100 Capitalization of investment income (loss) in endowments - 3,770 Capitalization of changes in market value in excess of the ceiling set for the stabilization fund Increase in Debt Financing - 130,000 - Repayment of long-term debt principal (3,421) (6,605) (6,997) Cash used in financing activities 5,061 170,195 6,729
TOTAL CASH, CASH EQUIVALENT & SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS Net increase (decrease) in cash during the year 45,798 61,267 (13,522) Cash & cash equivalents & short term beginning of year 211,865 150,598 211,865 Cash & cash equivalents & short term end of year 257,663 211,865 198,343
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DRAFT RESOLUTION
RE: Financial Statements (unaudited) for the period ending October 31, 2018 ______
BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
THAT the Financial Statements (unaudited) for the period ending October 31, 2018 be approved as presented.
November 29, 2018
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING Date: November 29, 2018
AGENDA ITEM:
Review of Revenue and Expenditures for proposed Doctor of Philosophy in Building Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Health
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
__X_ Academic ____ Student Engagement and Success ____ Space Enhancement ____ Reputation Enhancement ____ Financial Resources Management ____ Compliance (e.g. legislatively required) __X_ Governance
ACTION REQUIRED: Approval regarding financial viability of graduate programs leading to Doctor of Philosophy in Building Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Health
SUMMARY: The attached documents are: 1. A Program Summary including analysis of projected revenue and expenditures 2. A Board Resolution
The proposed programs have undergone thorough assessments of academic quality and financial viability. They are consistent with Ryerson’s mission, build on existing academic strengths, and respond to student demand and societal need.
The proposed programs have been approved internally by Senate and will be submitted to the Ontario Universities Council on Quality Assurance (the Quality Council). The Quality Council is responsible for the quality assurance approval of new undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as auditing each university’s quality assurance processes on an eight‐year cycle.
As in the past, programs that have been approved by the Board will not be launched until the Provost determines that sufficient student demand materializes and that the necessary resources are available.
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BACKGROUND: The PhD in Building Science and the PhD in Urban Health programs are consistent with Ryerson’s Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA) and were highlighted as potential new programs in the University’s SMA submission to Government.
PhD in Building Science This interdisciplinary program will bridge the gap between engineering and architecture, preparing graduates to assume leadership roles, enable the construction industry to deliver on increasing sustainability requirements for buildings, and assess advanced building science problems. The program will address issues such as building envelope design, building performance, energy management and assessment, durability, forensic investigation, life cycle costing, construction processes and building management.
Students in the program will develop and apply sound scientific methods to deepen their understanding of the ways in which building components and services interact as systems to achieve the environmental, technical and spatial requirements of users. In addition to course work and a dissertation, students will be required to contribute to the field in one of three ways: mentorship, teaching, or industry liaison.
The PhD program in Building Science is unique in Canada, and serves as a natural extension of the highly successful master’s level program in Building Science that began at Ryerson in 2008.
PhD in Urban Health The PhD in Urban Health is the first doctoral program in Canada with a primary focus on urban health in a Canadian context. The program addresses the pressing need to prepare qualified professionals from a range of disciplines to critically examine the health impact of urbanization and collaboratively develop and assess solutions to improve the health of persons in urban centres, including the domains of: health and wellbeing; safety and security; migration, immigration, and settlement.
This program leverages the strengths and capacities of the Master of Nursing (MN) program which began at Ryerson in 2005. It will be housed in and administered by the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing (DCSN) which is ready to deliver the new program in a cost‐effective manner. DCSN and Faculty of Community Services facilities, resources, and infrastructure will be used to support this program.
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY: Information on the approved programs will be posted on the Ryerson website and used in recruitment literature.
PREPARED BY: Name Glenn Craney, Deputy Provost and Vice Provost, University Planning Date November 8, 2018
APPROVED BY: Name Michael Bennaroch, Provost and Vice‐President, Academic Date November 8, 2018
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 80 Ryerson University New Program Approval Summary for Board of Governors Name of Program: Building Science Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Proposed starting date: September 2019 Proposed Tuition Fee (2019-20): $8,458.48 Brief program description: This interdisciplinary program is designed to bridge the gap between engineering and architecture. Students will develop and apply sound scientific methods to deepen their understanding of the ways in which building components and services interact as systems to achieve the environmental, technical and spatial requirements of users. The program will address issues such as building envelope design, building performance, energy management and assessment, durability, forensic investigation, life cycle costing, construction processes and building management. The program is designed to be completed in four years. In addition to completing a major piece of original, applied research, students will participate in four courses and are required to contribute to the field in one of three ways: teaching, mentorship or industry liaison. Initial intake for the proposed program is 2 students, with a planned steady-state enrolment of 8 FTE. Evidence of societal need and student demand: The rapid pace of change in the regulation of building energy performance and building codes is already leading to challenges in the construction industry, and anticipated acceleration of regulatory change will intensify the limitations of the industry to deliver. For example, building owners are generally requiring green ratings (e.g., LEED or BOMA) and the Toronto Green Standard now requires higher levels of sustainable performance for new buildings. Ryerson is located at the centre of one of the fastest growing urban regions in North America, with a population that is expected to reach over 9.4 million by 2041. During that time, $500 billion of new building construction is projected to be completed in the region. In addition to new construction, the City of Toronto is marked by an aging building stock, which will require innovative solutions for building performance and maintenance. Investment in renewal and refurbishment of existing buildings is expected to total in the hundreds of billions of dollars during the period ending 2041. Within the next 25 years alone, it is estimated that $1 trillion will be spent on new and existing buildings across all of southern Ontario. Over the past two years, more than 10 graduates from this program have expressed strong interest in entering a doctoral program. The department also receives regular inquiries from individuals outside the university. With no doctoral building science programs in Canada, graduates of the master’s program in Building Science who go on to doctoral studies have had to undertake studies in related disciplines (e.g., civil engineering) instead. The existing master’s program underwent a periodic program review (PPR) in 2017, which included a peer review undertaken by faculty from other universities. The peer review team indicated the establishment of a doctoral program to be an immediate action item, given student demand and societal need for such a program. The need for a PhD in building science is evidenced not only by student demand for doctoral studies, but by the increasing demand for building science generally, including at both the undergraduate and master’s level – there will be an increased need for PhD graduates to provide teaching within the discipline in response to student demand at all levels. Fit with Ryerson mission, Strategic Mandate Agreement and resources: The PhD program in Building Science is unique in Canada, and serves as a natural extension of the highly successful master’s level program in Building Science that began at Ryerson in 2008 and is housed within the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science. The Faculty is ready to deliver the new program in a cost-effective manner with no change to administrative structure, as existing supports and infrastructure can accommodate the intake of two students per year. The program is consistent with Ryerson’s Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA), and was specifically mentioned as a program area for growth in the University’s SMA with the Ontario Government. Summary of enrolment and resource considerations Year A Year B Year C Year D Steady State Enrolment (Annualized FTE) 1.3 3.3 5.3 7.3 8.0 Revenue (from within existing graduate spaces) $48,859 $122,147 $195,435 $268,723 $293,152 Attributed Expenditures (from within existing University resources) $29,315 $73,288 $117,261 $161,234 $175,891
Operating Resources and Student Support: Resources in support of this program are available through the redistribution of two doctoral intake spaces from within the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science, which is the home Faculty for the new program. The student enrolment will be eligible for government funding support, and will be accommodated within the University’s existing doctoral enrolment target. The program shares courses with the existing master’s program and requires only one new, incremental course.
