Measuring Our Performance

Accountability Reports

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.

The University's main overarching report is:

Performance Indicators Prepared for Governing Council 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.

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.

Common University Data Ontario

In 2006-07, the University signed a Multi-Year Agreement with the Government of Ontario which constitutes a key component of the overall performance and accountability relationship between the University of Toronto and the Province.

To view UofT's position regarding University Report Cards, Ratings, Rankings, and Performance Measures please see the following:

The university conducts two major student surveys. The key findings of these surveys are highlighted in the following reports.

National Student Engagement Survey (NSSE)

NSSE 2008: Benchmark Report
NSSE 2006: Report This reports includes data from the University's participation in the 2006 National Survey of Student Engagement to measure progress toward the student experience objectives identified in our academic plan.

Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (CGPSS)

Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (CGPSS) Along with other research-intensive Canadian universities and several Ontario universities, the University of Toronto participated in the Canadian Graduate and Professional Student Survey (CGPSS) in February/March 2007. The survey measured graduate student satisfaction on areas such as program delivery, departmental support, the advisor-student relationship, and university resources. A summary of results from the 2007 CGPSS and comparisons to the 2005 results can be viewed.

There are many other specific annual reports, some examples include the following:

Financial Reports, University of Toronto 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.
Endowment Reports, University of Toronto 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.
Pension Reports, University of Toronto 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.
Enrolment Report This report provides a detailed review and projection of the University’s enrolment statistics.
Degrees Awarded: Annual Report [pdf] This document reports on the number of degrees, diplomas and certificates awarded.
Graduation, Employment and OSAP Loan Default Rates This report describes key performance indicators issued by Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU).
Health and Safety Annual Report This annual report describes the environmental health and safety activities including activities undertaken to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Environmental Protection Act. It also summarizes our major activities in addressing health and safety issues at the University of Toronto.
Employment Equity Annual Report 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.
Deferred Maintenance Annual Report [pdf] 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.
Ombudsperson and Administrative Response, Report of the University [pdf] This report informs the University community about the activities of the Ombudsperson's Office.
Vice-President and Chief Advancement Officer Report [pdf] This report describes the University’s annual fundraising and alumni activities.
Vice-President, Human Resources and Equity: Annual Report This annual report describes the University’s employment and labour relations activities, and its workplace policies and practices.
Vice-President Research: Annual Report [pdf] This report describes the work of the Vice President Research in support an academic environment conducive to the highest level of research and discovery.