Draft GC09 Research Institutes and its associated procedure, GC09.001 will replace 31.11 Research and Scholarly Activity Centres and Institutes (approved May 27, 2021).
The purpose of this policy is to outline the purpose and role of research and scholarly activity centres and institutes (RSACIs) at VIU, as well as the governance framework and principles for their establishment, operation, and closure.
About the policy consultation
Consultation on the draft policy is now open and members of the VIU community are invited to share their feedback. The consultation runs from October 7 until 4:00 p.m. on October 28, 2026. Input received during the community consultation will help inform changes to the proposed policy [and procedure]. Any feedback or submissions received after the consultation period concludes may not be reflected in the revised policy [and procedure] or in the consultation summary report.
Policy information
This policy outlines the purpose and role of research and scholarly activity centres and institutes (RSACIs) at VIU, as well as the governance framework and principles for their establishment, operation, and closure.
Share your input
Once you have reviewed the draft policy [and procedures], please share your feedback in one of the following ways:
- By taking this short survey
- By sending an email to: policy@viu.ca
- By writing to:
Policy Office
Office of the General Counsel and University Secretary
Nanaimo Campus
Building: 305, Room: 432
Mail drop: 305-4A
All feedback will be reported in public consultation reports and to the Board of Governors in accordance with FIOPPA. Feedback will be anonymized in all reporting.
Formal submissions
Formal submissions from groups or organizations can be submitted by email to policy@viu.ca or in writing (see above). Please state the name of your group and the position of the person submitting the feedback. These submissions will be provided in consultation reports and to the Board of Governors. They will not be anonymized and feedback will be attributed in reporting. Any personal information (with the exception of who provided the submission) will be redacted in accordance with FIOPPA.
Thank you for participating!
Once consultation is complete, this policy and procedure will go through the Board of Governors approval process. The policy and procedure may be updated based on the feedback received. The Policy Office may also make minor changes to formatting/wording for consistency. Consultation feedback and policy changes will be outlined in the consultation report. The consultation report will be provided to the Board of Governors and posted on this policy page.
We anticipate this draft policy and procedure will be provided to the November 26, 2026 Board of Governors meeting for approval. Check back on the GC09 Research Institutes policy page for updates as this policy moves through the policy approval process.