1.0 Purpose
The Canadian Association of Research Administrators (CARA) is a member-led association and all members are involved in the association’s mission, strategic plan, programs, services, and success. This policy expands on the Code of Ethics by providing specific statements of behavior relevant to membership in CARA. These standards are considered to be fundamental and of a type that no CARA member would violate.
2.0 Policy Statement
2.1 CARA members will always act respectfully toward fellow CARA members which includes treating all other members fairly, honestly and respectfully.
2.2 CARA members shall not engage in behavior that would detract from a positive experience being available to fellow CARA members and others attending CARA events, participating in CARA programs and/or using CARA services.
2.3 CARA members shall comply with the letter and spirit of all CARA policies.
2.4 Each CARA member shall take responsibility for their actions and/or decisions.
2.5 CARA members shall refrain from inappropriate personal behavior while involved in any CARA or CARA-related activities and will not engage in behavior that would constitute personal harassment. Personal Harassment includes any behavior, whether expressed verbally, in writing or physically, that is discriminatory in nature, based upon another member’s race, appearance, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, age or sexual orientation. It can include malicious or intimidating gestures or actions, threats, coercion, bullying, threatened or actual assault (whether verbal or physical), humiliation, insults, gossip, slander or unwelcomed advances which cause or could be expected to cause significant distress in the recipient individual.
2.6 CARA has a zero-tolerance policy with respect to Personal Harassment. Personal Harassment in any form is strictly prohibited and may be grounds for termination of membership or in the case of non-members who are attending events, may be grounds to preclude CARA membership and/or preclude future participation in CARA events.
2.7 Strict adherence to the Code of Conduct is essential to the activity and reputation of CARA and observance of the Code of Conduct and other related policies are a requirement of membership in CARA.
2.8 The Executive Committee is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Code of Conduct and all policies of CARA.
2.9 The Code of Conduct shall be reviewed in one year.
Approved by the CARA Executive Board: 5 April 2016 and 11 July 2017
Revised by the CARA Executive Board: 9 October 2018
In the event of inconsistency between the French and English version, the English language version shall prevail.
The membership year is April 1st to March 31st of the next year. Membership fees are $175 before tax. Fees are collected annually at the beginning of the membership year and membership fees are not pro-rated.
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Shawna Sadler ORCID Engagement Manager, Americas
Michelle Moldofsky
Anita Chiu
Deborah Parfett
Deborah Parfett
Erica Conte
Tom Barber
Jenna Slobozian
Naomi Bedek
Sarah Musavi, Ottawa Catholic School Board
Lily Liew, UBC
Michelle Moldofsky, LL.B., LL.M. Moldofsky Professional Corporation
Murray Daku, University of Regina
Alex Karabanow, University Health Network Chair, Accreditation Council, Human Research Accreditation Canada
Britney Duncan, Research Coordinator, University of Saskatchewan
Sarah Musavi, Student Mohawk College, Research Administration Certificate
Pam Giberson, Research and Innovation Development Officer NSERC
Lukie Yuan, University Health Network
Sarah Musavi
Lauren Gogo, Hamilton Health Sciences
Elizabeth Russell-Minda, Research Development Officer, Western University
Dr. Kes Morton, PIsces PRM, Executive Director of Casrai
Julaine Hall (Western University) and Tom Barber (University of Waterloo)
Katie Porter, Hamilton Health Sciences
Francis Chandler
Danielle Connell, St. Thomas University
Daniela Bianco, Hamilton Health Sciences
Crystal Noronha, McGill University
Patricia Tait
Crystal Noronha, MSc Research Assistant McGill University
Kristin Smart
Jacqueline Dockray
Gwen E. Hill, MA, Research Development Coordinator, Royal Roads University
Gwen E. Hill, MA, Research Development Coordinator, Royal Roads University
Sanjukta Choudhury, Post-doctoral Fellow, University of Saskatchewan
Gen Clark, Research Facilitator
Anita Sharma, Research Grants Development Officer, Thompson Rivers University
Toni Tidy about the Contracts & Reporting Course in the Research Administration Certificate
Simonette Wood Research Administration Certificate
Dr. Greg Anderson, PhD Research Administration Certificate
Theodore Konya Certificate in Research Administration
Frances Chandler
Katie Porter
David J Phipps
Carla DeMarco, University of Toronto
Dean Smith
Karen Mosier, University of Saskatchewan
Dean Strickland
Karin Dupeyron
Nur Eisma UBC / C&W Coordinator, Pre & Post Awards | Office of Research Services (ORS) & Child & Family Research Institute (CFRI)
David J. Phipps, Ph.D., MBA Executive Director, Research & Innovation Services | Division of Vice-President Research & Innovation Office of Research Services YORK UNIVERSITY
Katie Porter, MBA, MA, B.Ed Director of Research Administration | Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Angela Zeno, BA, CPA, CGA Manager, Research | Accounting York University
Deepak S. Gupta, D. Sc., P. Eng. (AB) Director, Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Services (ARIES) | Centennial College
Sandra Crocker Associate Vice-President | Carleton University