Spartans,

Did you know that as part of SJSU, you have access to the Research Electronic Data Capture tool (REDCap) at no cost to you? REDCap is a secure data collection tool that is widely used for research, quality improvement, clinical applications, health services management, and training/education.

REDCap allows you to quickly and securely build online surveys and databases in your browser without the need for extra software. You can access your project from any device with a secure login. The tool enables fast and flexible project creation, with the ability to start data collection in less than one day and make customizations anytime, even after data collection begins. Advanced design features include auto-validation, calculated fields, and branching/skip logic. You can choose from diverse survey distribution options, including personalized messages for email or phone contacts, or simple links for anonymous surveys. Lastly, you can ensure data quality with field validation, branching/skip logic, and Missing Data Codes, and resolve issues in real-time with open data queries.

To find out more about this tool, check out Project REDCap, or reach out to harish.chander@sjsu.edu, SJSU’s REDCap Administrator.

Thank you Harish Chander from Enterprise Systems for providing this tip. As always, the SJSU IT Service Desk is here to help by phone at (408) 924-1530 or online.

Thanks,
Bob Lim
Vice President for Information Technology
and CIO at San José State University