The graduate program has now expanded to all locations across Illinois. Robert Morris University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Each IRB committee includes members of more than one profession. Each IRB committee includes at least one member who represents the perspective of research participants. Each IRB committee includes at least one member whose primary concerns are in scientific areas and at least one member whose primary concerns are in non-scientific areas.
In addition, when the IRB reviews research in which prisoners are study subjects, the prisoner representative must be present as a voting member. Attendance of the IRB members at meeting is officially recorded and noted in the minutes and reviewed monthly. An IRB roster will be maintained for each IRB committee.