Institutional Review Board Committee
About the Committee
Serving at the pleasure of the Director of Institutional Research, the purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Committee is to provide assistance and oversight for all Sul Ross State University research activities involving human participants that fall within its jurisdiction as specified by both federal regulations and institutional policies to ensure best standards and practices. The IRB Committee meets monthly to review research protocols submitted by students, staff, and faculty from all four campuses through the IRBNet organizational website.
Primary Responsibility Area: University-wide
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| Membership as of Fall 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeanne Qvarnstrom | Chair | ex-officio |
| Dr. Oguzhan Basibuyuk | College of Education and Professional Studies | |
| Dr. Thomas Shiller | College of Agriculture, Life and Physical Sciences | |
| Dr. Jimmy Case | College of Arts and Sciences | |
| Dr. Maria Gear | Rio Grande College–Education | |
| Larry Francell | Community Member with Relevant Expertise | |
| Dr. Lisa Sousa | College of Education and Professional Studies |