Lamar University IRB Minutes

December 3rd, 2025 at 2:00pm | Science and Technology Bulding Room #275

I. Call to Order by Dr. Shannon Jordan at 2:05pm

II. Approval of March 2025 Minutes

3. Motion passes vote by a 7-0

III. Updates from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration (ORSPA)

1.  Ryan Lee - Executive Director, Research and Sponsored Programs
   • New Conflict of Interest process in accordance with new state regulations.
   • New board member introductions - Elizabeth Long, DNP and Berna Tokgaz, Ph.D. (absent).
   • ORSPA staffing updates - Two new proposal development specialists, Ariel Burgess and Dilini Ratnasamy.
   • Raylynn Roche has taken over most IRB and compliance functions. All will increasingly be in contact with her as she review and approves all of the IRB submissions.
2. Raylynn Roche - Electronic Research Administrator 
   • Exepedited Review Summary - We had three expedited IRB submissions for FY25. The Primary Investigators for these expedited studies were Lilian Felipe (IRB-FY25-18), Yueqing LI (IRB-FY25-131), and Jayna Bonnette (IRB-FY25-240).
   • Introduced new IRB guidelines on faculty investigators using their own students as research subjects - emphasis on the need for a third-party collection specialist. We ask that board members review guidelines and send any feedback and/or suggestions to be added to the guidelines.
   • Reminder CITI Training
     • Shannon Jordan completed her training 11/25/2025
     • All other listed personnel still needs to complete IRB Member - Basic/Refresher course in CITI. Training course has been added to their accounts.

IV. Updates from Chair

1. No updates at this time.

V. Other Business Items

1. Elizabeth Long needs credentials updated on the membership table. She is a DNP.
2. 2026 meeting dates proposed:
   • March 4th at 2:00pm
   • May 6th at 2:00pm (if needed)
   • July 8th at 2:00pm
   • September 30th at 2:00pm
   • December 2nd at 2:00pm
   • Our office will send out emails at a later date to confirm availability and meeting dates for 2026 calendar year.

VI. Adjourment

1. Motion to adjourn by Dr. Shannon Jordan at 2:24pm
2. Motion seconded by Dr. Melissa Baldo at 2:24pm
3. Motion passes by a vote of 7-0

Members Present:

• Dr. Shannon Jordan
• Elizabeth Long, DNP 
• Dr. Kaye Shelton
• Dr. Isaac Aklamanu
• Dr. Melissa Baldo
• Jess Liao
• Dr. Lilian Felipe

Members Absent:

• Dr. Jeremy Shelton
• Dr. Berna Tokgaz

Administration Present:

• Raylynn Roche
• Ryan Lee

Administration Absent:

• Dr. Gene Theodori