Classroom Human Subjects Research
Classroom-Based Research Projects are classroom activities and assignments conducted by students under the guidance of the instructor for the purposes of learning various aspects of research. To determine whether the class projects require the IRB oversight, answer the following two questions first:
- Are the class activities considered to be “research” outlined by 45 CFR 46.102(d)?
Research means a systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.
If no, 45 CFR 46 does not apply. The projects do not need to undergo the IRB review.
- Do the class projects involve human subjects, as defined by 45 CFR 46.102(f)?
Human subject means a living individual about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research obtains (1) Data through intervention or interaction with the individual, or (2) Identifiable private information.
Intervention includes both physical procedures by which data are gathered (for example, blood samples) and manipulations of the subject or the subject’s environment that are performed for research purposes.
Interaction includes communication or interpersonal contact between investigator and subject. This includes surveys.
If no, 45 CFR 46 does not apply. The projects do not need to undergo the IRB review.
If you answered “yes” to both questions above, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Instructor/Professor and graduate students complete “Basic Human Subjects Research” course on the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative see CITI information page (unless course specific training is available.)
Step 2: Undergraduate students complete “Undergraduate Training on Human Subjects Research” course on the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative see CITI information page.
Step 3: If the classroom projects are externally funded, complete the "IRB initial application" following the instructions on the IRB Forms page. If not, see step 4.
Step 4: Determine if the collected data will be used for theses,dissertations, capstone projects or DNP synthesis projects. If yes, complete the "IRB initial application" following the instructions on the IRB Forms page If no, see step 5.
Step 5: Determine if the collected data from classroom-based research project(s) would be used for conference/departmental presentations or publications. If yes, consent (and assent, as appropriate) forms will be needed. Please review and use the Example Consent and Assent Forms provided by the IRB as a template.
Step 6: If data from the projects is not intended to be published and the projects are not externally funded, students (or the professor) design the classroom research project(s). Consent and assent forms are not needed.
Step 7: Login to IRBManager. Use "Start xForm" on the left, under "Actions" to open an " IRB Classroom Human Subjects Research Projects" form.
Step 8: Students (or professor) completes form. Click "Next" and "Submit" to send to faculty review and signature.
Step 9: Faculty member uses the email from IRBManager on behalf of irb inbox to open the form, review and sign if ready for IRB submission or send back to student (data entry) for revision.
Step 10: IRB Office performs pre-review and requests clarifications or missing items prior to IRB Member review. Each time revisions are needed the faculty member will be notified and be required to review and sign again.
Step 11: Complete applications are forwarded to the IRBMember to review. Revisions may be requested or approval may be granted.
The IRB attempts to be expeditious in its reveiws. Complete applications will help this process. The number of applications needing review simultaneously will slow the process.
IRB members available for Review and Approval of class project research
Communication
Stephenson Waters
Burke-Hawthorne 109
337-482-5221
Communicative Disorders
Judith Oxley
Burke-Hawthorne 223
337-482-1188
Computing and Informatics
Arun Kulshreshth
JR Oliver 226
337-482-6638
Criminal Justice
vacant
Dupre Library
Peter Klubek
Dupre Library 110
337-482-1171
Educational Curriculum & Instruction
Heather Stone
Girard 101D
337-482-1898
Latasha Holt
Souiler House
337-262-1498
Educational Foundations and Leadership
Amanda Mayeaux
PICARD Center 258
337-482-6744
Jin Lee
Picard Center 262
337-482-1010
Engineering - Mechanical
Raju Gottumukkala
Rougeou Hall 223
337-482-0632
Tanvir Faisal
Rougeou Hall 238
337-482-5360
English
vacant
Kinesiology
K-Lynn McKey
Bourgeois Hall 130-B
337-482-6283
Management
Ignatius Cahyanto
Moody Hall 216
(337) 482-6369
Nursing
Jeanne Cartier
337-482-5637
Psychology
Hung-Chu Lin
Girard 211
337-482-6586
Man Yu Li
337-482-6601
Sociology
Jessica Pearce
Mouton 215
337-482-5198