Call for nominations 2012-13

Information About the Award

When Patrick S. Phillips took an early retirement in June 1999 an endowed award was established in the name of Patrick Phillips Award for Staff Service.

This Award was created to commemorate the outstanding leadership and achievements left by Phillips during his years of service at University of Toronto Scarborough.

It is awarded to a deserving Staff member who displays competence, commitment, courtesy, and concern for others routinely; who without fanfare or self-promotion contributes daily to the success of the College.

The Award includes a cash prize and a framed certificate. The recipient is honoured at the Annual Retirement Reception in the Meeting Place at U of T Scarborough.

Selection Criteria

The Award is made annually on the advice of a Selection Committee appointed by the Chair of Council (or designate) and made up of U of T Scarborough staff members who perform a variety of duties. A call for nominations is widely publicized and all letters of nomination received by the specified date are put before the Selection Committee.

Nominations

Under the terms of the Award, nominations are made by any member of the U of T Scarborough community. All actively serving members of staff are eligible to be nominated.

Any current or former member of the U of T Scarborough community may sign a nomination. The letter of nomination should explain why the nominee is deserving of recognition and should bear at least two signatures. Stong nominations tend to include multiple support letters from co-workers, supervisors and those impacted by the individual's work.

Nominations should be forwarded by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013 to: Janis Jones, Governance Office, Room AA433.

Patrick S. Phillips

Director of Administration at the University of Toronto Scarborough has retired. Phillips spent most of his childhood years growing up in Montreal. He attended Trinity College at University of Toronto (U of T) and in 1965 graduated with Honours B.A. Degree in History. He entered the field of accounting with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario and received his C.A. in 1968.

Phillips worked at U of T on St. George Campus for sixteen years. In 1968 he started as Administrative Assistant to the Vice-President and Registrar. During this period he focused on work connected with the Commission on University Government for U of T. The following year he became a member of Student Awards Office and two years later was appointed Director of the Office of Student Awards succeeding Lois Reimer.

He was Secretary of the Academic Discipline Tribunal from 1974, and Executive Assistant to the Assistant Vice-President (Planning) and Registrar in 1982. He was also active in several professional associations, and chaired a number of national councils and committees on student financial aid, including the Ontario Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA).

When Phillips moved to the U of T Scarborough the years at U of T had given him the experience of institutional analysis and planning as well as hands-on management.

In 1984 he was appointed Director of Administration by Principal G. Ron Williams to succeed Jack Brooks. When asked what plans he had for changes at U of T Scarborough he quoted Scarborough Mayor Gus Harris, who once had said: “successful administrators are adept at lighting fires and at putting them out.” He hoped to “light a few new fires” in the course of his duties. He “was struck by the pride, the loyalty and commitment that people have to Scarborough Campus” (“Patrick Phillips appointed Director of Administration,” Spectrum, 4:1, September 19, 1984; p2).

He cared deeply about the quality of programmes and services on campus and championed many capital projects. He played pivotal role in transforming many administrative areas.

These were undertaken carefully, involving thorough reviews, and extensive consultation. Phillips cared deeply for a community in which all constituencies participated; his concern for the interests and participation of students was a hallmark.

A number of student leaders have benefited form his advice, guidance and support throughout their years at U of T Scarborough. His participation and contribution on Planning and Budget Secretariat and Directorate, numerous Advisory and Review committees were great challenges.

Some of his achievements include the creation of N’Sheemaehn Child Care Centre, the RideSafer / the WalkSafer Programmes, the Phase III Residences, the Underground Parking/Garage, the Key, the Student Village Centre, the Recreation Wing Cafeteria renovation, and the Police Services Desk/Offices. He was also a strong advocate of AccessAbility Services.

The A.F.W. Plumptre Award was presented with great appreciation to Phillips for his outstanding contribution to the advancement of sport, recreation and athletics. This award was presented to him in April 1998 at U of T Scarborough’s 33rd Annual Athletic Banquet.

In May 1999, the College Council conferred the Honorary Member Award to him for his substantial contribution to the life and development of the College. And, in June 1999, when he took an early retirement, an endowed Award was established in the name of Patrick Phillips Award for Staff Service.

It is awarded to a deserving Staff member who displays competence, commitment, courtesy, and concern for others routinely; who without fanfare or self-promotion contributes daily to the success of the College. As Phillips moves on his retirement, he leaves behind a legacy of a hard working, creative, and inspiring leader.

His unwavering dedication, fairness and commitment to the campus life will serve as a model of exemplary service for other leaders to continue on his journey to make the University of Toronto a superior institution of higher learning.

The friends Phillips leaves behind want to thank him for all the contributions he has made to the University of Toronto.

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