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    According to its mandate, the Nipissing University and Canadore College Archives and Special Collections (NUCCASC) selectively acquires, preserves, and makes accessible records that have enduring significance to the history of: 

    • North Bay and area (including the records of local individuals, families, businesses, and organizations)
    • Nipissing University
    • Canadore College
    • North Bay Normal School / North Bay Teachers College

    The Archives holds records in all formats, including textual records (correspondence, reports, minutes, etc.), audiovisual records (photographs, audio and video recordings), architectural drawings, maps, digital records, and artwork. Special collections contain publications including rare books, theses, dissertations, faculty publications, as well as books and pamphlets relating to local history and the environment.

    Please see the Care and Management of Holdings Policy to learn more about how the Archives' holdings are preserved and managed

    Access

    The Archives is open to everyone, not just the students and faculty of Nipissing University and Canadore College. To access the Archives please make an appointment in advance (see contact information below) so that Archives staff can prepare for your visit and will be available to help you. Researchers should familiarize themselves with the Reading Room Rules.

    Search the holdings

    Archival holdings can be searched online via the Archives' online descriptive database, which is powered by ICA-AtoM software. Publications in special collections can be searched for in the library's holdings (location will be listed as "Archives").

    New to archival research? Check out the Guide to Archival Arrangement and Description and the Archival Citation Guide.

    Donate

    For more information, please see the Donation page ❯

    Contact Us

    Nipissing University and Canadore College Archives and Special Collections
    Room L112, Main Floor, Harris Learning Library
    100 College Drive, North Bay, ON P1B 8L7

  • Library Services

    Printing

    Self serve black /white and colour printing is available via Princh.

    Borrowing

    Resources

    Library users can borrow physical resources (books, DVDs, posters, kits etc.) using their valid student/staff/faculty card.  Community members living within our catchment area (covering postal codes beginning with P0H, P1A, P1B, P1C, P2B, and POM 2N1) are eligible for a Learning Library borrowing card.  Sign up in-person at the library with photo ID.

    Electronic resources (E-Resources) can be accessed by any current Nipissing student, staff or faculty members using your WebAdvisor credentials.  Members of the community may access licensed electronic resources from designated workstations in the library.  Open Access resources are available to everyone.

    Loan Periods

    • Books - 120 days
    • Kits, Posters and Puppets - 28 days
    • Media (DVDs, audiobooks, etc.) - 14 days

    Renewals

    Library patrons may renew their materials online by selecting “My Library Account” from the Menu drop down in Search, by phone at 705-474-3450 x4222, or in person. Please note that you may not be able to renew an item if the book is overdue, someone has requested it, or you have outstanding fines.

    Holds / Requests

    If you would like to borrow an item that is currently NOT signed out, you may place a request on the item from within Search.  

    Fines and Fees

    If an item is 30 days past its due date, the patron will be charged a $125 Replacement Charge for the item.

    All accounts with more than $30 in fines will be blocked. Patrons with a blocked account will no longer be able to borrow items from the Library until their total fines are brought below the $30 limit.

    Any Library charges can be paid at the Service Desk by cash or cheque (made payable to the Harris Learning Library) only. If you wish to make a payment by debit, please contact the Overdues Technician at 705-474-3450 x4570 for details.

    In Person

    Both the Harris Learning Library and the Commerce Court Library offer a variety of in-person services, including those listed below.

    Harris Learning Library

    • Research help (also available remotely) - please contact the Service Desk (705-474-3450 x 4221) for details
    • Resources including books, kits, DVDs, audiobooks, puppets and more - please contact the Service desk (705-474-3450 x 4222) for details
    • Study rooms (first come, first served)
    • Desktop computers (Windows only)
    • Free WiFi
    • Photocopying and printing in both black and white (10 cents/pg), and colour (50 cents/pg), is available in the Learning Commons.  Payment is made by loading money on your student / staff card from either the self serve machine in the Learning Commons or at the Circulation Desk.
    • Self serve flatbed scanner (max. size 11 x 14)
    • Microfilm / microfiche reader and printer
    • VHS / DVD viewing station

    Remote / Virtual

    If you are outside of North Bay, or unable to come to campus, Library staff can help.

