The membership shall encompass expertise in various methodologies used in psychology research and in ethical issues that arise in such research. The Committee is encouraged to consult relevant experts within and outside the Department of Psychology, as necessary. The purpose is to assure competence in judging scholarship, ethics, and community values. For the departmental committee, we see the faculty members as bringing the expertise in scholarship and ethics, and the undergraduate students as broadening the perspective to encompass the viewpoint of the broader community, including that of the undergraduates who serve as subjects in much of the research to be reviewed. We also see service on the committee as a valuable opportunity to enhance the sensitivity of the undergraduate members to ethical issues.
Terms are renewable.
The Chair of the Committee shall be selected by the Chair of the Department. Membership shall be reported to the University Research Ethics Board. Applications may be made by E-mail attachment or by submitting 5 hard copies. In reaching its decisions, the Committee will be guided by the principles outlined in the Tri-Council Policy, especially the ethical framework described in its introductory section, Sections 2 on Free and Informed Consent , and Section 3 on Privacy and Confidentiality . Applications will be approved only for the academic year in which they are made.