Educational Outreach
Human Research Protections Program
HRPP Update
Processing Timeline Update
- We have resolved the minor backlog due to the reduced hours during winter break and the high submission volume upon return. Refer to Review Categories and Timelines for current approximate turnaround schedules, and please plan accordingly when submitting your application materials.
IMPORTANT SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Use only the most recent HRPP submission forms and HRPP Consent and other templates. If you've already begun an application, we will still accept September versions, but not earlier. (Applications will be returned with a request for current forms.) Bookmark the Forms page and always download current forms and templates when preparing a new submission. (Don't save them to your device or the cloud for future use.)
NEW HRPP EMAIL: To better align with the mission of the Research Integrity and Compliance area, the new email for HRPP and other related programs is researchintegrity@wwu.edu. (Emails sent to compliance@wwu.edu will still reach us, but please update your contacts to the new address.)
We're here to help your research happen!
As part of Research Integrity and Compliance, the HRPP offers several educational outreach opportunities for campus faculty, staff, and students. Please review the options below and contact the HRPP to schedule. Don't see what you're looking for? Let's talk about how we can meet your needs.
NOTE
- All options below take place via Zoom or Teams during normal business hours. To inquire about in-person possibilities, contact the HRPP as soon as possible, and we'll see whether we can accommodate your request.
- For sessions involving individual consultations, timeframe will depend on group size.
- Brief, informal online appointments or phone inquiries have more flexibility in booking.
HRPP and Research Integrity Education Opportunities
Dr. Andrea McDowell / 15-20 minutes:
Brief drop in to your department, college, class or other group meeting to introduce myself and give a quick overview about the HRPP and processes.
➡️ Goal: Put a face and name to the HRPP to increase visibility and personalize support.
Dr. Andrea McDowell / 45-90 minutes:
Discussion of history of human research ethics, protections, current best practices.
➡️ Goal: Understand why HRPPs/IRBs exist and their importance in today's research endeavors.
Dr. Andrea McDowell / 45-60 minutes:
Explanation of WWU HRPP process and discussion of field-specific best practices. Brief consultations on individual research topics.
➡️ Goal: Understand and prepare for HRPP submission. Obtain individual guidance on appropriate form and application tips.
Dr. Andrea McDowell / 30-45 minutes:
One-on-one support for individual researchers or small research teams to advise on project development, preliminary application review, and other pre-submission questions. In the interests of time and efficiency, please review website resources, especially the HRPP Frequently Asked Questions page, before requesting an appointment. If you don't find your answers there, we're happy to connect.
➡️ Goal: Receive individual guidance prior to submission. [Note: While the HRPP is happy to meet with students to answer questions, this appointment cannot take the place of faculty advisor guidance.]
Dr. Andrea McDowell and/or Taylor Glennon (Research Integrity Administrator) / 45-60 minutes:
Overview of general research integrity and ethics issues: study team roles, data lifecycle and data management, peer review, conflict of interest. etc.
➡️ Goal: Understand the foundation of research ethics and how these principles apply in practice.