    • For reference and research help, please contact the Service Desk (705-474-3450 x 4221)
    • Distance Education (resourcesharing@nipissingu.ca) assistance for current students and faculty who do not live within commuting distance of the Harris Learning Library, and are not attending or teaching a course delivered through face-to-face instruction on a North Bay campus. 
    • Resource Sharing / Interlibrary Loans service is available.
    • Access electronic resources and online databases through the OMNI search engine (select Search) or use our list of Databases

    Community Scholars Program

    The Community Scholars Program envisions a future in which Canadian nonprofit organizations are using, producing, and sharing research to build capacity and enhance their impacts in our communities.

    Many researchers in Canada and around the world are studying social problems and possible solutions and publishing their findings in peer-reviewed journals. These journals are mostly inaccessible to the more than 170,000 non-profit and charitable organizations in Canada doing critical work on social issues including poverty alleviation, homelessness, education, and health care -- unless they are affiliated with a university. The Community Scholars Program (CSP) provides staff working at these organizations with access to academic titles at no cost. In addition, the program provides research support and consultations with librarians.

    Qualifying Community Scholars -- staff of charities and non-profits in the partner universities' communities who are interested in accessing the latest research and knowledge to enhance their practice, have access to 20,000 journal titles and e-books. Community Scholars work in a variety of sectors including social and legal services, the arts, human rights and social justice, housing, physical and mental health, sustainability, and conservation.

    Community Scholars can:

    • search for, find, and read scholarly publications from anywhere they have an internet connection
    • consult with a dedicated librarian
    • host or participate in tailored research workshops, journal clubs, and other events

    Community Scholars access research publications:

    • To strengthen or develop programs
    • For advocacy or policy-making
    • For organizational management and decision-making
    • To imagine new ways of doing things
    • For personal and professional development
    • To support funding applications

    Led nationally by Simon Fraser University Library and in Ontario by McMaster University Libraries, Nipissing is thrilled to have been accepted in Ontario's first cohort of partnering libraries.

    For more information about the Community Scholars Program at Nipissing University, please contact Rebecca Kasperavicius rebeccak@nipissingu.ca

  • Donations

    Nipissing University Library Resources

    Monetary Donations

    For information about Ways to Give to the Harris Learning Library, please see 

    Support Nipissing University

    Library Resources / Archival Material

    The Learning Library will not be accepting any new library resource donations until the end of 2027 in order to allow for the evaluation and processing of the many donated collections accepted during the past years. This will not impact donations to the Archives.

    The Harris Learning Library may accept donations of library resources (such as books). Archives and Special Collections may accept archival materials (such as textual records or audio-visual records) that support the teaching, learning, and research needs of Nipissing University and Canadore College.

    Donations will not be accepted without prior approval from the Electronic Resources Librarian, the Manager, Archives and Access Services, or the Executive Director, Library Services.

    The Library reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to accept or decline any donation or to negotiate with the donor, or representatives, concerning any aspect of the donation.

    Guidelines for Prospective Donors

    Archives and Special Collections

    Archives and Special Collections may accept donations of archival material that support the teaching, learning, and research needs of Nipissing University and Canadore College. Archival material can include textual records (such as correspondence, diaries, meeting minutes, and reports), audiovisual records (photographs, video and audio recordings), maps, architectural drawings, and digital records.

    Donations inquiries

    Contact Ed Driedger, Manager, Archives and Access Services, to discuss whether a potential donation meets the needs and requirements of the Archives. The Manager must approve all donations before they can be accepted.

    Appraisal criteria

    The potential donation will be appraised to determine whether it fits the needs of the Archives. Appraisal criteria are based on the Acquisition Policy and include:

    • Archival value - Enduring significance based on the administrative, legal, fiscal, evidential, or historical information the records contain
    • Relevance to the Archives acquisition areas, which include the academic and cultural history of the University and College, and the history of North Bay and area
    • Qualities such as physical condition, format, extent, and access restrictions that may affect preservation and access

    Transfer of ownership

    The donor must sign a Deed of Gift, an agreement which contains the terms of the transfer of ownership. Once the deed has been signed and the donation has been received, the Archives becomes sole owner and reserves the right to determine preservation, retention, access, and use.

    Tax receipts

    A donation may be eligible for a charitable tax receipt if the fair market value is determined to be over $100. Tax receipts are issued in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency guidelines, and may require a monetary appraisal by a qualified professional appraiser if their value is over $1000. In this case, the donor bears the cost of appraisal and the Archives will select the appraiser.

