The "it depends" is based on whether the work involving human or animal
subjects meets the definition of research. Classroom exercises by
themselves are not research and are exempt. If the results of the work
go beyond the classroom for things such as publication and public
presentation that explores theoretical/conceptual issues then it is
research.
A couple of additional comments:
1. It can be a useful pedagogical tool to acquaint students with the
IRB process.
2. It is useful to have all human subjects research go to the IRB
Chair, who can then approve it as Exempt if it does not qualify as
research.
3. Related to #2, the nature of the data collected might matter to your
institution and need review. For example, students, particularly
undergrads, have an unusual interest in "sex, drugs, and rock and roll"
(as our IRB as often noticed) and these might be sensitive.
George E. Capowich, Ph.D.
Vice Provost
Marquette Hall 301
Office of Academic Affairs
Loyola University New Orleans
6363 St. Charles Avenue
Campus Box 091
New Orleans. LA 70118
TEL: 504-865-3126
-----Original Message-----
From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On
Behalf Of Lori Hulak
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 1:57 PM
To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org
Subject: [RESADM-L] IRB Question
Hello fellow Research Administrators -
Here is a difficult question I've been wresting with and would
appreciate your input: In the undergraduate and graduate level courses
that teach research methodology or APA writing, faculty will assign data
collection projects as classroom assignments. When does this data
collection need to be reviewed by an IRB and when is it classroom work?
I know the answer is "it depends", but it's that depends situation I'm
looking for. My goal is to assist faculty in doing the right thing,
without adding any administrative burden.
I look forward to your feedback.
Thanks,
Lori
Lori B. Hulak, BA, CRA
Specialist, Grant Writer
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
920 S. Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24031-3186
Phone (540) 985-8206
xxxxxx@jchs.edu
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