As there will be no net increase in doctoral enrolment at the University as a result of this program, the overall level of doctoral scholarships and other forms of financialBoard support of Governors provided Meetingby the University- November for29, 2018doctoral - Page students 81 will not increase. Ryerson University New Program Approval Summary for Board of Governors Name of Program: Urban Health Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Proposed starting date: September 2019 Proposed Tuition Fee (2019-20): $8,458.48 Brief program description: The PhD in Urban Health is the first doctoral program in Canada with a primary focus on urban health in a Canadian context. The program addresses the pressing need to prepare qualified professionals from a range of disciplines (e.g., nursing, social work, urban development, early childhood studies, occupational and public health, disability studies, midwifery, youth and child care, nutrition, medicine, pharmacy and dentistry) to critically examine the health impact of urbanization and collaboratively develop and assess solutions to improve the health of persons in urban centres, including domains of: health and wellbeing; safety and security; migration, immigration, and settlement. Students will be able to plan, design and implement innovative responses to complex urban health challenges, drawing from the program’s setting in Toronto, the most diverse Canadian city. The program prepares graduates to work in a multidisciplinary team approach widely used for healthcare design and delivery in Ontario. The program is designed to be completed in four years. In addition to completing a major piece of original, applied research, students will complete four required courses and an elective course. Initial intake for the proposed program is 5 students, with a planned steady-state enrolment of 20 FTE. Evidence of societal need and student demand: Growth in urban centers has had a significant impact on the health of populations as it has led to increased spread in communicable and non-communicable diseases and an exacerbation of existing illness conditions, all contributing to a decline in the overall well-being of populations and rise in health care resource utilization. Over 80% of Canadians live in urban centres. The 2014 United Nations report on global urbanization identified Canada as being more urbanized than the United States, Norway, France and Germany. Rapid urbanization has been identified as a global disruptive force that has and continues to significantly impact health and wellbeing. Advanced training to prepare individuals to engage in analytic problem solving, leadership, research and information management, entrepreneurship, and communication is needed to be able to negotiate this changing, complex landscape. A survey of 120 Master of Nursing program students (99.1% response rate) indicates a doctoral program with the characteristics of the PhD in Urban Health is in demand. 66.4% of respondents reported they would enroll in a PhD program to acquire advanced skills in quality improvement, research, clinical management or collaboration with diverse populations residing in urban centres for generating innovative solutions to health and social challenges. Fit with Ryerson mission, Strategic Mandate Agreement and resources: The program builds on the existing master’s program in Nursing that is offered by the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing (DCSN). The Department is ready to deliver the new program in a cost-effective manner. The PhD in Urban Health program will be housed in and administered by the DCSN with the support of the Faculty of Community Services (FCS). DCSN and FCS facilities, resources, and infrastructure will be used to support this program. The program is consistent with Ryerson’s Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA), and was specifically mentioned as a program area for growth in the University’s SMA submission to Government. Program Costing Summary of enrolment, revenue and expenditures at steady-state (details on next page)* Year A Year B Year C Year D Steady State Enrolment (Annualized FTE) 3.3 8.3 13.3 18.3 20.0 Total Revenue $122,147 $305,367 $488,587 $671,807 $732,880
Direct Costs including OTO $131,124 $134,457 $163,843 $163,843 $163,843
Total Expenditures $160,553 $200,530 $266,560 $303,204 $315,419 Annual funds to be allocated for institutional ($38,406) $104,836 $222,026 $368,602 $417,461 costs including student support/(deficit) *The program will be launched upon receipt of a sufficient number of funded doctoral spaces. These may come from newly allocated spaces from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and/or the redistribution of existing spaces from within the University.
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 82 Table 1: Estimated Enrolment, Revenue and Expenditures - PhD in Urban Health Year A Year B Year C Year D Steady State 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 a) Enrolment Annualized FTE 3.3 8.3 13.3 18.3 20.0 Fall FTE 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 20.0 b) Revenue Tuition fees $ 25,375 $ 63,439 $ 101,502 $ 139,565 $ 152,253 Grants $ 96,771 $ 241,928 $ 387,085 $ 532,242 $ 580,627 TOTAL Revenue $ 122,147 $ 305,367 $ 488,587 $ 671,807 $ 732,880 c) Expenditures Instructional and research related salaries $ 72,857 $ 72,857 $ 97,143 $ 97,143 $ 97,143 Administration and co-ordination support salaries $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 Non-salary operating $ 6,667 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 Benefits and pensions related to direct salaries $ 21,600 $ 21,600 $ 26,700 $ 26,700 $ 26,700 Subtotal Direct Costs $ 131,124 $ 134,457 $ 163,843 $ 163,843 $ 163,843
Library $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 New buildings financing (10% of incremental revenue) $ 12,215 $ 30,537 $ 48,859 $ 67,181 $ 73,288 New buildings operating (10% of incremental revenue) $ 12,215 $ 30,537 $ 48,859 $ 67,181 $ 73,288 Subtotal Indirect Costs $ 29,429 $ 66,073 $ 102,717 $ 139,361 $ 151,576
Total Ongoing Expenditures $ 160,553 $ 200,530 $ 266,560 $ 303,204 $ 315,419
One-time costs/investments TOTAL Expenditures $ 160,553 $ 200,530 $ 266,560 $ 303,204 $ 315,419
Annual funds to be allocated for institutional costs including graduate student support/ (deficit) $ (38,406) $ 104,836 $ 222,026 $ 368,602 $ 417,461
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 83 RESOLUTION
RE: Review of Revenue and Expenditures for new Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Urban Health ______
BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
THAT, on the basis of the review carried out, the program approvals by Senate, and on the basis of the planned revenue and expenditures presented, the new Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Urban Health is deemed financially viable and is approved to be offered September 2019 at the discretion of the Provost and Vice President Academic.
November 29, 2018
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 84 RESOLUTION
RE: Review of Revenue and Expenditures for new Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Building Science ______
BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
THAT, on the basis of the review carried out, the program approvals by Senate, and on the basis of the planned revenue and expenditures presented, the new Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Building Science is deemed financially viable and is approved to be offered September 2019 at the discretion of the Provost and Vice President Academic.
November 29, 2019
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING November 29, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: 2018-19 Enrolment Update
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:
__X_ Academic Student Experience Space Enhancement _ Reputation Enhancement _ Financial Resources Management Compliance (e.g. legislatively required) _ Governance
ACTION REQUIRED: Information only
SUMMARY: 2018-19 Enrolment and Revenue Update
BACKGROUND: An updated snapshot of 2018-19 domestic/international and undergraduate/graduate enrolment and a brief summary of expected budget revenues.
