Dr. Michael Owen to head UOIT Research Services
March 30, 2010
New associate provost, Research brings more than a decade of experience in the area of academic research services
OSHAWA, ON. - A successful academic and seasoned administrator with a broad background in the theoretical and practical aspects of research administration, Dr. Michael Owen will soon join the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and help to grow its reputation for research excellence in his new role as associate provost, Research (APR).
"Dr. Owen is a valuable addition to UOIT's leadership team and we are pleased to have him join us," said Dr. Richard Marceau, provost, UOIT. "With his extensive experience as a research administrator and proven track record in building successful research offices, Michael is the ideal candidate to further develop UOIT's research profile and build its national reputation for innovative and relevant research."
As the new APR, Dr. Owen is responsible for promoting UOIT's research culture by effectively communicating its strengths, goals and capabilities to internal and external stakeholders. He will lead UOIT's strategic research planning efforts and work with the campus community to continue to build the university's research capacity. In addition, Dr. Owen oversees the Office of Research Services, ensuring its effectiveness and responsiveness to the research needs of the university and its faculty while promoting ethical research practices.
Prior to joining UOIT on April 1, Dr. Owen was a tenured professor and vice-president, Research and Graduate Studies, at the Ontario College of Art and Design, in Toronto and before that the associate vice-president, Research and International Development at Brock University in St. Catharines. He has also held senior research administrator posts at Brock, the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Ryerson University in Toronto, and Athabasca University in Alberta. He earned his PhD in Education from the University of Toronto, a Master of Education from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, and a Bachelor of Arts, History/Political Science at Carleton University in Ottawa.
Dr. Owen's recent research examines the impact of research ethics on scholars in Canadian universities and issues of governance of research ethics in Canadian universities and internationally. He has a number of articles, book chapters and conference presentations in these areas. Dr. Owen has also been examining research administration and management to identify and disseminate best practices through articles, presentations and workshops. He is also deeply involved in the professional and scholarly communities related to his fields.
In six short years UOIT has moved from a start-up university to one of the most research-intensive universities in Canada. In 2008 and 2009, UOIT was the youngest university named to a prominent list of Canada's Top 50 research universities by Research Infosource Incorporated. This tremendous accomplishment is a testament to UOIT's founding commitment to pursue research of national and international standards, to focus its research on areas of highest impact on society and to align its research objectives to contribute to national and provincial priorities.
About UOIT
As an innovative university, UOIT delivers a leading-edge learning environment that uniquely combines academic knowledge, research opportunities, hands-on skills and a vibrant student life. UOIT's more than 6,500 undergraduate and graduate students are taught by professors who are experts in their fields from around the world. As Ontario's first laptop-based university, the university offers a diverse array of challenging undergraduate and graduate degree programs through its faculties of Business and Information Technology; Criminology, Justice and Policy Studies; Education; Energy Systems and Nuclear Science; Engineering and Applied Science; Health Sciences; and Science. UOIT's commitment to research excellence has resulted in millions of dollars in grants and awards, including six Canada Research Chairs. To find out more, visit www.uoit.ca or call 905.721.8668.
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