Fact Book 2019-2020 Questions? Please contact: Office of Institutional Research and Plannin University of Guelph 50 Stone Road E. Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 519-824-4120, Ext. 52615 [email protected] https://www.uoguelph.ca/iar/ Acknowledgments The Office of Institutional Research and Planning would like to thank all of our colleagues from the following areas who provided information and participated in the development of the University of Guelph Fact Book: • Alumni Affairs and Development • Athletics • Communications and Public Affairs • Computing & Communications Services • Financial Services • Human Resources • McLaughlin Library • Office of Registrarial Services • Office of Research • Open Learning and Educational Support • Physical Resources • Student Financial Services *Any revisions after the publication of the University of Guelph Fact Book will be reflected in the web version. Please check the Institutional Research and Planning website for the most up-to-date version. University of Guelph Fact Book | 2019-2020 Page 3 President’s Message Welcome to the 2019-2020 edition of the University of Guelph Fact Book. While 2020 has proven to be an unprecedented year, the advent of a global pandemic has caused us to deepen our commitment to the University’s mission to Improve Life. Known as Canada’s Food University, the University of Guelph ranks as one of Canada’s top comprehensive and research-intensive universities and has earned global renown as an institution focused on Improving Life for the entire planet. I invite you to learn more about this world-class institution by perusing the wealth of information in this publication. The Fact Book covers the University’s vital statistics, from data on student enrolment, to statistics about research funding, to information about services including the Library and Gryphon Athletics. More than the numbers, this publication provides a glimpse of the culture and values that make this institution unique. Through the Fact Book, you will gain insight into our campus traditions and volunteerism, experiential learning and student services, and our enduring ties with members of our ever-growing Gryphon alumni family. I hope you enjoy learning about the University of Guelph. Charlotte Yates President and Vice-Chancellor University of Guelph Page 4 University of Guelph Fact Book | 2019-2020 Introduction I am pleased to present the University of Guelph Fact Book for the 2019-2020 academic year. Developed by the Office of Institutional Research and Planning, this publication compiles and presents the most frequently requested data and statistical information about the University of Guelph. We hope this Fact Book will be a valuable resource of high-level, aggregate University data to aid in planning and decision-making across the University of Guelph. I would like to extend my gratitude to the many individuals who participated in the development of this year’s edition for their valuable contributions while working through the COVID-19 pandemic. For an online copy of this annual Fact Book, visit: https://www.uoguelph.ca/iar/fact-book. Please send any comments, suggestions or questions concerning the contents of this book to the Office of Institutional Research and Planning ([email protected]). Sincerely, Karen Menard Associate Vice-President Institutional Research and Planning University of Guelph University of Guelph Fact Book | 2019-2020 Page 5 Table of Contents Organization 7 Students 14 Full-Time Faculty 27 Staff 32 Tuition 34 Office of Research 36 Scholarships and Financial Aid 42 Athletics 44 Physical Resources 47 Financial Services 52 Alumni Affairs and Development 54 Computing and Communications Services 61 McLaughlin Library 64 Open Learning and Educational Support 67 Fact Book Glossary 70 Page 6 University of Guelph Fact Book | 2019-2020 Organization The University of Guelph resides on the Today’s seven colleges conduct leading-edge ancestral lands of the Attawandaron people teaching and research in the physical and life and, more recently, the treaty lands and territory sciences, business, arts, social sciences, and of the Mississaugas of the Credit. We recognize agricultural and veterinary sciences. the significance of the Dish with One Spoon Covenant to this land and offer our respect to Through a collaboration with the Humber College our Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Métis Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning neighbours as we strive to strengthen our in Toronto, the University of Guelph-Humber relationships with them. Today, this gathering offers a unique blend of theoretical and applied place is home to many First Nations, Métis learning that allows students to earn both a and Inuit peoples, and acknowledging them university degree and a college diploma. reminds us of our important connection to The University’s Ridgetown Campus in this land where we learn and work. southwestern Ontario is a leader in applied The University of Guelph is one of Canada’s agriculture, animal sciences and top comprehensive and research-intensive environmental sciences. universities. We are known as Canada’s The University of Guelph, and everyone Food University. who studies here, explores here, teaches Established in 1964, the University enjoys here and works here, is committed to a a reputation for innovation and excellence simple, shared purpose: to Improve Life. dating back more than 150 years to its founding colleges: Ontario Veterinary College, Ontario Agricultural College and Macdonald Institute. University of Guelph Fact Book | 2019-2020 Page 7 Our Campuses University Of Guelph Ridgetown Guelph-Humber Page 8 University of Guelph Fact Book | 2019-2020 Senior Administration President and Vice-Chancellor Government Relations and Community The president and vice-chancellor provides Engagement. Those areas lead the development institutional leadership and oversight and of public and private philanthropic support develops and drives the University’s mission for the University and build relationships with and strategies. The president and vice-chancellor key stakeholders to enhance connectivity and works for the advancement of the engagement. University and acts as its principal voice. Vice-President (Finance, Chancellor Administration and Risk) The chancellor is the titular head of the The vice-president (finance, administration University and confers all degrees. The and risk) oversees a broad range of services, chancellor is an ex-officio voting member of providing quality, specialized services to the Guelph the Senate and the Board of Governors. The community, ensuring a safe, healthy and productive chancellor advances the University’s interests environment, and ensuring fiscal responsibility. within the local, provincial, national and international arenas. Board of Governors The Board of Governors oversees the Provost and Vice-President governance, conduct, management and control (Academic) of the University and its property, revenues, The provost and vice-president (academic) expenditures, business and affairs. The Board is is the chief academic officer of the institution responsible for the appointment of the president, and the principal adviser to the president on and is vested with all powers necessary or all academic affairs. The provost is the highest- convenient to perform its duties and achieve the ranking officer after the president and serves as objectives and purposes of the University. the acting president in the president’s absence. Senate Vice-President (Research) The Senate is responsible for academic The vice-president (research) provides leadership programs, regulations and policies, and for for the development and implementation of electing the chancellor. University of Guelph’s research endeavours, strategic planning and policy framework. The University Secretariat vice-president (research) oversees operational The University Secretariat was established units within the Office of the Vice-President in 2006 and incorporates the activities of (Research), including Research Services, the former Board and Senate offices. The Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, Research Secretariat has responsibility for supporting the Innovation Office, Research Communications efficient and timely operations of the Board of and Food from Thought. Governors, Board of Trustees and the Senate, plus their several committees, subcommittees, Vice-President (External) task forces and working groups that comprise The vice-president (external) oversees the the bicameral governance system of the departments of Alumni Affairs and Development, University of Guelph. Communications and Public Affairs, and University of Guelph Fact Book | 2019-2020 Page 9 About Us The University of Guelph is a leading comprehensive, research-intensive university. Its students, faculty and staff pursue active inquiry and exercise creativity across a range of disciplines: physical and life sciences, business, arts and humanities, and social, agricultural and veterinary sciences. Research-intensive and learner-centred, the University of Guelph has campuses in Guelph and Ridgetown, and is a partner in the University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto. It is known for excellence in the arts and sciences and for its commitment to developing exceptional thinkers and engaged citizens. Having established itself as Canada’s Food University, the University of Guelph puts knowledge into action and develops the whole student. Facts • Almost 30,000 students | more than 1,700 international | from nearly 130 countries • Two major