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY: N/A
PREPARED BY:
Name: Glenn Craney, Deputy Provost and Vice Provost, University Planning Date: November 29, 2018
APPROVED BY:
Name: Michael Benarroch, Provost and Vice President Academic Date: November 29, 2018
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 86 2018-19 Enrolment & Revenue Update
November 6, 2018
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Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 87 Undergraduate Enrolment
Year 1 Intake
• 8,850 total new students in FT programs • +10 students above the planned target (-40 domestic and +50 international)
• 840 new Year 1 international students • +50 international students above the planned target (25% increase over Fall 2017)
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Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 88 Undergraduate Enrolment
Total Undergraduate Enrolment FFTE
Estimated 2018-19 domestic student FFTEs are at the 2017-18 level • approximately 2% above the corridor mid-point
Estimated 2018-19 international student FFTEs are about 28% above the 2017-18 level • slightly above the projected numbers
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Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 89 Graduate Enrolment
Total Enrolment 2,754 graduate students (FT + PT) • 90 more (all in Master’s) than in Fall 2017
Enrolment Eligible for Funding Master’s: 30 FTEs above SMA2 target
PhD: 11 FTEs above SMA2 target
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Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 90 Budget Revenues
• Tuition revenues expected to be slightly above budget level
• Undergraduate and graduate grant revenues are at budget level
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Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 91 Board of Governors Meeting September 26, 2018 Page 1
BOARD OF GOVERNORS September 26, 2018 Jorgenson Hall – JOR 1410 380 Victoria Street 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MINUTES
Minutes of a meeting of the Board of Governors of Ryerson University (the “University”) held on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. in Jorgenson Hall, JOR‐1410.
ATTENDANCE:
Present: M. Al Zaibak, L. Amleh, S. Bukhari, J. Cockwell, C. Ellis, S. Faruqi, M. Frazer (Chair), J. Fukakusa, S. Gellman, S. Gosal, H. Harb, M. Lachemi, C. MacDonald, C. Paisley, G. Pathak, M. Rodrigues, S. Sinha, O. Ullah
Regrets: L. Bloomberg, M. Ien, N. Mohamed, T. Staffieri (Vice Chair)
Board Secretariat: G. Basanta, Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Secretary of the Board of Governors C. Redmond, Governance Officer J. Shin Doi, General Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Governors
Others Attending N. Adelson, Associate Vice President, Research and Innovation D. Bell, Secretary of Senate M. Benarroch, Provost and Vice President, Academic D. Brown, Vice President, Administration and Operations R. Carriere, Founder and CEO, Aorte Fitness A. Casey, Executive Director, Office of the President I. Crookshank, Interim Vice Provost, Students J. Grass, Assistant Vice President, University Relations G. Mallon, Interim Assistant Vice‐President, Facilities Management and Development M. McEachrane, Executive Director, Office of Provost and Vice President Academic J. McKee, Chief Financial Officer K. Mehta, Assistant Vice President, Engagement I. Mishkel, Vice President, University Advancement and Alumni Relations M. Moshe, Vice Provost, Academic D. O'Neil Green, Vice President, Equity and Community Inclusion C. Sass‐Kortsak, Assistant Vice President, Human Resources S. Zolfaghari, Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs
1. IN‐CAMERA DISCUSSION (Board Members Only)
2. IN‐CAMERA DISCUSSION (Executive Group Invited)
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END OF IN‐CAMERA SESSION
4. INTRODUCTION
4.1 Chair’s Remarks
M. Frazer opened his remarks with an acknowledgement of the land and welcomed new students, faculty, staff and alumni members to the first Board meeting of the Academic Year.
M. Frazer thanked T. Staffieri for his hospitality in hosting the Board Welcome Social at the Rogers Centre on September 4, 2018.
M. Frazer encouraged Board members to attend the upcoming convocations and the installation of J. Fukakusa as the fifth Chancellor of the University on October 10, 2018.
M. Frazer thanked the Provost and the Vice President. Administration and Finance, Facilities Management and Development and the Board Secretariat for their generous gifts to the Board.
4.2 Approval of the September 26, 2018 Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
5. REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT
M. Lachemi welcomed Board members and introduced three new leadership appointments: N. Adelson, Associate Vice President, Research and Innovation; K. Mehta, Assistant Vice President, Engagement and D. Bell, Secretary of Senate.
M. Lachemi was pleased to report that 43,200 undergraduate and 2,740 graduate students had enrolled in the University in September.
M. Lachemi reported R. Burley, Professor, School of Image Arts, and L. Janzen Kooistra and R. Panofsky, both professors in the Department of English, had been elected to the Royal Society of Canada – Academy of Arts and Humanities.
M. Lachemi reported that eight films directed by Ryerson alumni and been selected for the Toronto International Film Festival, including a feature‐length film.
M. Lachemi spoke of the World Cities World Class University Network symposium attended by 300 participants and brought to Ryerson by A. Saloojee, Assistant Vice‐President, International.
M. Lachemi thanked S. Sinha for championing the Global Conference on Ageing hosted by Ryerson in August.
M. Lachemi spoke of the results of the Ryerson Employee Survey. The survey had an impressive response rate of 66%. The level of organizational engagement and job engagement were also over 70%.
M. Lachemi spoke of the upcoming Fall Convocation, the Installation of J. Fukakusa as the University’s fifth Chancellor and Indigenous filmmaker M. Campbell and Canadian Labour Congress President H. Yussuff, who will both receive honorary doctorates. Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 93 Board of Governors Meeting September 26, 2018 Page 3
M. Lachemi presented two videos – one was created by fourth‐year Sports Media student Aaron Hamilton. A. Hamilton’s video was of a basketball game between the Ryerson Rams and the Duke Blue Devils. The second video showcased the new HOEM student residence.
M. Lachemi invited R. Carriere from Aorte Fitness to present on a product he had invented and patented and whose production had been supported by Ryerson’s Science Discovery Zone. The presentation showcased a device which corrects cognitive balance through kinetic resistance.
6. REPORT FROM THE SECRETARY
J. Shin Doi thanked members of the Board of Governors Leadership Award and Medal Selection Committee – L. Amleh, C. Ellis, S. Gellman, C. MacDonald, and M. Moshe for serving on the selection committee. J. Shin Doi also thanked the Student Awards and Scholarship Office for coordinating and administering the award which is given out at the Fall 2018 convocation.
J. Shin Doi reminded Board members of the upcoming Board Holiday Party hosted by Mitch Frazer on December 10, 2018.
J. Shin Doi spoke of the Board Secretariat’s work throughout the year and thanked G. Basanta, V. Luckiram, C. Redmond and L. Stevens for their hard work and professionalism.
M. Frazer reported that he and his family would be making a contribution to the Board of Governors Leadership Award and encouraged Board members to contribute to the University. He said that he would be following up with Board members in the next few months.
7. REPORT FROM THE PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC
M. Benarroch welcomed Board members to the new academic year and reflected on his first year at the University. He spoke of the three key aspects to the University’s growth and development: pushing boundaries through the zone network; bolstering our commitment to academic excellence; and implementing a strategy towards indigenizing the campus.
M. Benarroch spoke of the success of student orientation and athletics, the securing of Social Science and Humanities Research Council Grants; new research; record student applications; and the success of Ryerson graduates at the Toronto International Film Festival.
