Institutional Review Board (IRB)

All research involving human subjects must be reviewed. The Institutional Review Board (IRB) has been established for the protection and safety of human subjects and to review on going and proposed research. The University IRB meets monthly during the academic year, while departmental or college human subject review committees meet on a scheduled or as needed basis. Faculty and student researchers should review policies and download required forms.

IRB Committee Members:

Leslie Paige, Chair	Dr. Tim Crowley, Interim Dean
Dr. Liane Connelly, Nursing	Dr. Doug Drabkin, Philosophy
Dr. Janett Naylor, Psychology	Dr. Ron Fahey, Special Education
Dr. Patricia Levy, Sociology/Social Work	Dr. Kathleen Arano, Economics & Finance
Dr. Earl Carlson, Community Member

Affiliated Human Subjects Review Committees & Contacts

Nursing	Dr. Liane Connelly
Communication Disorders	Dr. Fred Britten
Psychology	Dr. Carrie Nassif
Sociology	Dr. Brett Zollinger
College of Business & Leadership	Dr.Kathleen Arano
Health & Human Performance	Dr. Greg Kandt
Communication Studies	Dr. Scott Robson
Political Science	Dr. Chap Rackaway
Leadership Studies	Dr. Brent Goertzen
Advanced Education Programs	Dr. Kathy Dale
Geosciences	Dr. Paul Phillips

IRB Deadlines and Meeting Dates

Meeting Dates	Proposals Due By
Sep. 18	Sep. 8
Oct. 16	Oct. 6
Nov. 13	Nov. 3
Dec. 11	Dec. 1
Jan. 22	Jan. 12
Feb. 12	Feb. 2
Mar. 12	Mar. 2
Apr. 23	Apr. 13

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Required IRB Forms

IRB Application form

Changes to an Approved Project form

Request for an Approval Extension form

HSRC Report form