date of the period that the member would like to be placed on inactive status. It should also include a brief description of the reason for the inactive status request.

The IRB Chair will decide whether or not to approve a request to place a member on inactive status in consultation with OSP staff and the immediate supervisor of the member making the request. The IRB Chair will inform the member of the decision in writing.

The foundation for the effective implementation of the HRP P and for efforts to promote compliance with HRP P requirements lies in a comprehensive, mandatory education program for all applicable personnel, including IRB members, OSP staff, and researchers seeking review and approval of research involving human subjects.

All IRB members are to be trained in the protection of human subjects. Members may meet this requirement by successful completion of Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) online training. Members should provide OSP staff proof of the training received, such as certificates of completion of the CITI training, within the first three months of being appointed to the IRB. CITI certificates are valid for three years after the date of completion. In addition, OSP staff will provide an orientation to new IRB members every year, or as needed. IRB members are expected to be familiar with the policies and procedures herein, as well as relevant federal regulations.

In order to serve as alternate IRB members, OSP staff members must also complete CITI training and provide the IRB with certificates of CITI training completion.

A member of OSP staff will serve as KSU's designated HRPP specialist. The HRPP specialist will complete the functions of an IRB administrator, as well as serve as an alternate IRB member. In addition to completing CITI training, the designated HRPP specialist will periodically participate in other training outside of the CITI training modules, to include conferences, webinars, and other programs. It is recommended that the HRPP specialist develop a training plan in consultation with their supervisor to ensure that the HRPP specialist is informed of any changes in regulations and best practices for HRPPs and can adequately support the IRB. The HRPP specialist will share with the IRB useful articles and other sources of information regarding regulations and best practices via email and in meetings. The HRPP specialist will also assist by providing the IRB clarifications on policies and procedures.

Researchers seeking full or expedited review of research involving human subjects must complete CITI training and submit certificates of completion along with the other materials