2026 - 2027
Institutional Research Board Members (IRB): Certification required- Considerations for Reviewing Human Subjects Research.
IRB Certification Requirement: All board and committee members involved in reviewing human subjects research must hold current certification.
Fall 2026 -Spring 2027
Four at-large faculty members:
- School of Business & Professional Studies: Prathibha Joshi-Beck
- School of Education, Arts & Humanities: Valerie Calhoun
- School of Nursing, Health & STEM: Cori Newton
- School of Nursing, Health & STEM: John George
Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness:
- Amanda Maynard
Human Subjects (HS) Review Procedures:
1. Required Training
US Dept of Health and Human Services - Human Research Protection Training.
a. Human Research Protection Foundation Training.
b. Participant-Centered Informed Consent Training.
2. Training Website
Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)
3. Required GSC Forms
4. Documentation Submission
A certificate of training completion must be attached to the application and informed consent form at the time of submission.
5. Submission Timeline and Process
- The committee meets once each month to review submissions.
- Applicants must send the complete application packet to the Chair of the Committee.
6. Certification Renewal
Certification must be renewed annually.