What is the faculty member’s role in student research?
A. “A faculty member assigning research projects involving human subjects must take an active role in assuring that the subjects of student research are adequately protected. The University expects that advisors will take an active part in preparing students for the role of researcher, instructing them in the ethical conduct of research and assisting in the preparation of IRB applications. After protocol approval the advisor should meet regularly with the student in order to review their work and progress. While a student serves as the primary researcher for the protocol, the faculty advisor is ultimately responsible for the protection of human subjects. A faculty member’s signature on the application indicates their willingness to comply with all administrative and federal regulations” (University Policy on the Involvement of Human Participants in Research). To comply with this policy, the faculty member who is acting as the Responsible Investigator is required to educate and mentor t
