Student Research Policy

Student research is seen as a valuable part of the teaching and learning process. All student research must be done under the direction or sponsorship of a faculty or staff member of LeTourneau University. Student research is subject to the same requirements of approval, communication, and appeal as faculty or staff research.
Faculty, Staff, and Students must follow the University policy on University Research, Data Collection, and Assessment as well as the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Policies and Procedures located in the and Faculty-Staff Handbook, as well as with federal guidelines. Students may access these policies by contacting OSP or Student Life.

Defining “Student”

For the purposes of this policy, a student is defined as an individual for whom any of the following would apply:

• Enrolled in or auditing at least one class, lab, internship, or work-study program,
• Living in University housing, or
• Participating in or representing the university as a part of a field trip, mission experience, sport, club, or organizational activity
  

Defining “Research”

As defined at LETU, there are many factors that determine what qualifies as research including the scope and intended purpose of the project. Generally, data collection for a course assignment will not qualify as research. Also, research activities not connected to a student’s position, studies, or campus-activities and not conducted with University resources or constituencies will not qualify as LETU defined research. Participation in data collection from external groups may qualify as research. Please consult with your sponsoring faculty or staff member, or OSP for help determining if it qualifies as research.