Luin Goldring

CERIS is the Joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement, which explores issues specific to Ontario. Housed at 91��ɫ, it is tri-university partnership that also includes the University of Toronto and Ryerson University. CERIS also brings together both community organizations and different levels of government in all of its activities and direction through its governance board.

“Dr. Goldring brings a wealth of experience and understanding of the work CERIS does and the way it functions as an organization," says 91��ɫ health professor and CERIS board chair Lillie Lum. “I know she will guide CERIS into the future and will continue to build on the work it has accomplished through past and current leadership.”

Valerie Preston

Preston completes her leadership on a high note, following the third phase of this Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)-funded initiative that��has effectively contributed to creating new knowledge in the field of immigration and settlement through annual research grants, graduate student awards and countless events. Together with Lillie Lum, Ryerson and University of Toronto directors, and other CERIS partners, she led the successful 14th Annual Metropolis Conference in Toronto earlier this year. The conference brought��together��more than 1,200 academics, policy-makers and community members to face challenges and explore opportunities of future immigration policy in Canada.

“We welcome Dr. Goldring as the 91��ɫ director,” says Preston. “I know her commitment and involvement in CERIS, both past and present, will be key to ensuring the future of immigration and settlement research in Ontario.”

“CERIS is an entity like no other,” says Goldring. “It is a research centre, a network and a community of people who all strive to improve the lives of newcomers to Ontario. I have had the pleasure of participating in its activities over many years and I look forward to working with everyone involved as we move ahead.”

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The symposium will take place Saturday, July 14, from 9am to 4pm, at 519 91��ɫ Research Tower, Keele campus.

EGCC brings together girls and young women with a network of researchers, public school professionals and youth-serving community organizations.

Nombuso Dlamini at last year's forum

The project, spearheaded by Nombuso Dlamini, a professor in 91��ɫ’s Faculty of Education and the inaugural Jean Augustine Chair in Education in the New Urban Environment, investigates how young women and girls engage in leadership and civic activities in new urban environments.

Over the past 12 months, the project hired and trained youth from around the GTA to interview young women and girls about their experiences of leadership and civic engagement. The event highlights the youth interviewer participation in the research process by providing a space where they can present their experiences and receive positive feedback. Initial findings from the interviews will also be presented.

Youth interviewers being trained��last summer

The symposium will also mark the kick-off of what promises to be an exciting and engaging second phase of EGCC, during which girls will be given resources to design their own projects and activities to learn about and practice leadership and civic engagement.

“There’s a pressing need for more women in leadership roles, particularly in government and the civic arena,” says Dlamini. “If we are to achieve this, we need to start from the ground up, which means getting girls engaged in civics early on.”

Youth interviewers from the GTA and the Windsor branch of the project will gather in Toronto on Friday to share a meal and visit a local attraction. On Saturday, project participants, researchers, community partners and a selection of youth from various community organizations will convene at 91��ɫ.

The day will begin with a short address from Dlamini and then launch into a panel showcasing youth engagement in different areas of Toronto. Youth interviewers will then present their experiences and findings with the audience. Finally, team building and brainstorming activities will take place to create and strengthen networks of collaboration, discuss next steps, as well as tap into the unique insight provided by youth from the communities for use in the construction of the summer initiative.

The project’s co-applicants, 91��ɫ Professor Joy Mannette of the Faculty of Education and Yvette Daniel of the University of Windsor, will also be in attendance.

Anyone interested in attending must RSVP to leadershipbygirls@edu.yorku.ca, or e-mail for more information.

This research is supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

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Osgoode Hall Law School Professor Allan Hutchinson has been appointed the new associate vice-president graduate and dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, effective March 1.

The announcement was made yesterday by 91��ɫ President & Vice-Chancellor Mamdouh Shoukri. The appointment of Hutchinson for the five-year term was made after extensive consultation and was approved by the Board of Governors on Feb. 15.

“I am pleased that Allan Hutchinson has accepted our invitation to take up a five-year term as the new AVP and Dean,” says Shoukri. “His leadership and commitment to the success of this University and the broader 91��ɫ community we serve is to be commended, and I look forward to continuing to work with him in the future.”