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
8.1 REPORT FROM THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
M. Frazer reported that the Finance Committee met on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 and was presented with information on a Residence Monetization Strategy proposal. On that date the committee also recommended the approval of amendments to the existing investment policy and were provided with information on the Annual Committee Work Plan and Terms of Reference.
It was moved, seconded and carried:
BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
Board of Governors Meeting - November 29, 2018 - Page 94 Board of Governors Meeting September 26, 2018 Page 4 THAT the existing “Investment Policy” be amended and separated into two new policies “Investment Policy for Expendable Funds” and “Investment Policy for Non‐Expendable Funds” and that both policies be approved as presented.
8.2 REPORT FROM THE CHAIR OF THE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND PENSION COMMITTEE
M. Frazer reported that an electronic ballot was sent out on September 18, 2108 to members of the Employee Relations and Pension Committee in lieu of a committee meeting. The electronic ballot contained information about the appointment of the actuary and an amendment to the Ryerson Retirement Pension Plan Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures document. Both items were approved by the Committee. The 2017/18 Annual Pension Report and the OMERS Quarterly Fund Review were sent to Committee members for information.
8.2.1 Appointment of the Actuary for the Ryerson Retirement Pension Plan
It was moved, seconded and carried:
BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
THAT Willis Towers Watson be retained as the Actuary for the Ryerson Retirement Pension Plan (RRPP) for the calendar year 2019.
8.2.2 Amendment to the Ryerson Retirement Pension Plan Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures (SIP&P)
It was moved, seconded and carried:
BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
THAT the proposed amendment to the Ryerson Retirement Pension Plan Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures (SIP&P) be approved as presented.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
M. Frazer stated that if there were no requests to discuss items in the consent agenda he would move to adopt the consent agenda and to terminate the meeting.
9.1 Approval of the June 28, 2018 Minutes
10. TERMINATION
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING November 29, 2018
Agenda Item: Controller and Director of Finance Signing Authority
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE ____ Academic ____ Student Engagement and Success ____ Space Enhancement ____ Reputation Enhancement _x Financial Resources Management ____ Compliance (e.g. legislatively required) _x Governance
ACTION REQUIRED: Approval
SUMMARY: The Chief Financial Officer has requested that the Controller and Director of Finance be delegated powers and authorized to sign routine banking documents, as may be required to conduct routine banking business transacted under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer.
BACKGROUND: This delegation does not fall under the authority of the Execution of Contracts Policy, which specifies the signing authority of officers of the University, but under the authority of the Board Bylaws, Article 24.2 Banking which deals specifically with this type of delegation.
“The banking business of the University shall be transacted with such banks, trust companies or other firms or corporations as may, from time to time, be designated by or under the authority of the Board. Such banking business or any part thereof shall be transacted under such agreements, instructions and delegations of powers as the Board may, from time to time, prescribe or authorize.”
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY: NA
PREPARED BY: Julia Shin Doi, General Counsel and Secretary of the Board Catherine Redmond, Governance Officer November 16, 2018
APPROVED BY: Joanne McKee, Chief Financial Officer November 9, 2018
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DRAFT RESOLUTION
RE: Controller and Director of Finance Signing Authority ______
BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
THAT the Controller and Director of Finance be delegated powers and authorized to sign documents as may be required to conduct routine banking business transacted under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer.
November 29, 2018
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Date: Thursday, November 1, 2018
To: Ryerson University Election Procedures Committee Julia Shin Doi, Chair Jennifer Hicks, Alumni Representative and Committee Secretary Ron Babin, RFA Representative Giselle Basanta, Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Secretary Ram Ganesh, RSU Representative Joseph Zboralski, Staff Representative
From: Catherine Redmond, Returning Officer
Re: RU‐Pass Referendum 2018
The RU‐Pass Referendum 2018 has succeeded.
The YES votes met the 50% +1 threshold to determine the outcome of the referendum.
SUMMARY On April 26, 2018 the Board of Governors of Ryerson University approved the holding of a referendum among all full‐time undergraduate and graduate students asking for their support to create a new student levy to secure Ryerson’s participation in U‐Pass, a new low‐cost ridership program with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).
Voting for the RU‐Pass Referendum 2018 was conducted over four days, October 29, 2018 to November 1, 2018. Of the 38,134 eligible voters, 16,331 cast a ballot: 10,158 were marked YES and 6,079 were marked NO (94 voters declined to indicate a preference).
The RU‐Pass Referendum 2018 has determined that a sufficient number of full‐time undergraduate and graduate students are in favour the creation of a Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐Pass) fee of $282.00 per semester ($280.00 for RU‐Pass and $2.00 for Ryerson administrative fee), applicable in the fall and winter terms, for a total of $564.00 per year, which would provide unlimited travel on Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) services, adjusted annually by no more than five percent in accordance with administrative and transit costs, beginning in September 2019.
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TABULATION OF VOTES
VOTING RESULTS Eligible voters 38,134 Ballots submitted 16,331 YES votes 10,158 NO votes 6,079 Votes cast 16,237 Declined to vote 94 Participation rate 42.8%
INFORMATION PUBLISHED IN THE RU‐PASS REFERENDUM 2018
BACKGROUND
A U‐Pass is a fare pass program offered to students who are enrolled in a postsecondary institution. The cost of a U‐Pass is based on current modal split (transit vs non‐transit) and is designed to keep the TTC revenue cost neutral, both today and in the future. Two of the main objectives of a U‐Pass are 1) to increase access to transit by lowering the cost to travel and 2) grow transit ridership. To lower the cost of the pass the program requires mandatory student participation and ensures the financial impact for the TTC is cost neutral. The cost of a U‐Pass is included in the student fees collected by the institution and reimbursed to the TTC. The adoption of a U‐Pass at an institution is dependent on a referendum of the student union to allow for the inclusion of the pass cost in the student fees.
PROPOSAL
The Ryerson Election Procedures Committee will hold a referendum, amongst full‐time undergraduate and graduate students to seek approval for the creation of a fee of $282.00 per semester, applicable in the fall and winter terms, for a total of $564.00 per year, to fund the cost of a Universal Transit Pass (U‐Pass) starting in September 2019, to be paid by all students enrolled in full‐time programs. Students enrolled in the spring/summer term would have the option to opt into the U‐Pass for that term as well. The compulsory fee is to be adjusted by no more than 5% annually to provide for any increase in administrative or transit costs. While U‐ Pass is a universal term, it will be rebranded locally as “RU‐Pass” for internal Ryerson purposes.
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QUESTION
Do you agree to the creation of a Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐Pass) fee of $282.00 per semester ($280.00 for RU‐Pass and $2.00 for Ryerson administrative fee), applicable in the fall and winter terms, for a total of $564.00 per year, which would provide unlimited travel on Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) services, adjusted annually by no more than five percent in accordance with administrative and transit costs, beginning in September 2019?
