NECC’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) inspects research proposals involving human subjects to ensure the rights of participants and practitioners. For more information, please consult the IRB’s Charter and Standard Operating Procedures. Submit completed IRB proposal forms or inquiries to IRP@necc.mass.edu.
IRB Members
- Kirsten Kortz, Chair, 978-556-332
- Emily Gonzalez, 978-738-7492
- Audrey Ellis, 978-556-3966
- Carolyn Knoepfler, 978-556-3541
- Ingrid Skadberg, 508-854-7545
Helpful Resources
- ED.gov – ED Guidance on “Engagement” of Institutions in Research
- Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)
- OHRP Human Subjects Decision Charts
- Student Records and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) – Training Materials by Kenneth A. Tashjy, NECC General Counsel