Institutional Review Board | CITI Training

Safeguards for Human Participants in Research

The Marian University Institutional Review Board (IRB) is dedicated to safeguarding human participants in research. By evaluating research protocols, the IRB ensures that risks are minimized and the potential benefits of participation are maximized. Our IRB is registered with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with Federal-wide Assurance Number FWA00014929, and approved through December 17, 2027.

CITI Training

To participate in research, all Marian faculty, staff, and students must complete CITI training, which covers the ethical treatment of human subjects. This certification ensures researchers are well-prepared to uphold ethical standards in their work.

To register for the CITI training, students can use any email address, provided Marian University is selected as the institutional affiliation. The program consists of 17 required modules, and students must score at least 80% on all quizzes to successfully complete the certification. This ensures you gain the knowledge needed to ethically engage in research involving human participants. Make sure to follow the instructions carefully to complete the training and advance your academic and professional research journey.

Instructions for Registering

IRB Policies, Forms, and Templates

The MyMarian website has all documents related to the IRB; please log in to access the appropriate folder.

For further guidance, explore these helpful resources.:

Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) – Office of the federal government that oversees regulations related to research involving human subjects.

45 CFR 46 – Federal regulations governing human research protections.

FDA Regulations – Federal regulations involving the testing of medical devices or drugs in humans.

FERPA – Federal law related to the confidentiality of, and access to, student education records.

HIPAA – Regulations related to the privacy and use of medical records.

Level of Review

The Federal Government has developed a decision tool to assist researchers with determining the level of review for research projects. This Decision Chart from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides guidance on the appropriate level of review (Exempt, Expedited, Full Review) and specific category of review based on the type of research and subject population. Final determination regarding level of review is made by the Marian University IRB.

Timeline for Full Board Review

Only protocols requiring full board review (typically protocols with high potential risk) must be submitted in accord with posted deadlines. Protocols which qualify for review as expedited or exempt from further IRB oversight may be submitted at any time.

If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, proposals must be received in the Institutional Review Board by email by 4:30 p.m. the next business day.

Full Board Meeting Dates: TBD

Submissions Deadlines for Full Review: TBD

Questions about meeting dates or protocol submissions may be emailed to irb@marianuniversity.edu or call 920.923.7608

2025-2026  Institutional Review Board

Voting Members

Christine Laurent, College of the Professions, Chair
Darlene Adelmeyer, College of the Profession
Kari Steinbeck, College of the Professions
Ryan Dronek, College of Arts, Science, and Letters
Stephanie Trendowski, College of Business
Sister Julie Ann Krahl, CSA, Community Members