Greetings from the Principal

   Welcome to the 2012/2013 academic year at U of T Scarborough (UTSC). As one of the three campuses of the University of Toronto, we continue to build on our reputation as a place of choice to study, teach, work, and conduct research. We are focused on growth and development, and continue to invest in our academic departments, ensuring that we remain focused on scholastic excellence.

  New and emerging areas of study at the undergraduate and graduate level are enhancing our academic offerings and responding to the needs of our students. Unique Masters and Ph.D. programs are also being developed in particular areas of science, the environment, humanities, and business. Our Ph.D. in Environmental Science is in high demand across the country and beyond. This unique degree assists in preparing the next generation of scientists to help close the knowledge gap to address environmental challenges.

  In addition to the new an emerging areas of scholarship here at UTSC, we offer the Univeristy's only formal co-operative programs including the highly sought after Bachleor of Business Administration degree. Another aspect of our experiential learning platform is our joint programs with Centennial College that address the value placed on blending theory and practice.

  The Concurrent Teacher Education Program (CTEP) was developed in collaboration with the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at U of T and provides a direct route to becoming a school teacher in the fields of Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and French. We are firmly committed to creating a student experience that contributes to your long term goals. We are uniquely positioned to provide an intellectual, cultural, and social hub for the eastern Greater Toronto Area, a region identified by all levels of government as a centre of dramatic population growth that will see a boom in economic development in the decades to come. In fact, I believe that boom has already begun.

  The vital expansion of our UTSC North Campus is now under way and the recently opened Instructional Centre Complex is a welcome addition to our learning space. Other North Campus land is being prepared for the future Pan Am Games Aquatic Centre and Field House Complex, which will provide a tremendous opportunity for UTSC to offer improved athletics and wellness facilities on a world-class scale.

  You are part of a transformative time in the life of UTSC. Take advantage of the many opportunities that are being created for you. Enjoy your journey with us.

Best wishes for a successful year,

Franco J. Vaccarino, Ph.D.
Principal, University of Toronto Scarborough
Vice President, University of Toronto