Student research projects have potential
value as published literature that could advance a field of
knowledge. All student
research projects have an educational and edification value to the student
researcher(s). In order to protect the welfare of
subjects, student researchers, and the institution, the following policies apply
to student research at Shepherd.
1. Student proposals that involve off-campus
participants (except for those qualifying for an exemption), members of
vulnerable groups (fetuses, hospitalized or institutionalized patients, mentally
disabled or retarded persons, minors, pregnant women, prisoners)
or potentially involve known risks to subjects must first obtain department
approval and then be forwarded to the IRB for its
consideration.
2. Student proposals that do not conform to any of the issues in item 1, or
those qualifying for an exemption, can be expedited
at the department level. Each department agreeing to expedite such research must
have a form on file with the IRB (to be renewed
annually) stating that the department is evaluating the projects for such
issues. This agreement does not prevent any department from forwarding a
proposal to the IRB for its consideration.
3. All proposals coming to the IRB from students must have a faculty sponsor who
is familiar with the project and the methodology. Supporting documentation from
an off-site sponsor may be included, but a faculty member must be the primary
sponsor.
NOTE:
Department Chairs should click
Departmental
Student Researcher Oversight Verification Form
and return a hardcopy to the IRB chair.