{"id":2,"date":"2017-05-03T18:11:40","date_gmt":"2017-05-03T18:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finish-in-four\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-04-01T09:21:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:21:55","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"1800\" height=\"390\" alt=\"Aerial view of MWSU campus\" title=\"Aerial view of MWSU campus\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2018\/11\/main-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2018\/11\/main-1-200x43.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2018\/11\/main-1-400x87.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2018\/11\/main-1-600x130.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2018\/11\/main-1-800x173.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2018\/11\/main-1-1200x260.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2018\/11\/main-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 20px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><strong>What is the Institutional Review Board (IRB)?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Institutional Review Board (IRB) is an administrative body established to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects recruited to participate in research activities conducted under the auspices of the institution with which it is affiliated.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Certification<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>IRB certification allows Missouri Western to ensure that 100% of students, faculty, and staff who are responsible for a study are familiar with both the Federal regulations and local Missouri Western policies regarding the ethical treatment of human subjects in research. To get certified, you need to complete both Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 of the US Department of Health and Human Services Human Research Protections Training. When you complete each lesson save the certificate of completion with your name as a .pdf and upload into the IRB Certification section in within the Axiom IRB system. Certification is valid for a 3-year period.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-align-block\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-1 {border-radius:0px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-1 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\" https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/ohrp\/education-and-outreach\/human-research-protection-training\/human-research-protection-foundational-training\/index.html\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Get Certified<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-align-block\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-2 {border-radius:0px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-2 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/ohrp\/education-and-outreach\/online-education\/human-research-protection-training\/lesson-1-when-hhs-regulations-apply\/index.html\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Lesson 1<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-align-block\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-button.button-3 {border-radius:0px;}<\/style><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default button-3 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/ohrp\/education-and-outreach\/online-education\/human-research-protection-training\/lesson-2-what-is-human-subjects-research\/index.html\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Lesson 2<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Proposals<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-align-block\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-lightgray button-4 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2019\/09\/MWSU-IRB-Proposal-Guide.pdf\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">IRB Proposal Guide<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-align-block\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-lightgray button-5 fusion-button-span-yes fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.axiommentor.com\/login\/shibLogin.cfm?i=missouriwestern\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">SUBMIT A PROTOCOL FOR REVIEW<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-double\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;border-top-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">IRB Members<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>The IRB consists of six employees of Missouri Western State University from a variety of backgrounds plus one community member.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-split-columns fusion-text-columns-2\" style=\" -webkit-column-count:2; -webkit-column-gap:2em; -webkit-column-width:100px; -moz-column-count:2; -moz-column-gap:2em; -moz-column-width:100px; column-count:2; column-gap:2em; column-width:100px;transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Teddi S. Deka (MWSU &#8211; Psychology)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>LeAnn Wittman (MWSU &#8211; Social Work)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Amit Verma (MWSU &#8211; Business)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tilottama Roy | Chair (MWSU &#8211; Biology)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Sharyl Trout (SJSD &#8211; Education)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tammie Conley (MWSU &#8211; Nursing)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kristen Walton (MWSU &#8211; Biology)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>James Okapal (MWSU &#8211; Humanities)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><h1 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Training<\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\" style=\"text-align:center;transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2024\/02\/IRB-Protocol-Submission-Step-by-Step.pdf\">Protocol Submission:\u00a0 Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/115\/2025\/09\/IRB-Sections-1.pdf\">PreProposal Questions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#dddddd;padding: 15px 15px 15px 15px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-2-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-2-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordion-2-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#ffffff; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-2-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-2-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-2-1\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9d0032154ad513d82\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#9d0032154ad513d82\" href=\"#9d0032154ad513d82\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the CUHSR?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9d0032154ad513d82\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>All research involving human subjects is expected to conform to the principles described by the Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP). The principle investigator is morally and legally bound to ensure the ethical treatment of human subjects. In addition, Missouri Western State University requires certain research conducted with human subjects to be reviewed by the Missouri Western State University Committee on the Use of Human Subjects in Research (CUHSR). The CUHSR is sometimes referred to as the &#8220;IRB.&#8221; The MWSU CUHSR was designed to meet all appropriate laws and regulations of the Federal Government for research using human subjects, and investigators are encouraged to obtain a copy of the most recent Federal publications [see the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/ohrp\/regulations-and-policy\/regulations\/45-cfr-46\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Office of Human Research Protections<\/a><\/strong>, Title 45; Part 46&#8211; Protection of Human Subjects, Revised January 19, 2017]. The federal government defines research as a &#8220;systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.&#8221; Human Subjects are living individuals from whom you collect data through intervention or interaction, or where you have identifiable private information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9489ae5d9f936e649\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#9489ae5d9f936e649\" href=\"#9489ae5d9f936e649\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who is required to apply?