The Ph.D. Program affirms the policy that all student dissertation research or other research involving individuals or groups of persons should be in adherence to relevant professional ethical guidelines for research dealing with human participation.
The decision to undertake research rests on the judgment of the researcher about how best to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the welfare of the participants. The researcher has an obligation to carry out the study with respect and concern for the participants and with full understanding and compliance with state and Federal regulations and generally accepted professional standards of conduct.
The Institutional Research Review Committee (IRRC) serves as the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for Antioch University's Ph.D. Program in Leadership and Change. It has review authority over all Ph.D. dissertations and change projects undertaken by students in the program, and over research conducted by core faculty in the program. Research conducted by mentor or visiting faculty in the program normally falls under the jurisdiction of the IRB at their home institution, unless it is considered cooperative research within the definitions offered below, and is not normally subject to IRRC review.
Students and faculty should consult the complete policy and appendices published in the Program Handbook.
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