Policy 144 Review
The Policy on Research Centres
About
The University is undertaking its cyclical review of Policy 144, the Policy on Research Centres. Policy 144 was last reviewed on December 4, 2018. Since that time, Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI) has taken feedback on a continuing basis regarding implementation of Policy 144. At this stage, changes to the policy are anticipated to be minor and will serve to clarify policy requirements.
Thank you for your interest and participation. The town halls and deadline to complete the feedback form have now passed. If you have any questions, please email chloe.langlois@torontomu.ca.
Principles to Guide the Policy Development
In line with Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) mission, vision and values, the review of Policy 144 will be guided by the following principles:
- Inclusion: The review will involve a wide array of stakeholders and provide the opportunity for diverse perspectives to be included in the conversation.
- Transparency: Regular reports will be provided to the Senate Scholarly Research and Creative Activity Committee (SRCAC) and the SRC Representatives Group, and communication of best practices will be employed throughout the review.
- Integrity: TMU is committed to promoting research conducted according to the highest ethical standards.
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Roles and Responsibilities
Reviewing Policy 144 will be led by the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation and chaired by the Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation. The Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) will be responsible for the revised policy that will be brought to the SRC Leaders Group, the Senate SRCAC and, ultimately, the full Senate for approval.
The policy review process will be guided by a Review Committee comprising the SRC Leaders from each TMU faculty, the Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Library. The Review Committee will provide advice and input and perform a challenge function in reviewing the policy framework and its key provisions. The Review Committee will draft and recommend an updated policy to the VPRI.
Steering Committee
- Naomi Adelson, Chair, Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation
- Natalie Alvarez, The Creative School
- Sari Graben, Lincoln Alexander School of Law
- Lei Jin, Toronto Metropolitan University Library
- Melanie Knight, Faculty of Arts
- Michael Kolios, Faculty of Science
- Jennifer Martin, Faculty of Community Services
- Ozgur Turetken, Ted Rogers School of Management
- Stephen Waldman, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Sciences
- Nancy Walton, Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Community Consultation – Town Hall
The TMU community is invited to read the (PDF file) revised draft version of Policy 144, and contribute feedback via a series of town halls in early winter 2024. We encourage community members to review the set questions below, as well as to submit their own questions or comments in advance, and attend any of the scheduled sessions:
Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST
Location: Virtual only
Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST
Location: Virtual only
Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST
Location: Virtual and in-person at YDI-1134, 11th Floor, 1 Dundas Street West
Please note that the town halls will be recorded for note-taking purposes only.
At the town halls, the revised draft version of Policy 144 will be introduced, background information will be provided on work to date, and next steps will be highlighted. There will be an opportunity for a Q&A, and your feedback will help us ensure that the Policy is fit for purpose and clear in its objectives.
Town Hall Questions:
- Is the Policy clear regarding what constitutes a Research Centre?
- Is the Policy clear regarding how a Research Centre is created?
- Is the Policy clear regarding how a Research Centre should operate?
- Is the Policy clear regarding how a Research Centre is reviewed, renewed or discontinued?
- Is the Policy clear on the roles and responsibilities of research centres, Deans and/or the VPRI?
- Are there any areas of the Policy that you feel should be addressed for further clarity?
Contact
For any questions, please email chloe.langlois@torontomu.ca.