Types of Review
ˇExempt – Review by IRB Liaison to confirm exemption ˇExpedited – Review by IRB Chair or designee ˇFull Board – Review at a convened meeting of the IRB
Learned that there are questions and differences of interpretation – natural given a new policy being implemented across a variety of departments and disciplines
Want to bring level of consistency to the institutional process so that we are all “reading from the same book”
Those that attended the training session a couple of weeks ago got some general background
Need more information concerning specific issues related to your job
Need to continue to get the word out to faculty – Relying on you
   Memo to deans and department chairs but not faculty in general
   Announce at every opportunity
Only seen a few exempt reviews since October 1 – Need copies of all reviews
Review previous USC system – Funded vs. un-funded, volume & break out