Why study abroad?

In some developing countries, where the standard of imparting education is not very high, students prefer foreign universities to do further studies. For instance, if the student discovers that his field of interest such as aeronautical engineering, biotechnical or nanotechnological engineering, do not have good colleges in his home country or are less and it is difficult to get through any of them, he thinks of going abroad and take admission there to quench his desire to do a higher level of study.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vCpN0Mbfi8o/U1p0Fm_LWZI/AAAAAAAAABg/26GXMFAosO4/s1600/bar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vCpN0Mbfi8o/U1p0Fm_LWZI/AAAAAAAAABg/26GXMFAosO4/s1600/bar.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Some universities have excellent infrastructure, good research facilities and attractive scholarships for students. These factors attract a student who wants to achieve success in his career path but the universities in his home country are deficient of the above requirements. Some foreign universities offer attractive scholarships to students studying at an undergraduate or graduate level, which can also be the reason behind student's motivation since it makes him independent while studying.<br /> <br /> Degree from a good foreign university always adds up to one's resume. A person after achieving a degree/diploma certificate from abroad improves his credentials and opportunities of employment. Response to such students in developing countries is overwhelming as far as job matters are concerned.<br /> <br /> Many students, after completing their education from universities abroad, seek employment legally in these countries especially, if the economy of the foreign country is better than his home country. These countries offer them better salary packages and benefits, which they may not expect in their own country. So, some students have a notion that studying abroad opens their doors to the employment in the outer world.<br /> Have you considered studying abroad, but are not sure whether it's worth your time? Here are 10 very excellent reasons why you should take the plunge:<br /> <br /> 1. Study abroad is the optimal way to learn a new language.<br /> 2. Study abroad provides the opportunity to travel far and new     places.<br /> 3. Study abroad allows you get to know another culture first-hand.<br /> 4. Study abroad will help you develop skills and give you experiences a classroom setting will never provide.<br /> 5. Study abroad affords you the opportunity to make friends around the world.<br /> 6. Study abroad helps you to learn about yourself.<br /> 7. Study abroad expands your worldview.<br /> 8. Study abroad gives you the opportunity to break out of your academic routine.<br /> 9. Study abroad enhances employment opportunities.<br /> 10. Study abroad can enhance the value of your degree.

Why study abroad?

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A Brief Review on Study in Canada and the Future Prospects

Acquiring a degree from abroad is like having an opportunity to discover new avenues of facing challenges in our life. Everyone dreams to have good exposure in their life for career advancement. And your every dream comes true here with Canada universities. Around 1,30,000 students from all parts of the world enroll every year in some of the best universities in this country for higher studies.<br /> <br /> Although Canada is located in the north part of USA, people from most of the countries possess a little knowledge about the Canadian universities and colleges. But we can not discard some of the world leading universities of Canada which contribute to the best teaching and learning process, research and cultural development. There are 92 universities and 175 Community colleges in the country such as University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, McGill University and University of British Columbia. These Canada universities have raised the standard of higher education by creating a sense of competitiveness among the higher educational institutes.<br /> <br /> Higher study in Canada is considered comparatively peaceful, orderly and secure. Here crime activities and other firearms are strictly controlled and primarily prohibited by the authority.<br /> <br /> One of the specialties of Canadian universities and institutions is that the entire diploma and degree certificates are equivalent to the certificates of USA, UK and also recognized all over the world. The employment opportunity in Canada is also good. A foreign student can be able to find a part-time job in the Canadian job market while studying. The work experience at the time of study has become an essential part of the curriculum in all Canadian universities.<br /> <br /> The cost of living and tuition fees are less than the American colleges and universities. The average cost charged by the Canadian universities for a foreign student in an undergraduate program is C$12,000-15,000 per one school year that is 8 months. For foreign students the tution fee is higher than the residents of Canada. But if a student has dual citizenship of the USA and France, he can get a bargain. He could be able to study in a premier institution like McGill University at the same tuition fee level as Quebec residents at only C$4,000 per year excluding living expenses.<br /> <br /> It is fact that an international student needs student visa for study abroad. For a student visa Canada, the embassy requires related documents like the country of your origin, the type and length of your course etc. To continue your study in Canada, you need a temporary student visa and study permit. Those who are Quebec-bound students, they need to produce a CAQ or Quebec Application Certificate. For any course which is six months or less, study permit is not necessary. But if you have opted for a 6-month or less duration course and want to continue with another program, you have to apply for a study permit. After getting a valid study permit, you can continue your study or have to leave Canada.<br /> <br /> A student scholarship abroad can immensely reduce the cost of tution fee and the Canadian universities are not an exception. A student can get academic scholarship if he has scored around 90% to 95% marks. Based on some criteria such as community involvement, leadership qualities, and innovative skills, a student can also get merit scholarship. In addition, students get an exciting experience at Canadian universities that they can never forget in their life.