    For more information about Archives and Special Collections, please click here.

  • Intellectual Property and Commercialization

    Nipissing University is committed to developing processes, awareness, education, and support for the commercialization of research, knowledge, and scholarly activities. The Office of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation, under the oversight of the Dean, Graduate Studies and Research (or equivalent) will develop the infrastructure necessary to support innovation and commercialization at Nipissing University.

    The primary mission of a publicly funded institution is to create and disseminate public knowledge. The following policies and resources aim to encourage the creation of intellectual property (IP), and to facilitate the development and commercialization of IP, while safeguarding the academic freedom and interest of the University, its faculty, staff, and students.

    Policies and Procedures

    Nipissing University Commercialization Framework

    April 2022

    Preamble

    Nipissing University is situated on the traditional territory of Nipissing First Nation, and within the Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850. We also acknowledge the nearby Anishinabek communities of Dokis First Nation and Temagami First Nation.

    As a proud, primarily undergraduate university with a reputation for excellence in teacher education, arts, science and professional programs, Nipissing University exemplifies the highest standards in scholarship, teaching, and research. Nipissing fosters an environment that encourages students, faculty, and staff to realize their full intellectual and personal potential to the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.

    While the roots of Nipissing University extend back to the 1900s with the North Bay Normal School, Nipissing University received its charter as an independent University in 1992 and was created to specifically address the needs of northern Ontario. The University recognizes its unique role in supporting northern communities as well as Indigenous, first generation, and international learners. Nipissing’s strategic priorities regarding the student experience as well as academic and research excellence are grounded in this commitment.

    Nipissing University seeks to grow its leadership role in research areas relevant to the regional community and that have national and global impact. Over the last 10 years, Nipissing has experienced a 66.4% growth in research funding from both public and philanthropic sources, totalling $2.43 million in 2020-21. As one of the top three employers in the North Bay region, Nipissing plays a critical role in the local economy and makes significant contributions to the social and cultural capital of our region through research, strategic partnerships, knowledge sharing, events, guest speakers, athletics, performances, and by engaging in local committees, executive boards and working groups that help our region’s people.

    1. A commitment to the management and protection of IP

    The fundamental mission of the University is to generate and communicate knowledge. These endeavours commonly result in the creation of Intellectual Property that may be of benefit to society.

    The rights to Intellectual Property normally reside with the creator of the Intellectual Property when the creators are academic personnel. Intellectual Property created by non-academic personnel normally resides with the University because it is typically created as a result of the individual’s employment with the University, or was commissioned by the University. The primary mission of a publicly funded institution is to create and disseminate public knowledge. The goal of this policy is to encourage the creation of Intellectual Property, and to facilitate the development and commercialization of Intellectual Property, while safeguarding the academic freedom and interest of the University, its faculty, staff, and students.

    From Nipissing University Policy on Intellectual Property 2013, page 1

    2. Defined roles and responsibilities

    This policy applies to all university personnel and students who create or develop intellectual property. This policy governs all external contractors (with the necessary changes) if the terms of their contracts with the University do not specify intellectual property ownership.

    This policy does not apply to intellectual property created by independent effort in the course of demonstrably private research or private consulting to external organizations/businesses, provided that these activities do not involve use of University infrastructure or support, and where these activities have been approved by the University.

    Nothing in this policy will override any rights or responsibilities accorded university personnel in any collective agreements to which they are obligated.

    From Nipissing University Policy on Intellectual Property 2013, page 2-3

    3. A commitment to increase IP capacity through IP Education and Awareness

    Nipissing University is committed to developing processes, awareness, education and support for the commercialization of research and scholarly activities. The Office of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation, under the oversight of the Provost, Vice President Academic and Research, will develop the infrastructure necessary to support innovation and commercialization. To that end, a Manager of Research and Innovation will be hired to be the point of contact for innovation and commercialization. The Manager will identify gaps in processes and resources to facilitate planning, development, and implementation of innovation and commercialization policies and metrics to increase capacity consistent with the Ontario Provincial Commercialization Mandate Policy Framework (January 2022). The Manager will plan workshops, link to provincial resources (e.g., IPON), provide access to training (e.g., entrepreneurial skills), and collaborate with Nipissing University Office of External Relations to support community outreach.  In 2022, academic leadership will be realized through the search for an Associate Vice President (AVP) Research, Innovation and Graduate Studies. The Associate Vice President will be expected to provide a leadership to move Nipissing University into new partnerships with the community and region to increase capacity and help grow the economy. The Office of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation will serve as the community, region, and industry portal into research at Nipissing University to facilitate innovation and commercialization.

