University Partnership
Executive Summary
Data Access Documents for Academic and Research Use
A guide for university administrators, department chairs, research offices, and IRB staff.
Who This Is Written For
This executive summary is written for university administrators, department chairs, research office staff, IRB coordinators, and faculty who need a clear, practical understanding of how Voice Up™ Publishing Inc. manages academic access to its anonymized research dataset.
It describes the four documents in the access framework, who uses each one, when to use it, and what obligations it creates for the university and its faculty and students.
This document does not replace any of the four access documents. It is a guide for understanding how they work together and who at the university is responsible for each step.
Researcher-Facing Dataset Introduction
Before requesting access, researchers should review the full dataset documentation — instruments, limitations, and research entry points.
What the Dataset Is
The Voice Up™ Anonymized Program Participation Dataset is a de-identified record of voluntary participation in Voice Up™ Publishing Inc.'s program — a free, fully remote initiative that connected 2,115+ people from 42 countries to purpose-driven learning between November 2024 and June 2026. No one was paid to participate. No one was required to follow a prescribed path.
The dataset contains 19 sheets across nine participant-facing instruments and three analytical overlays. Instruments include purpose planning documents, talent inventories, wellbeing assessments, weekly work logs with day-level detail, leadership reflections, incubator application records, and a registry of 27 externally verified real-world outcomes. All personally identifying information — names, emails, addresses, phone numbers — has been removed.
Critical Distinction for Universities
This dataset was collected as organizational program operations data, not as a research study. It was not originally collected under a research IRB. When a faculty member or student uses this data for research, that use is when IRB requirements apply — at the university's end, not at the time of original collection. There is no prior research IRB approval to cite. The university's own IRB application is the first research use.
The Four Documents
Organized into three tiers. The tier determines the level of formality, the scope of permitted use, and the obligations created for the university.
Which Document Applies to Which Situation
Use this table to identify the correct document set for any specific university request.
| Situation | Who Initiates | Documents Required | IRB Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty uses dataset in a course or seminar | Faculty / instructor | Documents 1 + Document 2 | No (educational use) |
| Graduate student analyzes data for a dissertation | Graduate student | Document 3 | Yes — home institution |
| Faculty researcher conducts a formal study for publication | Faculty researcher | Document 3 | Yes — home institution |
| Multiple faculty or a department seeks standing access | Research office / dean | Document 4 (MOU) | Per individual researcher |
| Doctoral candidate completes a course, then continues as independent researcher | Researcher (new submission) | New Document 3 | Yes — new application required |
Who Uses It
Faculty member or instructor
When to Use
When a faculty member wants to use the dataset in a course, seminar, or classroom setting
Key Obligations
Faculty agrees to limit use to educational purposes, not publish findings as research without a separate agreement, and brief students on anonymization ethics.
Who Uses It
Each enrolled student using the data
When to Use
Signed by each student at the start of a course using the dataset
Key Obligations
Student agrees to non-disclosure of raw records, ethical handling, and that analyses remain within the course context unless separately authorized.
Who Uses It
Graduate student, doctoral candidate, or independent faculty researcher
When to Use
When an individual researcher intends to analyze the dataset for publication, dissertation, or formal study
Key Obligations
Requires IRB approval from home institution, citation of Voice Up™ Publishing Inc. as source, encrypted storage, and reporting of publications.
Who Uses It
University research office, department chair, or dean's office
When to Use
When a university wants to establish a standing, multi-faculty or multi-student access pathway
Key Obligations
University agrees to serve as the responsible institutional party for all access granted under the MOU, maintain records of users, and notify Voice Up™ Publishing Inc. of any compliance issue.
Division of Responsibility
Voice Up™ Publishing Inc. is the data provider. The university is the receiving party.
What the University Is Responsible For
Obtain IRB approval for any use classified as human subjects research under federal guidelines
Ensure all faculty and students who access data sign the appropriate agreement before receiving any records
Maintain secure, encrypted storage of any downloaded data files
Cite Voice Up™ Publishing Inc. as the data source in any publication, presentation, or report
Notify Voice Up™ Publishing Inc. if a publication, thesis, or dissertation is submitted using this data
Ensure data is not shared beyond authorized users or uploaded to public repositories
What Voice Up™ Publishing Inc. Is Responsible For
Provide the anonymized dataset in a standardized format upon execution of the appropriate agreement
Respond to access requests within 1–2 business days of receiving a complete submission
Maintain a current data dictionary and instrument documentation for each dataset version
Answer IRB-related questions about the nature of original data collection
Keep the access framework documents current and notify partners of material changes
Honor all confidentiality obligations to original program participants
IRB Quick Guide
Written specifically for IRB coordinators and research compliance staff reviewing applications from faculty and students using this dataset.
Key Facts for IRB Review
The dataset is fully de-identified — all names, emails, addresses, and phone numbers have been removed.
Original data was collected as organizational program operations data, not as a research study. There is no prior research IRB to cite.
IRB requirements apply at the point of research use — at the university, not at the time of original collection.
