The IRB is comprised of five faculty members appointed by the Faculty Senate and three administrative representatives (non-voting members) appointed by the Executive Vice President, Dean of Student Affairs, and Academic Affairs Office. External members of the committee are appointed by the Chair of the IRB upon the vote of the committee. The committee has two physicians (for medical reviews) and one member from outside the University community.
Faculty members are appointed by the Senate. At least one faculty member is to be selected from each of the Webster University Colleges and Schools. Faculty members are appointed to serve 2 years. Due to the sensitive nature of the committee, it is strongly recommended that the Chair of the IRB have status at Webster University. Terms end on May 31st of each respective year. The board meets throughout the Fall and Spring semester on an as needed basis. Summer meetings are infrequent.
Questions regarding IRB rules and regulations should be directed to
the Chair. All applications should be sent to the Expediter. The
proposal will be logged and sent to the appropriate reviewer (often the
board member representing that particular school/college).
Expeditor
(receives all applications):
Lisa Muex-Sisson
Representative
Academic Affairs
Webster Hall- Room 118
470 E. Lockwood Ave
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: (314) 246-7949
Fax: (314) 968-7076
Email: lisamuexsisson14@webster.edu or oacadaff@webster.edu
Chair (direct any questions to the Chair):
Stephanie Schroeder, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Biological Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences
Phone: (314) 961-2660 ext. 7518
Email: schroeds@webster.edu
Committee Members:
John P. Orr, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Management Department
School of Business & Technology
Phone: (314) 246-8765
Email: johnorr06@webster.edu
David Porras, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Business Department
School of Business & Technology
Phone: (314) 961-2660 ext. 8621
Email: porrasd@webster.edu
Martina Steed
Visiting Assistant Professor
College of Arts and Sciences
Webster Hall 15
Webster Groves Main campus
Phone: (314) 968-5927
Email: martinasteed32@webster.edu
Phyllis Wilkinson
Professor
Communication Arts, Reading & Early Childhood
Webster hall 227C
Phone: (314) 968-7096
Email: wilkinsp@webster.edu
Paula Witkowski, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Communication Arts. Reading & Early Childhood
Webster Hall 241
Webster Groves Main Campus
Phone: (314) 968-7070
Email: paulaw@webster.edu
Administration Members:
Colette Cummings
Associate Dean of Students
Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs
Phone: (314) 968-7105
Email: cumminco@webster.edu
TBA, Karen Luebbert, Office of the President
Physicians:
Mohammed Bashiti, MD
Anesthesiology
St. Luke's Hospital
Phone: (314) 205-6119
Beeper (314) 672-7305
Email: bashiti@stlukes-stl.com
Nurse:
Jerry Smith
Phone: (314) 205-6216
Fax (314) 205-6832
Email: jerry.smith@stlukes-stl.com
(Jerry works from 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)
Call her FIRST when you have a paper that requires Dr. Bashiti’s approval
1. Determine whether you need to file an IRB form
3. Examine Helpful Tips to Ensure a Smooth Approval Process
6. Update the IRB When You Have Completed Your Project