    4. Invention disclosure

    Ownership of Intellectual Property

    i. Ownership

    Academic personnel/students own the intellectual property that they create in the course of their teaching, research and academic work, except as otherwise specifically provided herein.

    Exceptions to the above are listed below:

    1. The University will negotiate a contract that specifies the terms of ownership of intellectual property resulting from initiatives that are specifically commissioned by the University that is outside the scope of the assigned duties of the academic member.
    2. Ownership of Intellectual Property in externally sponsored research or in contracted research activities may be determined in whole or in part by the regulations of the sponsor or the terms of the contract. University personnel must be aware of any such regulations or contract terms by the principal investigator (i.e., leader of the research project) before participating in these research activities.
    3. When an academic member/student dies, the estate will retain all rights, responsibilities and obligations under this policy, unless the estate transfers the rights, responsibilities and obligations in writing to the University or to another party.

    The University owns intellectual Property that is created by non-academic personnel in the course of their employment.

    Commercialization of Intellectual Property

    i. Timely Disclosure

    Academic personnel/students who have developed intellectual property that they intend to commercialize must inform the Vice-President, Academic and Research in advance, in writing and in a timely manner of their intent to do so. This disclosure must include the nature of the Intellectual Property, the names of the creator(s), the source of funding from which the Intellectual Property evolved and any other relevant information. The University will inform the creator(s) that they may commercialize the Intellectual Property themselves or the University may offer to assist with the commercialization and will provide information about those options.

    ii. Commercialization by Creator(s)

    If the creator(s) elect to commercialize the Intellectual Property, they assume responsibility for legally protecting and marketing it, finding a licensee, negotiating a license agreement, and administering that agreement. Any such license agreement must contain full and complete releases and indemnification of the University with respect to commercialized Intellectual Property. The University will receive 10% of Net Revenues arising from the Intellectual Property annually. The Intellectual Property shall remain subject to the license and other rights of the University under these policies.

    Where non-academic personnel are co-creator(s) of the Intellectual Property and the where the University has not waived its ownership rights as the employer of such non-academic personnel, the Vice-President, Academic and Research shall represent the University’s interest in all matters related to this Intellectual Property.

    The University is not responsible for any legal, development, marketing and other costs that may be incurred, including patent prosecutions if the creator(s) pursue commercialization on their own.

    iii. Commercialization by the University

    Creator(s) may offer to the University the Intellectual Property for commercialization. The University retains the absolute and sole right to determine whether to accept such Intellectual Property for commercialization.

    The University may seek a commercial and/or technical assessment of the Intellectual Property before accepting any assignment. Prior to conducting the assessment, the University will enter into an agreement with the creator(s) with the following terms and conditions:

    1. If the University accepts the offer, the University thereafter shall deal with such rights, including any further assignment to some specialized external agency. The University shall assume sole responsibility and authority for legally protecting and marketing the Intellectual Property, finding a license or sale agreement, and administering the agreement. The University shall retain 50% of Net Revenue arising from the Intellectual Property and the creator(s) shall receive 50% payable on an annual basis, unless the University and the creator(s) agree to a fixed percentage of Gross Revenue that is of equal or greater value for the University.
    2. If, as a result of the assessment, the University decides not to act to protect and/or commercialize the rights to the Intellectual Property, these rights shall be returned to the creator(s).
    3. If, after three years from the date of the assignment (or the date of the issuance of the Patent), the rights to the Intellectual Property have not been assigned or licensed, at the creator(s) request they may be assigned back to the creator(s) provided the creator(s) reimburse the University for all Development Expenses prior to any disbursement of revenues and remit to the University 10% of the Net Revenue arising from the Intellectual Property on an annual basis.

    University academic staff/students are not required to use the University’s services, nor is the University obligated to take any Intellectual Property brought to it.

