Institutional Policy for Human Subject Research at Concordia University Wisconsin

The purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) is to provide independent review and continued monitoring of research activities involving the use of human subjects. Accordingly, the IRB has been charged with ensuring the following:

  • Risks to subjects are minimized;
  • Risks to subjects are reasonable in relation to anticipated benefits; selection of subjects is equitable;
  • Informed consent is sought from each prospective participant or legally authorized representative, and properly documented;
  • Adequate preparation is taken to protect the privacy and confidentiality of subjects;
  • Adequate provisions are made for the ongoing monitoring of the subject’s welfare.

IRB Members

  • Stephanie Bonk, IRB Member, Department of Occupational Therapy
  • Steven Cope, IRB Member, Department of Rehabilitation Science
  • Preston Cosgrove, IRB Member, Department of Education
  • Joseph Dunne, IRB Member, Department of Philosophy
  • Greg Ehlers, IRB Member, Department of Health & Human Performance
  • Laura Hurtienne, IRB Member, Department of Education
  • Kathleen Kannass, IRB Member, Department of Education
  • Anton Leontyev, IRB Member, Department of Psychology
  • Donald Little, IRB Member, Department of Life & Earth Sciences
  • Matthew MacKelly, IRB Member, Department of Justice & Public Policy
  • Anne Martin, IRB Member, Department of Occupational Therapy
  • Dana Sendziol, IRB Member, Department of Doctor of Business Administration
  • Christopher Stark, IRB Member, Department of Psychology
  • Stacy Stolzman, IRB Chair, Department of Physical Therapy
  • Ernest Stremski, IRB Member, Department of Pharmaceutical & Administrative Sciences
  • Harald Tomesch, IRB Member, Department of Theology
  • Giannina Vernon, IRB Member, Department of Nursing
  • Michael Young, IRB Member, Department of Life and Earth Sciences
  • Sheri Bunyan, External Member
  • Michael Kalmes, External Member 
  • Randolph Raasch, External Member
  • Janessa Doucette, IRB Administrator, Office of Research & Sponsored Programs

If you have any questions, please contact:

Dr. Janessa Doucette
Director
262-243-2721
janessa.doucette@cuw.edu