1. The Provost will appoint a chair of the IRB.
   
   
2. The IRB will notify the university community of a meeting schedule. Except when an expedited review procedure is used, the IRB will review proposed research at regularly convened meetings at which a majority of the members of the IRB are present, including at least one member whose primary concerns are in nonscientific areas. In order for the research to be approved, it shall receive the approval of a majority of those members present at the meeting.

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