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 and scholarship at the University, including but not limited to:
  • Institutional policies and procedures related to research and scholarship;
  • Centres, institutes and other academic or administrative units with research- or scholarship-focused mandates;
  • Research and scholarship aspects of university-level strategic planning;
  • The research and scholarship environment, infrastructure, funding and other issues which, in the opinion of the Committee, have an impact on research and scholarship 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. Brenna Bhandar
Dr. Guy Faulkner
Dr. Andre Ivanov
Dr. Emily Jenkins
Sarah Kamal (Student)
Dr. Robert Kozak
Dr. Wendy Norman (Chair)
Dr. James Olson
Dr. Chris Overall
Mitchell Prost
Sultana Razia (Student)

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

Meeting Schedule

The Committee’s 2026-27 meeting schedule is expected to be confirmed in Fall 2026. Once finalized, meeting dates and related information will be posted on this page.

Minutes from Previous Meetings

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