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
Lucian Dinu
Burke-Hawthorne 101C
337-482-6103
Communicative Disorders
Judith Oxley
Burke-Hawthorne 223
337-482-1188
Computing and Informatics
Arun Kulshreshth
JR Oliver 226
337-482-6638
Criminal Justice
David Khey
Rougeau 338
337-482-1249
Dupre Library
Michael Mitchell
Dupre Library 133
337-482-6197
Educational Curriculum & Instruction
Heather Stone
Girard 101D
337-482-1898
Leigh Tolley
Maxim Doucet 414
337-482-1475
Educational Foundations and Leadership
Dianne Olivier
PICARD Center 255
337-482-5264
Amanda Mayeaux
PICARD Center 258
337-482-6744
Engineering - Mechanical
Jim Lee
Rougeou Hall 244
(337) 482-5354
English
Sheri Lazare
HL Griffin 226
337-482-5463
Kinesiology
Greggory Davis
Bourgeois Hall 124-B
337-482-6615
Peter Omondi-Ochieng
Bourgeois Hall 135-A
(337) 482-6282
Management
Ignatius Cahyanto
Moody Hall 216
(337) 482-6369
Nursing
Helen Hurst
VL Wharton 307
337-482-5635
Gwen Leigh
VL Wharton
336-482-5870
Psychology
Hung-Chu Lin
Girard 211
337-482-6586
Robert Michael
Girard 202B
337/482-6585
Sociology
JoAnne DeRouen
Mouton 217
337-482-6067
Jessica Pearce
Mouton 215
337-482-5198