David Hubka Understood. If your name or profile is incorrectly associated with Carleton University—for example, in academic profiles (like ORCID, Google Scholar, or ResearchGate), journal submissions, or institutional directories—you can take the following steps to remove the incorrect affiliation:

Steps to Drop or Correct Affiliation

1. Academic Profiles (ORCID, Google Scholar, ResearchGate)

• ORCID: Log in → Go to “Employment” → Locate the Carleton University entry. Click the trash icon 🗑 to delete it.
• Google Scholar: Log in → Click on the pencil/edit icon next to your name or profile. Remove “Carleton University” under affiliation and update.
• ResearchGate: Profile → “Edit” → Scroll to “Experience” → Remove or edit the Carleton affiliation.

2. If the Affiliation Appears in Published Articles

• Contact the journal editors where the papers are published.
• Request a correction or erratum (a brief letter correcting the affiliation).
• Provide your current affiliation (or state you're semi-retired or an independent researcher, if appropriate).

3. University Websites or Databases

• If you're listed on Carleton University’s site or internal systems: Contact the university’s HR or academic department by email. Politely request the removal or correction.

4. CVs or Submission Portals

• If you're submitting papers, update your affiliation to: Independent Researcher or Semi-Retired Scholar (or your current institution, if you have a new one)