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September 24, 2007

Health & Addiction (SCUP 07-45)

At its September 12, 2007 meeting SCUP reviewed and approved the proposal for the

creation of the Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction (CARMHA).

This Centre will be a Schedule A Centre based in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Motion

That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors the creation of

the Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction (CARMHA) as a

Schedule A Centre.

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SCUP 07-45

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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Senate Committee on University

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Vice-President, Research

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RE:

Centre for Applied Research in Mental DATE:

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July 12, 2007

Health & Addiction (CARMHA)

Attached is a proposal from Dr. David R. MacLean, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences for

the establishment of the Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction

(CARMHA) as a Schedule A Centre.

The Governing Committee for Centres and Institutes recommends that the Centre be

granted approval by SCUP. Once approved by SCUP, the proposal is to be forwarded to

Senate, followed by submission to the Board of Governors.

Governing Committee:

John H. Waterhouse

Vice-President, Academic and Provost

Dr. B. Mario Pinto

Vice-President, Research

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copy of the CARMHA constitution is attached for your approval.

The Centre is an interdisciplinary research group with a mandate to integrate

research and policy to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of

mental health and addiction services in British Columbia. CARMHA plays a

significant role in providing evidence-based knowledge to help guide policy

decision-makers and leaders. Research activities address a wide spectrum of

issues related to mental health and substance-use policy, relevant throughout

the lifespan and within the context of various cultural, social, geographic, and

economic environments. Research foci include innovative approaches to the

development, implementation, dissemination, and evaluation of health

promotion activities, preventive strategies, and treatment services, particularly

those that can be applied at a system-wide, population level.

The Centre's research and applied expertise in mental health and addiction fit

well within the mandate of the Faculty of Health Sciences, and will contribute

to attainment of our vision.

We do not foresee SFU's recognition of the Centre for Applied Research in

Mental Health & Addiction having any financial consequences for the Library.

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David R. MacLean, MD

Professor and Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences

Enclosure: CARMHA Constitution

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CONSTITUTION

Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health & Addiction (CARMHA)?

Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University

1. Purpose

The Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction (CARMHA) is a

multidisciplinary research centre dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency,.

and quality of mental health and addiction services in British Columbia. CARMHA is

located within the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at Simon Fraser University.

CARMHA plays a significant role in providing evidence-based knowledge to help

guide governmental policy decision-makers and leaders. Research activities address a

wide spectrum of issues related to mental health and substance-use policy, relevant

throughout the lifespan and within the context of various cultural, social, geographic,

and economic environments. Research foci include innovative approaches to the

development, implementation, dissemination, and evaluation of health promotion

activities, preventive strategies and treatment services, particularly those that can be

applied at a system-wide, population level.

CARMHA also has a significant teaching and training role, with a mandate to build

research capacity in Canada in the area of mental health and addiction policy and

services. CARMHA leads a national training initiative that is funded by the Canadian

Institutes Of Health Research, entitled 'Research in Addiction & Mental Health Policy

& Services'. In conjunction with other Canadian universities, such as the University

of Toronto, the University of Montreal, McGill University, the University of British

Columbia and the University of Calgary, CARMHA provides training to doctoral and

postdoctoral trainees. In addition, CARMHA contributes to graduate and under-

graduate teaching activities in the Faculty of Health Sciences and provides practicum

placements for FHS students at various levels of university education.

Key objectives for CARMHA include the following:

• Conduct population-based, health-services research relevant to policy makers and

health service providers;

• Examine province-wide patterns and trends in mental health and addiction service

delivery and uptake;

• Create knowledge- and evidence-based recommendations that inform decision-

making at all levels of service delivery;

o Support empirical inquiry and build partnerships among academics, government,

health-care providers, community agencies, consumers, and family members; and

• Train researchers and promote a broader understanding of population health and

research in the areas of mental health and addiction.

