Research Advisory Council
The Research Advisory Council (RAC) consists of faculty-appointed associate deans of research (ADRs) and other strategic advisors, who provide feedback and advice to the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation (VPRI) on strategic research priorities and initiatives.
Meetings are held bi-monthly throughout the calendar year.
ADR roles and responsibilities
RAC Chair
Phil Barker, Vice-Principal and Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation
Research Advisory Council Members
Joshua Brinkerhoff, Associate Dean, Research (Interim), School of Engineering
Jodey Castricano, Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies
Alison Conway, Associate Dean, Research, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Jennifer Davis, Assistant Professor and Research Coordinator, Faculty of Management
Robert Janke, Associate Chief Librarian, Research and Administration
Kristen Korberg, Associate Director, Office of Research Services
Kathleen Martin Ginis, Director, Chronic Disease Prevention Program, Southern Medical Program
Lael Parrott, Associate Dean, Faculty and Research, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science
Rob Shave, Associate Dean, Research, Faculty of Health and Social Development
Karis Shearer, Associate Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation, pro tem
Peter Simpson, Dean, College of Graduate Studies
John Tyler Binfet, Associate Professor, Okanagan School of Education