    From Nipissing University Policy on Intellectual Property 2013

    5. Guidance to provide a net benefit to Ontarians.

    At Nipissing University, commercialization activities are guided by our unique role in supporting northern communities as well as Indigenous, first generation, and international learners. As a result, Nipissing University will prioritize industry partnerships that serve these groups and that offer a net benefit to our local, provincial, and global communities. In practice, this means considering the following factors prior to undertaking commercialization activities for IP:

    • Knowledge mobilization
    • Ontario based investment and growth
    • Social innovation for Ontario

    6. Institutional engagement with the innovation ecosystem

    Engaging in partnerships locally, nationally and globally allows Nipissing University to expand the breadth and impact of its commercialization activities.

    Nipissing University will actively seek out opportunities for collaboration with organizations within the innovation ecosystem. These partners may include:

    • Innovative Initiatives Ontario North (iiON)
    • City of North Bay Economic Development
    • National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP)
    • The Business Centre of Nipissing-Parry Sound
    • Mitacs
    • Government, community, and industry partnerships
    • Legal services related to IP
    • Canadore College

    Commercialization Policy ↗ 

     

    Annual Commercialization Plans

    Public Statement on the Annual Commercialization Plan - Year 2 (2024):

    1.0 IP Development and Commercialization Successes

    The overall goal of the CMPF is to help postsecondary institutions become more intentional in the generation, management, protection and commercialization of IP for the benefit of Ontario’s economy and long-term competitiveness.

    For the purposes of this document, “IP development and commercialization success” is broadly defined as actions, activities and/or partnerships that can help further this goal, by:

    • Improving IP capacity at postsecondary institutions through programming, training and information related to IP; and,
    • Increasing commercialization opportunities for IP developed at or supported by the postsecondary institutions.

    As identified in the Year 1 ACPs and summarized in IPON’s report, it is clear that while each institution has a unique starting point and capacity to undertake research, innovation, and commercialization activities, Ontario’s colleges and universities are making concerted efforts in their commitment to the objectives of the CMPF, regardless of whether this was previously an institutional focus. It is also evident that the sector is undertaking important work to maximize the value of the IP generated through Ontario-based research.

    As noted earlier in this document, your institution is required to publish this section, supplementing the Year 1 ACP information your institution has already posted. The objective is to deepen understanding of the work underway, showcase success and inform best practices. The ministry understands that each institution will complete this section based on their own individual context, area of focus, strength, and progress and that “success” will be differently interpreted and defined on this basis.  

    Q. Describe your institution’s greatest IP development and/or commercialization success over the Year 2 reporting period, whether it is through programmatic/policy development or a specific case study.

    In collaboration with Laurentian University, Lakehead University, and Trent University, Nipissing University was a member of the Northern and Rural Innovation Cluster funded by IPON. This Cluster of institutions worked together to identify and share resources for intellectual property, commercialization, and innovation within their respective northern and rural communities. Regionally, Nipissing hosted a regional IP education and networking event for researchers, local industry partners, and local ecosystem agencies. There were approximately 40 attendees and the event resulted in the formation of new connections and further strengthening of existing network connections. The Cluster also hosted a provincial event, with a focus on innovation and commercialization in the sectors currently prioritized by IPON (battery electric vehicles, critical minerals, and cleantech sectors). Government officials, academic institutions, funding agencies, local Regional Innovation Centers and industry were all in attendance, representing approximately 80 attendees.  As a final output for the year-long project, the Cluster created an asset map to highlight and identify the expertise within each institution and local ecosystems related to three specific sectors (BEV, cleantech, critical minerals) as a resource to help post-secondary partners, researchers, and industry form connections. This year-long project's success has strengthened relationships and expanded our network and contributed to increased collaborations in support of future funding applications.

    As a result of networks developed through the past year, particularly the Canadian Tech Transfer Program, Nipissing University now has resources to utilize as we progress through the development of our IP Policy.

    Public Statement on the Annual Commercialization Plan - Year 1 (2023):

    Nipissing University is committed to developing processes, awareness, education, and supports for the commercialization of research, knowledge, and scholarly activities. The Office of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation (ORIGS), under the oversight of the incumbent Associate Vice President, Research, Innovation, and Graduate Studies (AVP, RIGS), will develop the infrastructure necessary to support innovation and commercialization at Nipissing University.

