Terms of Reference of the College Research Committee (CRC)

The College Research Committee is a committee of the Academic Board with responsibility for oversight of strategies and policies related to research within the Faculties. 

The College Research Committee (CRC) shall:

  • Consider proposals from staff through their Dean, on applications to all internal and external sources of research funding.
  • Develop, monitor and review policies relating to the College’s research activities, including research and research training, internationalization, and their management.
  • Monitor and endorse the activities of the College’s Human Research Ethics Committee.
  • Provide leadership and advice on mechanisms to improve monitoring, benchmarking and reporting of the College’s research performance.
  • Ensure research related workshops and seminars are frequently scheduled to encourage continual advancement of scholarly activities including the publication of research findings;

Members

The Committee shall be composed of the following personnel:

Chair:                           nominated by VP (Academic)

Secretary:                    nominated by the President

Members:                    the Dean of each Faculty

                                    VP (Academic)

Co-opted member(s): To be decided by the Chair as necessary