Policy 118 Review
Policy 118 Review: Scholarly, Research and Creative Activity (SRC) Integrity Policy
About
The University is undertaking its cyclical review of Policy 118: Scholarly, Research and Creative Activity (SRC) Integrity Policy. Policy 118 was approved on June 11, 2019, and revised on June 2, 2020. At this stage, changes to the policy are anticipated to provide process clarity and regulatory updates where appropriate.
Principles to Guide the Policy Review
In line with Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) mission, vision and values, the review of Policy 118 will be guided by the following principles:
- Inclusion: The review will involve a wide array of stakeholders and provide the opportunity for diverse perspectives to be included in the conversation.
- Transparency: Regular reports will be provided to the Senate Scholarly Research and Creative Activity Committee (SRCAC) and the SRC Representatives Group, and communication of best practices will be employed throughout the review.
- Integrity: TMU is committed to promoting research conducted according to the highest ethical standards.
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Roles and Responsibility
Reviewing Policy 118 will be led by the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and chaired by the Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation. The Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) will be responsible for the revised policy, which will be brought to the SRC Leaders Group, the Senate SRCAC and, ultimately, the full Senate for approval.
The policy review process will be guided by a Review Committee comprising the SRC Leaders from each TMU faculty, the Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and TMU Libraries. The Review Committee will provide advice and input and perform a challenge function in reviewing the policy framework and its key provisions. The Review Committee will draft and recommend an updated policy to the VPRI.
Review Committee
- Naomi Adelson, Chair, Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation
- Natalie Alvarez, The Creative School
- Sari Graben, Lincoln Alexander School of Law
- Lei Jin, Toronto Metropolitan University Libraries
- Melanie Knight, Faculty of Arts
- Michael Kolios, Faculty of Science
- Jennifer Martin, Faculty of Community Services
- Ozgur Turetken, Ted Rogers School of Management
- Stephen Waldman, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
- Nancy Walton, Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Community Consultation – Town Halls
The TMU community is invited to read the (PDF file) revised draft version of Policy 118 and contribute feedback via a series of town halls listed below. We encourage community members to review the set questions below, submit their own questions or comments in advance via the appropriate registration form, and attend any of the following scheduled sessions:
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Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Time: 1:30 p.m. EDT
Location: Hybrid - In person at YDI-1134, 11th Floor, 1 Dundas Street West and online
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Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. EDT
Location: Online
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Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Location: Online
Town Hall Format
The Town Hall format will be as follows:
- The revised draft version of Policy 118 will be introduced.
- Background information will be provided on the work done to date.
- Next steps will be outlined.
- Q&A session.
Community participation and feedback will help us ensure the policy is fit for purpose and clear in its objectives. Please note that the town halls will be recorded for note-taking purposes only.
Town Hall Questions:
- Is the Policy clear?
- Are there any areas of the Policy that you feel should be addressed for further clarity?
- Are you aware of the OVPRI’s SRC Integrity eLearning Module?
- Other than the SRC Integrity eLearning Module, what other types of educational materials would help promote an understanding of SRC integrity issues across TMU?
If you are unable to attend any of the town halls, you may address the town hall questions and provide any further comments via the (google form) TMU Community Consultation Feedback Form: Policy 118 (external link, opens in new window) by end of day on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Contact
Please email Chloe Langlois at chloe.langlois@torontomu.ca with any questions.