Weather Update
Due to the storm, Barnard College closed at 4pm Friday, for non-essential personnel. “Essential personnel" include staff in Facilities, Public Safety and Residence Halls.
Friday evening and weekend classes are cancelled but events are going forward as planned unless otherwise noted. The Athena Film Festival programs are also scheduled to go forward as planned but please check http://athenafilmfestival.com/ for the latest information.
The Barnard Library and Archives closed at 4pm Friday and will remain closed on Saturday, Feb. 9. The Library will resume regular hours on Sunday opening at 10am.
Please be advised that due to the conditions, certain entrances to campus may be closed. The main gate at 117th Street & Broadway will remain open. For further updates on college operations, please check this website, call the College Emergency Information Line 212-854-1002 or check AM radio station 1010WINS.
3:12 PM 02/08/2013
Where can I read more about the regulations guiding my research?
You can read more about current regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website.
The National Science Foundation has frequently asked questions and vignettes on interpreting the Common Rule for the Protection of Human Subjects.
How do I complete the Human Subjects Protection Training module?
Barnard and Columbia faculty and students may complete this module by logging into the RASCAL website and clicking on the link to the Training Center. Once you have completed this training, you can save a copy of your training certificate as a pdf file, which you can submit to the Barnard IRB along with your research proposal.
What are the necessary components of Informed Consent?
See, §46.116 General requirements for informed consent, in The Common Rule for the Protection of Human Subjects
Is my research exempt from Barnard IRB Review?
Any research involving human subjects conducted by Barnard faculty or students must be approved unless the IRB designates it as exempt from review.
Information about the criteria for determining exemption is included in the IRB Application Form. Additional information about exemption can be obtained from §46.101 To what does this policy apply? in The Common Rule for the Protection of Human Subjects.