    The primary mission of a publicly funded institution is to create and disseminate public knowledge. The goal of Nipissing University’s Commercialization Policy, together with the Strategic Research Plan (2019-2024) and Intellectual Property Policy is to encourage the creation of intellectual property (IP), and to facilitate the development and commercialization of IP, while safeguarding the academic freedom and interest of the University, its faculty, staff, and students.

    At Nipissing University, we approach research and innovation activities in a manner that aligns with our mission and values, protects our intellectual property, and ensures that agreements are mutually beneficial for the parties involved. As outlined in our Strategic Research Plan (2019-2024), we “seek to maintain and grow our leadership role in research areas relevant to the regional community that have national and global impact. Simultaneously, Nipissing continues to encourage and support groundbreaking research in other areas of strength.

    • This mission will be achieved in part through our researchers working in our region with Indigenous and other partners in a way that not only allows us to make a difference in our community but influence discovery and dialogue on important issues around the world.
    • The success of this mission depends not only on the researchers themselves but also on institutional support; not solely based on monetary assistance but also human resources at all levels. Continued investment in our research infrastructure is central to the fulfillment of our mission.
    • This mission must also include our students; allowing them to participate in forward- looking discussion and debate as well as participate in real groundbreaking research projects, learning research skills that provide the foundation for the next generation of research excellence.”

    Part of having this regional focus is that we frequently enter into research agreements with Indigenous Communities. As such, we would approach our partnerships and agreements in a good way, with respect for the First Nations principles of OCAP (Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession) and other principles and teachings that guide our relationships and agreements.

    In our Year 1 Annual Commercialization Plan (ACP), Nipissing University was given the opportunity to describe our engagement with the private sector, research, and innovation intermediaries, Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON), and our on-campus research and innovation ecosystem.  In terms of private sector engagement, we highlighted our overall approach to partnerships with the private sector, our strengths in providing innovative services to Ontarians, and examples of our recent partnerships secured to date.  We also discussed how we have engaged with research and innovation intermediaries to date. This includes agencies through the BioEnterprise Network, Innovation Initiatives Ontario North (iiON), IPON, and promoting access to educational opportunities related to intellectual property, innovation, and commercialization.

    Commercialization and Intellectual Property Resources

    The following is a complied list of resources that are available to assist those who want to pursue commercialization, Intellectual Property (IP) protection, licensing, and/or financing for their IP. This list is not considered exhaustive. Creators are encouraged to conduct further research to determine the best resources and pathways to commercialization and IP protection.

    Courses:

    Resources:

    Funding Opportunities:

    Awards and Investor Groups:
    Canadian Government:
    Industry-Specific Opportunities:
    Northern Ontario Opportunities:
    Ontario-Specific Opportunities:
    Social Innovation:
    Women and Nonbinary Individuals in Innovation:

    Declare an Innovation

    Members of the University Community who have developed IP that they intend to protect or commercialize (including but not limited to patent applications, copyright, trademark, integrated circuit topography registration, trade secret, industrial designs) with or without the use of University Facilities (financial resources, facilities, human resources, etc.) must inform the Office of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation (ORIGS) in advance, using the Declaration of Innovation form and in a timely manner of their intent to do so. Based on the assessment of the Declaration of Innovation form, the ORIGS will inform the Creator(s) of the appropriate pathways to commercialize the IP. ORIGS is available to guide Creators in completing the Declaration of Innovation form and following the appropriate IP statute.

    Declare an Innovation ↗  

  • Research Involving Human Participants

    The Research Ethics Board (REB) strongly recommends that all applicants consult the Terms of Reference regulating the mandate and procedures of the REB and familiarize themselves with the processes followed for review, decisions, and appeals. Any questions about the ethical review process can be directed to ethics@nipissingu.ca. 

     

    Purpose

    The Tri-Council Policy Statement 2: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS2 2022) document describes standards and procedures for governing research involving human participants. The Councils (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC) have adopted this policy and required, as a minimum, that researchers and institutions apply the ethical principles and the articles of this policy. The Councils aim to protect human research participants, ensuring the respect of the principles of free and informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, and minimum risk.

