HFU Institutional Review Board

Mission Statement

In keeping with its distinctive mission as a Catholic University, which "witnesses to the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family" (Mission Statement), Holy Family is committed to establishing a community that demonstrates respect for the human person by protecting the rights and privacy of all human subjects of scientific research irrespective of the nature or source(s) of the funding provided for such research.

The mission of the Institutional Review Board at Holy Family University is to encourage the formation of persons of integrity by upholding high ethical and professional standards in the use of human subjects in scientific research. Mindful of service to human needs, the IRB will instill in our campus community a passion for truth, which is rooted in a Judeo-Christian world view. Grounded in this Judeo-Christian tradition, research on human subjects will support the contemporary development of knowledge and a vision for the future.

IRB Members

• Dr. Stacy McDonald: School of Arts and Sciences - Chair
• Dr. Daniel Bramer: School of Arts and Sciences - Ethicist
• Dr. Luanne Amato: School of Business Administration
• Dr. Brian Berry: School of Education
• Dr. Mai-ly Pulley: School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions
• Dr. Karen Galardi: Professional Staff
• Dr. Faye Schilling: Community Liason
• Dr. Michael Markowitz: VPAA - ex officio
• Mr. John Andelfinger: Director of Institutional Assessment & Accreditation

Meeting Dates (2019-20 Academic Year)

Links and Resources

• Application for IRB Approval
• How to Submit an IRB Application
• Information for Student Course-Related Research
• Introduction and Review Process
• IRB Project Amendment Form
• IRB Request for Extension Form
• Research Policy Statement for Exempt Course-Related Research
• Training Video for Faculty Teaching Courses Involving Research
• Types and Qualifications of Review Level

IRB School Representatives

• School of Arts and Sciences: Dr. Jennifer DeCicco
• School of Education: Dr. Stephen Young
• School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions: Marina Boykova

Application and Proposal Checklist (for IRB School Representatives)

• IRB Application & Proposal Checklist