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 2025
For review at the monthly IRB meeting, applications are due approximately ten days prior to the actual meeting dates, according to the following schedule:
- February meeting: Applications due Tuesday January 28
IRB Meeting Wednesday February 5 - March meeting: Applications due Thursday February 27
IRB Meeting Wednesday March 12 - April meeting.: Applications due Tuesday March 25
IRB Meeting Wedensday April 2 - May meeting: Applications due Tuesday April 29
IRB Meeting May 7
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. Isabelle Barriere (Speech-Language Pathology, 2024-2027)
- Dr. Lauren Busfield, (Social Work, 2024-2027)
Community Member
- Dr. Karen Stutzer, community representative (2024-2027)
Resources
- SEU IRB User's Guidebook
- Guidelines for Action Research
- Guidelines for Exempt Research Projects
- Belmont Report
This document explains important considerations for protecting human beings in social and medical research.
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.