Request to Study the ASCA Membership

Supporting the Association’s commitment to advancing academic scholarship in the field of student conduct administration, ASCA permits researchers to conduct studies of the Association’s membership with proper approval. While preference is given to researchers who are current members of the Association, membership is not a requirement to submit an application to study the ASCA membership.

Please complete this application in full for review and approval by the ASCA Research Committee.

As part of this application process, you will be required to attach a copy of your institution's IRB protocol that you plan to submit for this study. Approval of your application to study the ASCA membership is required prior to seeking IRB approval, and review of the IRB protocol is vital to the ASCA Research Committee's decision-making process. If you will not be seeking IRB approval, please describe why in detail.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to asca@theasca.org.

Researcher Information

**Are all researchers members of ASCA?

YesNo

Lead Researcher Name

First NameLast Name

E-mail

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

**Note: Should you have any, please attach a list of additional researchers including their contact information and institutional or organizational affiliation.

Reason for Study

Doctoral DissertationMaster's ThesisIndependent Research

Study Title

Research Approving Institution

Study Information

Nature of Study

QuantitativeQualitativeMixed-Methods

How do you plan to initiate the study?

Email invitationPostal mail invitation

Which population of ASCA membership do you plan to study? (specific information on your selected population will be requested later)

All ASCA membershipRandom sample of ASCA membershipSelected sample of ASCA membership (e.g., only 4-year or 2-year institutions)Random sample of selected ASCA membership (e.g., one member from 2-year institutions)

Do you plan to present this study research at the ASCA Annual Conference?

YesNo

Application Materials

Please attach responses that respond to each of the following in a single document:

Study abstract (max. 350 words)
Describe the specific population of the ASCA membership that you would like to study.
Describe the plan and timeline for your study invitations. This narrative should include the nature of your contacts with ASCA members as well as the number of contacts and specific dates that you would like the contacts to occur. Please note that the ASCA Research Committee and/or ASCA Office may need to work with you to set the specific dates for contact if your request is granted. (max. 350 words)
Describe the study's benefit to the ASCA membership and contributions to the research literature in the field of higher education administration and student conduct. (max. 200 words)
Describe your research protocol to ensure confidentiality of ASCA members during your study as well as to ensure that the ethics of ASCA members are not compromised during your study. Please provide an explanation for the appropriateness of your proposed research instruments and the process you pursued to gain acesss to and/or develop your instruments. Please note that all studies are required to ensure participation is both voluntary and anonymous. (max. 350 words)
Please attach a copy of the invitation letter(s) along with any reminder message(s) you would like distributed. It is recommended that different language is used for each letter. The ASCA Research Committee may recommend edits to your invitation and reminder letter(s) if necessary.
Please attach a copy of your proposed study instrument.
Please attach a completed copy of your IRB protocol that you plan to submit for this study. Ideally, you should not have previously submitted this document to the IRB as permission to study the membership has not been granted.However, we understand that IRB operation vary by institution. Please contact a committee chair in advance to discuss and specific feedback you’ve received from your IRB regarding sequencing of your IRB application.
Please attach any additional information that you wish to share with the ASCA Research Committee.

Application Document (Items 1-5)*

Invitation and Reminder letters (Item 6)*

Study Instrument (Item 7)*

IRB Protocol (Item 8)*

Additional Information

Email

example@example.com