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS ELECTION PROCEDURES COMMITTEE DECISION ON CHALLENGES TO THE RU-PASS REFERENDUM
I. REFERENDUM: Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (“RU-Pass”) Referendum 2018, Request for a U-Pass Levy
Do you agree to the creation of a Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐Pass) fee of $282.00 per semester ($280.00 for RU‐Pass and $2.00 for Ryerson administrative fee), applicable in the fall and winter terms, for a total of $564.00 per year, which would provide unlimited travel on Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) services, adjusted annually by no more than five percent in accordance with administrative and transit costs, beginning in September 2019?
II. DECISION: The Election Procedures Committee, by a four to one majority, accepts the recommendation of the Returning Officer, Catherine Redmond, and hereby denies the challenges to the RU-Pass Referendum and upholds the RU-Pass Referendum results.
III. REASONS: The role of the Election Procedures Committee is set out in the Referendum Procedures. Section 9.2, Challenges to Referendum Results, provides that in the event of a challenge to a referendum result, the Returning Officer is to investigate challenges to referendum results and provide a recommendation, following which the Election Procedures Committee “will consider the report and issue a decision”. In fulfilling this mandate, the Election Procedures Committee has carefully reviewed the various challenges that have been filed, the recommendation of the Returning Officer, and all relevant facts respecting the administration of the RU-Pass Referendum. Voting for the RU-Pass Referendum was conducted over four days, October 29 to November 1, 2018. Of the 38,124 eligible voters, there were 16,331 voters who cast a ballot. There were 10,158 voters who marked YES and 6,079 voters who marked NO to the RU-Pass Referendum question. There were 94 voters who declined to indicate a preference. The RU-Pass Referendum succeeded as the YES votes met the 50% + 1 threshold to determine the outcome of the RU-Pass Referendum. There were numerous challenges to the RU-Pass Referendum results, as set out in the Returning Officer’s report dated November 12, 2018, a copy of which is attached as Schedule “A”. The challengers alleged that the conduct and activities of the Ryerson Students Union (“RSU”), the “YES” campaign, were misleading and unfair, in breach of section 7.6 – General Standard of Fairness and section 8.1 – Inaccurate Material pursuant to the Referendum Procedures. The challengers alleged that the RSU misled voters about: (a) the opt-out provision which is available to any student whose personal circumstances relate to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code which restricts the ability to utilize transit, and (b) the voting period end date which was November 1, 2018. The challengers argued that there were
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several instances where students were told on the RSU social media sites that they could easily opt-out, and that the RSU indicated that November 2, 2018 was the end of the voting period. There were also a few challengers who complained about the “free pizza and waffles” that the RSU distributed to students in an effort to influence their vote. The Returning Officer investigated the challenges pursuant to the Referendum Procedures. It was the Returning Officer’s view that there was “sharp practice and misleading information” used by the RSU but that voters had access to accurate information. The majority of the Election Procedures Committee concurs. The RSU’s statements about the opt-out (e.g. “You can Opt-Out”) were vague and incomplete. The RSU’s posters about the voting period end date did have the incorrect date of November 2, 2018. During the voting period, the Returning Officer issued instructions to the RSU to correct inaccuracies and the RSU made efforts to comply. Accurate information about both the opt-out and voting end date was publicly available. The opt-out and voting period were clearly explained on the Board of Governors’ Referenda site:https://www.ryerson.ca/governors/elections/Referenda/. Ryerson University’s Vice Provost Students also sent an email to all full-time undergraduate and graduate students on October 30, 2018 about the opt-out provision and voting end date. A copy of that email is attached as Schedule “B”. The Eyeopener newspaper and Ryersonian newspaper published articles both before and during the voting period about the opt-out and voting end date. The Eyeopener published an article, “RSU prints RU-Pass Referendum Ads with the Wrong Dates on Them” on October 29, 2018 https://theeyeopener.com/2018/10/rsu-prints-ru-pass-referendum-advertisements-with-the-wrong-dates-on- them/. The Eyeopener also published an article, “Everything You Need to Know About the Ru-Pass” on October 30, 2018 https://theeyeopener.com/2018/10/everything-you- need-to-know-about-the-ru-pass/ which stated, “Students can opt out of the pass if they are unable to use transit due to grounds protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Opt-outs will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Office of the Registrar at Ryerson”. The Eyeopener article noted that the voting period ended on November 1 at 4:30 pm. The Ryersonian published an article, “Current RU-Pass Opt-Out Only Applies to Students with Disabilities, RSU President Clarifies” on October 31, 2018. https://ryersonian.ca/current-ru-pass-opt-out- only-applies-to-students-with-disabilities-rsu-president-clarifies/. The Ryersonian article discussed the issue and noted that the voting would take place until November 1 at 4:30 pm. The “NO” campaign also posted on Facebook, Ryerson Students against RU- Pass https://www.facebook.com/2306891996007043/posts/vote-no-for-the-ru-pass-from-today-until-nov-1-430-
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pmheres-why1-students-cant-op/2309328299096746/ on October 29, 2018, “Students can’t opt out of the RU-Pass. Despite what the RSU is telling students about the opt- out option, you can only opt-out if it falls under the human rights code”. Distribution of the free pizza and waffles by the RSU does not constitute prohibited activity under the Referendum Procedures, and as such, is not discussed herein. For the reasons above, the majority of the Election Procedures Committee accepts the recommendation of the Returning Officer, denies the challenges and upholds the RU Pass Referendum results. The majority is of the view that the irregularities that occurred in the referendum did not materially affect the fairness of the referendum, or alter the result. One member of the Election Procedures Committee voted to reject the recommendation of the Returning Officer, accept the challenges, and dismiss the RU Pass Referendum results. That member is of the view that there was an unbalanced advantage that the "YES" advocates had in communicating erroneous information, and this erroneous information was known but inadequately corrected too late to offset the misleading information.
DATED this 26th day of November, 2018.
Julia Shin Doi, Chair Election Procedures Committee Members: Ron Babin, Faculty Representative Jennifer Hicks, Alumni Representative Joseph Zboralski, Staff Representative Giselle Basanta, Board Secretariat
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Date: Monday 12, November 6, 2018
To: Ryerson University Election Procedures Committee Julia Shin Doi, Chair Jennifer Hicks, Alumni Representative and Committee Secretary Ron Babin, RFA Representative Giselle Basanta, Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Secretary Ram Ganesh, RSU Representative Joseph Zboralski, Staff Representative
From: Catherine Redmond, Returning Officer
Re: 2018 RU‐Pass Referendum Challenges Report
Referendum Dates Established
On August 29, 2018 I confirmed with Salman Faruqi, RSU, Vice President Education and Ian Crookshank, Vice Provost, Students that the referendum dates would be October 29, 2018 to November 1, 2018. On September 20, 2018 I informed the Election Procedures Committee of the confirmed referendum dates.
The Referendum Period – October 8 to November 1, 2018
On October 8, 2018 The RU PASS proclamation was sent to 38,184 student voters with the dates of the referendum clearly defined (Appendix A – Pages 3‐ 4)
On October 12, 2018 a YES and NO side had registered with the Board Secretariat and provided the names of their spokespersons as was requested. Campaigning began on October 13, 2018.
Between October 8 and November 1, 2018 approximately nine email blast were sent out to voters. (Appendix A ‐ Pages 3‐13) These email blasts provided voters with the following information.
