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Student Affairs Research at the University of Michigan

Approval of Studies in the Division of Student Affairs
Student research takes place all over the University. The Division of Student Affairs welcomes researchers and encourages appropriate research involving students and staff. In order to get started, researchers should do the following.
eResearch (http://eresearch.umich.edu)
 
IRB approval is required for most studies at the University. This link takes you to eResearch, which walks you through the steps to get this approval. Special steps are noted for students and for off-campus researchers, so look for those on the front of the website.

Connect with Student Affairs Research (mmatney@umich.edu)
 
By contacting Student Affairs Research, you get started looking at whether your study is meeting appropriate goals, philosophies, and requirements for work within the Division of Student Affairs. As well, this review can help ensure that you are aware of appropriate guidelines, policies, and laws.


Contact Information:
Malinda M. Matney, Ph.D.
E-mail: mmatney@umich.edu
6015 Fleming Admin. Bldg.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1340
Phone: 734-764-5132