Human Participants Committee (IRB)
The Human Participants Review Committee is committeed to providing a safe and healthy work and study environment for faculty, staff and students. Tuskegee University currently has an Federal Wide Assurance number on file from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), for the protection of Human Subjects. Tuskegee University policy requires institutional review and approval of all activities that involve the use of human participants.
| Members | College/Department | Telephone Number |
| Dr. Stephen Sodeke, Chairman | College of Arts and Sciences | 334-727-8210 |
| Dr. Norma Dawkins | College of Agriculture, Environment & Nutrition Sciences | 334-727-8028 |
| Dr. Shaik Zainnudin | College of Engineering | 334-724-4222 |
| Dr. Lonnie Hannon | College of Arts and Sciences | 334-727-8830 |
| Dr. Leo Upchurch | College of Business and Information Science | 334-724-4347 |
| Dr. Emma Haley | School of Education | 334-727-8571 |
| Atty. Crystal James | College of Veterinary Medicine | |
| Dr. Tracey Shannon | School of Nursing and Allied Health | |
| Mrs. Bessie Cooper-Harris, Community Member | Non-Affiliated Member | 334-727-1799 |
*Ex-Officio- Felecia Moss-Grant
The Human Participants Review (IRB) Committee regular scheduled meeting date is the last Thursday of each month except December. All appplcations must be submitted a minimum of 10 working days prior to the committee's regular scheduled meeting,
2019 Meeting Dates:
October 31, 2019
November 28, 2019
Submit one (1) copy of the application packet to Ms. Felecia Grant at Kenney Hall 44-328, Tuskegee, Alabama 36088 and email one (1) electronic copy to fmossgrant@tuskegee.edu.
The following documents need to submitted to the committee for approval:
- IRB Application (see link below)
- Survey Instrument, if applicable
- Consent Form
- Mandatory CITI Research Ethics and Complaince Training Programs (see link below )
Human Participants Manual (Pdf)
Human Participants Application Form (Full Board Review) (Fillable)
Human Participants Application Form (Exemption) (Fillable)
CITI Programs (Mandatory Training)