Can an IHE partner perform the evaluation research?
There is no rule against an IHE partner (including a member of the leadership team) serving as research director. If this is proposed, steps must be taken to insure against bias, and evidence will required of the person’s qualifications. In the event the project will seek research assistance outside, there are many resources to identify organizations and individuals who are qualified as research professionals. See Part II, Chapter 2 of the SBR Field Guide for more information about locating and working with research consultants: http://www.cpec.ca.gov/FederalPrograms/FieldGuide.pdf.
