Mission
To advance educational scholarship at Queen’s by building capacity for rigorous inquiry, fostering interdisciplinary scholarly communities, and aligning research on teaching and learning with institutional priorities and societal impact.
Vision
Over its first five years, QIESR will become a defining feature of Queen’s academic identity by:
- Enhancing faculty recruitment, retention, and advancement, particularly for teaching-focused faculty
- Improving student learning through research-informed pedagogical innovation
- Strengthening Queen’s research profile through high-impact educational research and external funding
- Embedding educational scholarship into curriculum renewal, program review, and academic governance
- Positioning Queen’s as a national leader and convenor in educational scholarship and research
QIESR Strategic Pillars
QIESR advances educational scholarship and research through five interconnected areas of activity:
Building Capacity for Inquiry
Strengthen individual and collective capability in educational scholarship through structured mentorship, methodological support, and professional learning pathways.
Includes:
- QIESR Scholar Program
- Micro-credentials in educational scholarship and research design
- Methodology workshops and ethics integration
- Grant and publication development support
Why this matters: Moves beyond “good teaching” to scholarly, evidence-informed inquiry.
Cultivating Scholarly Communities and Nexus Development
Cultivate interdisciplinary communities of practice that connect faculty, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and students around shared areas of educational inquiry.
Includes:
- QIESR Nexus program
- Thematic research clusters
- Cross-Faculty collaboration
- Interprofessional scholarship
Why this matters: Builds ecosystem, not just individual excellence.
Advancing Institutional Priorities
Align educational research and scholarly teaching with institutional priorities, accreditation standards, and strategic initiatives.
Includes:
- Partnerships with Faculties and units
- Alignment with Senate and Provost priorities
- CBME, interprofessional, Indigenous, and UDL integration
- Evaluation and impact frameworks
Why this matters: Ensures QIESR is structurally embedded, not peripheral.
Disseminating and Recognizing Impact
Advance visibility, dissemination, and recognition of educational scholarship locally, nationally, and internationally.
Includes:
- Publication and grant support
- Annual showcase or symposium
- National collaborations
- Recognition pathways for scholarly impact
Why this matters: Positions Queen’s as a leader.
Creating Enduring Infrastructure
Establish sustainable governance, staffing, and evaluation structures that ensure long-term institutional impact.
Includes:
- Dedicated educational developer
- Advisory structures
- Evaluation frameworks
- Strategic reporting to VPTL and Senate
Why this matters: Prevents initiative fatigue and ensures continuity.