1. October 8, 2018 ‐ RU Pass Referendum Proclamation 2. October 9, 2018 ‐ Reminder of campaign registration deadline 3. October 15, 2018 ‐ Notification that campaigning begins
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4. October 26, 2018 ‐ Notification that voting begins 5. October 29, 2018 ‐ Notification that voting has begun 6. October 30, 2018 ‐ Clarification of RU PASS information from Vice Provost Students 7. October 31, 2018 ‐ Notification that final Vote Day 8. November 1, 2018 ‐ Notification of Last Day to Vote 9. November 1, 2018 ‐ Referendum Results
During the Campaign and voting period the Returning Officer received over 60 emails requesting information about the RU Pass, how to vote, and complaints about the conduct of the YES campaigners. All emails were responded to and complaints were brought to the attention of those who were directly responsible for the conduct of the YES campaigners’ team with a request that the Vice Provost, Students assist them with campaign message accuracy.
During the Voting Period
To mitigate this, and to counter any purported misinformation I requested that Ian Crookshank, Vice Provost Students send out an email blast to all voters with accurate facts about the referendum. The text of this blast (Appendix A pages 9‐10) went out to all voters on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.
Post‐Referendum Period
After the referendum concluded on November 1, 2018 the Returning Officer received approximately 195 emails from student voters who wanted more information about the U‐ PASS, were upset about the results of the vote, or were concerned about the RSU’s campaign behavior. Of those 195 emails 24 wished to formally challenge the referendum results. Two of these email challenges had several hundred student signatures attached.
Conduct of the Referendum
The majority of the complaints concerned the YES side’s misleading statements and incorrect voting dates on campaign posters and material. There were several instances where students were told on RSU social media sites that they could easily opt‐out of the RU PASS. Others were told that receiving a Go Transit pass was linked with securing the RU pass. Another complaint, which was more serious was that students were being assisted or observed while they cast their votes.
Conclusion
The 42.8% voter turn‐out for the RU Pass referendum was the largest that the University has had since referendum statistics were recorded. Of the 38,134 eligible voters, 10,158 voted in favour of the RU Pass and 6,079 voted against the pass. Those voters who agreed to the creation of the RU Pass fee of $282.00 per semester had a strong lead.
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While I feel that sharp practice and misleading information was used by the RSU I also felt that the electorate had access to accurate information provided by the Board Secretariat, and voted accordingly.
I conclude that the referendum results should stand and the challenge to the referendum has no merit.
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Send date/time: Monday, October 8, 2018 From: Board Secretariat
Test date/time: Friday, October 5, 2018, AM Send Test to: Leanne Stevens [email protected] Catherine Redmond [email protected] Board Secretariat [email protected]
Subject line: RYERSON UNIVERSAL TRANSIT PASS (RU‐PASS) REFERENDUM 2018
REFERENDUM PROCLAMATION RYERSON UNIVERSAL TRANSIT PASS (RU‐PASS) REFERENDUM 2018, REQUEST FOR A U‐PASS LEVY
On April 26, 2018 the Board of Governors of Ryerson University approved the holding of a referendum among all full‐time undergraduate and graduate students asking for their support to create a new student levy to secure Ryerson’s participation in U‐Pass, a new low‐cost ridership program with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).
BACKGROUND A U‐Pass is a fare pass program offered to students who are enrolled in a postsecondary institution. The cost of a U‐Pass is based on current modal split (transit vs non‐transit) and is designed to keep the TTC revenue and cost neutral, both today and in the future. Two of the main objectives of a U‐Pass are 1) to increase access to transit by lowering the cost to travel and 2) grow transit ridership. To lower the cost of the pass the program requires mandatory student participation and ensures the financial impact for the TTC is cost neutral. The cost of a U‐Pass is included in the student fees collected by the institution and reimbursed to the TTC. The adoption of a U‐Pass at an institution is dependent on a referendum of the student union to allow for the inclusion of the pass cost in the student fees.
PROPOSAL The Ryerson Election Procedures Committee will hold a referendum, amongst full‐time undergraduate and graduate students to seek approval for the creation of a fee of $282.00 per semester, applicable in the fall and winter terms, for a total of $564.00 per year, to fund the cost of a Universal Transit Pass (U‐ Pass) starting in September 2019, to be paid by all students enrolled in full‐time programs. Students enrolled in the spring/summer term would have the option to opt into the U‐Pass for that term as well. The compulsory fee is to be adjusted by no more than 5% annually to provide for any increase in administrative or transit costs. While U‐Pass is a universal term, it will be rebranded locally as “RU‐ Pass” for internal Ryerson purposes.
QUESTION
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Do you agree to the creation of a Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐Pass) fee of $282.00 per semester ($280.00 for RU‐Pass and $2.00 for Ryerson administrative fee), applicable in the fall and winter terms, for a total of $564.00 per year, which would provide unlimited travel on Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) services, adjusted annually by no more than five percent in accordance with administrative and transit costs, beginning in September 2019?
Yes N o
HOW TO CAMPAIGN ON THE REFERENDUM
Those intending to campaign on this referendum may register as a group represented by three individuals who are eligible to vote in this referendum. Campaign group registration forms are available at the Board of Governors Referenda website. Completed forms are to be submitted to the Returning Officer c/o the Board Secretariat at Jorgenson Hall 11th floor. Registration for campaign groups closes on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
HOW TO VOTE Vote online at my.ryerson.ca Voting starts on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. and ends on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. The voting system will be available throughout the voting period. If you are eligible to vote but cannot access the system or have other difficulties voting, contact the Returning Officer c/o the Board Secretariat for direction and assistance.
Returning Officer – Catherine Redmond
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Send date/time: Thursday, October 11 2018 From: Board Secretariat
Test date/time: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Send Test to: Leanne Stevens [email protected] Catherine Redmond [email protected] Board Secretariat [email protected] Subject line: RYERSON UNIVERSAL TRANSIT PASS (RU‐PASS) REFERENDUM 2018, YES and NO campaign group registration closes on Friday
Please be reminded that the registration period for Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐PASS) Referendum YES and NO campaign groups closes tomorrow.
Registration forms must be received by Friday, October 12, 2018 at 12:00 noon. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Please visit the Board of Governors Referenda website for more information.
How to register a YES or NO campaign group
Download the registration form available at the Board of Governors Referenda website. Submit the completed registration form in person to the Returning Officer c/o the Board Secretariat at Jorgenson Hall 11th floor by the registration deadline.
Please contact the Returning Officer c/o the Board Secretariat ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns about campaign group registration or about the referendum.
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Send date/time: Monday, October 15, 2018 From: Board Secretariat
Test date/time: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Send Test to: Leanne Stevens [email protected] Catherine Redmond [email protected] Board Secretariat [email protected]
Subject line: Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐PASS) Referendum, YES and NO campaigning is underway
The Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐PASS) Referendum YES and NO campaign period has begun.
In the coming weeks, you will have opportunities to learn about the referendum issue from your fellow student campaigners. You may also visit the Board of Governors Referenda website for public information about the referendum.
