Institutional Review Board Committee Annual Report 2001– 2002

Chair: Dr. Emma T. Simon

Members: Dr. J.C. Andersen, Dr. Eunice Bell, Dr. Ronald Beumer, Dr. Patricia Brandt, Dr. Marilyn Buck, Dr. Henry Harris, Dr. Bob Lefavi, Ms. Janice Powell, Dr. Michael Snowden, and Ms. Kim McCallie.

Number of Meetings: Fall meeting on November 30, 2001.

Recommendations from previous year and/or current charges:

• Continue to "streamline" the application and review process.

Accomplishments:

• IRB applications processed (11/22/00 – 3/18/02)
• Full review and approval – 1
• Expedited review and approval – 61
• Conditional approval – 0
• Exempt review and approval – 18
• Completed annual reviews – 66 (2/24/01 – 3/18/02)
• IRB Workshops were provided for students.
• An IRB brochure was developed.
• Revised the committee description.

Recommendations for the next year:

• Continue to monitor federal changes with IRB requirements.