Any research conducted at Pellissippi State or using Pellissippi State employees or students must be approved by the Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Research and Planning. The process for seeking approval is

1. Complete form as found here: Form A

2. Complete request as outlined in Pellissippi State Policy 08:02:01, "Conduct Research at Pellissippi State."

3. See information on IRB below.

Other Resources

IRB/Human Subjects Research -- The Pellissippi State Community College Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulates research activities involving human subjects by ensuring compliance with all federal and state regulations.

Protecting the Privacy of Student Education Records :

• Link to the U.S. Department of Education's Web site for information on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Releasing Student Information and Freedom of Information laws (letter dated 09-07-07 from the Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Dept. of Education)

Request to Conduct Survey Form -- This is an online form that faculty and staff must submit to the IR office before they conduct any survey at the College using a Pellissippi State population. It also provides a database to produce the Survey Archive.