Data collection is one of the tools Northwestern Health Sciences University’s administration, faculty, staff, and committees use to provide data and information to its constituents and stakeholders. Accurate, current, and relevant data enhances decision-making processes, strengthens the University’s ability to fulfill its mission and goals, and provides important documentation for accrediting bodies and other agencies.

NWHSU is committed to valuing and protecting its human resources and recognizes the need to ensure that participants involved in all data collection activities are treated with respect.

• All data collection intended for purposes other than “research” (see definition) require the completion of the Institutional Data Collection Application which requires the signature of a Department Head, Dean, or Vice-President.

Policy: Institutional Data Collection Involving Human Subjects [PDF]
Form: Institutional Data Collection Application [WORD]
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• All data collection intended for generalizable purposes (i.e., will be accessible, published, or presented outside the University), is subject to the policies and procedures of NWHSU’s IRB.