Research
The Research Steering Committee explores, evaluates, and prioritizes opportunities
for collaborative and community-based scholarly activities and applied research.
It focuses on research that develops the region's social, human, and economic well-being
and research relevant to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
The committee is open to partnering with appropriate businesses, community groups, non-profit
agencies, government departments, and other educational institutions, such as the
Vancouver Island Community Research Alliance (VICRA) to achieve its goals.
To discuss possible partnerships, contact Research Steering Committee chair John Marton or Jan Carrie, NIC's Vice
President, Education.
Vancouver Island Community Research Alliance (VICRA)
NIC is proud to be a part of
VICRA
,
an island-based research alliance between Vancouver Island's five public post-secondary
institutions.
The alliance works with community partners to provide quality research on areas
of interest to Vancouver Island residents.
Its goal is to mobilize the collective and diverse research, knowledge, skills,
and capacities in service of the people of Vancouver Island. Our partners include:
Ethics Procedures
All research undertaken at, or under, the auspices of North Island College involving
human participants requires ethical review and approval before data collection begins,
in accordance with NIC Policy 1-12.
How to Apply:
Researchers must complete and submit the relevant research approval worksheets electronically
to John Marton, the chair of the Ethics Review Board, early so that reviews can take place
prior to data collection.
Do I Need Ethics Approval?
Course instructors may approve student assignments that are of minimal risk, and involve
no deception or vulnerable participants. To determine if your class assignment needs
Ethics Review Board approval, refer to the Form 1-12 B, the Student Project Approval
Worksheet.
NIC Hosts Skills-Building Workshop
In May 2010, NIC hosted a Community-Based Research Skills-Building Workshop bringing
together researchers and community partners. See some of the discussions at
http://vicra.blip.tv/