College of Doctoral Studies

Committee on Research

Hinrich Eylers, Vice Provost for the College of Doctoral Studies
Rodney Luster, Sr. Director of Research Strategy, Innovation, and Development, and Committee on Research (COR) Administrator
Kimberly Underwood, Chair for the Center for Organizational Wellness, Engagement and Belonging, COR Reviewer                                          
Mansureh Kebritchi, Chair for the Center for Educational and Instructional Technology Research, COR Reviewer

Researchers interested in conducting research on or with UOPX samples, topics, or data must submit an application to the Committee on Research (COR). The committee was established in 2009 and its initial mission has remained the same regarding inquiries to access UOPX populations and or data for research purposes, however, the application process was revised in accord with the growth of the University as an institution engaged in applied research, and to accommodate researchers in a better aligned and more efficient way.

Frequently asked questions

Additional details

COR is simply a potential first gate, as IRB may be required. What an approval from COR does do is to provide the researcher with a review and confirmation that the research population or data concerning UOPX is available and the research study is aligned with the University and has been approved from this aspect of the process. COR does not approve feasibility of studies, use of third party software or site permissions, or access to populations. COR simply assists with initial permission for local UOPX population samples and data from UOPX.  

A COR review examines three key aspects of the study:

  • Rationale for the inquiry regarding the use of internal UOPX human capital, student populations, and other requests for internal data,
  • Oversampling or research area saturation based on current projects at the University,
  • the benefit of the study to the University, including alignment to current initiatives and research agendas.

Additional Important Details: COR does not manage data collection. The researcher is responsible for working to secure site permissions and contacting the staff who oversee the necessary population sample or data set, who have the right to choose to decline participation in your study.

How to apply

Applications move through Microsoft Forms. You may follow the link provided here to access the application. Applications are reviewed in order of receipt and may take some time to review if there are questions or fields that don't explicitly and clearly define the response adequately enough.