Research Protections
The Chief Research Officer, Dr. Edelma Huntley, the Research Compliance Officer, Julie Taubman, and the staff of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs are responsible for monitoring compliance with policies on the responsible conduct of research at Appalachian.
Integrity In Scholarship and Scientific Research Policy
Integrity in research is the basis for the academic search for knowledge. Persons involved in academic research must guard the truth and protect the public trust that research in an academic environment has long held. Activities that interfere with an honest search for the truth cannot be tolerated in a university setting.
The Institutional Review Board (IRB)
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is an administrative body established to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects recruited to participate in research activities conducted under the auspices of Appalachian State University.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Appalachian State University is committed to providing optimal care for its laboratory animals. To this end, the University is in compliance with the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
Export Controls Policy
The purpose of export controls is to restrict the dissemination of technology, goods, and information to foreign nationals, countries, banned entities, and sanctioned companies. Exporting information without taking the necessary precautions poses a serious security risk to the U.S. and could result in strict criminal and civil penalties.
Intellectual Property Policy
Appalachian State University is committed to the creation and dissemination of knowledge for the public good. Many times this knowledge, sometimes referred to as intellectual property, needs to be protected.
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