1. The IRB shall have a minimum of five members, with varying backgrounds to promote complete and adequate review of research activities commonly conducted by the institution. The IRB shall be sufficiently qualified through the experience and expertise of its members, and the diversity of the members, including consideration of race, gender, and cultural backgrounds and sensitivity to such issues as community attitudes, to promote respect for its advice and counsel in safeguarding the rights and welfare of human subjects. In addition to possessing the professional competence necessary to review specific research activities, the IRB shall be able to ascertain the acceptability of proposed research in terms of institutional commitments and regulations, applicable law, and standards of professional conduct and practice.
   
   
2. The IRB will not consist entirely of men or of women.
   
   
3. The IRB shall include at least one member whose primary concerns are in scientific areas and at least one member whose primary concerns are in nonscientific areas.
   
   
4. IRB shall include at least one member selected who is not otherwise affiliated with the institution and who is not part of the immediate family of a person who is affiliated with the institution.
   
   
5. No IRB may have a member participate in the IRB's initial or continuing review of any project in which the member has a conflicting interest, except to provide information requested by the IRB.
   
   
6. An IRB may, at its discretion, invite individuals with competence in special areas to assist in the review of issues which require expertise beyond or in addition to that available on the IRB. These individuals may not vote with the IRB.
   
   
7. Faculty IRB committee members shall be appointed by the Committee on Committees. The Provost will appoint one administrator and a person not affiliated with the university.

Jeffrey Werner,
Grants and Sponsored Projects

Dawn Slack,
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Andrew Vogel,
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Christen Rosch,
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Judith Rauenzahn,
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Mahfuzul Khondaker,
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Patricia Kelleher,
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Christine Lottes,
College of Business

John Entriken,
Sports Medicine

Dr. James Hare,
Member not affiliated with institution

Additional Information and Procedures:

• Definitions
• Composition of IRB
• Functions and Operations
• Review of Research
• Criteria for Approval of Research
• Suspension or Termination of Research
• Records
• Types of Review
• Reporting and Continuing Review
• Informed Consent and Assent
• FAQ for Academic Assessment Research

Forms: All forms are Word documents (.doc)

• Application for IRB Initial Review
• Waiver of Requirement to Obtain Signed Informed Consent Request Form
• Waiver or Alteration of Informed Consent Request Form
• Application for Revisions/Changes to IRB Approved Research
• Adverse Event/Unanticipated Problem Reporting Form
• IRB Yearly/Continuing Review Form