Allan Hutchinson����

A member of the 91��ɫ community since 1982,��Hutchinson is a professor of law at Osgoode Hall Law School. He is currently providing leadership to the Faculty of Graduate Studies in his capacity as interim dean and AVP. While at Osgoode, Hutchinson served as the associate dean (Academic) from 1994 to 1996 and as associate dean (Research, Graduate Studies & External Relations) from 2004 to 2007. He has also served as chair of the University’s Senate and as a member of the Board of Governors.����

Hutchinson holds an LL.B (Hons) from the University of London, and an LL.M (Juris.) and LL.D. from the University of Manchester. He has an impressive academic record and is internationally known as a legal theorist with expertise in a range of areas including law and politics, legal theory, the legal profession, constitutional law, torts, jurisprudence, civil procedure, and racism and law. The author of numerous books and articles, he was named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2004 and a Distinguished Research Professor at 91��ɫ in 2006. He is also the recipient of teaching awards both in Osgoode and at the University level.��

“The next five years will bring significant opportunities and challenges for graduate studies at 91��ɫ. I look forward to continuing to work with Professor Hutchinson in this important portfolio, and I hope all members of the 91��ɫ community will join me in congratulating him on this appointment,” said Shoukri.

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The 2011 UI GreenMetric Ranking of World Universities rated participating universities in 42 countries based on criteria such as energy consumption, commuting practices, waste and water management, percentage of green space on campus, and the application of eco-sustainability policies and efforts.

“91��ɫ continues to strive to be at the forefront of sustainability strategies,” said 91��ɫ President & Vice-Chancellor��Mamdouh Shoukri. “Our first place ranking in Canada by the GreenMetric World University Ranking demonstrates that we are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of our community."

The University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom placed first overall in the ranking, while Northeastern University and the University of Connecticut from the United States placed second and third.

From 2006 to 2011, 91��ɫ has met or bettered its sustainability targets, all while increasing enrolment and adding new buildings to both the Keele and Glendon campuses.

“This is testament to the excellent work of students, faculty and staff on sustainability issues here at 91��ɫ”, said Professor Ilan Kapoor, chair of the President’s Sustainability Council. “This is only the beginning, and clearly demonstrates that we are on the right track.”

91��ɫ’s recent achievements in the area of sustainability include:

• The design and construction of��seven campus buildings to green building standards in the last 10 years, including the Lassonde Building which was one of the first ‘green’ buildings constructed in Ontario. This, along with the 91��ɫwise program that has guided the retrofitting of lighting, heating, cooling and water fixtures in older buildings, has enabled the University to achieve a 20 per cent��reduction in energy usage between 2007 and 2010, totaling over 60 million kilowatt hours of electricity over��three years��– enough energy to power both Keele and Glendon campuses for 240 days.
  
• A 50 per cent��reduction in single occupancy vehicle use by the 91��ɫ community over the past 10 years. Currently, approximately two thirds of 91��ɫ community members commute to campus by environmentally preferable means, including walking, cycling, public transit and carpooling. 91��ɫ also operates a free campus shuttle service, offers a discount on public transit passes and awards incentives to carpoolers. Cyclists can make use of bike racks, indoor monitored bike parking and shower facilities.
• A 70 per cent��increase in waste diversion rates between 2004 and 2010, resulting in��more than��10 million��kilograms of recyclable and compostable materials being diverted from landfills. Over the past year, 91��ɫ’s ZeroWaste program has increased food waste composting by approximately 20 per cent and significant increases were also found in the recycling of building materials and furnishings, with a 50 per cent��increase in scrap wood and a 45 per cent��increase in scrap metal recycling.

91��ɫ also offers a broad curriculum of sustainability programs, with over 350 undergraduate and graduate courses that focus on environment and sustainability across several Faculties including Environmental Studies, Education, Science��& Engineering, the Schulich School of Business and Osgoode Hall Law School.

