Research Planning Committee

Applied research development at our institution is guided by the Research Planning Committee. It is chaired by the Vice-President Academics and Research.

Membership

• Vice-President Academics and Research, Chair
• Academic Deans (3)
• Director of Research & Innovation
• Chairperson Representative
• ASA President (or delegate)
• Chair of the Research Ethics Board
• Chair of the Animal Care Committee
• Waggle Editor
• One Faculty representative from each School 
• One Employee Association Member for
• One Alberta Union of Provincial Employee Member
• One Student Representative for a one-year term
• One Communications representative

Membership Procedure

Responsibilities

1. Establish, review and maintain Institutional Research policies and procedures. This may include:a) defining terms relevant to applied research; b) policy development, review and updating; c) developing a process to determine which institutional applied research initiatives to advance and promote to Tri-Council; and d) making recommendations related to infrastructure for applied research.
2. Ensure Research Planning Committee renewal while balancing consistent representation from defined stakeholder groups.
3. Create a positive environment within the Committee (and our institution) to ensure ongoing dialogue about applied research. This dialogue includes discussion on topics such as:
   1. what is (applied) research?,
   2. what are the purpose(s) and priorities of applied research at our institution?,
   3. what is the role of our institution, departments and other constituents or stakeholders in supporting research and researcher(s)?,
   4. how might research and research activities be integrated into student experiences and student learning at our institution?, and
   5. how do we balance and integrate research and instruction?
4. Facilitate communication and information sharing regarding ongoing and emerging applied research projects with our institution so as to stimulate interest, promote a positive applied research culture, and create synergies where opportunities emerge.
5. When requested, review the (draft) annual update to the Institutional Research Plan as brought forward by the Director of Research & Innovation, and provide comments and recommendations for consideration as the Director prepares the Institutional Research Plan for inclusion within our institution's Comprehensive Institutional Plan.
6. Provide support and advocacy for applied research.
7. Ensure relevant training is available to our faculty and staff. This will include: a) relevant institutional research policies, guidelines and processes; b) managing applied research (from idea, through funding, implementation and publication of findings); and c) responsible conduct of research.

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