Research and Scholarship

Composition

11 Senators, including 2 students (at least one of whom is preferably a graduate student) and 1
convocation member.

Quorum: 5 voting members

Terms of Reference

• To consider, and to provide advice and recommendations to the Senate, on key academic
  matters related to research at the University, including but not limited to:
  • Institutional policies and procedures related to research;
  • Centres, institutes and other academic or administrative units with research-focused
    mandates;
  • Research aspects of university-level strategic planning;
  • The research environment, infrastructure, funding and other issues which, in the
    opinion of the Committee, have an impact on research at the University;
  • To consider an annual report on research at the University from the Vice-President
    Research and Innovation prior to its presentation to Senate;
  • To meet or consult with other Senate committees as required on matters of mutual
    interest.

Membership

Elected from Senate
Amin Adibi (Student)
Dr. Brenna Bhandar
Dr. Guy Faulkner
Dr. Andre Ivanov
Dr. Emily Jenkins
Dr. Robert Kozak
Dr. Wendy Norman (Chair)
Dr. James Olson
Dr. Chris Overall
Mitchell Prost
Amy Wang (Student)

Ex Officio
Chancellor
President
Registrar (non-voting)
Vice-President Research & Innovation or an Associate Vice-President Research as designated by the Vice-President

Meeting Schedule

Minutes from Previous Meetings

For meeting minutes prior to April 2025, please contact vancouver.senate@ubc.ca.