“Effective sustainable practices reduce University costs, and will result in the legacy of a better environment for current and future generations, so the University is committed to the principles of sustainability, both in the classroom and across all aspects of campus operations,” said Richard Francki, assistant vice-president of Campus Services��& Business Operations. “We will continue to enhance our environmental management practices to ensure that 91��ɫ maintains its leadership in campus sustainability in Canada.”

In light of this commitment, the President’s Sustainability Council is advancing a number of new initiatives such as the Sustainability Ambassadors and Green Office programs, both of which will be launched in early 2012.��These initiatives will actively engage the 91��ɫ community in further achieving the University’s sustainability goals through a number of activities and learning opportunities.����

For more information on sustainability initiatives at 91��ɫ,��visit the President's Sustainability Council website,��or send an email to sustainability@yorku.ca.

Submitted by Andrew Plunkett, sustainability project coordinator, and Pavel Graymason, sustainability engagement coordinator, in the Office of the President.

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In particular, he is interested in feedback on the document: "General Evaluative Criteria for Large-Scale Strategic Research Projects and Projects with Institutional Caps".

“91��ɫ is committed to growing the depth and breadth of its research mandate in order to gain recognition as a leading research-intensive institution,” said Haché. “We recognize the need to further develop transparent criteria to prioritize larger-scale strategic research initiatives and the resources required.”

Right: Robert Haché, vice-president research & innovation

The Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation (VPRI), in collaboration with the Faculties and the University’s Organized Research Units, has developed a set of General Evaluative Criteria to provide clear and transparent guidance to researchers and research groups. The criteria will be used by VPRI and its advisory bodies to guide the prioritization of strategic research projects and other larger scale initiatives that require significant institutional supports.��

The criteria are meant to provide overarching guidance. Most projects will be expected to be built on a critical mass of excellence, have a research leadership plan, be strategically aligned and opportunistic, and to provide benefits back to the institution and community.

To view the full document and provide feedback, click here (Passport 91��ɫ login required).

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Researcher, author, educator and academic administrator Barbara Sellers-Young (right) , dean of 91��ɫ's Faculty of Fine Arts, was invited into the spotlight Nov. 18 to accept the Dixie Durr Award for Outstanding Service to Dance Research, given by the international Congress on Research in Dance (CORD) at a special reception during CORD’s 2011 annual conference, Moving Music/Sounding Dance, a joint presentation with the Society for Ethnomusicology, held in Philadelphia, PA.

Named after a long-serving member of the CORD board, the Dixie Durr Award acknowledges the “superlative labour” and “indispensable aid” rendered by the honouree in the field of dance studies. It recognizes the recipient’s exceptional contributions to research infrastructure and support, which may take many forms such as facilitating the operational efficiency of professional organizations or access to archives and collections, or advancing grantsmanship or publication processes.��

Sellers-Young’s nominator, University of Washington Dance Professor Juliet McMains, introduced her at the reception. “One of the only dance scholars to have reached the rank of dean, Barbara [Sellers-Young] serves the field of dance studies by representing us brilliantly in the upper ranks of university administration,” said McMains. “Beyond raising awareness of and respect for dance scholarship through her high-profile leadership positions, she advances the field through her forward-thinking interdisciplinary efforts.

“Barbara is deserving of this award for service to dance scholarship not only because of her work in key organizations, but also because she mentors and inspires others who serve the field. In so doing, she is of highest service as a key force in nurturing the next generation of dance scholars and leaders.”

Sellers-Young herself is a past president of CORD, with a decade of service as a member of the board of directors. "When I attended my fist CORD meeting in 1982, it was the only dance organization of its kind,” she said. “Thanks in part to CORD, the field of dance studies has since grown a great deal, and many other associations have been established to support its advancement. But throughout all this, CORD has maintained its international importance.”

