All research conducted at The College of Wooster which involves humans as participants must be reviewed by Human Subjects Research Committee (HSRC).
The actions of the HSRC and the principles guiding their decisions are detailed in The College of Wooster's Policy on the Protection of Human Subjects (in PDF format).
All researchers employing human subjects should first download and read the policy.
Application forms can be downloaded below in Microsoft Word format.
Some research is exempt from HSRC review. However, federal guidelines require that exempt research be reviewed by a HSRC committee member so that the exempt status may be confirmed. Research that is not exempt from review requires the use of the Full and Expedited review form.
Exempt Form (in Word format)
Full Expedited Form (in Word format)
Researchers should check the Policy on the Protection of Human Subjects for definitions of each type of research. Questions should be directed to any of the committee members listed below.
A sample consent form is available in Word format. The committee strongly encourages you to use this sample as a template for your proposal.
Completed applications should be submitted to Gary Gillund, chair of the committee, or to any committee member:
Michelle Camou - Political Science
Rod Korba - Commnication
John Neuhoff - Psychology
Thomas Tierney - Sociology/Anthropology
Dorothy Brown - Off-campus representative