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9489ae5d9f936e649\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>All research projects involving the collection of data from human subjects on the campus of MWSU must be reviewed by the CUHSR. In addition, research projects on human subjects conducted by faculty or staff of MWSU must be reviewed even if the data collection does not take place at MWSU. This includes but is not limited to basic research, training, demonstrations, and service projects. For example: faculty or staff projects that involve human subjects, or utilize archived surveys, questionnaires, records, or samples from identifiable individuals living or dead; any student project that involves human subjects, or utilizes archived surveys, questionnaires, records, or samples from identifiable individuals living or dead; any classroom activity that involves human subjects, or utilizes archived surveys, questionnaires, records, or samples from identifiable individuals living or dead; student projects meeting these standards must be submitted for review whether they are initiated by the student or assigned during a class. In addition, faculty, staff, or student organizations conducting surveys or questionnaires must also have the project reviewed and approved before beginning work. Note that in many instances, you can get your project classified as exempt, and the paperwork burden involved should be minimal. Even if you believe your project is exempt, however, you must submit an application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"dea5ef8276707bafe\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#dea5ef8276707bafe\" href=\"#dea5ef8276707bafe\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What kinds of review procedures are there?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"dea5ef8276707bafe\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Projects conducted at MWSU fall into one of three categories.<\/p>\n<p>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/abcs-of-104-understanding-exemption-categories-slides.pdf\"><strong>EXEMPT<\/strong>: Exempt projects meet the requirements of Title45, \u00a746.104.d.<\/a> The following types of projects can <strong>not be<\/strong> classified as exempt: research Proposals submitted to extramural funding agencies; any project that places subjects at more than minimal risk; research published in, or intended for publication in peer reviewed journals; research designed and conducted by students for a designated independent research course (e.g. independent study, PED450, BIO495, PSY450); theses and dissertations<\/p>\n<p>2<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/ohrp\/regulations-and-policy\/guidance\/categories-of-research-expedited-review-procedure-1998\/index.html\">. <strong>EXPEDITED<\/strong>: If your research involves only minimal risk, and if it meets the conditions for expedited approval set forth in \u00a746.110<\/a>, you may be eligible for expedited approval. In the MWSU CUHSR expedited approval process, you submit a full proposal to the IRB, however, the chair of the IRB or another experienced reviewer who is a member of the IRB will review your proposal and provide a response within 7 days. Expedited review can approve your proposal, or forward it for full committee review. Expedited review can not reject your proposal. All proposals that have received expedited approval are marked as such on the active proposals list.<\/p>\n<p>3. <strong>FULL COMMITTEE REVIEW<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vulnerable populations:<\/strong><br \/>Research involving children, prisoners, individuals with impaired decision-making capacity, and other groups with limited autonomy\u00a0 or capacity to consent (example homeless populations) requires a full board review.<br \/><strong>Sensitive topics:<\/strong><br \/>Research on sensitive topics, such as illegal behaviors, mental health, sexual behavior, or substance abuse, may necessitate a full board review.<br \/><strong>Deception or coercion:<\/strong><br \/>Studies involving deception or undue influence to obtain consent require a full board review.<br \/><strong>Clinical trials and interventions:<\/strong><br \/>Studies involving clinical trials or interventions often require full board review.<br \/><strong>Complex research designs:<\/strong><br \/>Research with complex designs, or research requiring specialized expertise on the board, may necessitate a full board review.<br \/><strong>Medical devices:<\/strong><br \/>Studies involving medical devices, especially if they are not yet cleared or approved for the specific intended use, are often subject to full board review.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"a21ee7483c507d0d6\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#a21ee7483c507d0d6\" href=\"#a21ee7483c507d0d6\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I submit a proposal for review?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"a21ee7483c507d0d6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>All submissions to the MWSU CUHSR must be made via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axiommentor.com\/login\/shibLogin.cfm?i=missouriwestern\" class=\"broken_link\">Human Subjects Research website<\/a>. There will be no exceptions. Direct any questions to the chair of the committee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b5d994772565f091e\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#b5d994772565f091e\" href=\"#b5d994772565f091e\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When does the committee meet?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b5d994772565f091e\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">The CUHSR meets once per year or when there are applications that meet the criteria for a full committee review.\u00a0 Contact the CUHSR chair for more information.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"51bc415f995b10e4f\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#51bc415f995b10e4f\" href=\"#51bc415f995b10e4f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How will I be notified of the committee's decision?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"51bc415f995b10e4f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>All actions taken by the CUHSR are reported by email to the address you supply on the application. You can also use the website&#8217;s functions to check on the status of your proposal. It is your responsibility to check the status of your application. Any questions can always be directed to the chair of the committee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"cde2ae5860a4b4222\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#cde2ae5860a4b4222\" href=\"#cde2ae5860a4b4222\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need the support of my department chair?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"cde2ae5860a4b4222\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>A two-tiered system of monitoring the use for human subjects is relied upon. In addition to the Principle Investigator, the sponsoring Department is also responsible for ensuring that MWSU, Federal, and other regulations are met. The Department Chair or his\/her approved designee must approve of the use of human subjects and agree that the benefits of the study outweigh any risks to subjects. The chair or designee also verifies that adequate facilities and personnel are available for the proper use of subjects and that the Department or Division will monitor the subject use and report any perceived or potential problems immediately to CUHSR. Approval of the department chair or designee is received by email using the automated website system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e2635cd983e182d76\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#e2635cd983e182d76\" href=\"#e2635cd983e182d76\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why do I need to be certified before I can submit a proposal?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e2635cd983e182d76\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>All persons related to MWSU who conduct research on human subjects need to be aware of the MWSU CUHSR policies and procedures, and should be familiar with the legal and historical background of IRBs in general. In order to ensure that all users have read the appropriate documents, you must take and pass a brief quiz covering the material in these documents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"481f72b0d3276d7b0\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#481f72b0d3276d7b0\" href=\"#481f72b0d3276d7b0\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if I need to change my proposal after it is approved?