What is an Institutional Review Board?
The Institutional Review Board assures the college that human subjects used in research
or educational programs that monitor human subjects are not at undue risk and that
the participants are informed of any risks.
Federal Regulations Regarding the Protection of Human Subjects:
The Code of Federal Regulations (45CFR46)
(http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/regulations-and-policy/regulations/45-cfr-46/index.html)
The Common Rule
(http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/commonrule/)
State Research Approval Process:
Mississippi Community College Board
(http://www.sbcjc.cc.ms.us/ )
MACJC Research Application
(http://www.mccb.edu/sites/mccb/files/Research%20and%20Effectiveness/MACC_Research_Application.pdf)
MACJC Approved Research
(http://www.sbcjc.cc.ms.us./ResearchPlan/rpDefault.aspx)
Coahoma Community College/Coahoma Agricultural High School
Policy
Application
Contact:
Cynthia Williams-Roberson, IRB Chair
Director of Institutional Effectiveness/Accreditation Liaison
Email: cwilliams@zjjfc.net
Phone: (662) 621-4670
Fax: (662) 624-6442
OR
Gwendolyn Johnson, IRB Secretary
Coordinator of Federal Programs
Email: gjohnson@zjjfc.net
Phone: (662) 621-4088
Fax: (662) 621-4250