A Brief Review on Study in Canada and the Future Prospects

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University of Toronto

<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.7em; margin-bottom: 0.6em; margin-top: 0.6em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> Every year, the University of Toronto makes a large amount of updated data available about its performance. Below, please find a series of reports that you can use to acquaint yourself with U of T, to measure our progress towards key goals, and to compare this University with others.</div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.7em; margin-bottom: 0.6em; margin-top: 0.6em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <br /></div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.7em; margin-bottom: 0.6em; margin-top: 0.6em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <img height="400" src="http://www.sustainability.utoronto.ca/Assets/Sustainability%2BDigital%2BAssets/Kings%2BCollege.gif" width="640" /></div> <h4 style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: 100; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0.65em 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> The University's main overarching report is: </h4> <div class="subpagetable" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15.600000381469727px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <ul style="line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin: 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.utoronto.com/about-uoft/measuring-our-performance/performance-indicators-main.htm" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Performance Indicators Prepared for Governing Council">Performance Indicators Prepared for Governing Council</a>Every year, the University measures its institution-wide performance towards key goals, and compares that performance to its peers. The report is designed to serve both the Governing Council as an accountability tool, and to serve members of the communities who wish to know how U of T stands in key areas.</li> </ul> </div> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.7em; margin-bottom: 0.6em; margin-top: 0.6em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> In addition to our measures reported to the Governing Council, the University of Toronto now prepares a set of data in a standard format common to all Ontario Universities.</div> <ul style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin: 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.utoronto.com/about-uoft/measuring-our-performance/cudo.htm" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Common University Data Ontario</a></li> </ul> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.7em; margin-bottom: 0.6em; margin-top: 0.6em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> The Multi-Year Accountability Agreement (MYAA) is a key component of the overall performance and accountability relationship between universities and the Province of Ontario. The University of Toronto’s 2011-2012 Multi-Year Accountability Agreement report-back is provided below:</div> <ul style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin: 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/assets/MYAA_2011-12_Final4830.pdf" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="MYAA 2011-12 Final">MYAA Report Back for 2011-2012</a></li> </ul> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.7em; margin-bottom: 0.6em; margin-top: 0.6em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> In 2006-07, the University signed a three-year Multi-Year Accountability Agreement with the Government of Ontario:</div> <ul style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin: 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/assets/MYAA_Framework_agreement_2006-07_to_2008-09_FINAL4248.pdf" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="MYAA Framework agreement 2006-07 to 2008-09 FINAL">Multi-Year Agreement for the University of Toronto for 2006-07 to 2008-09</a></li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/assets/MYAA_Report_Back_2010-114491.pdf" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="MYAA Report Back 2010-11">MYAA Report Back for 2010-2011</a></li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/assets/MYAA_REPORT_BACK_Submission_2009-104247.pdf" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="MYAA_REPORT_BACK_Submission_2009-10">MYAA Report Back for 2009-2010</a></li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/assets/MYAA_Report_Back_for_2008-20093854.pdf" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="MYAA Report Back for 2008-2009">MYAA Report Back for 2008-2009</a></li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/assets/MYAA_Report_Back_2007-20082327.pdf?method=1" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">MYAA Report Back for 2007-2008</a></li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/assets/MYAA_Report_Back_for_2006-071853.pdf?method=1" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">MYAA Report Back for 2006-2007</a></li> </ul> <div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.7em; margin-bottom: 0.6em; margin-top: 0.6em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> To view UofT's position regarding University Report Cards, Ratings, Rankings, and Performance Measures please see the following:</div> <ul style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin: 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.utoronto.com/about-uoft/measuring-our-performance/faculty-count-project.htm" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Faculty Count Project Update">Faculty Count Project Update</a></li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.utoronto.com/about-uoft/measuring-our-performance/university-rankings-and-faculty-data.htm" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">University Rankings and Faculty Data</a></li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.president.utoronto.ca/aboutthepresident/speeches/universityreportcards.htm" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">President's Statement to Governing Council, Fall 2006</a></li> </ul> <span id="ctl02_lblChildLinks" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15.600000381469727px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15.600000381469727px;"></span><br /> <div class="subpagetable" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15.600000381469727px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <h4 style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: 100; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0.65em 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> The university conducts two major student surveys. The key findings of these surveys are highlighted in the following reports.</h4> <div style="border: 0px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; margin-bottom: 0.6em; margin-top: 0.6em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">National Student of Engagement Survey (NSSE)</strong></div> <ul style="line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin: 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/public/reports/NSSE.htm" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Results of the National Survey of Student Engagement</a> This report includes data from the University participation in NSSE to measure progress toward the student experience objectives identified in our academic plan. Reports for 2004, 2006 and 2008 are available. The institutional benchmark reports are included as appendices.