The leadership of ODU and Darden College of Education & Professional Studies (DCEPS) know that research is a key element in making impacts for our partners. This crucial work is carried out by faculty, staff, students, and community partners often alongside their various other responsibilities. The DCEPS Research Support Center has been established in a dedicated commitment to assist these members.
Its mission is to maximize the impact of scholarly activity by:
- promoting faculty, student, and community interdisciplinary relationships,
- establishing platforms and networks to share new knowledge,
- developing infrastructure for funding development and resource acquisition, and
- supporting professional development and mentorship that leads to research excellence.
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Human Subjects Review Committee Members:
- John Baaki, Ph.D., Chair
- Laura Chezan, Ph.D., Member
- Angela Eckhoff, Ph.D., Member
- Jason Sawyer, Member
- Jay Scribner, Ph.D., Member
- Cherng-Jyh Yen, Ph.D., Member
To submit an exempt application, applicants should complete the following steps:
- Fill out the application for exempt research via the IRBNet site.
- Provide a description of the research protocol, cover letter, informed consent (if applicable), survey and questionnaires, and other documents relevant to the project.
- Attach or link CITI certificates for all researchers involved in the project. CITI certificates are valid for two years and should be maintained throughout the duration of the proposed project.
- Upload all documents and submit the application via the IRBNet site.
- The application package must be signed by the Responsible Project Investigator. Graduate students are not allowed to sign the application package.
Human Subjects Review Committee Members:
- John Baaki, Ph.D., Chair
- Laura Chezan, Ph.D., Member
- Angela Eckhoff, Ph.D., Member
- Jason Sawyer, Member
- Jay Scribner, Ph.D., Member
- Cherng-Jyh Yen, Ph.D., Member
To submit an exempt application, applicants should complete the following steps:
- Fill out the application for exempt research via the IRBNet site.
- Provide a description of the research protocol, cover letter, informed consent (if applicable), survey and questionnaires, and other documents relevant to the project.
- Attach or link CITI certificates for all researchers involved in the project. CITI certificates are valid for two years and should be maintained throughout the duration of the proposed project.
- Upload all documents and submit the application via the IRBNet site.
- The application package must be signed by the Responsible Project Investigator. Graduate students are not allowed to sign the application package.