Institutional Review Board

Baker College encourages active research to support business operations and academic research conducted by students, faculty, and staff.  All research conducted at Baker College must be reported to the Institutional Review Board.

All research involving human subjects at Baker College is conducted in a manner that meets ethical and scientific standards.  Through the Institutional Review Board (IRB), the College protects the rights and welfare of research participants in accordance with the Common Rule (45 CFR 46, Subpart A) as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  IRB approval is required for all research involving human subjects.

Participation in research conducted by an external entity or by sharing of Baker College data through a survey or other means requires the approval of Executive Leadership.