FACULTY HANDBOOK July 2009 - Morgan State University

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PAGE 44 * Morgan State University Faculty Handbook2.12 Grade Change PolicyIt is University policy that once a grade is recorded, no changes are allowed.The only exceptions to this policy are as follows:(1) Incompletes - All incompletes must be removed by the end of the nextsemester of enrollment following the granting of an incomplete (“I”) grade.(2) Recording error(s) and/or miscalculationsof a grade must be changed no later than the end of the semester followingthe recording error or miscalculation. Grade changes must be approved bythe area Chairperson and Dean.NOTE:All changes under part (2) of this policy must be supported bydocumentation; i.e., grade books, papers and examinations and calculationrecords.2.13 The Institutional Review Board (IRB)/ Protection of Human ResearchParticipantsMorgan State University policy on the protection of human researchparticipants requires that all research conducted under its auspices, whichinvolve human subjects, must be reviewed and approved by the InstitutionalReview Board (IRB), consistent with Federal Regulations, 45 CFR 46. TheIRB reviews research protocols (biomedical, social or behavioral)prospectively from the viewpoint of protecting the rights and safeguardingthe welfare of human research participants using the following criteria: (a)the design of the study is consistent with sound scientific principles andethical norms; (b) the protocol meets the National Institutes of Health (NIH)federal wide assurance ( FWA) criteria necessary for approval; (c) thenecessary elements of informed consent have been fulfilled; and (d)additional appropriate safe guards have been provided if potentiallyvulnerable subjects (e.g., pregnant women, neonates, children, prisoners, andfetuses) are to be studied.The IRB conducts continuing review of each approved protocol at leastannually. The IRB may modify, suspend or terminate approval of researchthat has been associated with serious harm to subjects, or is not beingconducted in accordance with the IRB’s decisions, stipulations orrequirements.Applications for IRB approval should include the following:(a) Completed and signed “Human Subjects Application Form”;(b) Project summary;(c) Research protocol;(d) Informed consent form; assent form (for minors); debriefing form;(e) Questionnaires, interview questions, tests, etc.
PAGE 45 * Morgan State University Faculty HandbookThe IRB generally meets once a month and applications must be submitted tothe IRB administrator at least THREE weeks prior to the monthly meeting.Late applications are typically reviewed in the subsequent meeting. IRBforms, meeting dates and the corresponding deadlines for submittingapplications during the academic year are published on the OSPR website.Please call x3447 for more detailed information.Committee membership in the IRB is diverse with expertise in the sciences,ethics, and other non-scientific areas, thereby fostering a comprehensiveapproach to the protection of human subjects and offering a broadperspective in the review.2.13.1 Animal Welfare Assurance (IACUC)In accordance with the PHS Policy for Humane Care and Use ofLaboratory AnimalsThis Assurance is applicable to all research, research training, experimentation, biologicaltesting, and related activities, hereinafter referred to as activities, involving live, vertebrateanimals supported by the Public Health Service (PHS) and conducted at this Institution, or atanother institution as a consequence of the sub granting or subcontracting of a PHSconductedor -supported activity by this Institution.The University maintains an animal facility (4000 sq. ft.) located within the BiologyDepartment that is shared by the faculty in the departments of chemistry, psychology andbiology. This facility has IACUC approval and is staffed by one full time and 2 part timeanimal technicians. The facility is staffed by a consulting veterinarian.The qualifications, authority, and percent of time contributed by the veterinarian(s) who willparticipate in the program are as follows:Veterinary emergency care will be available at all times, and the Veterinarian can becontacted via telephone for assistance with any clinical problem concerning animals,and often interacts with investigators to provide advice and consultation on animalbasedresearch procedures.The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at this Institution isproperly appointed in accordance with the PHS Policy IV.A.3.a and is qualified throughthe experience and expertise of its members to oversee the Institution’s animal care anduse program and facilities. The IACUC consists of at least five members, and itsmembership meets the composition requirements set forth in the PHS Policy, SectionIV.A.3.b.The IACUC will:Review at least once every six months the Institution’s program for humane care and useof animals, using the “Guide” as a basis for evaluation. Inspect at least once every sixmonths all of the Institution’s animal facilities, including satellite facilities, using the
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