Requests to post on Capella University’s social media sites are often granted provided that the study does not seek to collect sensitive or proprietary information from potential participants.

Studies that seek to use Capella University data, draw on Capella University resources for recruitment, or involve an action research intervention are approved only in limited circumstances. Researchers should be aware of the following requirements for such approvals:

• The researcher has obtained sponsorship from the academic or business owner of all involved areas, including coverage of any costs associated with the research

• The study does not pose significant risk to Capella University or participants in the study
• The topic of the research and target population is directly related to Capella University. In other words, Capella University is not being used as a site of convenience

Note the following additional information:

• Researchers are not permitted to access Capella data at this time.
• CU rarely approves studies that are intended to measure learner/faculty/staff satisfaction
• CU rarely approves studies in which Capella University is the only research site.
• If the researcher is external to CU, the study must be approved by an appropriate IRB
• Learners who wish to use CU as a research site must explore feasibility early in the milestone process
• The CU site permission request is separate from the CU IRB process (the CU IRB does not grant approval to use CU as a research site)

If you are interested in exploring the possibility of using CU as a research site, contact the Compliance Specialist for more information.

Current CU faculty or staff who are enrolled in a Professional Doctorate program should contact the Compliance Specialist for further information on the specific CU site permission requirements for their situation. See attached process guide for additional information.