Scholarly Activity. The parties recognize that research and scholarly activity have always been an integral component of faculty work at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Research and scholarship inform teaching, curriculum and teaching practices, enhance the knowledge of faculty and students, and enable faculty members to remain intellectually stimulated and current in their fields. Scholarly activity is a dynamic process consisting of the following interrelated components: discovery, application, integration, teaching and learning, and creative artistry. Nothing in this provision shall be construed as increasing a faculty member’s assigned workload.
Scholarly Activity. Candidates should refer to Appendix I for suggestions as to the type of information that must be included in this section.
Scholarly Activity. Examples of scholarly activities that may be presented by a candidate for evaluation are listed below. The list is not ranked but the candidate should be aware that materials adjudicated by external referees carry significantly more weight than do non-refereed materials. It may be useful to the DRC and URC to indicate the nature of the review process for the materials included in the dossier. Materials produced for external use would, in general, be of more significance than materials produced for internal use. Active participation in and leadership given to professional conferences, workshops, symposia, etc. Applications of learning technology developed under commission Audio-visual materials and computer software/ courseware available commercially or through a publishing house provided the materials are related to scholarly activities Awards in recognition of scholarly achievement Books Commercialized Courseware Commissioned reports for external circulation Commissioned works and special assignments Contract research Consulting and other professional activities that require research or scholarly competence Creative work and performances Editorial and refereeing duties External reader on theses Monographs Obtained research grants and funding Papers delivered at professional meetings, conferences and seminars Papers in refereed and non-refereed journals Papers/works/research in progress Participation in external panels, seminars, etc. Participation on editorial boards or juries for the evaluation of scholarly or creative work Patents Public speaking engagements related to one’s academic expertise Scholarly Translations (books, poems, etc.) Service on external grant committees (c) Service
(i) Service to the University and Academic Community Service to the University and the academic community includes contributions to the development and effective functioning of the University through contribution to student activities, membership on Department, School, Faculty, Senate, University, Board and Association committees and councils; and contribution to the administrative functioning of the University as an Academic Administrator, or through other administrative assignments inside and outside the Bargaining Unit; active participation in local, provincial, national and international organizations and programs related to the candidate’s discipline.
Scholarly Activity. 18.1.4.1 Definition
Scholarly Activity. Judgment of scholarly activity is based mainly on the quality and significance of an individual’s contribution. Evidence of scholarly activity varies among the disciplines. Published work is, where appropriate, the primary evidence. Such evidence as distinguished architectural, artistic or engineering design, distinguished performance in the arts or professional fields, shall be considered in appropriate cases.
a) For the scholarship of teaching, scholarly activity may be evidenced by originality or innovation, demonstrable impact in a particular field or discipline, peer reviews, dissemination in the public domain, or substantial and sustained use by others. For example, textbooks and curriculum reform that changed academic understanding or made a significant contribution to the way in which a discipline or field is taught might constitute useful evidence of the scholarship of teaching whereas textbooks or curriculum revision of a routine nature would not.
b) In professional or clinical studies scholarly activity may be evidenced by research on or the creation of:
i) significant applications of fundamental theory; or
ii) significant forms and applications of professional or clinical practice. Work with professional, technical, scholarly or other organizations or with scholarly publications which falls within the definition of scholarly activity may also be considered.
Scholarly Activity. Scholarly activity is integral to fulfilling the mandate and mission of the University. Scholarly activity is the engagement in research, scholarship, and critical or creative work, and the dissemination of such work through publications, presentations, exhibitions and performances, and other appropriate means. Members with a scholarly activity component of workload will have a demonstrable program of scholarly activity; and
Scholarly Activity. Judgment of scholarly activity is based mainly on the quality and significance of an individual’s contribution. Evidence of scholarly activity varies among the disciplines. Published work is, where appropriate, the primary evidence. Such evidence as distinguished architectural, artistic or engineering design, distinguished performance in the arts or professional fields, shall be considered in appropriate cases. When assessing scholarship for career decisions, consideration will be given to different pathways to academic and scholarly excellence. Diverse substantive contributions to knowledge and methods of dissemination, as recognized within the field of inquiry, are valued.
a) For the scholarship of teaching, scholarly activity may be evidenced by originality or innovation, demonstrable impact in a particular field or discipline, peer reviews, dissemination in the public domain, or substantial and sustained use by others. For example, textbooks and curriculum reform that changed academic understanding or made a significant contribution to the way in which a discipline or field is taught might constitute useful evidence of the scholarship of teaching whereas textbooks or curriculum revision of a routine nature would not.
b) In professional or clinical studies scholarly activity may be evidenced by research on or the creation of:
i) significant applications of fundamental theory; or
ii) significant forms and applications of professional or clinical practice. Work with professional, technical, scholarly or other organizations or with scholarly publications which falls within the definition of scholarly activity may also be considered.
Scholarly Activity. This part of the dossier will include evidence of the Member’s scholarly program, whether through conventional or emerging means of dissemination. The significance of completed work and how it has contributed to the Member’s discipline should be highlighted. In demonstrating scholarly productivity, the Member should highlight the quality of contributions, the quantity of production in the context of disciplinary norms for undergraduate-only institutions, and the connection between the Member’s scholarship and effective teaching. Projects currently in progress and plans for future work are components of a scholarly program. The submission must include copies of the Member’s scholarly work and should be organized by disciplinary norms. When physical submission is not practical, the Member may include a description of these works sufficient to demonstrate their significance.
Scholarly Activity. The Resident agrees to engage in the educational, scholarly and research activities of the Resident’s training program and to satisfactorily fulfill the educational requirements of the Program.
Scholarly Activity. 1. Members shall have the right and responsibility to devote a reasonable proportion of their time to scholarly activity.
2. It is understood that for the purposes of this Collective Agreement the term "scholarly activity" means:
a) Research directed towards a contribution to knowledge, and the dissemination of its results; and/or
b) Participation in those academic activities that contribute to the enhancement, creation and dissemination of knowledge; and/or
c) Creative and professional activities which contribute to one's discipline.
3. Scholarly activity may involve, although not necessarily be limited to the following, but in each case the Member must demonstrate that the activity is of good quality and is consistent with the contribution to knowledge described in paragraph 2 above. It is understood that this list does not imply an order of priority. It is also understood that the following forms of scholarly activity are not necessarily to be given equal weight and application for each discipline when a Member is being evaluated for an annual increment, merit increment, tenure or promotion. In such evaluations, where the evidence does not rest on externally reviewed publications, other evidence of scholarly activity must be considered, but the burden of proof rests upon the candidate.
a) The writing or editing and publication of books, textbooks, journals and of articles.
b) The obtention of additional appropriate academic and/or professional qualifications.
c) Research carried out on research contracts.
d) The writing of case studies.
e) The development of teaching/library materials, of an innovative sort which have a wider application than the Member's own teaching/library activities.
f) The compilation and publication of scholarly bibliographies, or literary work.
g) The translation and publication of scholarly or literary work.
h) Literary and artistic works appropriate to one's discipline.
i) Demonstrated leadership in the area of professional education, including workshops.
j) Creative application of existing knowledge through such activities as consulting or workshops.
4. The parties agree that scholarly activity does not normally include research directly related to the immediate and normal preparation for teaching activity.
5. Where appropriate in their published work, the Members shall indicate affiliation with the University and acknowledge their indebtedness to students and their academic colleagues in relation to their own research.
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