About The Hunter College Institutional Review Board (IRB)

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the Protection of Human Research Participants is an independent compliance committee mandated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).  (See Title 45 Part 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations).  The role of the IRB is to protect the rights and welfare of persons recruited to participate in research activities conducted under the auspices of Hunter College.  The IRB has the authority to approve, require modifications, or disapprove all research activities that fall within its jurisdiction as specified by both the federal regulations and institutional policy.  Research that has been reviewed and approved by the IRB may be subject to review and disapproval by officials of the institution. However, those officials may not approve research if it has been disapproved by the IRB.  Research that has been reviewed and approved by the IRB is subject to continuing IRB review and must be re-evaluated at least annually, or more frequently if specified by the IRB.

Hunter has two IRB Committees.  They are chaired by Dr. Sherryl Graves from the Department of Educational Foundations and Counseling Programs, Dr. Harriet Goodman from the School of Social Work and Dr. Roseanne Flores from the Department of Psychology.  Committee members are faculty and staff from the various departments, schools and centers of the College, as well as several community representatives.

For questions, clarification or forms you may contact the IRB Office at
(212) 650-3053.

Link to IRB Office Members