VIU Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity

Committees

There are a number of committees that support the adjudication of VIU’s internal research awards, grants and scholarships.

Note to committee members: For electronic copies of committee documents please visit VIU's Archiving System.

The BCGEU Group Professional Development Committee sponsors activities that will help to maintain the excellence of instruction and educational service at VIU. Funds are intended for group events that enable a range of BCGEU members to experience professional and/or scholarly development. Please visit BCGEU Group PD Fund for further information, an application form, and the committee membership list.

This Committee administers the Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's (CGS-M) scholarships granted to VIU from the Tri-Agencies (SSHRC - Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, NSERC - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council and CIHR - Canadian Institutes for Health Research). Each year VIU receives a quota from the Tri-Agencies for these awards.

Committee Members

Name

Department

Marian Riedel

Faculty of Education

Gillian Anderson

Faculty of Social Sciences

Jerome Lesemann

Faculty of Science and Technology

Janet Grafton

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Elizabeth Brimacombe

Faculty of Social Sciences

Kendra Stiwich

Scholarship Liaison Officer, Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity

VIU is mandated to conduct an internal selection process and select recipients for these awards.

The Michael L. Warsh Law Corporation Committee selects award recipients for the Michael L. Warsh Law Corporation Award.

The Michael L. Warsh Law Corporation Committee promotes and recognizes outstanding research and research potential in any discipline. Research may include the following: independent research supervised by a faculty member; an independent project undertaken for credit, e.g. under the 491 code; research undertaken as a Work-Opportunities student; financially supported or pro bono research as part of a faculty member’s project, or any other similar project. The Award is targeted to a student who intends to pursue postgraduate studies, and who is entered in his/her last two semesters. Faculty recognize that research grants and awards are crucial aspects of graduate school admissions and future grant application success.

Committee Members

Name

Department

Cheryl Warsh (Chairperson)

History

Alanna Williams

Media Studies/Digital Media Technology

Liz Gillis

Resource Management Officer Technology

Riki Cox

Education

Deborah Matheson

Psychology

Kendra Stiwich

Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity Office

This committee administers student awards granted to VIU from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). VIU receives a quota from NSERC to nominate students for the Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA). VIU is required to conduct a fair and transparent internal selection process for these awards.

Committee members

NameDepartment
Jamie GorrellBiology
Sean SloanGeography
Duane BarkerFisheries and Aquaculture
Catherine ThomsonBiology
Humayun KabirComputer Science
Christine TongChemistry
Vanessa MoraesScholarship, Research, and Creative Activity Office

The Provost Awards for Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity is to recognize Vancouver Island University faculty members for excellence in scholarship, research and creative activity. These awards publicly recognize faculty for their efforts to support the University’s core commitment to excellence in a wide range of scholarship, applied research and community engagement.

NameFaculty of
Andrew LoudonScience and Technology
Jessica GemellaTrades and Applied Technology
Jodi Latremouille Education
Joy LiuManagement
Kathleen ReedLibrary
Mark WilliamsSocial Science 
Daniel BurgoyneArts and Humanities
Josh PatienceStudent Representative
Eve StringhamActing AVP, Research and Graduate Studies
Lyn LockeAdministrative Assistant, Committee Support

This award is presented to individuals to recognize and celebrate their exemplary service contributions on institutional committees and who have enabled and supported excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity at Vancouver Island University.

NameDepartment
Eve StringhamAVP, Research and Graduate Studies
Leyla InnalaInterim Research Ethics Officer
Jennifer KebeBiosafety Officer, Acting Animal Care Officer
Vanessa MoraesStudent Research Engagement Coordinator
Lyn LockeAdministrative Assistant, Committee Support
Sarah CampbellFinancial Administrator, Research

Vancouver Island University Student Travel and Research Committee supports students who wish to engage in research and attend conferences. The committee serves two purposes: 1) Allocate external funds given to the institution for student-led research; and 2) Allocate funds provided by VIU for student research-related travel to professional and academic conferences.

Committee Members

NameDepartment
Amber HiebFaculty of Management
Natalie WhiteFaculty of Education
Jason LloydTrades and Applied Technology
Heather WiebeFaculty of Science and Technology
Lauren TouchantFaculty of Social Sciences
Mathews TharakanVIUSU 
Stuart KimotoFaculty of Academic and Career Preparation
Vanessa MoraesScholarship, Research and Creative Activity Office

Awards Granted by this Committee

To maintain the excellence of instruction and educational service at VIU, it is recognized that there is a need for faculty to have the opportunity to participate in and pursue activities related to professional development. The VIUFA Leave Committee administers the funding of leave endeavours.

Committee Members                                

NameDepartment
Tim LewisArts and Humanities
Emily BakerEducation
Jonelle KnowlesManagement
Sungchul ChoiDean, Faculty of Management (Dean of Instruction rep)
Ajay Shrestha Science and Technology
Deborah MathesonSocial Sciences
Patricia GeddesLibrarian (non-instructional rep)
Sandy ShultzHealth Sciences and Human Services

Eve Stringham

(Ex-officio)

AVP, Research and Graduate Studies (Provost and VPA designate)
Lyn LockeAdministrative Assistant, Committee Support

VIUFA Collective Agreement: Article 12.3 Professional Development; Article 12.4 Assisted Leave; Article 12.15 General Leave

These internal awards are a funding source for faculty at VIU to engage in scholarship, research, and creative activity (SRCA). The funding pots align with the lifecycle framework for SRCA as outlined in the Strategic Research Plan 2017-22.

Committee Members

NameFaculty / Department
Theo FiniganArts and Humanities
English
Wendy SimmsEducation
Bachelor of Education
Tanya Assaf Academic and Career Preparation
Accessible Education and Training
Kyle DuncanScience and Technology
Chemistry
Scott BrodieSocial Science
Criminology
Laura GoverManagement
Management / Law
Jessica GemellaTrades and Applied Technology
Horticultural Technician
Caroline VariathHealth Sciences and Human Services
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Eve Stringham, ChairInterim Associate Vice-President, Research and Graduate Studies
Scholarship, Research & Creative Activity
Lindsay Frehlick, Vice-ChairDirector, Research Services
Scholarship, Research & Creative Activity
Lyn LockeAdministrative Assistant, Committee Support
Scholarship, Research & Creative Activity
Sarah CampbellFinancial Administrator, Research
Scholarship, Research & Creative Activity