IRB Committee
The IRB Committee will include the following members (excluding the chair):
- the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs or his/her designee
- at least one person of relevant professional competence not currently affiliated with the College or part of an immediate family of a person affiliated with the College. This person could be either a physician, member of the clergy, or a lawyer. The committee suggests that this person be a lawyer out of liability issues related to faculty research involving human subjects.
- faculty person with research interests in the natural sciences
- one faculty person with research interests in the social sciences
- one faculty person with research interests in non-scientific areas (e.g., the law, humanities, and/or the arts)
- one at-large faculty member
IRB members need to be sufficiently qualified through experience and expertise to promote respect for their advice and counsel in protecting the rights and welfare of human subjects. If a board member abstains from reviewing a research proposal because of a perceived conflict of interest, an alternate member will be chosen by the IRB to temporarily serve on the board during the review of this proposal.
The Committee also may choose to invite other people with relevant expertise to participate in its deliberations. IRB Committee members must be appointed by the President of the College and approved by the Board of Trustees.
| Representation |
Committee Member |
Alternate |
| Academic Affairs |
Dr. Anne Skleder
Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs |
Dr. Jeffrey Gingerich
Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs designee |
| Natural Sciences |
Dr. Melinda Harrison
2010-2013 |
Dr. David Dunbar
2010-2013 |
| Social Sciences |
Dr. Missy Terlecki
2006-2012 |
Dr. Tony Tomasco
2006-2012 |
| Humanities |
Dr. Paul Wright
2011-2014 |
Dr. Darryl Mace
2011-2014 |
Faculty-at-large |
Dr. John Cordes
2011-2014 |
Dr. Sharon Schwarze
2011-2014 |
| External to Campus Community |
Walter Chung |
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The Chair of the Institutional Review Board Committee:
- Performs duties normally associated with chairpersonships, including procedes, budget, scheduling meetings, notification of members, maintenance of files, minutes, etc.
- Upon receipt of a proposal, decides which type of review is necessary (exempt, expedited, or full review)
- Provides notification of exemption, which takes place within 14 working days of receiving the proposal
- Provides expedited reviews or delegates to another IRB member by the chair
- Conducts the full review IRB meetings where a quorum must be present
- Contacts other Institutional Review Boards if the research will be conducted partially at another facility or if additional professional expertise is needed
- Is responsible for annual update and review of the decision charts and criteria for three categories of review
- On an annual basis, provides a summary of all IRB proposals approved during that academic year and forwards them to the President or Chief Academic Officer
- Maintains an active liaison role between the Committee and the other organizational constituencies such as College Council, Faculty Senate, and individual departments
- Provides leadership, encouragement, and facilitation for the IRB to carry out its charge
- Maintains IRB membership records and conducts elections when necessary
Chair - Dr. Tony Verde
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