Human Subjects

The Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects (CPHS) is the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the implementation of campus and federal policies to safeguard the rights and welfare of human subjects participating in research activities by the University or its affiliates. Frequently Asked Questions>

Any research conducted by Sacramento State faculty, staff, or students involving human subjects or any research related activity involving human subjects that utilizes Sacramento State time, facilities, resources and/or students must be reviewed by the CPHS to ensure compliance with applicable federal and campus policy. Policies and Procedures for the Protection of Human Subjects (PDF)

2009-10 Human Subjects Committee Deadlines
The deadline for submission of protocols is noon on Monday, TWO WEEKS prior to each meeting.
Submission Deadlines Tues., Sept. 8, 2009 Mon., Oct. 5, 2009 Mon., Nov. 2, 2009 Mon., Nov. 30, 2009 Mon., Jan. 25, 2010 Mon., Mar. 1, 2010 Mon., Apr. 5, 2010 Mon., May 3, 2010	Committee Meetings Mon., Sept. 21, 2009 Mon., Oct. 19 2009 Mon., Nov. 16, 2009 Mon., Dec. 14, 2009 Mon., Feb. 8, 2010 Mon., Mar. 15, 2010 Mon., Apr. 19, 2010 Mon., May 17, 2010

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FORMS

Application Forms: Download DOC / WPD / PDF

2009-10 Human Subjects Committee Members

Chair: John Schaeuble, Psychology (Fall, 2009) Maria Dinis, Social Work (Spring, 2010) Members: Christina Bellon, Philosophy John Terence Manns, Research Administration (Admin. Liaison) Diane Sipkin, Student Health Center Joyce Schaeuble, Community Member Brad Stockert, Physical Therapy Christine Vourakis, Nursing Juliana Raskauskas, Child Development Stephen Leland, Environmental Health & Safety

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