Human Subjects Institutional Review Board (IRB)

In compliance with policies established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), when human beings are used as subjects in research projects, safeguards must be established to protect the health, well-being and rights of the subjects.  The Committee on the Protection of Human Subjects in Research--Human Subjects Institutional Review Board reviews all research proposals involving human subjects.  University policy requires that all research proposals for which data is to be collected from human subjects shall be submitted to this committee to determine whether an exemption applies or whether a review is required.  It is the responsibility of the faculty member to assure compliance with this policy in research conducted by either a student or the faculty member.

Important Documents

Submissions & Deadlines

The Human Subjects Institutional Review Board is accepting applications for approval of research projects for the academic year.  Applications for approval of research projects must be submitted in accordance with the Board's Guidelines for Submission which are available at the committee Web site. 

 

Fall 2009/Spring-Summer 2010 Submission Deadlines

  • September 4 (for September 24 meeting)
  • October 2 (for October 22 meeting)
  • November 6 (for November 19 meeting)
  • November 20 (for December 17 meeting)
  • January 8 (for January 21 meeting)
  • February 12 (for February 25 meeting)
  • March 5 (for March 25 meeting)
  • April 2 (for April 22 meeting)
  • April 23 (for May 7 meeting)
  • July 8 (for July 22 meeting)

Fall 2009/Spring-Summer 2010 Meeting Dates

  • September 24, 4 pm, Morrison Hall Conference Room, first floor
  • October 22, 4 pm, Morrison Hall Conference Room, first floor
  • November 19, 4 pm, Morrison Hal, Conference Room, first floor
  • December 17, 4 pm, Morrison Hall Conference Room, first floor
  • January 21, 4 pm, Morrison Hall Conference Room, first floor
  • February 25, 4 pm, Morrison Hall Conference Room, first floor
  • March 25, 4 pm, Morrison Hall Conference Room, first floor
  • April 22, 4 pm, Morrison Hall Conference Room, first floor
  • May 7, 4 pm, Morrison Hall Conference Room, first floor
  • July 22, 4 pm, Morrison Hall Conference Room, first floor  

IRB Meeting Minutes

2009– 2010 Board Members

  • Dr. Curt Phifer, chair
    Louisiana Scholars’ College

  • Dr. Steve Horton, Dean (non-voting)
    Graduate School

  • Alysia Jones (non-voting)
    Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

  • Kory Wood
    Student Representative and Non-scientist

  • Dr. Sanghoon Park
    College of Education

  • Dr. Jon Croghan
    College of Liberal Arts

  • Dr. Allen Bauman
    College of Liberal Arts

  • Dr. Shane Rasmussen
    College of Liberal Arts

  • Dr. Sonia Tinsley
    College of Science and Technology

  • Dr. Frank Schicketanz
    Louisiana Scholars' College

  • Dr. Marcia Wells-Avery
    College of Nursing

  • Dr. Bun Song Lee
    College of Business

  • Dr. Dorene Fox
    Division of Academic and Student Affairs (Non-scientist)

  • William Beier (IRB unaffiliated member)