Institutional Review Board Committee

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Standing Committee Members

Dr. Leslie North – Geography & Geology (Co-Chair), OCSE

Dr. Dana Sullivan – Social Work, CHHS (Co-Chair), CHHS

Dr. Maire Blankenship – Nursing, CHHS

Dr. Thad Crews – Analytical and Information Systems, GFCB

Dr. Qin Zhao – Psychology, CEBS

Dr. Christina Noel – School of Teacher Education, CEBS

Dr. Phillip Coleman – Community Member

Mr. Todd Hazel – Community Member (alt.)

Dr. Jennifer Mize Smith – Media &Communication, PCAL

Dr. Mark McAndrews, English, PCAL

Dr. Aaron Wichman – Psychological Sciences, OCSE

Ms. Robin Pyles – Compliance Manager, Office of Research Integrity (ex officio)

 

Appointment

Members for this committee are appointed by the Associate Provost for Research & Creative Activity.

 

Purpose

This committee has been established in order to regulate research involving human subjects at WKU in line with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. The WKU IRB reviews all research protocols involving human subjects; reviews and addresses concerns involving the use of human subjects in research; advises faculty, staff and students on the ethical conduct of research involving people; conducts appropriate reviews of the University’s program, and develops guidelines to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

 

Meetings

This committee meets once per month throughout the year.