E-820 Survey Review and Approval

The College requires all surveys extending beyond course-level data collection to be vetted and collected by the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness (OIRE). The OIRE evaluates the appropriateness of survey design and purpose, conformance/compliance with best practices, and burden on potential respondents for all surveys collected from the Students beyond the course level. These requirements ensure high-quality survey practices with accurate and appropriate results that address the intended purpose are gathered. Additionally, minimizing the potential for overburdening respondents with excess requests. Identified deficiencies can be documented, at minimum, or corrected and resolved whenever possible.

This Policy pertains to individuals, both internal and external, wishing to conduct research at the College for their own reasons (see E-830 IRB), but it does not include college faculty conducting surveys within their own classrooms for purposes related to the course.

The review must occur before intended collection and reporting to any audience, especially the District Board or external stakeholders.