IRB Membership and Meetings
Institutional Review Board Membership
IRB Chair: Dr. Cathy Grist, Human Services
IRB Vice Chair: Dr. Brook Alemu, Health Sciences
IRB Membership:
- Dr. Andy Hansen, Prisoner Representative, Criminal Justice
- Dr. Tasha Youstin, Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Dr. Scott Pierce, School of Engineering and Technology
- Rebecca Saunders, Hunter Library
- Dr. Angela Dills, School of Economics, Mgmt, and Project Mgmt
- Dr. Bradley Witzel, School of Teaching and Learning
- Dr. Thales De Nardo, Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Dr. Sam Castelblanco, Psychology
- Dr. Edward Jauch, Community Member
Institutional Review Board Meeting Schedule
The Institutional Review Board meets on the schedule listed below to review protocols requiring full-board review. Protocols that meet the criteria for exempt or expedited review are processed on an on-going basis, and reviewed by one IRB member assigned to your protocol.
The 蘑菇短视频IRB does not meet during the summer months. Expedited and exempt protocols are continually reviewed throughout the year, including in the summer, but no full-board reviews occur during the summer months. Please plan accordingly to prevent delays in your research.
If you believe that your protocol may qualify for a full review, be sure to submit your completed application through InfoEd by the corresponding calendar date below:
Spring 2026 Full-Board Meeting Schedule
| Meeting Date | Deadline to Submit for Review |
|---|---|
| February 24th | February 10th |
| March 23rd | March 9th |
| April 23rd | April 9th |
If you have questions about whether your protocol will require a full-board review, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Research Administration at 828.227.7212 or irb@wcu.edu
Please note: IRB approval must be obtained prior to initiating any study activities, including recruitment.