     

    Mandate

    The mandate of the Research Ethics Board is “to approve, reject, propose modifications to, or terminate any proposed or ongoing research involving human participants which is conducted within, or by members of, the institution, using considerations set forth in this Policy as a minimum standard.” (TCPS, Article 1.2, Authority of the REB)

     

    Accountability

    Each institution through its REB is directly accountable to the Tri-Councils. External audits or research ethics monitoring are regularly carried out. The Councils will consider funding (or continued funding) only to individuals and institutions which certify compliance with the TCPS regarding research involving human participants.

     

    Protocol

    Each protocol submitted will be thoroughly reviewed and processed in a timely manner. Please await a response as one will be shared as soon as the review has been completed. The REB appreciates your patience.

    It is the responsibility of any researcher (Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator) to become familiar with the Tri-Council Policy Statement 2: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (2018) and complete the TCPS-2: CORE 2022 training course.

    Members of the Research Ethics Board

    Voting Members

    • Dr. Rosemary Nagy, Chair - Department of Gender Equality and Social Justice
    • Dr. Geoff Hartley, Vice-Chair - School of Physical and Health Education
    • Dr. Kristina Karvinen, Vice-Chair - School of Physical and Health Education
    • Dr. Anahita Baregheh - School of Business
    • Dr. Nancy Black - Executive Director, Library Services
    • Dr. Christine Lalonde - Department of Psychology, Sociology, Child and Family Studies and Social Welfare
    • Dr. Louela Manankil-Rankin - School of Nursing
    • Dr. Tara McGoey - Canadore College Representative
    • Dr. Anna-Liisa Mottonen - Canadore College Representative
    • Dr. Derek Neal - Department of History, Anthropology and Ancient Studies
    • Dr. Laurie Peachey - School of Nursing
    • Jessica Stickle - Community Member At-Large

    Non-voting Members

    • Research Coordinator (non-voting)

    For composition requirements please refer to ourTerms of Reference.

    Meeting Dates

    The NUREB meets monthly throughout the entire year to discuss ethics protocols and ethics education. Applications are reviewed on a rolling fashion and may be submitted at any time. 

    Research with Indigenous Participants/Communities

    In accordance with a commitment made by Nipissing University in 2010 all faculty, student and staff research and academic engagements related to Indigenous peoples and/or communities will involve the participation of the Office of Indigenous Initiatives - Research (OII) prior to submission of an REB Protocol. The OII will assist in facilitating and coordinating with appropriate First Nation, Inuit and/or Métis resource people and communities. Researchers intending to conduct research related to Indigenous peoples, communities and institutions as participants are expected to:

    1. become familiar with “Research Involving First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples of Canada,” Chapter 9 in the Tri-Council Policy Statement - Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans
    2. initiate and engage in dialogue with the OII about the proposed research, including steps already taken by the researcher to build and maintain a trusting, collaborative research relationship, and plans for engagement with the Indigenous community or communities.

    Protocol Submission

    Applications for research with human participants

    All REB forms are accessible through the Romeo Researcher Portal. 

    Requirements for submission of a complete protocol

    • Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS 2) CORE-2022 Certificate of Completion - for all project team members (create an account with your Nipissing email address and complete training here). Note that as of July 2022, we will only accept the newest version of the CORE module (CORE-2022).
    • Participant Information Letter/Consent - if required
    • Confidentiality Forms - if required
    • Recruitment Posters/Adverts - if required
    • Additional Certifications/Approvals - if required
    • Community Engagement Plans - if appropriate (through Office of Indigenous Initiatives)

    See the Protocol Forms page for guides to creating Participant Information Letters and recruitment materials. If you would like further assistance or samples, contact ethics@nipissingu.ca. 

    REB will not review incomplete protocols. If your protocol has any missing or incomplete information, it will be returned to you for completion before NUREB review. In all cases the Principal Investigator (PI) is required to make the official submission of a protocol. The PI must confirm that all information within the application is accurate and they believe the application is ready for review. In the cases of student research, the faculty supervisor shall be designated the PI.

    Multi-Stage protocols

    The NUREB requires that programs of research involving successive studies or multiple stages be broken into separate protocols, that is, one study per protocol. If there are any questions, please contact the Chair or Vice-Chair of NUREB.

    Types of reviews

    Minimal risk studies will be eligible for Delegate Review (2 reviewers, 1 chair). Allow up to 5-6 weeks after submission for the Research Ethics Board to respond with a decision.

