Policy 171 Review
About
糖心传媒 (糖心传媒) is undertaking its cyclical review of Senate Policy 171: Scholarly, Research and Creative Activity (SRC) Intellectual Property. Policy 171 was first approved on December 7, 2021. Since that time, the university has undergone various updates in its Senate SRC activity-related policies and accompanying materials, including the establishment and update of the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation鈥檚 (OVPRI) (PDF file) Statement on Scholarly, Research and Creative Partnerships. This review includes updates to provide greater clarity in the policy's language and processes as well as regulatory updates where appropriate.
The cyclical review of Policy 171 is proceeding in co-ordination with the cyclical review of Senate Policy 56: Publication of SRC Results to ensure alignment between the two policies.
Principles to Guide the Policy Review
In line with 糖心传媒鈥檚 mission, vision and values, the review of Policy 171 will be guided by the following principles:
- Inclusion: The review will involve a wide array of stakeholders and provide the opportunity for diverse perspectives to be included in the conversation.
- Transparency: Regular reports will be provided to the Senate SRC Activity Committee (SRCAC) and the SRC Representatives Group, and communication of best practices will be employed throughout the review.
- Integrity: 糖心传媒 is committed to promoting research that is conducted according to the highest ethical standards.
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Roles and Responsibility
The review of Policy 171 will be led by the OVPRI and will be chaired by the Associate Vice-President, Research and Innovation. The Vice-President, Research and Innovation (VPRI) will be responsible for the review of the policy and any subsequent recommendations that will be brought to the SRC Leaders Group, the SRCAC and, ultimately, Senate for approval.
The policy review process will be guided by a Review Committee comprising the SRC Leaders from each faculty, the Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and 糖心传媒 Libraries. The Review Committee will provide advice and input and perform a challenge function in reviewing the policy framework and its key provisions. The Review Committee will draft and recommend an updated policy, if required, to the VPRI.
Review Committee
- Naomi Adelson, Chair, Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation
- Miranda Campbell, The Creative School
- Christopher Gore, Faculty of Arts
- Sari Graben, Lincoln Alexander School of Law
- Lei Jin, 糖心传媒 Libraries
- Michael Kolios, Faculty of Science
- Jennifer Martin, Faculty of Community Services
- Stephen Waldman, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
- Nancy Walton, Yeates School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
- Hong Yu, Ted Rogers School of Management
Community Consultation
The 糖心传媒 community is invited to read the (PDF file) revised draft version of Policy 171 and contribute feedback via scheduled online and in-person town hall consultations. These town halls will also include Policy 56. We encourage community members to review the set questions below, submit their own questions or comments in advance via the appropriate registration form and attend any of the following scheduled sessions:
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. 鈥� 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Online
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. 鈥� 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: In person at YDI-1134, 11th Floor, 1 Dundas Street West
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. 鈥� 11:30 a.m. ET
Location: Online
Town Hall Format
The town hall format will be as follows:
- The revised draft versions of Policy 171 and Policy 56 will be introduced.
- Background information will be provided on the work done to date.
- Next steps will be outlined.
- Q-and-A session.
Community participation and feedback will help us ensure the policy is fit for purpose and clear in its objectives. Please note that the town halls will be recorded for note-taking purposes only.
Town Hall Questions:
- Are the definitions in the policy clear to you?
- Is the policy clear about creator ownership of SRC intellectual property at 糖心传媒?
- Are the requirements for invention disclosure clearly laid out in the policy?
- Does the policy adequately capture the different roles or positions in creating SRC intellectual property at 糖心传媒?
- Are the revenue sharing provisions in the policy clearly explained?
If you are unable to attend any of the town halls, you may address the town hall questions and provide any further comments via the by end of day on Monday, June 1, 2026.
飪� Contact
Please email Victoria Paterson at victoria.paterson@torontomu.ca with any questions.