Research Survey Distribution Procedures & Review Policy

IMEA supports high-quality survey research that advances music teaching and learning in Indiana and provides clear value to IMEA members.  This policy establishes a fair, transparent process for reviewing requests to distribute research surveys to IMEA members through IMEA's official communication channels, while protecting members from excessive email volume and ensuring ethical, member-centered research practices.

1. Purpose

IMEA will consider requests that meet professional standards for educational research, including appropriate institutional review board (IRB) oversight and a clear description of the task being requested of IMEA members.  This policy is informed by NAfME's Research Survey Assistance framework (NAfME, Research Survey Assistance).

2. Scope

This policy applies to survey research requests seeking distribution to IMEA members via IMEA-administered email dissemination(s).

This policy does not cover:

• Marketing, sales, or vendor promotions (including links to product sales pages).
• Petitions, political campaigning, fundraising, or lobbying.
• General announcements or recruitment not connected to an IRB-vetted research project.

3. Distribution windows and submission deadlines

IMEA will consider survey distribution in three cycles each year:

• Fall Distribution Cycle: submissions due September 15 (for Fall distribution).
• Spring Distribution Cycle: submissions due January 15 (for Spring distribution).
• Summer Distribution Cycle: submissions due May 15 (for Summer distribution).

Requests received after a deadline will be reviewed in the next cycle.

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For further information, please contact the IMEA Research Chair, John Egger - [email protected].