UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1227

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Chris Busch
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When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Dean Busch
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): cbusch@law.fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Law
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Student Advancement
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Accommodations in Law Schools: Surveying Policies, Practices, and Impacts
Project Keywords: Survey research, Higher education policy, accommodations
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Open to all majors

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
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Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s):: Partially Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 5
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work?: Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Overall Research Project Description:
This project investigates how U.S. law schools administer and regulate academic accommodations, with particular focus on exam-related adjustments such as extended time. The research explores questions of fairness, professional preparedness, and institutional policy variation. We will survey all American Bar Associated-accredited law schools to better understand how accommodation decisions are made, whether limits are imposed, how prior accommodations influence current eligibility, and whether targeted skill-building support accompanies accommodations. This project will contribute to ongoing discussion about how law schools can best prepare students for long-term professional development while maintaining academic integrity and fairness in curve-based assessment.

Research Tasks:
Data Collection for recruitment and participation
Survey distribution
Literature Review on accommodations in higher education and professional programs
Content Analysis
Descriptive Data Analysis and visualizations
Research synthesis

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Work with confidential information. (required)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. (required)
Ability to manage spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets). (required)
Clear written communication for summarizing survey findings. (required)
Interest in education policy, law, psychology, or social sciences. (recommended)
Familiarity or interest in survey platforms or basic data analysis. (recommended)

Mentoring Philosophy:
Research assistants will be treated as collaborators in the project, with responsibilities matched to their interests and growth goals. I emphasize structured guidance and clear expectations, while also encouraging independence and initiative. Students will gain experience in survey design, data management, and policy-oriented research. Regular check-ins will provide opportunities for feedback, skill-building, and discussion of broader academic and professional applications of the work.

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: No
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UROP Program Elements
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Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication: Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation: Yes
Materials Grant: Yes
UROP Poster Presentation: Yes

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Year: 2025
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