Lyon College’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) operates in accordance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines.
Federal Guidelines
Lyon College’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) operates in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (45 CFR 46). Additional information can be found on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s website: https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/regulations-and-policy/regulations/45-cfr-46/index.html
State Guidelines
Lyon College’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) operates in accordance with the policies and procedures outlined by the Arkansas Department of Health. More information can be found on their website: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/policies-procedures
Institutional Guidelines
Chapter 9, Section 3 of the Faculty Handbook provides information about Lyon College’s Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact Human Resources for a copy (hr@lyon.edu). Note that this information is also available on this website.