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 is now closed. The consultation ran 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. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.
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.
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The policy consultation is now complete. The next step is for this policy to 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.