Research & Innovation

Scholarly, Research and Creative Activities (SRC) Representatives Group

A representative of each Faculty at Ryerson participates in the SRC Representatives Group. They assist OVPRI in identifying and developing research-related priorities, policies, and activities for the university. Faculty researchers are encouraged to contact their Faculty representative for information about Faculty-specific research initiatives.

Specific activities of representatives:

• To solicit and co-ordinate the SRC issues and concerns of their respective Faculties.
• To provide a forum for the exchange of information and the discussion of SRC issues and concerns.
• To provide input and advice to OVPRI regarding strategies for enhancing SRC activity at Ryerson.
• To review the effectiveness of existing SRC initiatives and to recommend changes as required.
• To receive periodic reports from OVPRI on the university’s performance in major grant competitions in relation to other university comparators.
• To meet periodically with representatives of various units within the University who play an essential role in realizing the SRC mission of the University.
• To co-ordinate periodic reviews of the university’s strategic research plans and to recommend revisions as required.
• To draft and/or review SRC related policies in preparation for submission to the SRC Committee of Senate.

The members of the SRC Representatives Group are also members of the SRC Committee of Senate.

Learn more about the SRC Committee of Senate.

If you have any queations about the SRC Representatives Group, please contact Veronica Cumberbatch, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President, Research and Innovation at vcumberb@ryerson.ca.