s ^Education (ci), VCC Vancouver , j§ Community College mtm May 2008 Volume 2, issue 5 May 2008 Applied Research at VCC and the "Ethical Conduct fot Research Involving Human Subjects" policy In this Issue Sue Aro Department Head, Aliieci Health sarf cc ci Applied Research at VCC and the Ethua! Reseaich Invoking Human S ubjects policy page 1 W '\lQ Do your students do research projects that include interviewing clients ot patients? Have you been approached by an external organization wanting to conduct a class survey with youi students? Are you enrolled m a course that requires you to complete a reseaich project, and you want to use your co-workers as your subjects'1 If you answered, "yes" Report from EdCo page 2 From the CID page 3 What does it all mean? Distributed Learning Levels 2 and 3 beis of the REB include Dr Alan Davis (VCC), Di Deanna Rexe (VCC, Chair), Gmny Cathcart (VCC), Sue Aro (VCC), Dr. Karen Belfer (VCC), Dr Donald Brunnette (UBC), and Dr. Notman Streat (BCIT) kafen Riift'i 2007 VCC Faculty Development Survey to am of these questions, you may need to apply to VCC's newly fotmed Research Ethics Boatd (REB) for approval before beginning your project The REB was established as a requirement of the "Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Human Subjects" Policy (A3 10) that was appro\ ed m April, 2007 by the College Board ol Governors Mem- PW4 Meetings are held the last Thuisday of every month 1 -}7/ / wr/wg Committee Reports DLC RAG page 5 page 5 The purpose of the policy is to establish principles, ptactices and proce¬ dures to guide and ensure the ethical conduct of research involving hu¬ man subjects at VCC The policy meets the requirements outlined by the Tii-Council Policy Statement (TCPS) m its document entlded "Ethical Conduct for Reseaich Involving Human Subjects " The TnCouncil consists of three national research organizations — Canadian Institute of Health Research, Natuial Sciences & Engineering Research of Council of Canada, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada The Tn-Council developed their policy statement based on the guidelines which they have developed over the last few decades, as well as policy statements from the international research community. Con tin tied on page 2 Volunteer Mentorship Opportunity The Centie fot Tiansportation Trades is looking fot volunteeis interested m wolking as mentois in its Innei-City Youth Paitneiship with the Ray-Cam Community Centte and the Vancouvei Police In addition to building a Cobia kit cat and testoung a 1935 Fold sedan, mentois will be assisting the youth in acqunmg life skills through role modeling. Volunteeis will be needed foi after-school houis until the end ofjune and from 8 30 a m to 3 p m duungjuly and August Whethei it is one day a week foi pan of the duiauon oi a longel moie extensive commitment you are sure to be rewarded many times ovei foi the expetience of woiking with these youth If vou aie inteiested in paiticipating, please contact Jason De\ issei Kkvissei'aHcc ca oi Mano Tietteneio mnuicnetotfixecta For mote mfoimadon on the paitnership see the media lelease available on the VCC website at bttp // wvw-vee ca,''about-vcc Aicws cfm-'NEXX-S ID= "^82 ^ tmlhiihdfmiHpfvjr- / The basis for the ethical principles outlined m the Tri-Council Policy Statement is respect for human dignity The seven ethical princi¬ ples developed by Tn-Council include- research must invoh e humans as within normal educational require¬ "research subjects," To date, only ments two projects have been submitted to the REB tor approval and both projects were approved. 1. the requirement for free and Despite there being few applica¬ tions to the REB for approval, the informed consent Chair has received several enquir¬ 2 respect for vulneiable persons 3 respect for privacy and confi¬ dentiality 4 tespect for justice and inclusiveness ies from members of the college community wondering whether or not the policy was applicable to their situation. Although many of the enquiries involved ethical con¬ cerns (protection of privacy, free¬ dom of information, copynght, consent and fairness), the "Ethical mizing benefit Conduct for Reseaich Involving Human Subjects" policy was not To determine whether or not a applicable In accordance with the project requires REB approval, the TCPS, the policy does not apply to first question to ask is whether or the normal administtation, evalua¬ not the project is research Ac¬ tion or improvement of an opera¬ cording to the Tri-Council Policy tion, progiam, service or activity Statement (TCPS), research in¬ within VCC, Such activities may volves "systematic investigation to 5. balancing harm and benefit 6, minimizing harm and maxi¬ establish facts, principles oi genetalizable knowledge." Secondly, the include quality assurance studies, If vou have questions regarding whether or not REB approval is required for a project, please refer to the policy