June 12, 2009

A comprehensive Divisional Space Review chaired by Professor Emeritus Ron Venter and ably supported by Steve Miszuk, our Director of Planning and Infrastructure, and a hard-working committee is now complete. It has determined that of the 62,333 net assignable square metres (nasm) of space occupied by our Faculty in 16 buildings on the St. George Campus and in Downsview, 27% are adequate, 69% need attention and 4% are poor. Our shortfall of space according to COU guidelines is 4,700 nasm. Given that we are a research-intensive Faculty, the actual shortfall is about 11,500 nasm. We face the additional challenges of little room available for expansion on existing sites and virtually no swing space.  
 
The report includes a comprehensive set of recommendations to address these challenges. We invite input of all members of our Faculty. The penultimate version of the report is posted here and comments may be sent to dean@ecf.utoronto byThursday, June 25, 2009. Please take the time to review this document as involvement by all members of Faculty will help ensure a strong and effective final report.