In most cases, use of this anonymized dataset qualifies for exempt status under 45 CFR 46.104(d)(4). The university's IRB office makes that determination.
Voice Up™ Publishing Inc. can provide a data dictionary, description of collection procedures, anonymization methodology, and written confirmation that no re-identification keys exist.
The dataset spans 2,115+ voluntary, unpaid participants across 42 countries and 347 institutions — November 2024 through June 2026.
Common IRB Questions
Was this data collected under a research IRB?
No. The Voice Up™ dataset was collected as organizational program operations data, not as a research study. There is no prior research IRB approval to cite. The university's own IRB application is the first research use.
Does that mean it cannot be used for research?
No. It means IRB requirements apply at the point of research use — which is at the university. When a faculty member or student analyzes this data for research purposes, they must obtain IRB approval from their home institution.
What category of IRB review applies?
In most cases, use of this anonymized, de-identified dataset will qualify for exempt status under 45 CFR 46.104(d)(4). However, the university's IRB office makes that determination — not Voice Up™ Publishing Inc.
What documentation can Voice Up™ Publishing Inc. provide to support an IRB application?
We can provide: a data dictionary, a description of original collection procedures, the anonymization methodology, and confirmation that no re-identification keys exist. Contact info@appliedpurpose.life.
Step by Step
Timelines assume complete submissions.
For a Course (Documents 1 & 2)
- 1
Faculty contacts Voice Up™ Publishing Inc.
Email info@appliedpurpose.life with course name, institution, enrollment, and intended use.
- 2
Document 1 (Educator Use Agreement) is executed.
Voice Up™ returns a signed copy within 1–2 business days.
- 3
Faculty distributes Document 2 to students.
Each enrolled student signs before receiving any data files.
- 4
Dataset is provided.
Typically delivered within 2 business days of all signatures being received.
For Individual Research or Formal Studies (Documents 3 and 4)
- 1
Researcher contacts Voice Up™ Publishing Inc.
Email with researcher name, institution, proposed study title, and IRB status.
- 2
Document 3 (Individual Researcher Agreement) is reviewed and executed.
Returned within 1–2 business days.
- 3
IRB approval is obtained at the researcher's home institution.
Voice Up™ can provide supporting documentation upon request.
- 4
Copy of IRB approval is submitted to Voice Up™ Publishing Inc.
Dataset is released upon receipt.
- 5
Dataset is provided.
Delivered in a secure format with full documentation.
Questions from Universities
Can a doctoral student use this data for a dissertation?
Yes. The student uses Document 3. Their dissertation chair or advisor should also be aware of the agreement terms. The student's home institution must provide IRB clearance.
Can multiple faculty from the same university each get individual access?
Yes. However, if three or more faculty from the same institution are seeking access, we recommend discussing an MOU, which creates a more efficient pathway and clearer institutional accountability.
Are there restrictions on what can be published?
There are no restrictions on findings. Researchers may publish whatever the data supports. The only requirements are proper citation of Voice Up™ Publishing Inc. as the data source and notification upon publication.
Does the MOU cost anything?
No. The MOU is a governance document, not a financial instrument. It creates accountability and a streamlined access pathway — nothing more.
What if a student graduates and wants to continue the research?
The student must execute a new Document 3 as an independent researcher. Course-use agreements and student acknowledgments expire with the course enrollment.
University Partnerships
Ready to Request Class-Level Access?
Submit your Class-Level Data Access Request Form directly online. Covers all Parts A through F.
Voice Up™ Publishing Inc. has executed formal Memoranda of Understanding with three university partners. Faculty and administrators at these institutions should contact both their departmental MOU liaison and Voice Up™ Publishing Inc. before initiating a data access request, as existing partnership terms may affect or streamline the access process.
Universities interested in establishing a formal MOU should contact info@appliedpurpose.life. An MOU does not replace individual data access agreements but may establish a streamlined approval pathway for faculty within the partnering institution.
Download the Access Documents
All four governing documents are available here as formatted HTML files — ready to print, complete, and return to Voice Up™ Publishing Inc.
After completing a document, email the signed copy to info@appliedpurpose.life. Response within 1–2 business days.
Educator Use Agreement
Faculty member or instructor signing before using the dataset in a course, seminar, or classroom setting.
Student Use Acknowledgment
Signed by each enrolled student before receiving any data files. Download and distribute to each student.
Individual Researcher Data Access Agreement
Graduate student, doctoral candidate, or independent faculty researcher conducting formal study.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
For research offices, department chairs, or dean's offices seeking multi-faculty or multi-student standing access.
Contact and Next Steps
Questions about any document in this framework, the dataset itself, partnership opportunities, or specific access scenarios not addressed here should be directed to Voice Up™ Publishing Inc. directly. Response time is typically 1 to 2 business days.
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University Partnership Executive Summary · Version 1.0 · June 2026
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Ready to Request Class-Level Access?
Submit the Class-Level Data Access Request Form (Documents 1 & 2 pathway) directly online. All six parts of the form can be completed and submitted here.
Ready to explore the dataset before requesting access?
Researcher Dataset Introduction