MAY 1, 2019
SRCA's Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities
Spring forward in your learning! SRCA is thrilled to announce an exciting line-up of professional learning events in May / June. Registration is through InViu.
Join us and stay tuned for more learning events! Questions? Contact roisin.mulligan@viu.ca
Research Grant Writing Bootcamp 101 - DAY 1
Wednesday May 8, 1-4pm, B305 R509
Are you interested in accessing funding for your research, scholarship or creative activity pursuits but don’t know where to start? This workshop, comprised of 2 half days, will give you the skills you need to move forward with confidence whether you are looking for internal or external funding. Day 1 topics include: understanding the research funding landscape, planning and organizing your long term research program, finding the right opportunity, introduction to VIU Internal Grants program and a targeted Tri-Council introduction. The instructor will also take requests for topics to be covered at DAY 2 of this series. Led by Roisin Mulligan Register on InViu.
Research Grant Writing Bootcamp 102 - DAY 2
Thursday May 9, 9am-12pm, B305 R440
Are you interested in accessing funding for your research, scholarship or creative activity pursuits but don’t know where to start? Day 2 will focus on the structure and function of the sections of a grant application, tips for each section and advice on how to tie them all together. Led by Roisin Mulligan Register on InViu.
Research Ethics Board Workshop for Faculty Supervising Student Research
Friday May 10, 1-2pm, B305 R440
This workshop is intended for faculty who are or will be supervising students conducting research. It will focus on how supervisors can support students to develop research proposals in tandem with applications for ethical review, and will include discussion on topics such as REB jurisdiction, the review process, and timelines, as well as managing risk, vulnerability, and undue influence. Led by Chris Turner and Marina Lasalle Register on InViu.
Introduction to Podcasting
Monday May 13, 10-11:30am, B305 R440
In this hands-on workshop, participants will clarify exactly what a Podcast is, how it is different from and similar to radio and other audio media, and consider how to get started in Podcasting. No prior experience or special equipment is necessary. Participants will engage in group discussion and individual hands-on interviewing and recording activities to become familiar with the basics of producing audio content with readily accessible equipment (smartphones, computers, etc.) and will be given opportunities to use specialized equipment (condenser mics, mixing board, monitoring headphones, etc.). At the end of the workshop, participants should be able to link a project idea to a podcast plan, have the basic skills to do preliminary recording, and should have the ability to distribute their first basic podcast. Led by Ravindra Mohabeer and Nolan Duke Register on InViu.
Community and Employer Partnership Program Overview
Monday May 13, 2-3pm, B305 R274
David Olsen from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction will give an overview of the Province of BC’s Community & Employer Partnership (CEP) suite of programs, consisting of five streams: Job Creation Partnership, Labour market Partnership, Project-Based Labour Market Training, Research & Innovation and Social Innovation programs. Register on InViu.
The Journey from Research Question to SPSS - DAY 1
Tuesday May 14 9am-3pm, B305 R508
This 2 day hands-on workshop where attendees will join the instructors in a computer lab and learn how to design and articulate their own research questions, discover ‘what’ statistical procedure matches their question, then finally use SPSS to practice data-entry techniques as well as the running of some statistical analyses. Day 1 will focus on the development of a clear and well-articulated research question that matches a statistical procedure. This will be followed by an introduction to SPSS. It is useful but not mandatory to attend both days. Led by Sylvie Lafreniere and Bonnie Davidson. Register on InViu.
The Journey from Research Question to SPSS - DAY 2
Wednesday May 15 9am-3pm, B305 R508
Plan to attend this 2 day hands-on workshop where attendees will join the instructors in a computer lab and learn how to design and articulate their own research questions, discover ‘what’ statistical procedure matches their question, then finally use SPSS to practice data-entry techniques as well as the running of some statistical analyses. Day 2 will build on the work of Day 1, but will lead into some more complex SPSS procedures in an effort to follow the needs of the attendees. Procedures covered over the two days may include some descriptive statistics, various t-tests, various correlations, ANOVAs, ANCOVAs, and Multiple Regressions. It is useful but not mandatory to attend both days. Led by Bonnie Davidson and Sylvie Lafreniere Register on InViu.
SSHRC Partnership Development and Connection Grants
Wednesday May 15 9:30-10:30am, B355 Rm203
Did you know that SSHRC has 2 programs that support one-year projects involving community engagement and/or knowledge mobilization? Partnership Engage grants provide funding of up to $25K to respond to the needs of a single partner organization. Connection grants fund up to $50K for outreach activities and up to $25K for events such as workshops, conferences, and forums. Get ahead on your grant for summer/fall deadlines. Led by Bettina Ruhstein Register on InViu.
NVivo 12
Thursday May 16, 1-4pm, B305 R508
This hands-on workshop is a basic introduction to NVivo and will provide you with the information and practice you need to get started with your own project. Using sample data, you’ll create a project in NVivo and work with textual data (Word and PDF files). You will be introduced to some basic queries and visualizations. Led by Nicole Vaugeois Register on InViu.
Animal Care and Biosafety @ VIU: what you need to know
Thursday May 16 1:30-2:30 B305 R440
The VIU Animal Care Committee (ACC) oversees and ensures that all teaching and research activities involving vertebrates are conducted in accordance with the guidelines set out by the Canadian Council of Animal Care (CCAC). This session will provide an overview of the animal use program at VIU, the structure and responsibilities of the ACC, and the rights and responsibilities of animal users. The VIU Biosafety Program in Health and Safety Services, with the support of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), oversees and ensures that all teaching and research activities involving biohazardous materials are conducted in accordance with the regulations and standards set out by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). This session will provide an overview of the new Biosafety program at VIU, the structure and responsibilities of the IBC and Health and Safety Services, and the new approvals process in the Office of Scholarship, Research and Creative Activity for faculty and staff that will be working with biohazardous materials at VIU. Led by Eric Demers, Chris Turner, Leyla Innala and Kim Sharpe Register on InViu.
On Campus Writing Retreat Day 1
Tuesday May 21 9am-3pm, Writing Centre B305 R474
Whether you are trying to start or finish an article, chapter, story, poem or develop a grant proposal, carving out time to do serious writing during the semester can be tough. This on campus retreat provides dedicated time and space free from distractions to help you work on your writing. These sessions are not workshops, and no writing instruction will be provided; however, Theo Finigan will be available to address specific questions. This is a 2 day retreat and you are welcome to attend one or both days. Led by Theo Finigan Register on InViu.
Open Access and Your Scholarly Work: Possibilities, Accountabilities and Help
Tuesday May 21 9-10:30am, B305 R440
Open practices in scholarship can lead to transformative knowledge and capacity building. Positive social impacts of Open Educational Resources (OER) are made clear through such advocacy initiatives as #textbookbroke. Open Access to outputs of scholarly work is in fact the foundational element of these and other features in the landscape of open sharing. Your interest may be to comply with Tri-Agency Open Access or other funder or institutional sharing expectations. It may be to attract new funders, collaborators, or students. It may be to influence policy or to contribute openly to the development of knowledge in your discipline. The Library and Research Office have expertise and services to assist in interpreting your responsibilities and opportunities for making Open Access versions of your work available, and we offer low-barrier solutions for getting it done. Led by Bettina Ruhstein, Dana McFarland, Dalys Barney Register on InViu.
Research Data- Best Practices for Management and Stewardship
Wednesday May 22 11:30am-12:30pm, B305 R444
What is Data Management and why is it important? Attend this session to learn how to create a data management plan, how to share your data in a data repository, and to find out what new requirements are being set by Canadian and international funding agencies. This session is a collaboration between the VIU library and SRCA. Led by Kathleen Reed and Bettina Ruhstein Register on InViu.
Action Research Methodologies
Wednesday May 22 9-11:30am, B305 R444
This workshop will examine and explore action research principles, methodologies and best practices. Bring your current or future research interests and questions for some helpful dialogue and feedback. This workshop will be useful for anyone interested in incorporating action research into course work, working with community groups and/ or applying for research funding (especially from the Vancouver Foundation). Led by Rachel Moll, Amanda Wager and Tanis Dagert. Register on InViu.
On Campus Writing Retreat - DAY 2
Wednesday May 22, 9am-3pm, B305 R474
Whether you are trying to start or finish an article, chapter, story, poem or develop a grant proposal, carving out time to do serious writing during the semester can be tough. This on campus retreat provides dedicated time and space free from distractions to help you work on your writing. These sessions are not workshops, and no writing instruction will be provided; however, Theo Finigan will be available address specific questions. This is a 2 day retreat and you are welcome to attend one or both days. Led by Theo Finigan Register on InViu.
Panel Discussion on Book Publishing
Friday May 24, 11am-12:30pm, B305 R440
Have you often thought about publishing a book or book chapter but don’t know where or how to start? Are you contemplating publishing your doctoral dissertation? Join Cheryl Warsh, Shannon Dames, Amanda Wager and Susan Juby in a panel discussion as they impart their wisdom dealing with academic and non-academic publishers. These authors bring a breadth of experience in writing that includes fiction, non-fiction, biographies, textbooks etc. Some questions that may be discussed include the participants’: extent and type of publishing, getting started, impetus for writing, how to select/approach a publisher and best advice/tips for novices. Bring your questions! Register on InViu.
The Right Place to Publish: Considerations in Choosing a Journal or Publisher
Monday May 27, 12-1pm, B305 R440
Library faculty Dana McFarland and Jean Blackburn will give an overview of important considerations in getting your article published in the right journal for your purpose. This will include: Selecting a journal that connects with your intended audience (topical, Open Access, etc.); Avoiding “predatory journals” and publishers; Negotiating and protecting your rights as an author, including tips & tools for modifying author agreements; Recognizing the uses and implications of research metrics such as impact factor, h-index and "altmetrics". Register on InViu.
Best Practices in Graduate Student Mentorship
Tuesday May 28, 9-10:30am, B305 R440
Supervising graduate students in their thesis or major projects requires faculty to develop skills in research mentorship. Join this session to share your experiences and to learn from others on campus about the techniques they are using. Best practices will be highlighted and participants will leave with a better understanding about the needs of graduate students during the research process and how they can provide support to them along the way. Led by Nicole Vaugeois, Mary Ann Richards & Pam Shaw. Register on InViu.
NSERC - Partnering for Innovation
Thursday May 30 10-11am, B305 R440
Rick Warner, Deputy Director of NSERC Pacific, will give an introduction to NSERC's new Alliance Grants. The Alliance Grant program is the culmination of more than a year of consultation and work behind the scenes to collapse 6 of NSERC's old partnership progams (including Engage Grants, Collaborative Research and Development Grants, and Strategic Partnership Grants etc.) into one. The Alliance framework provides a flexilbe program for researchers to maximize collaborative research funding leveraging. Alliance grants encourage university researchers to collaborate with partner organizations, which can be from the private, public or not-for-profit sectors. These grants support research projects led by strong, complementary, collaborative teams that will generate new knowledge and accelerate the application of research results to create benefits for Canada. Bring your questions! This session is the first session of a two part ProD event. The second session, Mitacs- Partnering for Innovation, follows immediately and runs from 11-2. You can attend one or both. If you are planning on staying for lunch please register for the second session (Mitacs) so that we can order enough food. Register on InViu.
Mitacs - Partnering for Innovation
Thursday May 30, 11am-2:00pm, B305 R440
VIU is pleased to welcome Nolan Beise and Duncan Phillips from Mitacs. Mitacs is a not-for- profit organization that builds partnerships that support industrial and social innovation in Canada. Mitacs student internships are a flexible and convenient way to leverage any partner funding you have received and they are open to any discipline. Nolan will run through Mitacs existing programs (Accelerate, Elevate and Globalink). Duncan will unveil some exciting new opportunities that VIU is now eligible for through our enhanced Associate Membership. In addition, you will hear directly from professors and students who have been funded by these programs. Register on InViu.
Engaging Students in your Research Program
Friday May 31, 9-10:30am, B305 R444
When students engage in research experiences with faculty mentors, they receive immeasurable benefits. Similarly, there are mutual benefits to faculty that mentor students including the infusion of new insights, energy and skills on their research projects. Join this session to learn about some of the options available to VIU faculty who want to engage students in their research including the Research Work Opportunities, Research Assistants or class based experiences. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the ways that they can create mutually beneficial learning experiences by mentoring students. Led by Kendra Stiwich Register on InViu.
Writing and Publishing Case Studies
Friday May 31, 10:30am-12pm, B305 R444
Do you teach with case studies? Have you found it difficult to find suitable case studies to share with students? Why not write and publish your own? Join this session to learn about the process of writing and publishing case studies for education purposes. Examples of case study publications will be shared and an innovative model of case study publications done by the World Leisure Centre of Excellence will be profiled. Participants will leave with the resources and inspiration they need to create their own case study publications. Led by Nicole Vaugeois Register on InViu.
Principles and Good Practices of Community Engagement
Monday June 3, 11am-12pm, B305 R444
Universities across Canada are recognizing the power of community engagement to enhance learning and research. However campus-community engagement must put the needs and priorities of the community first. By linking community needs and resources with academic needs and resources, campus-community engagement can foster social and civic engagement through mutually beneficial initiatives. Join the discussion and contribute to a shared understanding of best practices and principles for fostering effective campus-community engagement. Led by Tanis Dagert Register on InViu.
I'm Funded, Now What? A Researchers' Guide to Post- Award Essentials
Tuesday June 4, 2:30-3:30pm, B305 R444
Whether you’ve been recently funded or want to be prepared when you are, this session is for you. We will cover the process to access your funding, hiring students or other research personnel, researcher obligations and expectations, and other best practices and tips for managing your internal or external funding. Led by Shelley Lumsden Register on InViu.
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