Institutional Review Board
Last Updated: 9/23/2022Contact Name
Robin Tyndall, Director, Office of Research Compliancertyndal@clemson.edu
Description
The IRB (Institutional Review Board) is a federally mandated body established under the DHHS regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects (45 CFR 46). Its purpose is to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects recruited to participate in research activities conducted under the auspices of Clemson University (CU). Faculty Manual Reference Description Institutional Review Board (IRB) is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of human subjects who participate in research conducted by any member of the faculty, staff, or student body, regardless of source of funding. Clemson University subscribes to the basic ethical principles that underlie the conduct of biomedical and behavioral research involving human subjects as set forth in the Belmont Report, the statement of ethical principles and guidelines for the protection of human subjects published in 1979 by the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research. The IRB is charged with ensuring that the rights and welfare of human subjects are protected in all research projects involving Clemson University faculty, staff, and students. The IRB has the responsibility and authority to review, approve, disapprove, or require changes in research activities involving human subjects. All research activities involving human subjects, regardless of source of funding, must be reviewed by the Clemson University Institutional Review Board. The IRB holds regular monthly meetings to review research applications/protocols involving human subjects. Clemson University�s Federal-wide Assurance is approved by the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Institutional Review Board is registered with the Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Human Research Protections. Committee membership is structured in accordance with federal requirements and members are appointed by the President of the University. Fifty percent or more of the faculty on the committee will be tenured.
This committee is authorized by the Clemson University Committee on Committees. Changes to its description or composition should be initated with the Faculty Senate Office.
Membership Composition
Chair selection mechanism is unknown
| Seat Type | Quantity | Term Length | Date of Term Initiation | Seat Filling Mechanism | Voting or Non-Voting | Other Factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenured Faculty Member | 1-3 years | August 15 | Appointed by President of Clemson University | Voting | ||
| Faculty or staff member | 1-3 years | August 15 | Appointed by President of Clemson University | Voting | ||
| Community Member | 1-3 years | August 15 | Appointed by President of Clemson University | Voting | ||
| Non-voting appointee | Non-voting |
Membership List (Last Updated: 9/23/2022 12:09:24 PM)
Changes to the current chair and membership list should be initiated with the Faculty Senate Office.
Chair
| Name | Chair Type | Email* | College or Division | Department | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Kowalski | Chair | rkowals | CBSHS | Psychology | 5/15/2018 | 8/14/2021 |
| Charles Starkey | Vice-Chair | cstarke | CBSHS | Philosophy and Religion | 5/15/2018 | 8/14/2021 |
Members
| Name | Seat Type | Email* | College or Division | Department | Service Start | Service End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Limber | Tenured Faculty Member | slimber | 8/15/2018 | 8/14/2023 | ||
| Janice Withycombe | Tenured Faculty Member | jswithy | BSHS | School of Nursing | 8/15/2021 | 8/14/2024 |
| Robin Kowalski | Tenured Faculty Member | rkowals | CBSHS | Psychology | 5/15/2018 | 8/14/2024 |
| Tracy Fasolino | Tenured Faculty Member | tfasoli | CBSHS | School of Nursing | 8/15/2016 | 8/14/2014 |
| Charles Starkey | Tenured Faculty Member | cstarke | CBSHS | Philosophy and Religion | 8/15/2018 | 8/14/2024 |
| Bryan Miller | Tenured Faculty Member | blm2 | CBSHS | Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice | 8/15/2019 | 8/14/2022 |
| Barry A. Garst | Tenured Faculty Member | bgarst | CBSHS | Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management | 8/15/2010 | 8/14/2014 |
| Robert Sinclair | Tenured Faculty Member (Alternate) | rsincla | CBSHS | Psychology | 8/15/2015 | 8/14/2024 |
| Mary Beth Kurz | Tenured Faculty Member | mkurz | CECAS | Industrial Engineering | 8/15/2012 | 8/14/2023 |
| Corrine Sackett | Tenured Faculty Member (Alternate) | csacket | CoE | Education and Human Development | 8/15/2021 | 8/14/2025 |
| L. Jerry Knighton | Faculty or staff member | knightl | 8/15/2006 | 8/14/2024 | ||
| Bernard Frost | Community Member | N/A | Community Member | 8/15/2022 | 8/14/2023 | |
| Kathy Riley | Non-voting appointee | 1/10/2018 |