Research Office

Governance

• Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research
  The DVC (Research) is responsible for setting the strategic direction and leading the development of research and research education at CSU.
• Director (Research)
  The Director works closely with the DVC (Research) and leads the efforts of the Research Office at CSU.
• Sub-Deans (Research)
  The Sub Deans provide leadership of the Faculty research portfolio, supporting and advising their Faculty members.
• Sub-Deans (Graduate Studies)
  The Sub Deans provide leadership in relation to higher degrees by research matters for staff and students in their Faculty.

Research Committee Structure

There are two University level committees with a specific focus on research matters.

• Research Development Committee
  The RDP is a committee of the Vice Chancellor and considers strategic, management and investment matters relating to research. The terms of reference and membership of this committee remains under consideration.
• Research Advisory Committee
  The RAC is a sub-committee of Academic Senate and provides advice and recommendations in relation to research and research education at CSU. This committee was formed in 2011 and subsumes the former Board of Graduate Studies and Research Management Committee.
  
  There are several sub-committees of the RAC, established with approval from Academic Senate:
• • eResearch Coordination Committee [.PDF]
  • Higher Degree by Research Committee [.PDF]
  • Higher Degree by Research Examinations Committee [.PDF]
  • Higher Degree by Research Scholarships Committee [.PDF]
    
    
• Academic Governance Meeting Schedule

Plans

• Research Office Operational Plan, 2013
• Research Plan
• University Strategy