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 Academic and Research, Chair
• Academic Deans
• Director of Research & Innovation
• Research Facilitator
• Chairperson Representative(s)
• ASA President (or delegate)
• Chair of the Ethics Review Board
• One Faculty Member plus an alternate from each School (two-year term)
• One full-time NWP employee actively engaged in research (two-year term)
• One Employee Association Member (two-year term)
• One Alberta Union of Provincial Employee Member (two-year term)
• One Student Representative (one-year term)
• Chair of the Animal Care Committee (two-year term)
• One Communications representative (two-year term)

Membership Procedure

Responsibilities

1. Establish, review and maintain Institutional Research policy and procedures. This may include:
   
   1. Defining terms relevant to applied research
   2. Developing, reviewing and updating policy
   3. Developing a process to determine which institutional applied research initiatives to advance and promote to Tri-Council;
   4. 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 the 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 purposes and priorities of applied research at NWP?
   3. What is the role of the institution, departments and other constituents or stakeholders in supporting research and researchers?
   4. How might research and research activities be integrated into student experiences and student learning at NWP?
   5. How do we balance and integrate research and instruction?
4. Facilitate communication and information sharing regarding ongoing and emerging applied research projects so as to stimulate interest, promote a positive culture for applied research, 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 Goals 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 may include:
   1. Relevant institutional research policies, guidelines and processes
   2. Managing applied research (from idea, through funding, implementation and publication of findings)
   3. Responsible conduct of research

Contact Us

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