Frequently Asked Questions Concerning The Kinesiology & Health Education DRC

1. What do the acronyms DRC and IRB represent?

• DRC: Department Review Committee, which references the proposal approval process at the department level and is composed of department faculty.
• IRB: Institutional Review Board, which references the proposal approval process at the University level and is composed of faculty from across the university.

2. Who is on the Kinesiology and Health Ed DRC?

DRC members for the 2012-2013 academic year are:

• Brian Farr (Chair)
• Dr. Matthew Brothers
• Dr. Jessica Duncan Cance
• Dr. Bob Heere

3. How do I submit my proposal to the DRC?

Procedures are outlined in the memo, “Procedures for Submission and Departmental Review of Research Protocols Involving Human Subjects”, dated 8/29/2012.  This memo is available online in PDF version.

4. When do I need to submit my proposal, and what is the timeline for the review process by the DRC and the IRB?

You will need to allow two to four weeks for DRC review and approval, and an additional two to four weeks for IRB review and approval.  The IRB meets monthly, and the agenda for each meeting is set two and a half weeks before the meeting.  Consequently, it is best to submit your proposal to the DRC a month and a half before the IRB meeting at which you wish your proposal to be reviewed.   The current schedule of IRB meetings is published on the Office of Research Support and Compliance (ORSC) website, as well as on the KHE DRC home page.

5. What training do I need to complete prior to submitting a proposal?

All investigators are required to complete the Five-Part Human Participant Training available on the ORSC website.

6. What are the differences between the three types of IRB proposals and how do I know which type to list mine as?

There are three types of Human Subjects/IRB proposals:

1. Exempt – Low risk with adult subjects (Children cannot be subjects in exempt studies.) Categories of research falling under the Exempt classification are listed on the ORSC website.
2. Expedited – Low or Moderate risk.  Categories of research falling under the Expedited classification are listed on the ORSC website.
3. Full Board – High risk.  All categories of research not falling under the Exempt or Expedited classifications require a Full Board review.