Sub Criteria

Example of Evidence

3.1 The collaboration uses relevant communication mechanisms to effectively engage all members

Describe the types of tools that sustain communication across the collaborators, e.g., minutes, agendas, calls, visits, videoconferencing. If an Memorandum of understanding, contract or other agreement exists this may be included, but is not essential.

3.2 The collaboration engages members with appropriate expertise to facilitate achievement of outcomes

Narrative describes how team members were selected, how roles and expectations are set, and the organization for regular communications. An option could be to include a table or appendix of members and provide the rationale for their participation.

3.3: Support from collaborating institutions is reflected in recruitment, promotion and employment statuses that support individuals who lead and participate in collaborative activities.

Narrative that describes how committees will consider educational, research, authorship and journals in publications from collaborative activities and groups, as well as those from individuals. Indicate how the institutional perspective supports the leadership involved in collaborations. 

Mechanisms to generate support from the wider leadership of collaborating entities, for example but not limited to, aligning with institutional strategic priorities.