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Above: From left, Faculty of Fine Arts Dean Barbara Sellers-Young, University of California Professor Anthony Shay, 91��ɫ Professors Patrick Alcedo and��Danielle Robinson,��and University of Washington Dance Professor Juliet McMains

During her tenure on CORD’s board, she had the pleasure of serving alongside��Dixie Durr (1940-2007), a renowned scholar and pioneer in dance education.��“Dixie was truly a remarkable human being,” said Sellers-Young. “She deeply believed in the importance of dance research and what it offers to society at large. She had openness to new ideas as well as a respect for the past which gave her an uncommon understanding of where dance research has gone and where it is going. Dixie’s openness and expansiveness of mind contributed to CORD and to the field on an international scale, through her own research and the lengths she would go to facilitate the work of others.

“I cannot think of a greater honour than to be given an award in her name,” said Sellers-Young.

While Sellers-Young has completed her service on the board of CORD, her colleagues in 91��ɫ’s Department of Dance have been following in her footsteps. Professor Patrick Alcedo served as co-chair of CORD’s awards committee this year, and Professor Danielle Robinson chaired the 2011 conference.

A number of 91��ɫ scholars were featured presenters at Moving Music/Sounding Dance, which took place Nov. 17 to 20. Sellers-Young spoke on “Being an Arts Dean in Today's University” as part of the plenary panel. Alcedo delivered a paper on his ongoing research into the Filipino Ati-Atihan Festival (see YFile, Jan. 8, 2010). Dance Professor Mary Fogarty spoke on urban dance practices, faculty members Brigitte Cauthery and Shawn Newman discussed interdisciplinary creator Meredith Monk and sexuality in jazz dance, respectively. Graduate dance students Evadne Kelly, Cheryl la France and Shae Neuman presented their own research.��

Professor Louise Wrazen, chair of 91��ɫ’s Department of Music, discussed music through the Canadian immigrant experience in a talk titled “The Displaced Voice: Assertions of Selfhood and Belonging Amidst Change”. Other contributors from 91��ɫ’s music department were faculty members Judith Cohen, who spoke on gender roles in rural Portuguese play-party dances, and Kim Chow-Morris, who shared her research on Chinese musical practice in the Canadian diaspora. Graduate students Mike Anklewicz, Jesse Feyen, Rachel Muehrer and Vivia Keiswetter also presented papers at the conference.

More about the��international Congress on Research in Dance

Founded in 1964, CORD fosters an international community of current and future dance leaders through mentorship, advocacy and outreach. It is dedicated to providing opportunities for dance professionals from a broad range of specialties to exchange ideas, resources and methodologies through publications, workshops, and regional and international conferences.

CORD publishes the biannual Dance Research Journal, widely considered the leading publication in its field. The quality of the journal and the organization’s international reach were what drew Sellers-Young to participate.

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“Excellence in research is central to 91��ɫ’s mission,” says Robert Haché, 91��ɫ's vice-president research & innovation.��“These results recognize the dedication of 91��ɫ’s exceptional researchers and reflect the University’s leadership in interdisciplinary and collaborative research.”

Right: Robert Haché

Publication intensity refers to the average number of publications produced by��full-time faculty and is used as a measure to compare the publishing performance at different institutions. Scholarly publications represent a key benefit of��the��research conducted in the��university environment. The��comprehensive category rankings compare 91��ɫ with other��Canadian universities with a similar��range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs that��have made Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities list.

91��ɫ also placed��second in the publication impact category in the comprehensive category, which measures an institution's likelihood of being cited in the peer-reviewed academic literature.

For more information and to view the list of Canada’s Top 50 research universities,��visit the����website.

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Leblanc teaches governance, law and ethics in the School of Administrative Studies in 91��ɫ’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, and is an adjunct faculty member at 91��ɫ’s Osgoode Hall Law School. An expert on corporate governance, he has made Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 list for vision, leadership and achievement, and has recently been added to the Canadian Who’s Who.��This year, he was��named among "People to Watch"��by the National Association of Corporate Directors in Washington.