    Above minimal risk studies may require Full Board Review (reviewed by all REB members, 1 chair). Allow a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks after submission for the REB to respond with a decision.

    Events for research with human participants:

    • Renewals
    • Modifications
    • Report on Adverse Events
    • Final Reports

    If minor in nature, events are reviewed by the REB Chair or Vice-Chair. Allow up to1 week after submissionfor a response with decision on any event. 

    Protocol Forms and Guidance Documents

    Ethics Forms

    All ethics forms are available through the ROMEO system; click here to sign into the ROMEO system.

    Guidance Documents not in the Romeo system

    TCPS2 Certificate of Completion

    Each member of the research team must complete the TCPS2 online tutorial (CORE-2022). Note that as of July 2022, we will only accept the newest version of the CORE module (CORE-2022). Submission of the Certificate of Completion is required. Tutorial is found at the following link: http://tcps2core.ca/login. 

    For Nipissing students, faculty and staff, please ensure that you use your Nipissing University e-mail address to register in Romeo.

    Researchers External to Nipissing University

    If you are external to Nipissing University/Canadore College and wish to conduct research with Nipissing or Canadore faculty, staff or students, you must first obtain (1) institutional authorization (Institutional Support for Research Request) from the Associate Vice-President, Research, Innovation & Graduate Studies and then (2) ethical approval from the Nipissing University Research Ethics Board.

    Once you have obtained a signed institutional authorization form, you can request ethical approval by completing an Institution Approval Request using the Romeo system. You will need to attach your home institution’s approved protocol, ethical clearance letter/certificate, and all corresponding appendices.

    Research with Canadore College

    Please note that NUREB approval does not signify authorization from Canadore College to participate. Nipissing University acts as their REB and reviews files for ethical compliance only. Prior to submitting your application to the NUREB, you should contact Canadore College directly regarding their willingness to participate. Proof of institutional authorization should be included in the application as a condition of final approval. 

    Please contact the Research Office for institutional authorization: research.centre@canadorecollege.ca.

    Appeals

    Researchers have the right to request, and the NUREB has an obligation to provide, reconsideration of decisions affecting a research project, through deliberation, consultation or advice. The researcher and the NUREB must have fully exhausted the reconsideration process, and the NUREB must have issued a final decision before the researcher initiates an appeal.  

    Nipissing University has signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding – Ethics Appeal Agreement with a cooperating university.

     The application for appeal should include:

    •  A letter from the Researcher justifying their reasons for requesting the appeal;
    • The original ethics application submitted; and
    • Documentation outlining the NUREB’s decision (minutes, REB reviews, etc.).

    The Research Coordinator will be responsible for forwarding the documentation to the Appeal Committee.

    Appeals may be granted only on procedural grounds or when there is a significant disagreement over an interpretation of the Tri-Council Policy Statement 2 (TCPS2) at www.pre.ethics.gc.ca. The decision of the Appeal Committee shall be binding. The Appeal Committee shall forward a report summarizing their findings and recommendations within 30 days of their decisions to the Ethics Chair of the other institution's REB.

    Resources and Useful Links

    TCPS Core 2 Certification

    The Federal Granting Agency's tri-council Panel on Research Ethics (PRE) is offering an on-line seminar on the operation of the ethics rules for researchers doing research that in any way involves humans. All researchers who will be directly contacting participants or their identifiable data are required to provide the NUREB with evidence of their certification within their applications.

    Please use the link below to acquire a TCPS Core certificate:

    http://tcps2core.ca/login 

    Useful Links:

    • ROMEO login/Registration ROMEO
    • Interagency Advisory Panel on Research Ethics  (PRE) 
    • Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards (CAREB) 
    • Tri-Council Policy Secretariat 2nd Edition of Policy for Research Involving Humans Document - TCPS2
    • Assembly of First Nations Research Ethics (AFN)
    • Guidelines for Ethical Aboriginal Research (GEAR)
    • First Nations Principles of Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession (OCAP)

    International Research

    When doing research in another country, please check the following link to ensure you have obtained the required approvals. Ensure you have obtained institutional authorization from the host institution to conduct your research. Researchers are still expected to follow all the TCPS guidelines regardless of where the research is taking place. https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/international

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