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Many of CARMHA's central activities are supported by a core research contract from the

British Columbia Ministry of Health, which provides approximately

$1.5

million per

annum. Additional funding sources supporting core research activities are provided

through research contracts with British Columbian health authorities and provincial and

federal government ministries and agencies. CARMHA's research scientists also receive

grant support for key research activities through peer-reviewed grant funding from the

Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Michael Smith Foundation for Health

Research, Health Canada, and national and international grant foundations.

2.

Director

The Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction (CARMHA) is a

Schedule A Centre under Policy R 40 of Simon Fraser University. The Administrative

Officer responsible for the overall governance and finance of CARMHA is the Dean of

the Faculty of Health Sciences, to whom the Director of CARMHA reports. The Director

of CARMHA is a tenured or tenure-track full-time faculty member of the Faculty of

Health Sciences, initially appointed by the Dean for a five-year renewable term. The

Dean shall appoint subsequent directors in consultation with the outgoing Director and

CARMHA's Management Committee and Advisory Board (see

Article 4, Governance,

below).

3.

Obligations

As a Schedule A Centre, CARMHA is administered according to

Policy R 40

and other

relevant policies of Simon Fraser University. Annual reports on all activities and finances

are provided to the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. CARIVIHA shall recognize

the Faculty of Health Sciences and Simon Fraser University in all its research, education

and service activities, including in its publications and on its website. In turn, CARMHA

may use the names of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Simon Fraser University in

support of its activities, including in the solicitation of funding. CARMHA may receive

administrative assistance from the Faculty of Health Sciences and Simon Fraser

University according to the provisions of

Policy R 40.

The Faculty of Health Sciences

and Simon Fraser University may also promote the interests of CARMHA within the

University and the wider community.

4.

Governance

CARMHA shall be governed according to Faculty of Health Sciences and Simon Fraser

University policies. The Director of CARMHA is responsible for ensuring the

recruitment and retention of qualified research staff, research trainees and administrative

staff for CARMHA, including a Director of Administration and Finance. The Dean of the

Faculty of Health Sciences will support the recruitment of additional full-time faculty

members through the Faculty of Health Sciences during the first two to five years of

CARMHA' s inauguration.

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The Director of CARMHA shall appoint and chair a Management Committee to govern

CARMHA. The Management Committee includes the Director of CARMHA, the

Associate Director, the Director of Administration and Finance, CARMHA faculty, and

senior staff. Senior students and research trainees with CARMHA may also be included

in management meetings. Decisions are made by consensus at monthly meetings.

However, final decision-making responsibility and authority reside with the Director of

CARMHA.

Within its first year of operation, the Director of CARMHA, in consultation with the

Dean of Health Sciences, is responsible for appointing an Advisory Board to provide

strategic counsel and promote and support CARMHA's long-term vision. Advisory

Board members shall include the Dean (or delegate), representatives from related

research and policy organizations in British Columbia and Canada, and representatives

from the community and private sectors. The Advisory Board meets annually.

CARM}iA's activities shall be reviewed annually, including financial management and

conformity with SFU and FHS policies. Results of that review shall be reported to

CARMHA's Director and to the CARMHA Governing Committee by each year.

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Funding for CARMHA's research, academic, and administrative activities comes from

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peer-reviewed, government, Faculty of Health Sciences, and related sources.

6.

Membership

Membership comprises Core and Affiliate categories. Core members include the Director

of CARMHA and all faculty and staff whose primary University (part-time or full-time)

affiliations are with CARMHA. Core members shall make substantive ongoing

contributions to CARMHA's research, education or service activities, and will regularly

engage in events related to CARMHA, such as research, teaching, scholarly symposia,

and public and policy meetings.

