The composition of the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Institutional Review Board (ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø IRB) is determined by the applicable federal statute (45 CFR 46 §107) where the expertise and experience of the members reflect the type of research activities commonly conducted and reviewed by the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø IRB. The composition of the committee reflects a diversity of interests including appropriate consideration of the racial, gender, and cultural backgrounds of its members. The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø IRB includes scientists and non-scientists, academics and community representation. The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø IRB also maintains an active list of consultants who possess the professional competence and expertise necessary to review research activities involving specialized populations including those vulnerable categories of subjects where such expertise is required.
Name | Department |
Jacquelyn Benchik-Osborne, Ph.D. | Vulnerable Subjects Member, Education Studies |
Daniel Block, Ph.D. | Geography, Sociology, History & African American Studies |
Jubilee Dickson, Ph.D. | Psychology |
Athanase Gahungu, Ph.D. | Advanced Studies in Education (DASE) |
Shirlyn Garrett-Wilson, Ed.D. | Vulnerable Subjects Member, Psychology |
Edmundo Garcia, Ph.D. | OGRA; ex officio |
Corrine Grant | Non-Scientist/Community Representative |
Leslie Kelley, BS, CCRP | External/Vulnerable Subjects Member |
Crystal Laura, Ph.D. | Advanced Studies in Education (DASE) |
Warren V. Sherman, Ph.D. | IRB Administrator |
George R. Smith, Jr, Ed.D. | Public Health |
Concetta Williams, Ed.D. | English/Non-Scientist Member |
If you are interested in becoming a member of the IRB, please contact the IRB Coordinator, Dr Warren V Sherman, at irb@csu.edu for more information.