Roles of Acting Associate Vice-Presidents Research
Message from the Vice President Research
Now that Dr. Miller and Dr. Scarth have commenced their new positions as Acting Associate Vice-Presidents Research, I would like to give you more information about their respective roles and responsibilities. Please pass this information on to relevant staff and faculty.
Acting Associate Vice-President Research – Dr. D. Michael Miller
Dr. Miller has taken on responsibility for the important portfolio of research computing and will be involved in other committees and initiatives across campus. He will chair the Research Computing Task Force and will attend the Information Systems Steering Council and assist the Director of Research Services with the development of research administration information systems. Michael will also represent UVic on the boards of BCNet, Compute Canada and PIMS.
Acting Associate Vice-President Research (Operations and Planning) – Dr. Rachael Scarth
Dr. Scarth is taking the lead on research operational planning and management issues. With the Vice-President Research she will be looking at ways in which UVic can better plan, manage and administer its significant research projects and infrastructure. Rachael will be leading research operations and will participate in internal university committees related to risk management, facilities development and integrated planning. Rachael will continue to be responsible for the Office of Research Services.
Joint responsibilities
Rachael and Michael will work jointly with the Vice-President Research, Associate Deans Research and Centre Directors on broader matters of significance to the research mission of UVic, including strategic planning and policy development for research, communications, and oversight of internal processes and regulations.
Ms. Marleen Willems (avprsec@uvic.ca, ext 7971) will provide administrative support to both Michael and Rachael in their capacity as Acting Associate Vice-Presidents Research.
Dr. Howard Brunt
Vice President, Research