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OIRA encourages the University’s involvement in national research studies in which faculty,
staff, and/or students are asked to participate, such as the National Survey of Student
Engagement. (Instruments that gather institutional data for reporting and rankings, such as
U. S. News & World Report, are not national research studies. For more information, see the
section on Reporting.)
National research studies are most beneficial when
- the focus is aligned with the University’s vision,
- the data provide the University with information that will be used for quality improvement,
- the data are not already available,
- the other participating institutions constitute an appropriate comparison group,
- stakeholders have been consulted,
- the methodology is sound, and
- adequate resources are available to conduct the research.
OIRA must verify that these conditions are substantially met before the University commits to participation
in a national research study.
Use the
navigational links on the left side of the screen to view the following:
- The procedure link outlines the steps involved in
recommending Syracuse University's participation in a National Research Study.
- The National Research Study Participation Request Form
allows the requesting individual the opportunity to justify SU’s participation in the
study.
- A narrative report for each of the National Research
Studies in which SU has participated provides a brief overview of the study.
- Links to the web site of each National Research Study in which SU has participated
allows for further exploration of these studies.
- The University Six-Year Assessment Plan and the
Two-Year Data Collection Schedule identify the current institutional research and assessment efforts of the University. The
Six-Year Plan provides a long-term perspective regarding the University’s involvement in
national research studies, external and internal reporting, accreditation, sponsored
programs, internal research, assessment, and sponsored research. The Two-Year Schedule
details these efforts over the next few semesters.
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