In his presentation, Hach茅 noted that the feedback from the community consultations indicates the 91亚色 community identifies that the plan should be inclusive,听 individual research should be supported and the plan should articulate a strong, ambitious vision with clear priorities, while providing flexibility to explore new opportunities.

Robert Hach茅

More than 1,200 members of the 91亚色 community have engaged in the consultation process to date, with more than 60 members of the 91亚色 community attending the open forum.

鈥淏ased on the input received from the 91亚色 community, we have developed six draft themes that are reflective of the broad spectrum of research conducted at the University,鈥� said Hach茅.听 鈥淲e invite the community to provide feedback and input on the themes as we work towards creating a new Strategic Research Plan that will help us achieve our vision of becoming a more recognized research-intensive University 鈥� an ambition reflected in the White Paper and University Academic Plan.鈥�

Those present at the forum were asked to share their thoughts about the themes. In summary, the forum participants said they welcomed the inclusiveness of the draft themes and expressed appreciation for for the comprehensiveness and scale of the SRP consultations.听 Among the comments听offered, there was听 the aspiration that the importance of international research and the role of organized research units be reflected in the plan. Additionally, participants spoke to the importance of highlighting graduate and undergraduate student engagement in research.

Hach茅 explained that the goals of the consultation process are to engage the 91亚色 community in an open, collaborative and ongoing discussion about the University鈥檚 core research values and to develop a plan that is meaningful to the community.

He was joined in the open forum by the Strategic Research Plan facilitators Celia Haig-Brown, who is a professor in the Faculty of Education, and Gary Miller, instructor in the MBA program at the Schulich School of Business and Schulich Executive Education Centre.

As part of the ongoing nature of the consultation process, 91亚色 students, staff and faculty are invited to take the or on the development of the Strategic Research Plan. 听Visit the听听听website to view the draft themes.

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Join Vice-President Research & Innovation Robert Hach茅听for an open forum to learn more about the development of the University鈥檚 Strategic Research Plan 2013 鈥� 2018.听 During the Open Forum, Hach茅 will be reporting back to the community about the feedback from the consultations to date, as well as initiating a discussion of draft themes describing the scope of research at 91亚色.

Robert Hach茅听

鈥淚 am pleased to report that we have engaged almost 1100 members of the 91亚色 community in the Strategic Research Plan consultations to date.听 This open forum will provide an opportunity for us to share some of the feedback that we have received and to seek new input from the community on the draft themes aiming to describe the scope of research at 91亚色,鈥� said听Hach茅.听 鈥淲e will be seeking input and feedback from the 91亚色 community in helping to refine the draft themes as we continue to work towards the development of the new Strategic Research Plan, which will shape the future of 91亚色 research over the next five years.鈥�

The open forum will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 20听from 10 am听to 12 pm in the Senate Chamber, N940, Ross Building.听 The audience will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on the draft themes and development of the new plan.听 All students, faculty, and staff are welcome.听 To RSVP for this event, click .

Hach茅 will be joined by the Strategic Research Plan facilitators: Gary Miller, instructor in the MBA Program at the Schulich School of Business, as well as at the Schulich Executive Education Centre听and Celia Haig-Brown, professor in the Faculty of Education.

The open forum will also be available via webcast on the website, or questions can be sent in advance by clicking here and via Twitter using the hashtag #yuresearchplan.

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Two workshops were recently held providing an opportunity for members of the 91亚色 community to share their thoughts on the development of the new plan with vice-president research & innovation Robert Hach茅 and the Strategic Research Plan facilitators, Celia Haig-Brown, professor, Faculty of Education and Gary Miller, instructor,听Schulich School of Business MBA program and the Schulich Executive Education Centre.

鈥淚 am pleased that the 91亚色 community is taking an active role in participating in the discussion about the development of the new Strategic Research Plan,鈥� said Robert Hach茅 (left), vice-president research & innovation.听 鈥淭heir feedback is being heard and will be valuable in informing the plan. We are very much encouraging all community members to take part in the SRP consultations and conversations as we work towards the development of a new institutional plan, one that best supports and integrates the core research values and priorities of the entire 91亚色 community.鈥�

During the workshops, participants were asked to discuss the value that research brings to 91亚色 and explore 91亚色鈥檚 competencies in key areas of research.

Among the comments resulting from the workshops were: the hope that the new Strategic Research Plan be inclusive, recognizing and capturing the wide variety of research being conducted and balancing both specific and overarching research focus areas, a desire for the plan to have some impact on hiring, resourcing, budget听 and decision making, a recommendation to ensure graduate students and post-doctoral fellows research is encouraged, ensuring the plan addresses ways to better enable research at 91亚色, a suggestion that the plan encourage a more interest in research at all administrative levels at 91亚色, and an emphasis placed on collaborative research initiatives.

