Martin Taylor University of Victoria NCCPE Bristol December 6,
2012 Community Based Research and Knowledge Mobilization:
University Engagement in Canada
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Currency of C-U Engagement University research supported by
public funds for the public good University responsibility and
accountability to show ROI as societal outcomes and impacts of
research funding KM as a central tenet across the academy Royal
Society Report on Open Science in UK In Canada: SSHRC KM programs
NSERC IRPs CIHR Strategic Plan MSFHR KM initiative KM in cyberspace
Accessible and assessable data and research outputs Portal for
active and passive public engagement in research Citizen
Science
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Community-Campus Collaboration Initiative (CCCI) Launched in
May, 2012 Supported by the Governor General, David Johnson
Developed by United Way Canada; SSHRC; and ResearchImpact KM
network Four areas of focus to build C-C capacity to address big
societal issues: Community based research Integrating community
experience into learning Knowledge mobilization Policies and
institutional supports
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Canadian Distinctives in PE SSHRC KM programs (2000-10)
Stimulus for interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral research Some
success in accelerating KM process Evidence-based decision-making
for public policy Enhancing research culture in partner agencies
Little incentive for junior faculty involvement First Nations
research Research ethics protocols (Tri-Council policy) SSHRC CURA
projects FN language preservation BC West coast environmental mgt
of fisheries and forests
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SSHRCs New Program Architecture Fundamental restructuring
introduced in 2010 3 program foci Talent (graduate fellowship and
PDF programs) Insight (PI and team discovery grants) Connection
(C-U and other partnership awards)
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PE Models at Canadian Universities UVic OCBR Leslie Harris
Centre, Memorial University The Research Shop, Guelph University
York University, KM Unit Centre for Public Involvement,Univ of
Alberta VanCity Office of Community Engagement, SFU
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PE Networks Community based Research Canada
(community-university partnership research), Research Impact
(Knowledge Mobilisation-embedded in several universities),
Community Engaged Scholarship Partnership (academic staff policies)
Canadian Alliance for Community Service Learning (student
engagement). Global Alliance for Community Engaged Research UNESCO
Chair in CBR and Social Responsibility in Higher Education
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The Civic Engagement Domain CBREXPL LEARNING POLICY KM COOP/
LTC DEANS ORS OCBR
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Coasts Under Stress Project (2000-05) SSHRC/NSERC MCRI ($6.25M)
Co-led by UVic and Memorial Focus on coastal community
vulnerability/resilience to environmental and socio-economic change
60 science and ssh investigators plus students Engagement
of/feedback to communities
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Community Mapping A graphic learning, development and planning
tool that connects people to one another and to their home places
UVic Community Mapping Initiative and the Common Ground Community
Mapping Network Projects include: Health, wellness, and
transportation mapping Green mapping and sustainability initiatives
Historical and cultural landscape stories Resource conflicts in
indigenous communities Treasured places in local neighbourhoods
Land use conflicts in major transportation corridors
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Open Science Citizen Science Scientific research conducted
(often by crowdsourcing), in whole or in part, by nonprofessional
scientists Ocean Networks Canada World-leading cabled ocean
observatory in the NE Pacific off the BC coast Examples of citizen
science Tagging of video clips/sequences to identify marine life,
and seafloor geology Operation of mini-observatories (Vancouver
Island and Cambridge Bay) Development of a near-shore tsunami early
warning system
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Lessons Learned For funding agencies Assessing the value of
continued CE funding based on evidence of outcomes/impacts to date
Easier strategic and operational fit for SSHRC CE now part of
Insight and Connections Imagining Canadas Future initiative
Knowledge Mobilization programs
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Lessons Learned For universities Growing inclusion of CE in
strategic plans Enthusiasm of students Maturing models for
intra-and inter-institutional CE networks, programs and projects
International joint initiatives (UNESCO Chair in CBR/SR
UVic/PRIA)
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Lessons Learned For communities Raised expectations/enthusiasm
for sustained CE partnerships Readiness to commit (cash and in
kind) resources Challenges remain (after Margo Fryer in UA, Nov
2012) Cultural differences between the academy and the community
Power dynamics Lack of incentives for those involved (esp. junior
faculty) Operational factors (lack of time and money).
