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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, April 2nd, 2025 Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Monday, May 26th, 2025 Monday, June 9th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
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

  • 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
  • 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)