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, July 29th, 2026 | Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday, August 26th, 2026 | Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. |
| Monday, September 21st, 2026 | Monday, October 5th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 | Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. |
IRB Executive Committee Members
- Gregory Braswell, Psychology
- Gina Grumke, Community Representative
- Jessie Krienert, Criminal Justice Sciences (Chair)
- Meghan Kessler, Teaching and Learning (Beth MacDonald - alternate)
- Samantha McDonald, Kinesiology & Recreation
- Margaret Nauta, Psychology
- Rachel Park, Community Representative
- 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