Before a survey is administered to the university community, it will be evaluated by the appropriate university administrators and/or academic leaders. The approval process depends on the purpose of the surveys and the relationship between survey administrators and participants.

To request permission to administer surveys at AUD, please contact the External Relations Office directly at externalrelations@aud.edu.

The following information and materials must be provided to the External Relations Manager:

• Name of organization (if applicable)
• Name of lead investigator
• Survey purpose and objectives
• Desired target population
• Means of data collection
• Ensuring that participation is voluntary
• Ensuring that participants’ anonymity is respected
• Copy of the survey
• Agreement to provide a copy of the final report to the university

For further information on the procedure for Obtaining Permission to Administer Surveys, please click here.