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Administrative Processes Conversations with the Employer – Research

Association representatives have had the opportunity to meet with the Employer for discussions regarding research, particularly the research ethics approval process. At the most recent meeting, we learned about some of the things that are happening in response to the challenging experiences faculty members have brought to the attention of the Association, and that we have in turn brought to the attention of the Employer.

Some of the research challenges described by faculty shared with the Employer include:

We suggested the employer communicate what it has been doing to improve the research environment at our university, and we are hopeful that will happen. However, in the meantime, we felt it important to relay to you some of the things we heard in our most recent discussion.

The Employer advised its goal is to become the gold standard for research ethics processes. It stated its view is the Office of the Vice-President Research works for faculty not vice versa. In addition, the Employer stated that if grants are going elsewhere, it is their failure and ask faculty to connect if they are considering that approach.

Other things we heard included:

We have invited representatives from the OVPR to continue discussions regarding research challenges facing faculty.

We will keep you posted.

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