Policy on protecting human subjects in research open for 30-day review

The division of Academic Affairs at Western Washington University has posted for 30-day campus review the following policy:

POL-U4520.08 Protecting Human Subjects in Research

The draft policy was reviewed by groups and individuals across camps and revised to reflect their input. A 30-day comment period is required prior to the final draft review by the President’s Cabinet. The policy will be posted March 24 to April 23, and the campus community is encouraged to review the document at http://www.wwu.edu/policies/30dayreview.shtml.

Written comments may be sent to policies@wwu.edu or to University Policy Coordinator, mailstop 9015.