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U of A for Tomorrow Updates: December 17, 2020
U of A for Tomorrow for the week of December 17, 2020.
Board of Governors approves academic restructuring plans
Updates on academic restructuring following the December 11 Board of Governors meeting.
Update from Dec. 11 Board of Governors
Today, the Board of Governors approved the establishment of three new colleges, consisting of 13 faculties and organized by disciplinary alignment with shared administrative services. This decision comes after many months of hard work and consultation.
Release of SET Transition Plan & FAQs
To provide answers to some of our community's questions surrounding SET, we have prepared a transition plan, which outlines the planning, approach, and timeline for moving to the new administrative operating model.
U of A for Tomorrow Updates: December 10, 2020
U of A for Tomorrow for the week of December 10, 2020.
Outcome of GFC Special Meeting on Academic Restructuring
At a special meeting of the General Faculties Council yesterday (Monday, December 7), GFC reached an important milestone in the academic restructuring process.
U of A for Tomorrow Updates: December 3, 2020
U of A for Tomorrow for the week of December 3, 2020.
New administrative homes for Athletics and Campus & Community Recreation
Athletics and Campus & Community Recreation (CCR) are each moving from the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (KSR) to the administrative oversight of the Office of the Dean of Students (DoS) and Facilities and Operations (F&O), respectively.
Academic Restructuring — Some Thoughts at the Crossroads
Provost Steven Dew shares his perspective on the way forward for the university.
Release of SET Interim Report
The report includes a review of the work that has been done to date on the SET program and provides the data, analysis, and rationale that informed the decisions for the new operating model.
New administrative home for Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic
The Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic will move from the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine to Campus Services department in Facilities and Operations.
U of A for Tomorrow Updates: November 26, 2020
U of A for Tomorrow for the week of November 26, 2020.
Academic Restructuring Update: November 25
This has been an important week in the academic restructuring process, including both General Faculties Council and Academic Planning Committee meetings to discuss the Revised Proposals of the Academic Restructuring Working Group.
October Pulse Survey Results
Every month, the UAT team sends out a short set of questions to a random selection of 700 U of A employees. This survey is an opportunity to take the pulse of our community on a few key questions relating to UAT.
U of A for Tomorrow Updates: November 19, 2020
U of A for Tomorrow for the week of November 19, 2020.
Academic Restructuring Working Group Releases Revised Proposals
President Bill Flanagan and Provost Steven Dew present the Revised Proposals of the Academic Restructuring Working Group.
Next Steps on Academic Restructuring
President Bill Flanagan and Provost Steven Dew provide an update on the academic restructuring process, including the upcoming release of revised proposals.
U of A for Tomorrow Updates: November 12, 2020
U of A for Tomorrow for the week of November 12, 2020.
Academic Restructuring Update
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Steven Dew provides an update on the academic restructuring process and feedback received from the university community.
Announcement of Vice-Presidential Portfolio Reorganization
President Bill Flanagan announces organizational changes in the vice-presidential portfolios.
What We're Hearing: Alternative Academic Restructuring Scenarios
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Steven Dew responds to feedback about academic restructuring, including alternative scenarios and requests for detailed financial information.
U of A for Tomorrow Updates: October 29, 2020
U of A for Tomorrow for the week of October 29, 2020.
Consultation update
President and Vice-Chancellor Bill Flanagan provides an update on ongoing U of A for Tomorrow consultations.
U of A for Tomorrow Updates: October 22, 2020
U of A for Tomorrow for the week of October 22, 2020.
Board of Governors approves new administrative operating model
On October 16, the U of A Board of Governors approved the new administrative operating model as proposed by the Service Excellence Steering Committee (SESC), the university’s administrative restructuring working group.
The role of UniForum in U of A for Tomorrow
UniForum data collected over the last two years is now more relevant than ever and is proving an important tool in developing U of A for Tomorrow and the SET toolkit.
UAT roundtables: Five questions answered
Over the last two weeks, President Bill Flanagan, Provost Steven Dew and SET Executive Lead Robert Munro have been meeting with faculty, staff and students in faculties across the university, engaging in a robust dialogue on plans for U of A for Tomorrow.
U of A for Tomorrow Updates: October 15, 2020
U of A for Tomorrow for the week of October 15, 2020.
Recap of October 6 Town Hall on SET
President Bill Flanagan, Provost Steven Dew, and SET Executive Lead Rob Munro recap this week's consultations on administrative restructuring at the October 6 Town Hall.
U of A for Tomorrow Updates: October 8, 2020
U of A for Tomorrow for the week of October 8, 2020.
