Scope and Oversight of the Institutional Review Board
Kennesaw State University requires prior review and approval to be obtained from the
IRB for all research involving human participants, including plans to gather data
from participants:
- For all graduate and undergraduate student projects conducted outside the classroom, including Master’s theses and dissertations. Student research involving human subjects cannot be conducted without supervision by a Faculty Advisor as well as IRB oversight.
- Employing the administration of any substance or stimulus
- Utilizing an interview, survey, focus group or observation to collect data
- That are Elected or Public Officials
- From the study of de-identified existing data, documents, records, pathological specimens,
or diagnostic specimens.
- Involved in public benefit or service programs
- Involved in taste tests and food quality evaluation
The IRB has the authority to approve, require modifications (to secure approval),
and disapprove research proposals and to suspend or terminate research that is not
conducted in accordance with the IRB's requirements or that has been associated with
any possible harm to subjects.
While projects conducted for routine assessment of teaching effectiveness, curriculum,
university processes and procedures, and customer satisfaction may be considered exempt,
only the IRB can determine if a study is exempt and therefore requires submission
for review and either approved /exempted /denied by the IRB.
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