Voting for the referendum will begin on October 29, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. and end on November 1, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Voting will be conducted online through the my.ryerson portal.
Please contact the Returning Officer c/o the Board Secretariat ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns about the referendum.
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Send date/time: Friday, October 26, 2018 From: Board Secretariat
Test date/time: Monday, October 22, 2018 Send Test to: Leanne Stevens [email protected] Catherine Redmond [email protected] Board Secretariat [email protected]
Subject line: Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐PASS) Referendum, Voting begins on Monday, October 29, 2018
Next week is the voting period for the Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐PASS) Referendum.
Voting will begin on October 29, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. and end on November 1, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Voting website link will be available on my.ryerson.ca
For more information, please visit the Board of Governors Referenda website or contact the Returning Officer c/o the Board Secretariat ([email protected]).
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Send date/time: Monday, October 29, 2018 From: Board Secretariat
Subject line: Ryerson University Transit Pass (RU‐PASS) Referendum 2018, Voting has begun
Voting has begun for the Ryerson University Transit Pass (RU‐PASS) Referendum 2018
Eligible voters can log on to the voting website linked at my.ryerson.ca
To vote, you will be asked to answer YES or NO to the following question:
Do you agree to the creation of a Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐Pass) fee of $282.00 per semester ($280.00 for RU‐Pass and $2.00 for Ryerson administrative fee), applicable in the fall and winter terms, for a total of $564.00 per year, which would provide unlimited travel on Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) services, adjusted annually by no more than five percent in accordance with administrative and transit costs, beginning in September 2019?
Voting will be available until Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.
For more information, please visit the Board of Governors Referenda website or contact the Returning Officer c/o the Board Secretariat ([email protected]).
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Send date/time: Tuesday October 30, 2018, PM From: Vice Provost Students Reply‐to: [email protected] Recipients: All full‐time undergraduate and graduate students
Test date/time: N/A
Subject line: FYI: RU‐Pass Referendum ‐ Important Clarifications Voting began on Monday October 29 on a referendum among all full‐time undergraduate and graduate students for a Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐Pass). The referendum request was brought forward by the Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU) and approved at the April 2018 Ryerson Board of Governors meeting. Voting ends on Thursday November 1 at 4:30 p.m.
Can students opt‐out of RU‐Pass?
All undergraduate and graduate students who are members of the Ryerson Students’ Union will be required to pay the levy and participate in the RU‐Pass program.
An opt‐out provision will be available to any student whose personal circumstances/needs relate to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code which restricts their ability to utilize transit. These opt‐out requests will be assessed by Ryerson University on a case‐by‐case basis.
Can RU‐Pass be used for rides on neighbouring transit services (i.e. York Region Transit, GO, etc.)?
The RU‐Pass would be used exclusively for transportation on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) system.
Who will oversee the administration of the RU‐Pass?
Ryerson’s Registrar’s Office will be responsible for the administrative oversight of the levy and compliance required by the TTC.
Who determines the provisions of the RU‐Pass?
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) developed a U‐Pass Policy Framework in March 2018 that determines among other things the cost of the pass, the opt‐out provisions and whether or not a regional pass is a viable option. More information about the framework can be found on the TTC website: http://www.ttc.ca/About_the_TTC/Commission_reports_and_information/Commission_meetings/2018/March_20/Rep orts/9_U_Pass_Policy.pdf
This information is also available on the Ryerson Board Office website: https://www.ryerson.ca/governors/elections/Referenda/
Ian Crookshank Interim Vice‐Provost, Students
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Send date/time: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 From: Board Secretariat
Test date/time: Monday, October 22, 2018 Send Test to: Leanne Stevens [email protected] Catherine Redmond [email protected] Board Secretariat [email protected]
Subject line: Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐PASS) Referendum 2018, Vote Today
Voting for the Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐PASS) Referendum 2018 closes tomorrow (November 1, 2018) at 4:30 p.m.
Vote today at my.ryerson.ca
To vote, you will be asked to answer YES or NO to the following question:
Do you agree to the creation of a Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐Pass) fee of $282.00 per semester ($280.00 for RU‐Pass and $2.00 for Ryerson administrative fee), applicable in the fall and winter terms, for a total of $564.00 per year, which would provide unlimited travel on Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) services, adjusted annually by no more than five percent in accordance with administrative and transit costs, beginning in September 2019?
For more information, please visit the Board of Governors Referenda website or contact the Returning Officer c/o the Board Secretariat ([email protected]).
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Send date/time: Thursday, November 1, 2018 From: Board Secretariat
Test date/time: Monday, October 22, 2018 Send Test to: Leanne Stevens [email protected] Catherine Redmond [email protected] Board Secretariat [email protected]
Subject line: Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐PASS) Referendum 2018, Last day to VOTE
Have you voted for the Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐PASS) Referendum 2018?
Voting closes TODAY at 4:30 p.m.
Voting is available at my.ryerson.ca
To vote, you will be asked to answer YES or NO to the following question:
Do you agree to the creation of a Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐Pass) fee of $282.00 per semester ($280.00 for RU‐Pass and $2.00 for Ryerson administrative fee), applicable in the fall and winter terms, for a total of $564.00 per year, which would provide unlimited travel on Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) services, adjusted annually by no more than five percent in accordance with administrative and transit costs, beginning in September 2019?
For more information, please visit the Board of Governors Referenda website or contact the Returning Officer c/o the Board Secretariat ([email protected]).
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Send date/time: Thursday, November 1, 2018, PM From: Board Secretariat
Test date/time: Monday, October 22, 2018 Send Test to: Leanne Stevens [email protected] Catherine Redmond [email protected] Board Secretariat [email protected]
Subject line: Ryerson University Transit Pass (RU‐PASS) Referendum 2018 Results
Voting has ended for the Ryerson University Transit Pass (RU‐PASS) Referendum 2018.
Thank you very much to everyone who participated in the referendum.
Referendum Results
There were 10,158 votes for YES and 6,079 votes for NO.
These results indicate that a sufficient number of full‐time undergraduate and graduate students are in favour the creation of a Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐Pass) fee of $282.00 per semester ($280.00 for RU‐Pass and $2.00 for Ryerson administrative fee), applicable in the fall and winter terms, for a total of $564.00 per year, which would provide unlimited travel on Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) services, adjusted annually by no more than five percent in accordance with administrative and transit costs, beginning in September 2019.
Ryerson University Transit Pass (RU‐PASS) Referendum 2018 is successful.
Voting Results Details
Eligible voters: 38,134 Ballots submitted: 16,331 YES votes: 10,158 NO votes: 6,079 Declined to vote: 94 Voter turnout: 42.8%
These results will be posted to the Board of Governors Referenda website tomorrow.
If you have any questions or concerns about the results of the referendum, please contact the Returning Officer c/o the Board Secretariat ([email protected]).
The last day to challenge the referendum results is Friday, November 9, 2018.
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Send date/time: Tuesday October 30, 2018, PM From: Vice Provost Students Reply‐to: [email protected] Recipients: All full‐time undergraduate and graduate students
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Subject line: FYI: RU‐Pass Referendum ‐ Important Clarifications Voting began on Monday October 29 on a referendum among all full‐time undergraduate and graduate students for a Ryerson Universal Transit Pass (RU‐Pass). The referendum request was brought forward by the Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU) and approved at the April 2018 Ryerson Board of Governors meeting. Voting ends on Thursday November 1 at 4:30 p.m.