Video: Town Hall on Service Excellence Transformation (SET)
On October 6 at 11 a.m., President Bill Flanagan, Provost Steven Dew and Executive Lead Rob Munro hosted a town hall on Service Excellence Transformation (SET).
Clarification on job losses
As was clear from Wednesday’s town hall, there is understandably a high level of concern about job losses at the University of Alberta. It is important that we provide as much clarity as possible about what we know and can anticipate will happen over the coming two years.
Academic Restructuring Follow-up: Town Hall & GFC
President Flanagan and Provost Dew recap this week's consultations on Academic Restructuring at General Faculties Council and the September 30 town hall.
U of A for Tomorrow Updates: October 1, 2020
U of A for Tomorrow for the week of October 1, 2020.
Video: Town Hall on Academic Restructuring
On September 30 at 1 p.m., President Bill Flanagan and Provost Steven Dew hosted a town hall on academic restructuring.
I've Received a Pulse Survey: Now What?
In the coming months, you might see a pulse survey from our Service Excellence Transformation (SET) team hit your inbox.
U of A for Tomorrow Updates: September 24, 2020
U of A for Tomorrow for the week of September 24, 2020.
A Message to U of A Students About Academic Restructuring
President Bill Flanagan and Provost Steven Dew answer some questions about the ARWP interim report and what it could mean for students.
Release of the ARWG Interim Report
President Bill Flanagan and Provost Steven Dew release the Interim Report of the ARWG, which presents three scenarios for academic restructuring for consideration.
Staff Advisory Team Announcement
Announcing the Staff Advisory Team, which will provide critical insight as U of A moves through academic and administrative restructuring.
U of A for Tomorrow Updates: September 17, 2020
U of A for Tomorrow for the week of September 17, 2020.
University of Alberta for Tomorrow Update
President Flanagan provides an update on the work being done and plans for the rest of September 2020.
Video: Town Hall for Equity-Seeking Groups on University of Alberta for Tomorrow
On August 27 at 11 am, President Bill Flanagan, Provost Steven Dew and Vice-President (Finance and Administration) Gitta Kulczycki hosted a town hall on Zoom to hear from equity-seeking groups about University of Alberta for Tomorrow.
Town Hall for Equity Seeking Groups on University of Alberta for Tomorrow
President Bill Flanagan, Provost Steven Dew, and Vice-President Gitta Kulczycki will be hosting a town hall to hear from equity-seeking groups about academic and administrative restructuring.
Call for Expressions of Interest: UAT Staff Advisory Team
We are seeking non-academic administrative and support staff members for a Staff Advisory Team to provide important feedback as we move through development and implementation of proposals on both academic and administrative restructuring.
Update on Academic Restructuring
Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Steven Dew provides an update from the first phase of academic restructuring.
From the President’s Desk: Changes to Senior Leadership Structure of U of A
Administrative restructuring includes all aspects of administrative services on campus, including leadership positions in the President’s Office.
Reflections on Service Excellence Transformation
President Bill Flanagan and Vice President (Finance and Administration) Gitta Kulczycki reflect on the Service Excellence Transformation (SET) town hall and the thoughtful conversation developing around it.
Reflections on Academic Restructuring Feedback
Bill Flanagan and Steven Dew reflect on some of the major themes that emerged from conversations on academic restructuring.
Video: Service Excellence Transformation town hall
Watch President Bill Flanagan, Vice-president (Finance and Administration) Gitta Kulczycki, and SET Executive Lead Rob Munro's town hall on Service Excellence Transformation (SET).
Recap of July 8 town hall on academic restructuring
President Bill Flanagan and Provost Steven Dew's recap the July 8 town hall on academic restructuring and share current and upcoming opportunities for engagement.
Video: Academic restructuring town hall
Watch President Bill Flanagan and Provost Steven Dew's town hall on academic restructuring.
Introducing Thoughtexchange at the July 8 Town Hall
Please join President Bill Flanagan and Provost Steven Dew for a town hall on academic restructuring. We will be introducing and using Thoughtexchange to gather questions and responses from the audience.
Introducing SET & the Academic Restructuring Working Group
It is critical that we engage the entire university community in a meaningful discussion about the two major objectives in UAT: academic and administrative restructuring.
Presentation: U of A for Tomorrow with President-elect Bill Flanagan
Watch President-elect Bill Flanagan present his proposal for the U of A's future from the virtual town hall on June 2nd, 2020.
Follow-up to June 2 Town Hall
President-elect Bill Flanagan provides an update after the June 2nd town hall in which 2,500 people tuned into the livestream of the town hall and an additional 6,800 have viewed it online since.
Please join us for a discussion of the future of the U of A
As we move towards the future, the U of A Tomorrow is our opportunity to discuss how the University will look in the coming years.