If you tequire further clarification please contact Deanna Rexe, the Chair of the committee All requests for Ethics Review must be submitted on the Kequest fot FJhual Kevmv Fot/u The torms ate available from the Office of the VP, Education In addition to completing the forms, all research¬ ers are required to complete the tutonal on the Tri-Council Policy Statement - "Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Human Sub¬ jects." The tutorial can be found at lutn , . v-'m "Mc-tt , t *<.pg! 0" *- • oim'. The tutorial is a great way to learn about "Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Human Subjects " Ha\e fun1 peiformance reviews or testing Report from Education Council Council created a subcommittee to review the issue of internet filtering at the College The subcommit¬ tee will be submitting recommendations on the topic of internet filtering and academic fieedom at the College. During its March meeting, Council approved the revised Granting of Credentials policy (C 1.3) and the revised Progiam Advisory Committee policy (C 3.1). Council has also approved the new Degree Standards policy. Alan Davis presented a memo on the 2008-09 Edu¬ cation and Training Plan Education Council held two extraordinary Council meetings m late April to hear presentations fiom the College community The presentations will help Council develop its ad¬ vice to the Board on the Education and Training Plan. Council will prepare its advice at the regular meeting, May 13th In April, Council approved the new Affiliation Agreements policy. Council approved the new CACE Hospitality Careeis program in March and the new Telecommuni¬ cation Convergence program m Apul A motion to cancel the Electronics Telecommunica¬ Education Council will vote on the foUowing policies at the May 2008 Education Council meeting tions program has been postponed to the May meetmg. Aboriginal Enrolment policy (new policy) Alan Davis submitted a report to Council on Con¬ tinuing Studies, based on findings from a review of CS that he has undertaken over the past year - Criteria for the Development or Cancellation of Piograms Leading to Certificates, Diplomas or Degrees policy (C.3 3) 2 iiim- ir- From the Centre for Instructional Development... What does it all mean? Distributed Learning: Level 2 and Level 3 Karen Belfer Deati, Cerme toi Instructionai Dexelopmtnt kbtiiet(aJ\ cc ca What is Diitnbnted Ijeanung? Distributed Learning (DL) at VCC has been defined as the use of in¬ formation and communication technologies m the deliver}' of cur¬ riculum and couise resouices, ei¬ ther m a blended/mixed mode (a combination of face-to-face and online instruction), or fully online 11'% do m> need DIJ What are ihe December 2010 As the Dean of the Centre for Instructional Devel¬ According to the DL Plan The differences between DL2 and opment, I am responsible for up¬ dating the document and support¬ DL3 can be classified m terms of ing the implementation of the the level of teaching done using Plan the technology, and the type of acth ities that aie done with that A i cording to the DL Plan, what is the technology Vision jot DLftvm now to 2010? The vision for 2010 is to. - use DL to enhance teaching and learning, and to increase flexibility and choice for stu¬ dents across all VCC collegecredit programs and couises by incorporating infoimaoon and communication technol- ogv at three levels to study m the couise - it is an in¬ systems and processes that ered DL3 are intrinsic to our core ac- online access to certain ser¬ But, there is no clear divide be¬ tween DL2 and DL3: extended and successful use of DL2 will vices, on-line grade book etc, often lead to DL3 mity of teaching and learn¬ ing, e g on-line legistration, - makes the educational process moi e accessible and flexible, 0 DL2* Use of applications to suppoi t program and course-based organization needs of the learners' pre¬ W^jat can yon do to help your depart¬ ment achieve the DL 2010 ob/echves? and logistics to provide up¬ dates to the cumculum, and ferred learning styles, Through your department head and Dean, work with the CID staff and flexibility (e g the use of to identify the technologies avail¬ able at VCC and find opportuni¬ a learning management sys¬ tem such as Moodle for class ties and synergies for implementa¬ announcements, email, bulle¬ tion of those technologies in couises within the progiams tin boards, and links to re¬ - increases the level of commu¬ to promote communication nication as well as the means of communication for mstiuctois and students, - provides another opportunity for departments to review and renew their cuinculum. sources). cjuizzes, assignments, chats, Since most programs have gone through the process of determin¬ ing how educational technologies can be used to enhance the deliv¬ blogs, wikis) ery of the curriculum . . 0 DL3* Use of applications What is the VCC Distributed learning that are used to teach and Plan