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Questions arising 1. How best to govern and manage CE
initiatives at the institutional and national level? 2. How best to
engage key stakeholders (universities, community partners, and
funders) in the planning, funding and implementation of CE
projects? 3. How best to ensure that the different ROI expectations
are met for all stakeholders?
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SSHRCs KM Record SSHRC KM Programs (2000-10) CURA Strategic
Knowledge Clusters INE Research Alliance Public Outreach Grants
Knowledge Impact in Society Social Economy Strategic
Initiative
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Learning from SSHRC Funded Partnerships (Hall and Tremblay,
2012) Community outcomes Stronger and more respectful links with
univs Increased org capacity in the community Personal
transformation and empowerment Improved services and policies
Economic contributions Policy and legislative changes
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Learning from SSHRC Funded Partnerships (Hall and Tremblay,
2012) University outcomes Student training and research fellowships
(CACSL) Career development opportunities Better receptivity to
community partnerships Recognition of CE in faculty performance
evaluation (CESP) Inter-university CE linkages/networks (CBR
Canada; GACER)
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SSHRCs Program Architecture Connection The goal of this program
is to realize the potential of social sciences and humanities
research for intellectual, cultural, social and economic influence,
benefit and impact on and beyond the campus, by supporting specific
activities and tools that facilitate the multidirectional flow of
knowledge. Funding supports workshops, conferences, outreach
activities, tools, publications, and partnered knowledge
mobilization activities.
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SSHRCs Connection Program Uptake SSHRC Partnership Development
Grants (2011-12) SSHRC Partnership Development Grants 67 successful
proposals involved a total of 252 distinct partners: 64 per cent
included at least one not-for-profit organization as a partner; 55
per cent included at least one public sector organization; and 31
per cent included at least one private sector organization. On
average, grant holders are leveraging $2.18 for every $1 of SSHRC
funding through partner contributions and funds from other sources.
SSHRC Partnership Grants (2011-12) SSHRC Partnership Grants 25
successful proposals involved a total of 377 distinct partners: 88
per cent included at least one not-for-profit organization as a
partner; 80 per cent included at least one higher-education
institution; 56 per cent included at least one provincial
government organization. On average, grant holders are leveraging
$0.96 for every $1 of SSHRC funding through in-kind contributions
from partners and funds from other sources.
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PE at UVic Strong record of CBR across faculties (SSC, HUM,
HSD, Law, SCI and ENG) Reinforced by UVics leadership in Coop
education CBR Forum in 2006 OCBR established in 2007 PE as a focus
in the 2012 Strategic Plan PE as a pillar of an integrated Research
Partnerships plan
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PE at UVic University of Victorias Vision Statement To be the
Canadian university that best integrates outstanding scholarship,
inspired teaching and real-life involvement. As members of a
diverse and dynamic leaning community, we challenge one another to
become thoughtful, engaged citizens and leaders, prepared to
contribute to the betterment of a rapidly changing global society.
Strategic Plan Objectives include: Establish a university-level
civic engagement plan that integrates and supports the civic
engagement efforts and units across the campus Implement a
coordinated leadership and support structure for advancing and
measuring UVics engagement in and with communities around the
globe, supporting and coordinating best practices in this area
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SSHRC Canadian Social Economy Research Partnerships Program
Rationale: Role of collective action to address social and economic
issues for the common good Key change agents: efficacy and
effectiveness of community organizations (e.g., Cooperatives)
Strong history and tradition in Quebec CSERP details 5 year program
(2006-11) Hub (UVic (BCICS) plus 6 regional centres) 300
researchers in 79 universities Topics include: Extent and nature of
the SE in Canada SE and food security Roles of women in the SE
Effective practices for development of social orgzns SEs among
indigenous peoples