Research Compliance
VII. Human Subjects
Angelo State University has published a document entitled "Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research," which is applicable to all research activity that involves human subjects, i.e., living individuals about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research obtains (a) data through intervention or interaction with the individual, or (b) identifiable private information, that is conducted at or sponsored by the University. The policy is applicable to research involving human beings whose physical, emotional, or behavioral condition, responses, tissues, or fluids are investigated for any purpose other than for the sole purpose of benefiting the subject as an individual. It is applicable to the use of interviews, tests, observations, and inquiries designed to elicit or obtain nonpublic information about individuals or groups.
University employees who have an interest in pursuing research involving human subjects should plan the research project in compliance with the Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research. Prior to initiating a research project or conducting any research involving human subjects, the researcher must submit a proposal to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and receive the approval of the IRB. Copies of the Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research are available from Dr. Kraig Schell, Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work, who serves as chairperson of the IRB.
IRB requests must be submitted electronically, using the forms found at the following links:
Human subjects, who must be voluntary participants in such research, are free to ask questions and withdraw from participation at any time. They may have access to a copy of the Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research. Human subjects may take grievances to the Department Head and, if the matter remains unresolved, to the Dean of the College/School. Grievances which are not resolved by the Dean of the College/School may be pursued with the IRB through the grievance procedures specified in Part V, Section F, of the Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research.
