Research Activity Committee (RAC)

The King’s Research Activity Committee (RAC) is composed of King's faculty members, a representative from the Cardinal Carter Library, and support staff members from the Academic Dean’s Office. The RAC oversees all of King’s research activity, including King’s Research Centres, the Research Seminar Series, and King’s research publications.

The committee also adjudicates the Distinguished University Professor Designation, and King’s research awards: the King's Research Excellence Fund competitions, the Hugh Mellon Excellence in Research Award, and the Early Career Excellence in Research Award.

RAC Reports

Dec 12, 2024 Dr. Dean adds expertise to article about impact of U.S. tariffs
Dr. Jason Dean, Associate Professor of Economics, provided his expertise in an article for WWNY about the impact a tariff imposed by the U.S. on Canadian goods could have on relations between the two countries. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Dec 9, 2024 Dr. Silva writes about violence, injuries in college football
In the aftermath of a violent brawl in a college football game and the death of a player from injuries suffered in another, Dr. Derek Silva, Associate Professor of Sociology, has co-written several articles about the human cost of the sport. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 26, 2024 King's alumnae trying to get more domestic violence education into Ontario schools
The CBC has provided coverage on how King’s psychology grads Lucy Fisher, Sofi Kotilehti, and Jessica Mitchell are taking the Agnes Penner Prize-winning “Breaking the Cycle” project which teaches youth about intimate partner violence, and trying to get it into school curriculums. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 21, 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award winner presents Christopher Perrin Beatty Lecture

Dr. Lynda Hutchinson ’01, this year's Excellence in Teaching Award recipient for full-time faculty, used her experience and insights to present this year’s Christopher Perrin Beatty Lecture on self-regulated learning in the 21st century classroom.
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Nov 15, 2024 Dr. Birnbaum has article published on access to justice and modernization of the family law rules
The Law360 Canada website has published an article, co-written by Dr. Rachel Birnbaum, Co-Director, Research Institute with Children, based on a research study, illustrating the diverse, and often conflicting, perspectives on how the family law rules could be modernized to meet the needs of litigants. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 15, 2024 Dr. Cushing helps develops inclusive research camp co-led by self-advocates
Dr. Pamela Cushing co-developed the Participator Advocacy Research Network Camp, a series of presentations co-led by self-advocates with developmental disabilities and autism. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Nov 12, 2024 Dr. Hannah to utilize King's values in new role as editor-in-chief
The appointment of Dr. Erin Hannah as editor-in-chief of the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Politics highlights the strength of the King’s research community and their capacity to make significant scholarly contributions on global platforms. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 28, 2024 King's student gains skills and global connections from transformative Ghana Field Course
Two years after attending the Ghana Field Course, Kaygen Dache continues to benefit from attending the experiential learning trip. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Oct 15, 2024 Dr. Kerr asks: Is it time to reform parental leave?
In a Global News story, Dr. Don Kerr, Professor of Sociology, discussed how increasing Employment Insurance benefits for maternity and paternity leave could help ease financial concerns for Canadians wanting to have children. Facebook Twitter Linkedin