Research & Survey Requests
Internal (Staff/Faculty)
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External
Any off-campus person or entity proposing to engage in research within the Southwestern Community College District must submit a proposal to the Institutional Research Review Board (IRRB). Please contact Bill Abasolo, Dean of Institutional Research and Planning, and John Elder, Research Analyst. Please review our IRRB policy and procedures before submitting the application below to ensure all needed materials are included.
Important: A complete application is due 10 business days prior to the scheduled IRRB Committee Meeting where your proposal will be reviewed. You are advised to work with John Elder in advance of this deadline to ensure that you have met the mandatory elements of the application materials.
Application Materials
- Guidelines and Procedures (PDF)
- Application (PDF)
- Checklist (PDF)
- Sample Informed Consent (PDF)
- Non-Disclosure Agreement (PDF)
Reporting Materials
2026 IRRB Meeting Schedule
| Completed Application Due Date | IRRB Committee Meeting |
|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | February 23, 2026 |
| March 9, 2026 | March 23, 2026 |
| April 13, 2026 | April 27, 2026 |
| May 12, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
| September 7, 2026 | September 21, 2026 |
| October 5, 2026 | October 19, 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | November 16, 2026 |
| November 23, 2026 | December 7, 2026* |
*Date subject to change