Affiliate members include full-time, part-time, tenured, tenure-track or adjunct faculty

from the Faculty of Health Sciences, from elsewhere in Simon Fraser University, and

from other universities in British Columbia and Canada who are engaged in substantive

research, education or service activities with CARMHA, but whose primary university

(part-time or full-time) affiliations are with organizations other than CARMHA. Affiliate

members are eligible for Adjunct Faculty appointments in the Faculty of Health Sciences

and may include policy makers and members of the public who meet eligibility

requirements for Adjunct Faculty appointments. Both Core and Affiliate members must

abide by the policies of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Simon Fraser University.

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The Dean of Health Sciences makes all CARMHA Faculty and Adjunct Faculty

appointments. The Director of CARMHA shall make all Core and Affiliate appointments

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within the first year of operation, reviewing these on an annual basis in consultation with

the Management Committee and the Advisory Board.

CARMHA maintains affiliations with related research organizations elsewhere at Simon

Fraser University and at other universities in British Columbia and Canada, as well as

with related policy organizations in British Columbia and Canada. Affiliations may

expand to include global research and policy organizations.

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Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:53:14 -0700

From: Susann Camus <scamus@sfu.ca

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To: murdoch@sfu.ca

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CC: 'David R. MacLean" <dmaclean@SfU.ca

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Subject: CARMHA membership list, statement re budget implications for SFU

Hi Valerie,

David MacLean asked me to respond to your e-mail requesting a membership list for CARMHA and a statement describing

the Centre's budget implications. Here are the responses to your questions. Please let me know if you require additional

information.

Thanks.

Susann

The following people currently qualify as Core members of CARMHA:

Julian Somers, PhD, CPBC, Associate Professor and Director

Elliot Goldner, MD, FRCPC, Professor

Michael Berdan, BSc, Technical Assistant

Daniel Bilsker, PhD, Scientist, Adjunct Professor

Lydia Cartar, MA, Programmer Analyst

Alice Chen, PhD, Post-doctoral Fellow & Research Associate

Peter Coleridge, MSc, Provincial Health Services Authority, Adjunct Professor

Lauren Currie, BScH, Research Assistant

Soma Ganesan, MD, Vancouver Coastal Health, Adjunct Professor

Beverly Haslam, Financial Clerk

Richard Hudson, MD, Adjunct Professor

Wayne Jones, MA, MSc. Research Associate

Hamish Khamisa, BA, BSc, Research Assistant

Gillian Lurie, Dip. HRM, Administrative Assistant

Sherry Masters, MBA, Senior Project Director

Selena Matthews, BSc, Research Assistant

Kate Milne, MHS, Research Assistant

Michelle Patterson, PhD, Scientist

Ron Peters, MBA, Vancouver Coastal Health, Adjunct Professor

Joseph Puyat, MA, Research Assistant

Matthew Querée, MAppPsych, Research Associate

Keith Reynolds, MBA, Project Manager

Joti Samra, PhD, Scientist

Marilyn Sakiyama, BA, Program Manager, CIHR Strategic Training Program, RAMHPS

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Patrick Smith, PhD, Provincial Health Services Authority, Adjunct Professor

Victoria Smye, PhD, University of British Columbia, Adjunct Professor

Tim Sucic, BCom, Director of Finance

Paul Waraich, MD, Fraser Health Authority, Adjunct Professor

We do not foresee SFU's recognition

of

the Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health & Addiction having any financial

consequences for the University, in that the Centre is self-funded. In the longer term, it is our desire to relocate the Centre

to Blusson Hall, and we have already made provisions to accommodate this Centre.

Susann Camus

Director, Faculty Academic Planning

Faculty

of

Health Sciences

East Academic Annex (EM), Room 1014

8888 University Drive

Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

Phone: 604-778-7017

Fax: 604-778-5927

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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:43:20 -0700

To: Valerie Murdoch <murdoch@sfu.ca

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Subject: Library Report for CARMHA

Cc: Gwen Bird <gbird@sfu.ca

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Dear Val,

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I have completed reviewing the proposal for the Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health & Addiction (CARMHA) and