Research Enterprise

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FTE – staff represents evaluated salaried staff positions and ongoing CUPE 1295 positions (both filled and unfilled).

The Research Enterprise includes the Office of Research Services (ORS), Animal Care Services (ACS), the Office of Research Ethics (ORE), the Brock LINC innovation and entrepreneurship hub, and funding for transdisciplinary research and activities, including the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute (CCOVI). (Note: Costs related to the Office of the Vice-President, Research are included in the Senior Academic and Administration Team responsibility centre.)

The Research Enterprise supports Brock’s strategic priority of advancing research capacity across the University. The Research Enterprise units continuously strive to enhance service to researchers and the broader community by identifying opportunities for improving process efficiencies and reducing timelines. The 2023-24 budget includes measures to improve operations through personnel and software advancements, including a focus on guiding research policies and practices through the lens of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. The Research Enterprise provides a focal point for funders, industry, community groups and researchers to connect and continue to increase awareness of Brock University as a centre of research excellence.

The Brock LINC aims to foster a culture of creativity and innovation, grow entrepreneurship, and support research innovation and capacity at the University. Programs and services support users through the innovation journey. For more information, visit brocku.ca/linc/

CCOVI is Brock’s flagship transdisciplinary institute. It defines a place within and beyond the University for research and networking to advance the Canadian grape and wine industry. Faculty, students, and staff partner with academic communities, federal and provincial government research organizations, and regional grape and wine industry groups across Canada, as well as cool climate wine regions around the world. For information about CCOVI, visit brocku.ca/ccovi

Brock continues to support several other transdisciplinary research institutes, including Brock–Niagara Validation, Prototyping and Manufacturing Institute (VPMI); Canada–Caribbean Institute; Institute for Lifespan Development Research; Niagara Community Observatory; and Social Justice Research Institute. Find out more at brocku.ca/research-atbrock/institutes-and-centres/

Note: Revenue includes $2.50 million of grant revenue related to the Research Support Fund ($2.28 million in 2022-23). Operating costs include $1.16 million of funding for research support through VPR Research Excellence, Chancellor’s Chair, Match of Minds and other programs ($1.16 million in 2022-23), $1.0 million of funding for start-up funds and related costs for new faculty members and librarians ($1.15 million in 202223), and $0.34 million of funding for CCOVI ($0.34 million in 2022-23).

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Centre for Pedagogical Innovation

Professional and Continuing Studies and ESL

(1) FTE – staff represents evaluated salaried staff positions and ongoing CUPE 1295 positions (both filled and unfilled).

The Centre for Pedagogical Innovation (CPI), as defined in the 2023-24 budget, includes teaching and learning advancement and online learning.

CPI fosters a culture of excellence in teaching and learning across the University through supporting instructional staff and critical digital infrastructure.

CPI brings people together to explore effective teaching and learning practices, as well as innovative pedagogies, both in the classroom and online. CPI also assists departments and instructors in the design, development, and delivery of courses and programs.

For more information, visit brocku.ca/pedagogical-innovation/

Professional and Continuing Studies (PCS) supports one of the Institutional Strategic Plan’s goals of ‘Expanding Brock’s lifelong learning opportunities for our students and members of the community.’ This includes flexible and inclusive courses and program delivery formats, expanding and formalizing responsibilities for lifelong learning such as part-time degree offerings and professional development opportunities, and creating initiatives that further skills for working professionals (micro credentialing) and offer learning opportunities for older adults. For information about PCS, visit brocku.ca/continuing-education

ESL supports the Institutional Strategic Plan and Brock’s goals for internationalization. ESL Services is a path for international students and those with English as an Additional Language (EAL) to gain essential language skills, which facilitates their successful participation in Brock’s undergraduate programs. For information on ESL Services, visit brocku.ca/esl-services

Note: Included in revenue is $1.7 million of strategic funding to offset the start-up costs of PCS ($1.5 million in 2022-23). Also included is $1.5 million of funding from the contingency reserve (reported in University Global) to support ESL. The expectation is that ESL will generate this net contribution in 2024-25.