List of vice-presidents and principals of the University of Toronto Scarborough
| Vice-President of the University of Toronto, Principal of the University of Toronto Scarborough | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since January 1, 2024Linda Johnston | |
| University of Toronto | |
| Reports to | President of the University of Toronto |
| Seat | Arts and Administration Building |
| Appointer | Governing Council |
| Formation | 1964 |
| First holder | David Carlton Williams |
| Website | utsc.utoronto.ca/principal |
The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), one of the three campuses of the University of Toronto, has had 12 principals since it was established in 1964 as Scarborough College.[1] The current officeholder is Linda Johnston, who has served as the vice-president and principal since January 1, 2024.[2][3]
Abbreviated as "VP-principal" or "VPP", the vice-president/principal is the executive head of the Scarborough campus. The VP-principal is also an ex-officio member of the UTSC Campus Council, an arm of the University of Toronto Governing Council.[4]
Since 2002, the principal of the Scarborough campus has had a dual role as a vice-president of the University of Toronto, following a reorganization of the campus's administrative structure in anticipation of student enrolment growth in the early 2000s. The vice-president reports directly to the president of the University of Toronto.[5]
The first UTSC principal was David Carlton Williams, a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto who, in 1964, was tasked with leading the establishment of both the university's Erindale and Scarborough campuses.[6]
Principals
| No. | Image | Name | Took office | Left office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal of Scarborough College (1964–1983) | ||||
| 1 | David Carlton Williams | 1964 | 1965 | |
| 2 | A. F. Wynne Plumptre | 1965 | 1972 | |
| 3 | Ralph Campbell | 1972 | 1976 | |
| 4 | Albert Derrick Allen | 1976 | 1976 | |
| Principal of the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (1983–1996) | ||||
| 5 | Joan Foley | 1976 | 1984 | |
| acting | 1999 | 2000 | ||
| acting | John S. Colman[7] | 1980 | 1981 | |
| 6 | George Ronald Williams | 1984 | 1989 | |
| Vice-president of the University of Toronto, Principal of the University of Toronto Scarborough (1996–present) | ||||
| 7 | Paul R. Thompson | 1989 | 2003 | |
| interim | John Youson | 2003 | 2004 | |
| 8 | Kwong-loi Shun | 2004 | 2006 | |
| 9 | Franco Vaccarino | 2007 | 2014 | |
| 10 | Bruce Kidd[8][9] | 2014 | 2018 | |
| 11 | Wisdom J. Tettey[10][11] | 2018 | 2024 | |
| acting | Linda Johnston[2] | 2024 | 2025 | |
| 12 | 2025 | TBA | ||
See also
References
- ^ "UTSC Principals". University of Toronto Scarborough. Office of the Vice-President & Principal. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
- ^ a b Garcia Rosas, Rafael (February 24, 2025). "UTSC officially installs 12th Principal and U of T Vice-President Linda Johnston". The Varsity.
- ^ "Linda Johnston appointed U of T vice-president and U of T Scarborough principal". Education News Canada. July 2, 2024.
- ^ "UTSC Campus Council Membership". University of Toronto Governing Council. Secretariat. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
- ^ "History | University of Toronto Scarborough". www.utsc.utoronto.ca. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
- ^ "David Carleton Williams". University of Toronto Scarborough. Office of the Vice-President & Principal. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
- ^ "Former UTSC Dean and professor John Colman passes away". University of Toronto Scarborough News. January 10, 2011. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- ^ Yun, Tom (November 30, 2015). "Bruce Kidd installed as vice-president, principal of UTSC". The Varsity. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Hatherly, Tara (November 24, 2015). "Bruce Kidd officially becomes 10th University of Toronto Scarborough principal". Toronto.com. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Afful, Aba (March 12, 2019). "Ghanian Prof Wisdom Tetty becomes principal of University of Toronto". YEN News. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
- ^ Omole, Damola (September 2, 2024). "UTSC Principal, U of T Vice-President Wisdom Tettey steps down". The Varsity.