Left: Richard Leblanc

At a ceremony in Toronto, he and five others received this year’s for exceptional contributions in the areas of instruction, course and curriculum development, and student engagement.����

This is Leblanc’s second teaching award. In 1998, students voted to present him with the inaugural Seymour Schulich BBA Award for Teaching Excellence.��

The OCUFA award recognizes teaching in a very��broad sense. “It is particularly meaningful for me,” says Leblanc, "because colleagues as well as students nominate you." In this case, letters of support came from faculty colleagues, teaching assistants, deans, librarians, and current and former students.��

Like three other recipients at the awards ceremony, Leblanc acknowledged the influence of a parent. “My father was a high school teacher. You don’t realize how much kitchen conversation has on your career choice and the passion you bring to teaching. My father would talk about teaching, grading, curriculum. I was exposed to all that.”����

But Leblanc also gave his audience four or five pointers on what makes a good teacher from a he compiled early in his career. The co-author of Inside the Boardroom says he’s had more response to that list than anything else he’s published.����

Institutional support is one of the requisites of good teaching, Leblanc says. For him, the OCUFA award validates the higher quality of teaching possible in smaller classes. Leblanc teaches large and small classes, and students from his small classes in particular strongly supported his nomination, he observed, because he came to know them in a way he doesn’t know students in large classes.

In her citation, Patti Ryan, political science librarian at 91��ɫ’s Scott Library and a member of OCUFA’s teaching award committee, said Leblanc is “both an exceptional teacher and an extraordinary leader in his field.”����

Those who have experienced the “magic” of Leblanc – students, alumni, colleagues, teaching assistants, administrators, librarians and clients – consistently describe him as engaging, energetic, enthusiastic and exciting, said Ryan.��

Ryan also cited LeBlanc's achievements in course and curriculum development. At 91��ɫ, he has developed or redesigned seven innovative courses in the areas of law, corporate governance and business ethics. He also played a key role in establishing curriculum for a new master’s of financial accountability program, described by one supporter as a “groundbreaking curriculum not currently offered anywhere else in the world."

Outside the classroom, Leblanc has made a powerful impact on the lives of his students and colleagues. They cite his generosity of spirit and dedication to mentorship, said Ryan. Whether he is supporting the work of part-time colleagues, taking time out to meet current and former students, or sharing his expertise with the professional community, LeBlanc consistently exemplifies the spirit of good teaching and lifelong learning.��

“Your pedagogical accomplishments, unwavering commitment to students and to the academic and professional community, and your passion for your work make you a most deserving candidate for this award,” concluded Ryan.

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“I am delighted that Lisa and Walter have accepted the positions,” said Haché.��“91��ɫ is home to exceptional students, staff and faculty in every discipline. Recognizing our strengths in interdisciplinary and collaborative research, we are developing partnerships and initiatives that will continue to enhance our international research reputation and exploring new ways to showcase the innovative and important work of 91��ɫ’s researchers,” said��Haché. “Our new leadership team is ready to move forward on a new and exciting strategic path to build on our research successes.”

In their new roles,��Philipps and Tholen will provide leadership in promoting strategic research development at 91��ɫ and lead the development of research policy that bridges the needs of researchers and the institution.��They will work with Haché��to intensify the services available for all researchers, track 91��ɫ's research performance more effectively and enlarge the University's collaborative role with external stakeholders and communities.

Right: Lisa Philipps

Philipps (LLM '92), served as associate dean research, graduate studies & institutional relations, at 91��ɫ's Osgoode Hall Law School from��2009 to 2011, and has been on faculty at 91��ɫ since 1996.��Prior to that, she held appointments in the faculties of law at the University of Victoria and the University of British Columbia, and has held visiting professorships at Melbourne Law School, University College London and the University of Toronto, among other institutions.��Her research focuses on tax law, budgets, and feminist legal studies.

Philipps��has participated in several projects funded by the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council of Canada and has published extensively on topics such as fiscal transparency, tax expenditures, income splitting, gender budgeting, the distributional impact of tax cuts and the tax treatment of unpaid work.��She has provided tax policy expertise to parliamentary committees, women’s groups, public agencies and the media.��She has been active in 91��ɫ's senate and its committees and was a member of the White Paper Implementation Committee on Research Intensification at 91��ɫ.