Can students opt‐out of RU‐Pass?
All undergraduate and graduate students who are members of the Ryerson Students’ Union will be required to pay the levy and participate in the RU‐Pass program.
An opt‐out provision will be available to any student whose personal circumstances/needs relate to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code which restricts their ability to utilize transit. These opt‐out requests will be assessed by Ryerson University on a case‐by‐case basis.
Can RU‐Pass be used for rides on neighbouring transit services (i.e. York Region Transit, GO, etc.)?
The RU‐Pass would be used exclusively for transportation on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) system.
Who will oversee the administration of the RU‐Pass?
Ryerson’s Registrar’s Office will be responsible for the administrative oversight of the levy and compliance required by the TTC.
Who determines the provisions of the RU‐Pass?
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) developed a U‐Pass Policy Framework in March 2018 that determines among other things the cost of the pass, the opt‐out provisions and whether or not a regional pass is a viable option. More information about the framework can be found on the TTC website: http://www.ttc.ca/About_the_TTC/Commission_reports_and_information/Commission_meetings/2018/March_20/Rep orts/9_U_Pass_Policy.pdf
This information is also available on the Ryerson Board Office website: https://www.ryerson.ca/governors/elections/Referenda/
Ian Crookshank Interim Vice‐Provost, Students
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UR Highlights: September Marketing ● In collaboration with UAR, designed the 2019 ● Developed more than 63 print projects during Admissions Handbook which was distributed at the September. Ontario Universities Fair to more than 30,000 ● Captured new photos of the Ryerson Pow Wow potential students. event in September.. ● As a sponsor of WE Day 2018, Ryerson’s ● Added more female and Indigenous photographers 90-second branded segment on the Scotiabank to our vendor list. Arena stage showcased the collaborative work ● Completed the Cybersecure logo identity being done by FCS’ Together Design Lab and the ● 105 new photos uploaded to the DAM Nishnawbe Aski Nations. More than 20,000 ● Over 550 downloads from the DAM elementary and high school students were in attendance. Publications ● Created the visual identity for the new ● Produced 11 editions of Ryerson Today (RT) Cybersecure Catalyst and began working on the ● Open rate for special Back to School edition of RT development of marketing materials. was 40.5%, second-highest open rate for ● Supported communications efforts for the return of September was "New professor brings an the Ryerson Pow Wow. Indigenous approach to his teaching" (39%) ● Also featured Law Practice Program and Royal Media Relations Society Fellows ● In collaboration with MLSE, Ryerson announced the launch of the Future of Sport Lab - this was Website covered by The Globe and Mail, Sportsnet 590, ● Comparing September 2018 to September 2017, 680 News, CityNews, BetaKit and Academica. saw a 7.42% increase in pages viewed on ● FCS’ Together Design Lab partnership with ryerson.ca, while the bounce rate improved by Nishnawbe Aski First Nations to address housing 4.01%. crisis was covered by Toronto Star, Metro News, ● This means more people came to the website and CBC News, University Affairs, Academica, Vice it was higher quality traffic. and Urban Toronto. ○ September 2017: 3.9 million pages viewed ● FCAD partnership with audio entertainment ○ September 2018: 4.2 million pages viewed company Audible covered by The Financial Post and Academica.
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Digital Marketing ● Summer is a less active time for digital campaigns, as it is not a key decision-making period for prospective undergraduate and graduate students, apart from MBA students which continued with Google search and display ads.
Social Media ● Instagram: Over 80% percent of posts had engagement above 1K and reach surpassing 8K (a new benchmark); overall engagement was 26K, which represents a 16% increase over August (previously our best month); set new benchmark of 6K for reach on Instagram Stories; follower account increased by 1.1K in September ● Facebook: Follower count increased by 576; first month with multiple posts exceeding 11K in reach, set new benchmark for engagement at 3.1K ● Twitter: Followers up by 354 since August 1 ● LinkedIn: Followers up by 1.9K; 1.3K social engagements (likes, comments, shares); our content had 357K impressions ● Giphy: 225K views
Awards ● Three International Association of Business Communicators (Canada) Silver Leaf Awards for: ○ Brand Refresh - Award of Excellence ○ CUE Annual Report - Award of Excellence ○ 70/25 Double Anniversary - Award of Merit
● International Design award of Merit for brand evolution swag including buttons, stickers and other wearables.
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UR Highlights: October ● Worked with the Faculty of Arts to develop brand ● Developed full-page Globe and Mail appendix and guidelines. announcement ad highlighting new Chancellor and ● Sourced new photographs from the Yellowhead Board of Governors appointments. Institute launch event for the DAM. ● Led the development of new recruitment materials ● Over 530 images were downloaded from the DAM. for Ryerson Open House including a viewbook for the Faculty of Arts and a poster-zine for the Publications Faculty of Community Services. ● Produced 13 editions of Ryerson Today (RT) ● Created marketing and communications materials ● Highest open rate was for President’s message on to support Ryerson’s 2018 United Way campaign. Brampton campus (40.5%). Second-highest open rate for October stories was "What you need to Media Relations know about cannabis on campus" (39 %). ● The announcement of Janice Fukakusa’s appointment as Chancellor was picked by over 60 Website outlets across the country including The Toronto ● Comparing October 2018 to October 2017, we saw Star, The Globe and Mail, National Post and a 7.14% increase in pages viewed on ryerson.ca, University Affairs. while the bounce rate improved by 1.3%. ● The School of Nursing’s EMBODY - a multimedia ○ October 2018: 3.7 million pages viewed exhibit on the experiences of those suffering from ○ October 2017: 3.4 million pages viewed dementia - was covered by The Toronto Star and CTV News. ● This means more people came to the website and ● Ryerson experts were quoted widely on the 2018 it was higher quality traffic. municipal elections - comment on topics including platforms, voter turnout and voter demographics Digital Marketing was covered in more than 80 media stories. ● Planning digital campaigns for FCAD, YSGS and ● Supported media relations outreach on Ryerson’s several collaborative projects (e.g., World Access 8th annual Social Justice Week. to Higher Education campaign).
Marketing ● Produced more than 40 print projects during October including Law School brochure and Transmedia Zone book. ● Created Brampton initiatives handout and website.
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Social Media ● Instagram: Over 85% of posts had engagement above 1K and reach surpassing 8K; overall engagement was 24K. Our follower count increased by 860, continuing the strong trend from September. ● Facebook: Our Facebook page reached 70K followers and increased engagement by +868 engagement month over month. We continue to maintain a perfect 100% response rate to messages and inquiries. ● Twitter: Our Twitter account reached 50K followers on the back of an increase of 344 month over month. ● LinkedIn: Followers up by 1.9K; 1.1K social engagements (likes, comments, shares); our content had 317K impressions ● Giphy: 751K views; this is a huge spike in impressions in October (200% growth month-over-month), thanks to the launch of our first set of stickers on this channel
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