Meeting notes are accessible to the 91亚色 community and can found on the 听website by clicking on Meeting Notes and using a Passport 91亚色 login. The next workshops will be held Oct. 16, 26 and Nov. 1. To register, click .

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In September 2011, the dynamic process to revision the University鈥檚 existing Centre for the Support of Teaching (CST) was launched by Sue Vail, 91亚色鈥檚 associate vice-president teaching & learning.

Sue Vail

鈥淭his initiative represents the commitment of the Office of the Vice-President Academic & Provost to advance the priorities of the University Academic Plan through providing enhanced support for teaching and learning at 91亚色,鈥� said Vail. 鈥淔urther contributing to this important focus was the creation of the associate vice-president portfolio on teaching and learning and the establishment of the Academic Innovation Fund, which supported 39 projects this year.

鈥淭hese inspired projects have contributed significantly to building systems for eLearning, experiential education and the first-year student experience.鈥�

Vail established a CST Revisioning Work Group to consult with the University community and develop a new model for teaching and learning support. During March and April, members of the work group met with students, faculty and staff who shared their ideas, concerns and advice about teaching and learning support at 91亚色.

鈥淎 discussion framework document was circulated which set out a proposed name, vision, mission and areas of responsibility for a new teaching and learning support centre,鈥� said Vail.

The Work Group responded to requests for consultation sessions from eight faculties, meeting with their teaching and learning committees or leadership teams. Consultations were also held with the Librarian Forum and graduate students. Input was sought from potential University partners, including the Career Centre, the University Libraries, the Learning Commons, Learning & Technology Services, the Writing Centre and Learning & Organizational Development.听 Each of the partners welcomed the opportunity to work more closely with the Teaching Commons.

鈥淭he directions laid out in the framework document were well received, as was our proposed new name 鈥� the Teaching Commons,鈥� said Vail. 鈥淭he feedback was rich and thoughtful, and consistent with what was collected through the earlier green and white paper processes.鈥�

鈥淐olleagues felt strongly that the Teaching Commons must play a role in improving the culture of teaching and learning at 91亚色,鈥� she said, 鈥渁nd that this culture shift will require open and ongoing collaborations with faculties.鈥�

Areas of needed support identified through the consultations include: utilizing eLearning and experiential education as learning tools; writing learning outcomes and undertaking curriculum mapping; developing innovative pedagogy and teaching strategies for large classes; and building course assessment approaches.

鈥淭he majority of those consulted strongly encouraged the Teaching Commons to work with the Faculty of Graduate Studies to develop a comprehensive system of support for tutorial and graduate assistants,鈥� noted Celia Popovic, an educational developer in the Office of the Associate Vice-President Teaching & Learning听 and a member of the Work Group. 鈥淢any emphasized the need to provide new faculty members with orientation sessions, as well as ongoing professional support throughout the year.鈥�

Work on a new model for teaching and learning support will continue through the spring. Discussions regarding the resourcing needs of the Teaching Commons are taking place within the context of a strategic planning process.

In the interim, to ensure that faculty and graduate students are supported through this developmental period, two new educational developers will be recruited to work with Popovic for 2012-2013. They will contribute to laying the groundwork for the new Teaching Commons, which is set to open in September 2012.

A second round of consultations with the University community will take place this fall. 鈥淲e welcome all feedback as we continue to shape the Teaching Commons. Suggestions may be sent to Celia Popovic or me by e-mail to sperara@yorku.ca,鈥� said Vail.

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The Centre for Support of Teaching听Revisioning Work Group was听created in September 2011, with the mandate to develop a proposal that would expand and enhance support for teaching and learning.

Over the past four months the work group has reviewed key documents produced through the Green Paper on Teaching听and Learning and white paper processes. The group has听familiarized itself with the history of the Centre for the Support of Teaching and studied the mandate and structure of teaching centres at other universities.

A discussion paper addressing the future mandate of a teaching and learning centre is in the final stages of preparation. A series of consultations is being planned for March 2012 in order to seek input from听full-time and contract faculty, teaching assistants and students. Members of the 91亚色 community are also invited to send suggestions regarding teaching and learning support via this .听听

The new teaching and learning centre is expected to open its doors no later than September 2012. In the interim period, a second set of workshops regarding quality assurance and student learning outcomes is being planned by the Office of the Vice Provost Academic for spring 2012.

Faculty members and teaching assistants who are seeking support or advice related to teaching (including the preparation of teaching dossiers) should contact Sue Vail, associate vice-president teaching & learning, or听Celia Popovic, educational developer with the Office of the AVP Teaching听& Learning, by sending an e-mail to sperera@yorku.ca.

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