</li> </ul> <div style="border: 0px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 1.7em; margin-bottom: 0.6em; margin-top: 0.6em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Canadian Graduate Professional Student Survey (CGPSS)</strong></div> <ul style="line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin: 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/assets/CGPSS_2010_Aggregate_Report4174.pdf" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="CGPSS 2010 Aggregate Report">Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (CGPSS)</a>The University of Toronto participated in the Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (CGPSS) for the third time in February/March 2010. The aggregate report provides a summary of results for the 2010 CGPSS and includes comparisons to results from 2005 and 2007. The survey measures graduate student satisfaction in areas such as program delivery, departmental support, the advisor-student relationship, and university resources.</li> </ul> <h4 style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 1.5em; font-weight: 100; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0.65em 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> There are many other specific annual reports, some examples include the following:</h4> <div class="subpagetable" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <ul style="line-height: 1.4em; list-style: none; margin: 0px 20px; padding: 0px;"> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.finance.utoronto.ca/alerts/finreports.htm" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Finance Web site">Financial Reports, University of Toronto</a>The audited financial statements present the University’s financial position and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles developed by The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.</li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.finance.utoronto.ca/alerts/endowrpts.htm" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Endowment Reports, University of Toronto">Endowment Reports, University of Toronto</a>The audited endowment financial reports present the financial position of investments held for endowments and changes in these investments for the year. It also provides additional information on endowments including investment strategy and performance, allocation for spending and preservation of purchasing power.</li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.finance.utoronto.ca/alerts/pensionrpts.htm" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Pension Reports, University of Toronto">Pension Reports, University of Toronto</a>The pension financial report, including the audited financial statements of the University's pension plans, presents the financial position of the net assets available for future benefits and changes in these net assets for the year. It also provides an assessment of the current financial health of the plans and an assessment whether the requirements for provision of pensions can be achieved without exposing the University to undue risk.</li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/public/Reports/enrolment.htm" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Enrollment Reports">Enrolment Report</a>This report provides a detailed review and projection of the University’s enrolment statistics.</li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/assets/Degrees_Awarded_20061334.pdf" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Degrees Awarded 2006">Degrees Awarded: Annual Report [pdf]</a>This document reports on the number of degrees, diplomas and certificates awarded.</li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/link/students/osap.htm" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Vice-President & Provost's Web site">Graduation, Employment and OSAP Loan Default Rates</a>This report describes key performance indicators issued by Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU).</li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/news/reports/ehs.htm" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Human Resources and Equity Web site">Health and Safety Annual Report</a>This annual report describes the environmental health and safety activities including activities undertaken to ensure compliance with the <i>Occupational Health and Safety Act </i>and the <i>Environmental </i><i>Protection Act. </i>It also summarizes our major activities in addressing health and safety issues at the University of Toronto.</li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/about-hr-equity/reports/employmentequityreport.htm" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Human Resources and Equity Web site">Employment Equity Annual Report</a>This report describes annual progress of the University’s employment equity program, including updates on the status of related initiatives and detailed statistical analysis of participation rates of Aboriginal People, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, sexual minorities and women in the University workplace.</li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.fs.utoronto.ca/aboutus/DM_reports.htm" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Facilities and Services Web site">Deferred Maintenance Annual Report</a>This annual report provides information on the state of the academic and administrative buildings of the University as part of the facilities condition assessment program. Each year, Ontario universities provide a report to the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities on their deferred maintenance inventory. All facilities are assigned a numeric score called a facility condition index or FCI. The index for each building is determined by dividing the amount of deferred maintenance by the current replacement cost of the building. The FCI indices can be used for benchmarking with other institutions.</li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.utoronto.ca/ombudsperson/reports/reports/index.html" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Ombudsperson and Administrative Response">Ombudsperson and Administrative Response, Report of the University</a>This report informs the University community about the activities of the Ombudsperson's Office.</li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Boards+and+Committees/Business+Board/2012-2013+Academic+Year/a1217-1i-a.pdf" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Vice-President and Chief Advancement Officer Report">Vice-President and Chief Advancement Officer Report [pdf]</a>This report describes the University’s annual fundraising and alumni activities.</li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/news/reports/hre.htm" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="VP HR Reports">Vice-President, Human Resources and Equity: Annual Report</a>This annual report describes the University’s employment and labour relations activities, and its workplace policies and practices.</li> <li style="background-image: url(http://www.utoronto.com/__shared/templates/images/bullet.gif); background-position: 0% 0.5em; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; list-style: none; margin: 0.2em auto; padding-left: 15px;"><a href="http://www.research.utoronto.ca/uploads/AnnualReport-2010.pdf" style="border: 0px; color: #4d75a8; display: block; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Research Annual Report 2007 pdf">Vice-President Research: Annual Report [pdf]</a>This report describes the work of the Vice President Research in support an academic environment conducive to the highest level of research and discovery.</li> </ul> </div> </div>

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