What is the Action Research eXchange (ARX)?

ARX is a network where students doing research in classes or directed studies can connect with non-profit community organizations that need research but have limited resources.

By matching these parties up, we hope to integrate more community-initiated and -directed research into student education at SFU, as well as support the development and sustainability of community groups working toward change.

What is the mandate of ARX?

The goal of ARX is to facilitate research in collaboration with the local community – in the spirit of mobilizing academic resources for social justice and community action. We are also committed to introducing ideas of participatory action research to the SFU community.

How does ARX work?

Community groups submit project proposals to SFPIRG. If the project matches the guidelines of the program and is suitable for academic requirements at SFU, the project is posted online and publicized to the campus community.

Motivated students choose a project that matches their interests, areas of study, and class requirements.
SFPIRG facilitates matching students with community groups

A faculty member approves the project so that it can be counted toward the student’s course credit, and the student works under the guidance of the community group and the faculty member.

At the same time students benefit from research experience that is community-based, practical, and progressive,