Research Integrity, Accountability and Compliance Committee
About the committee
Research Integrity, Accountability and Compliance Committee (RIACC) is a subcommittee of Academic Board. The Inaugural Chair of RIACC is the Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President: Research and Innovation. Reporting to RIACC are a number of subcommittees: National Statement Steering Committee, Human Research Ethics Committee, Institutional Biosafety Committee, Chemical Hazards Subcommittee and Animal Ethics Liaison Committee
Terms of reference
- To promote the responsible conduct of research and ensure that the institution has in place policies and processes which meet the requirements of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
- To monitor institutional compliance with appropriate legislation and codes governing research ethics, integrity and safety
- To monitor the provision of training and education programs and other resources, to ensure University staff and students are aware of compliance and accountability requirements arising from adherence to national research ethics, integrity and safety legislation and codes
- To approve annual research ethics and safety reports as required by legislation prior to submission to external regulatory bodies
Membership
Prof Caroline McMillen, Deputy Vice Chancellor and
Vice President, Research and Innovation (Inaugural Chair)
Prof Ian Richards, Chair HREC and Chair Steering
Committee National Statement
Prof Mary Barton, Chair, Institutional Biosafety
Committee and Animal Ethics Liaison Committee
Dr Euan Smith, Chair, Chemical Hazards Subcommittee
Dr Mark Hochman, Director: Research and Innovation
Services
Prof Nanthi Bolan,
Dean of Graduate Studies
A coordinator from the University's Advisors on
Research Integrity (to be appointed)
Prof Patrick James, Representative of the Heads of
School
Assoc Prof Pat Buckley, Representative of the Deans of
Research
Mr Mark Gladigau, Acting Director Human Resources
Ms Vicki Allen, Ethics and Compliance Officer
(Executive Officer)
Meetings (internal access only)
Meeting dates
Minutes of previous meetings
SharePoint site for access to papers (member access only)
Relevant links
Minutes of
committees (staff access only): Academic Board, Teaching
and Learning Committee, and Senior Management Group agendas and notes,
University Council.
University committee structure (see 'Academic Board')