The committee make-up will reflect the federal guidelines on IRB membership. These guidelines require the membership to include persons of varying backgrounds to promote complete and adequate review of research activities. The members will have expertise and experience in a variety of specified areas. A veterinarian must be on the Animal Use and Care Subcommittee. Also, the membership should reflect diversity, including consideration of race, gender, and cultural backgrounds and sensitivity to community attitudes.
Faculty members serve for three years on an alternating basis.
The Chairperson is elected by the membership for a two-year term. Co-chaired by the vice presidents for academic affairs of both institutions. The committee includes a faculty member from each college recommended by the Faculty Senate in consultation with the colleges, four staff members, and four student representatives. The Police Chief and a Physical Plant representative serve as ex-officio members. A faculty member elected by the membership.