Institutional Review Board

Institutional Review Board

Contact Information

Institutional Review Board

 

Dr. Patricia McQuade
& Dr. Glen Sherman

Phone: (973) 290-4104
irb@steu.edu

 

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) was established to ensure that research conducted by faculty, students and staff promotes SEU's commitment to honor the intrinsic worth of all individuals. Following federal guidelines, the IRB reviews proposals to assess the potential risks of participating in a research study and the degree to which individuals freely consent to participate. The IRB also considers researchers' safeguards to preserve participants' confidentiality.

The IRB meets monthly during the fall and spring semesters. Summer meetings are scheduled as needed. Faculty interested in having timely reviews of student proposals are invited to contact the Chair to make arrangements.

Important Dates

Researchers must use the IRB Submission Form and appropriate Consent Forms and submit to irb@steu.edu.

Student researchers must also submit a memo or email acknowledgement from the faculty advisor approving submission of the IRB application.

IRB Meeting Dates and Application Due Dates

Spring 2024 

For review at the monthly IRB meeting, applications are due approximately ten days prior, on the following Fridays. 

  • September: Applications due Friday August 23
    IRB Meeting Wednesday September 4.
  • October: Applications due Friday September 20
    IRB Meeting October 2.
  • Nov.: Applications due October 26
    IRB Meeting November 6.
  • Dec: Applications due Friday Nov. 22
    IRB Meeting Dec. 4.

Summer 

During the summer, the IRB operates on a special schedule. IRB applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ad hoc basis.

2024-2025 IRB Members

The IRB consists of eight members.  Seven elected faculty an done community representative appointed by the IRB.

The terms, positions of office and their respective disciplines of the members are detailed below

Acting Co-Chairs

  • Co-Chair Dr. Patricia McQuade (Nursing, 2024-2027)
  • Co Chair Dr. Glen Sherman (Psychology, 2024-2027)

Faculty Members

  • Dr. Caroline Bell (Nursing, 2023-2026)
  • Dr. Karen Fasanella (Education, 2022-2025)
  • Dr. Marshall Strax (Social Science, 2024-2027)
  • Dr. Nicholas Palmieri (Physician Assistant, 2022-2025)
  • Dr. Samantha Schlacter (Biology, 2024-20270

Community Member

  • Dr. Karen Stutzer, community representative (2024-2027)

Resources

How to Access the CITI Course

Visit www.steu.edu/citicourse for step-to-step instructions on how to register for the CITI course as a new researcher.