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 |
|---|---|
| Monday, June 30th, 2025 | Monday, July 14th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, July 30th, 2025 | Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. |
IRB Executive Committee Members
- Gregory Braswell, Psychology
- Gina Grumke, Community Representative
- Gina Hunter, Sociology and Anthropology
- Jessie Krienert, Criminal Justice Sciences (Chair)
- Beth MacDonald, Teaching and Learning (Anna Smith - alternate)
- Samantha McDonald, Kinesiology & Recreation
- Margaret Nauta, Psychology
- Rachel Park, Community Representative
- Kate Peeples, Special Education
- Patricia Pence, Mennonite College of Nursing
- Kaitlyn Selman, Criminal Justice Sciences (Prison Representative)
- Kathy Spence, Research Ethics and Compliance (Ex-Officio non-voting member)
- Dan Taube, Office of Technology Solutions
- Ralph Weisheit, Criminal Justice Sciences