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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.
2026-2027
View the full list of 2026-2027 GFC & Committees Meeting, Distribute and Materials Deadline Dates (PDF) here.
| Date | Time | Location | Distribution Date | Materials Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | University Boardroom A341 | Sept. 10 | Sept. 8 |
| Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | University Boardroom A341 | Nov. 12 | Nov. 9 |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | University Boardroom A341 | Jan. 14 | Jan. 12 |
| Wednesday, March 3, 2027 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | University Boardroom A341 | Feb. 25 | Feb. 23 |
| Wednesday, April 14, 2027 | 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | University Boardroom A341 | Apr. 8 | Apr. 6 |
2026-2027
| 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, 2029 |
| 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 | |
| Leah Hamilton | Associate Dean/Vice Dean responsible for research | June 30, 2029 |
| Lena Soots-Haley | Institute Director | June 30, 2029 |
| Celeste Pang | Academic Staff Member (Arts) | June 30, 2029 |
| Uthpala Senarathne Tennakoon | Academic Staff Member (Business, Communication Studies and Aviation) | June 30, 2029 |
| Jared Fletcher | Academic Staff Member (Health, Community and Education) | June 30, 2029 |
| Jeella Acedo | Academic Staff Member (Science and Technology) | June 30, 2029 |
| Richard Hayman | Academic Staff Member (University Library) | June 30, 2029 |
| Liv Lopez | Student Representative | June 30, 2027 |
| Ally Smith | Student Representative | June 30, 2027 |
| Resources | ||
| Kenna Olsen | Associate Dean/Vice Dean responsible for research | |
| Gwen O'Sullivan | Associate Dean/Vice Dean responsible for research | |
| Mark Lafave | Associate Dean/Vice Dean responsible for research | |
| Ray DePaul | Institute Director | |
| Dana Duke | Institute Director | |
| AnneMarie Dorland | Institute Director | |
| Monazza Shabbir | Finance designate | |
| Scott Corner | Marketing and Communications designate | |
| Sheena Dyer | Assistant University Secretary, GFC, Recording Secretary |
2026-2027
| Date | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | |
| Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2027 | |
| Wednesday, March 3, 2027 | |
| Wednesday, April 14, 2027 |
2025-2026
| Date | Minutes |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, September 24, 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 |