“91��ɫ has earned international recognition for excellence in research,” said Philipps. “I am looking forward to working with our exceptional researchers, students and staff, as we continue to promote the vast range of cutting-edge and interdisciplinary research projects at the University.”

Tholen, who received his PhD from the University of Münster and his Habilitation four years later from Fernuniversität Hagen, Germany, has held a number of appointments at 91��ɫ.��He has served as associate dean of research and faculty affairs and��interim dean in the Faculty of Science��& Engineering. Tholen was also chair��of the Department of Mathematics��& Statistics.��He has been on faculty since 1983.

Tholen has also been a visiting professor at numerous institutions, including Max Planck Institute in Bonn, ETH Zürich, University of British Columbia, McGill University, University of Sydney, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Georgian Academy of Sciences, University of Coimbra, University of L'Aquila and University of Trieste. His general research interests are in category theory and its applications to algebra, topology and computer science. His research examines the establishment of algebraic and topological facts in arbitrary categories, without recourse to sets. His work is published in some 120 research articles and is supported by the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada.

Right: Walter Tholen

“As the University expands its academic endeavours, this is an exciting time to take on this leadership position at 91��ɫ,” said Tholen.��“I am looking forward to working with my colleagues and the 91��ɫ community to broaden and strengthen the research enterprise at the University.”

Haché��added, “Lisa and Walter’s leadership contribution will be essential as we work towards intensifying research at the University, attracting and retaining the world’s best researchers, and building and strengthening new and existing partnerships with industry, government and community organizations to support new collaborative research projects. I look forward to working with them to advance strategic research initiatives at the University.”

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The Canadian Knowledge Mobilization 100, a survey run by , asked respondents to rank the biggest influences of their knowledge mobilization practice. Phipps, who leads 91��ɫ’s Knowledge Mobilization Unit and , Canada’s knowledge mobilization network, topped the list.

Left: David Phipps

Also mentioned among the top influencers in Canada were Peter Levesque (Knowledge Mobilization Works), Melanie Barwick (Hospital for Sick Children), Ben Levin (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education) and Gary Myers (KMbeing.com). ��The survey collected responses from Jan. 5 to June 15, and results were released by Knowledge Mobilization Works on Monday.

“Knowledge mobilization is a key element of 91��ɫ’s research outreach strategy,” said Robert Haché, 91��ɫ’s vice-president research & innovation. “Through David’s efforts and leadership, 91��ɫ’s excellent reputation as a leading knowledge mobilization university in Canada continues to be strengthened.��This recognition by his peers is well deserved.”

91��ɫ piloted institutional knowledge mobilization in 2005 under a grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.��Since then, 91��ɫ has grown its knowledge mobilization collaboration with the University of Victoria to include the other four �����𲹰���������貹����-��é���𲹳ܱ����貹���ٸ�𳦳�������� universities: Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador, Université du Québec à Montréal, University of Guelph and University of Saskatchewan.��91��ɫ also works closely with the United Way of 91��ɫ Region to deliver knowledge mobilization services to the 91��ɫ Region community, municipal and regional agencies.

Knowledge mobilization is a suite of services that connect university research and expertise to government and community agencies so that research can help these organizations make better informed decisions about public policy and social services. Knowledge mobilization is a process that results in social innovation.

“Knowledge mobilization has become very important for Canada,” said Steven Gaetz, professor in the Faculty of Education who leads both the and the . “David’s work and that of the knowledge mobilization unit is very helpful to those of us seeking to make research accessible to policy makers.”

Levesque, president and CEO of Knowledge Mobilization Works, undertook the survey to obtain a snapshot of who people see as influential in their knowledge mobilization practice in Canada.

“We think that knowledge mobilization as a concept and as a practice is growing. We think that we have barely scratched the surface of understanding what influences knowledge mobilization practice,” said Levesque.

Founded in January 2007, Knowledge Mobilization Works��supports��individuals and organizations to create incentives and infrastructure for knowledge mobilization.

For more information on 91��ɫ’s Knowledge Mobilization Unit contact , manager, Knowledge Mobilization at ext.��88876.

To view the results of the survey, visit .

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