Download the Research Project Approval form
Introductions
From time to time, Citrus College receives requests from individuals who wish to conduct research on campus involving its employees or students. To ensure that research participants are fully informed about the nature of the study, that their rights are protected, and that the research aligns with the mission, vision, values, and strategic objectives of Citrus College, a Research Project Approval Form has been established. This form is designed to protect classroom time, as well as the rights of employees and students, while minimizing the college's liability.
Guidelines
The following guidelines apply to all external research projects involving Citrus College. An external research project is defined as any study that falls outside the normal day-to-day operations of Citrus College. A typical example of an external research project would be one conducted by a master's or doctoral student seeking to recruit Citrus College students or employees as participants. In contrast, normal day-to-day operations include program reviews, student learning outcomes assessments, and projects that are part of a Citrus College course.
Obtaining Permissions
Anyone — whether an employee, student, or external individual — who wishes to initiate an external research project must obtain permission by first completing the Research Project Approval Form. All requests for external research should be forwarded to the office of institutional research, planning, and effectiveness (IRPE). The Citrus College Research Review Board (CCRRB) will review the application, discuss any necessary changes or implications with the principal investigator, and make final recommendations to the appropriate vice president. The CCRRB functions as a subcommittee of the Institutional Research and Planning Committee (IRPC) and is composed of the IRPC chair, a faculty representative, and a dean from either academic affairs or student services. A copy of all research findings will be maintained in the IRPC office.
Citrus College employees and students, as well as external individuals wishing to conduct on-campus research projects, should contact Lan Hao, Ph.D., director of IRPE, at (626) 914-8521 or lhao@citruscollege.edu.
Download the Research Project Approval Form, complete it, and email all required documents to lhao@citruscollege.edu.
updated June 25, 2025
