Academic Plan & Reviews
Academic Planning Cycle (2025-2030)
After a year and a half of thoughtful consultation, OISE's draft academic plan was approved in principle by OISE Council on April 30, 2025. It will now proceed through its final governance phases in May 2025.
This plan is a testament to the collective wisdom and contributions of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners. It reflects our shared values and aspirations, drawing from diverse perspectives across programs, departments, and units. Through these rich conversations, key themes and priorities have emerged to help guide our path forward.
We invite all community members to view the plan as it continues through the governance process.
Note: Alternative formats are available upon request.
Memos & Announcements
- May 7, 2025 | Dean's Community Update
- March 5, 2025 | Dean's Community Update
- July 24, 2024 | Dean's Academic Planning Community Update
- February 5, 2024 | Dean's Academic Planning Engagement Team Membership Announcement
- January 19, 2024 | Dean's Academic Planning Announcement
- OISE Council Reports | See reports from 2024 & 2025 for the Dean’s reports to Council on academic planning
Academic Planning Process
During the consultation phase of the planning process, we sought to engage as many voices as possible to understand what is important to our community and how we can continue to evolve in our current context. We invited all OISE students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other partners to share their input, and we continue to welcome any questions and comments.
Past Consultation Opportunities
Community members had the opportunity to participate in the Community Big Questions Survey, dedicated focus group sessions for students, staff, faculty, alumni, early career faculty, and the broader community, as well as sessions for the Dean's Advisory Committees—including the Black Faculty Caucus, Sustainability & Climate Action Network, and the Indigenous Faculty Caucus. All members of the community were also invited to review the draft plan and share their feedback.
Next Steps
- May 14, 2025: Presented for information and feedback to the University of Toronto's Planning & Budget Committee
- May 29, 2025: Presented for information and feedback to the University of Toronto's Academic Board
Academic Plan (2017-2022)
We thank the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) community and our many partners for the wealth of ideas and suggestions that led to the development of Learning and Leading from Within - OISE Academic Plan 2017-2022. This academic plan will provide a clear direction for OISE’s development.
OISE Review (2020-2021)
The University of Toronto commissions external reviews of faculties as part of its regular cycle of quality assurance. As part of this regular cycle, the Provost has commissioned a review of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
- OISE Review - Executive Summary - Main Findings & Recommendations Highlights (August 2021)
- OISE Review - Final Self-Study (February 22, 2021)
- OISE Review - Draft Self-Study (December 17, 2020)
- OISE Review - Presentation to OISE Council (December 9, 2020)
- OISE Review - Announcement & Terms of Reference (November 13, 2020)
- OISE Review - Provost's Commissioning Letter (February 5, 2020)
- UTQAP Section on the Cyclical Review of Units & Programs
Additional Resources
Contact Us
For more information please contact dean.oise@utoronto.ca.