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Institutional Review Board

The Illinois State University IRB has a diverse membership including ISU faculty and staff, as well as a community member.

The Illinois State University IRB has an approved Federalwide Assurance (FWA00000112) on file with the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP). Our IRB registration number is IORG0000486.

IRB Executive Committee Meeting Schedule

A protocol is considered to be submitted when it is certified by the PI in Cayuse IRB. Please note that submission dates and deadlines apply only to protocols requiring full board review.

* Exempt and expedited protocols are reviewed continuously.
Protocol Submission Deadline Meeting Date and Time
Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Monday, January 27th, 2025

Monday, February 10th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025 Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

IRB Executive Committee Members

  • Jessie Krienert, Criminal Justice Sciences (Chair)
  • Ralph Weisheit, Criminal Justice Sciences
  • Beth MacDonald, Teaching and Learning (Anna Smith - alternate)
  • Margaret Nauta, Psychology
  • Patricia Pence, Mennonite College of Nursing
  • Alycia Hund, Psychology
  • Dan Taube, Office of Technology Solutions
  • Kate Peeples, Special Education
  • Gina Hunter, Sociology and Anthropology
  • Gina Grumke, Community Representative
  • Rachel Park, Community Representative
  • Kathy Spence, Research Ethics and Compliance (Ex-Officio non-voting member)