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"481f72b0d3276d7b0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Minor changes can be made via the website. You can submit an amendment to your proposal, or request an extension of time to collect your data. If you make any changes to your project, you MUST notify the CUHSR via the website prior to implementing those changes in conducting your project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ecd087165eb8eefc3\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#ecd087165eb8eefc3\" href=\"#ecd087165eb8eefc3\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the reporting requirements?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ecd087165eb8eefc3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>All approved projects must submit a final status report using the website as soon as data collection is complete. For projects requiring Full Board Review, the PI must submit regular status reports (at least once per year, as determined by the CUHSR) until the participation of human subjects is complete.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"529e4d79d56529a6c\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#529e4d79d56529a6c\" href=\"#529e4d79d56529a6c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if I experience problems during data collection?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"529e4d79d56529a6c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Any adverse event must be reported to the IRB as soon as possible. You can contact the chair of the IRB or submit an amendment to your proposal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e956c04a6a82f5134\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#e956c04a6a82f5134\" href=\"#e956c04a6a82f5134\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long do I have to collect my data?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e956c04a6a82f5134\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>All projects are approved for a maximum of one year at a time. If you need longer, you will need to request an extension each year when you submit your annual status report.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c3b494b6a008161ba\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#c3b494b6a008161ba\" href=\"#c3b494b6a008161ba\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the informed consent requirements?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c3b494b6a008161ba\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although there are some exceptions (see 46.117.c ), written informed consent is required for projects involving human subjects.\u00a0 It is recommended that you utilize the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shib.axiommentor.com\/pages\/irb\/pop.cfm?osw=go&amp;path=34&amp;inline=1&amp;id=54961\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Informed Consent Template<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> provided.\u00a0 Basic elements of informed consent should include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(1) A statement that the study involves research, an explanation of the purposes of the research and the expected duration of the subject&#8217;s participation, a description of the procedures to be followed, and identification of any procedures that are experimental;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(2) A description of any reasonably foreseeable risks or discomforts to the subject;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(3) A description of any benefits to the subject or to others that may reasonably be expected from the research;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(4) A disclosure of appropriate alternative procedures or courses of treatment, if any, that might be advantageous to the subject;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0(5) A statement describing the extent, if any, to which confidentiality of records identifying the subject will be maintained;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(6) For research involving more than minimal risk, an explanation as to whether any compensation and an explanation as to whether any medical treatments are available if injury occurs and, if so, what they consist of, or where further information may be obtained;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(7) An explanation of whom to contact for answers to pertinent questions about the research and research subjects&#8217; rights, and whom to contact in the event of a research-related injury to the subject;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0(8) A statement that participation is voluntary, refusal to participate will involve no penalty or loss of benefits to which the subject is otherwise entitled, and the subject may discontinue participation at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which the subject is otherwise entitled; and,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(9) One of the following statements about any research that involves the collection of identifiable private information or identifiable biospecimens:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(i) A statement that identifiers might be removed from the identifiable private information or identifiable biospecimens and that, after such removal, the information or biospecimens could be used for future research studies or distributed to another investigator for future research studies without additional informed consent from the subject or the legally authorized representative, if this might be a possibility; or\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(ii) A statement that the subject&#8217;s information or biospecimens collected as part of the research, even if identifiers are removed, will not be used or distributed for future research studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"9dca71a069f3567b4\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#9dca71a069f3567b4\" href=\"#9dca71a069f3567b4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if the project involves another institution (i.e., cooperative research)?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"9dca71a069f3567b4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">If the proposed research is to be conducted in collaboration with individuals from another organization or institution, approval for the proposed research must also be obtained from that organization on their letterhead. A copy of the approval should be submitted with this application. However, the committees may also choose to review the proposal jointly.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"3abf52285b283a843\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2-1\" data-target=\"#3abf52285b283a843\" href=\"#3abf52285b283a843\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the components of an application?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"3abf52285b283a843\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A complete application includes the certifications of all project personnel involved.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An abstract of your project that fully and accurately describes your data collection procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A project summary consisting of the Statement of Purpose, Statement of Research Methodology, Statement of Research Risks and Benefits, Subject Selection Procedures, Confidentiality Measures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All survey\/questionnaire materials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Informed Consent Forms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If necessary,\u00a0 an approval letter for the proposed research from any outside organization being utilized on their letterhead.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Refer to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/ohrp\/regulations-and-policy\/decision-charts\/index.html#c2\"><b>Human Subject Regulations Decision Charts<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> provided by the Office for Human Research Protections to help guide you through the application process.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2"}],"version-history":[{"count":552,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1661,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2\/revisions\/1661"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/humansubsresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}