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; and
  • 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
​Dr. Robert Boushel
Dr. Guy Faulkner (Chair)
Katherine Feng (Student)
​Benjamin Fischer
Dr. Nancy Ford​
​Dr. Robert Kozak
Dr. Merje Kuus
​Dr. James Olson
​Dr. Susan Porter
Siddharth Rout (Student)
Dr. Anubhav Singh
​Dr. James Stewart (Vice Chair)

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: