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Research and Scholarship Committee
The Committee provides advice and recommendations with respect to policies, programs and other initiatives related to research, creative and other scholarly activities at Mount Royal University.
Access the GFC and GFC Committees Meeting Google Calendar here.
2025-2026
View the full list of 2025-2026 GFC & Committees Meeting, Distribute and Materials Deadline Dates (PDF) here.
| Date | Time | Location | Distribution Date | Materials Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | University Boardroom A341 | Sept. 11 | Sept. 9 |
| Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | University Boardroom A341 | Nov. 13 | Nov. 10 |
| Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | University Boardroom A341 | Jan. 15 | Jan. 13 |
| Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | University Boardroom A341 | Feb. 26 | Feb. 24 |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | University Boardroom A341 | Apr. 9 | Apr. 7 |
2025-2026
| Member | Position | Term Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Connie Van der Byl | Associate Vice-President, Research, Scholarship and Community Engagement, CHAIR | |
| Trevor Day | GFC Academic Staff Member, VICE-CHAIR | June 30, 2026 |
| Francine May | Designate for Dean, University Library | |
| Melissa Deane | Director, Office of Research, Scholarship and Community Engagement | |
| Cass Foursha-Stevenson | Chair, Human Research Ethics Board | |
| Kenna Olsen | Associate Dean/Vice Dean responsible for research | June 30, 2026 |
| Ray DePaul | Institute/Centre Director | June 30, 2026 |
| Lin Young | Academic Staff Member (Arts) | June 30, 2026 |
| Reza Chowdhury | Academic Staff Member (Business, Communication Studies & Aviation) | June 30, 2026 |
| Jared Fletcher | Academic Staff Member (Health, Community and Education) | June 30, 2026 |
| Jeella Acedo | Academic Staff Member (Science and Technology) | June 30, 2026 |
| Brian Jackson | Academic Staff Member (University Library) | June 30, 2026 |
| Student Representative | June 30, 2026 | |
| Student Representative | June 30, 2026 | |
| Resources | ||
| Leah Hamilton | Associate Dean/Vice Dean responsible for research | |
| Gwen O'Sullivan | Associate Dean/Vice Dean responsible for research | |
| Sonya Jakubec | Associate Dean/Vice Dean responsible for research | |
| Danah Duke | Institute/Centre Director | |
| Lena Soots | Institute/Centre Director | |
| AnneMarie Dorland | Institute/Centre Director | |
| Marta Mankiewicz | Finance designate | |
| Scott Corner | Marketing and Communications designate | |
| Sheena Dyer | Assistant University Secretary, GFC, Recording Secretary |
2025-2026
| Date | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | |
| Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | |
| Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | |
| Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |
2024-2025
| Date | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | |
| Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | |
| Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | |
| Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | |
| Wednesday, April 30, 2025 |
2023-2024
| Date | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | |
| Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | |
| Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | |
| Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | |
| Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | |
| Wednesday, May 1, 2024 |