Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Governance Committee
Chair: Beth Byma
A. Major issues addressed by the committee during the 2014–15 year
1. Provision of prompt response and review of all research proposals brought before the committee.
2. Requesting researchers to submit an up to date human subject compliance training certificate. All training must
have been completed within the past 3 years to be considered compliant.
3. Ensuring departmental chairpersons also sign the cover sheet.
4. Contacting researchers when their proposal approval is close to expiring (after 1 year) to request they file a renewal request or notify the IRB that they are done with data collection or analyzing identifiable data.
5. Updating of the Calvin IRB webpage.
6. Revision of wording on the cover sheet to be inclusive of all members of the IRB Committee, not just the chairperson
B. Actions brought before Faculty Senate
None
C. Other actions, not involving Faculty Senate, that the committee initiated or implemented
79 proposals were approved (see table below) and 11 previously approved proposals were renewed between July 1,
2014 and June 30, 2015. Written approval was sent electronically to each primary investigator and files electronically
on Denali/Teams/IRB approval and renewals.
D. Issues that will continue to be before the committee next year
The board will monitor changes to the federal requirements and seek to assure that research completed at Calvin
meets those requirements.
IRB #
PI
Dept.
14-038
Castle, J.
Notre Dame
Political Science
Graduate Student
14-039
Smith, D.
14-040
Category
Approval
Studying the Causal Relationship & Political
Attitudes of Evangelical Millennials
Expedited
7/10/2014
7/10/2015
Education
Educational Technology and Human Flourishing:
New Technologies in a Christian School
Expedited
7/7/2014
7/7/2015
Fynewever, H.
Chemistry
Measuring Effect of Revision of BIO 224L & BIO
225L
Expedited
7/31/2014
7/31/2015
14-041
Williams, R.
Sociology & Social
Work
Picturing Fiath, Strengthening Congregations:
Developing Visual Strategies for Engaging,
Studying and Supporting Congregations
Expedited
8/18/2015
8/18/2015
14-042
Byma, E.
Nursing
The Lived Experience of Novice Registered
Nurses As Managers of Pain: Transition from
Student to Professional Role
Expedited
8/19/2014
8/19/2015
14-043
Urban, D.
& Chung,
Y.J (honors
student)
English
Worldview and Language
Expedited
8/21/2014
8/21/2015
14-044
Luchies, L.
Center for Social
Research
Willling to Wait Program Evaluations
Expedited
8/26/2014
8/26/2015
14-045
Norman, Victor Computer Science
Investigation of the Effects Predictive Exercises
Have on Student Learning
Expedited
8/27/2014
8/27/2015
14-046
Jones, E.
Making Judgements 2
Expedited
9/9/2014
9/9/2015
Psychology
Project Title
Expiration
IRB #
PI
Dept.
Project Title
Category
Approval
Expiration
14-047
Wieland, S.
Communication
Arts and Sciences
The Experience of Work and Life in the Swedish
Context
Expedited
9/20/2014
9/20/2015
14-048
Wieland, S.
Communication
Arts and Sciences
Managing Tensions between Working Life and
Private Life: A Comparative Study of the Identity
Work of Swedish and American Workers
Expedited
9/20/2014
9/20/2015
14-050
Wieland, S.
Communication
Arts and Sciences
Explaining Meaning of Work and Education in
Faculty Sensemaking
Expedited
9/24/2014
9/24/2014
14-051
Yonker, J.
Psychology
Disability Perceptions
Expedited
9/24/2014
9/24/2015
14-052
Hash, P.
Music
Development of a Music Self-Efficacy Scale
Expedited
9/27/2014
9/27/2015
14-053
VanderLei,
E. & Kim,
G. (Honors
Student)
English
Discourse Analysis on Code Switching among
Trilinguals
Expedited
9/27/2014
9/27/2015
14-054
McBride, B.
Political Science
How do we Effectively Teach Across Cultures
Expedited
10/2/2014
10/2/2015
14-055
Riek, B.
Psychology
Situational Reflections
Expedited
9/27/2014
9/27/2015
14-056
Venema, R.
Sociology & Social
Work
Calvin College Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Full
Assault
10/3/2014
10/3/2015
14-057
Luchies, L.
Center for Social
Research
The Grand Rapids Economic Enpowerment
Network (GREEN) Survey on Payday Lenders
Expedited
10/9/2014
10/9/2015
14-058
Tellinghuisen,
D. (Students
Gorter, B. &
White, M.)
Psychology
Mood & Attention
Expedited
10/16/2014
10/16/2015
14-059
Moes, P.
Psychology
Cerebral Hemisphere Specialization in Gender
and Emotional Recognition
Expedited
10/28/2014
10/28/2015
14-060
vanDijk, D.
LePage, G.
(Student)
Geology, Geography Invesitgating Boardwalk Use & Influence on
and Environmental Parabolic Dune in PJ Hoffmaster State Park
Studies
Expedited
10/30/2014
10/10/2015
14-061
Baldwin, T.
Trinity Evangelical
Divinity School
Latina@ Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions of Expedited
Their Teacher Facilitated Learning Experiences in
CCCU Classrooms
11/4/2014
11/4/2015
14-062
Oommen, E.
& Conn. M.
(student)
Communication
Arts and Sciences
Lingual Pressures and Reserve measures in
healthy older adults
Expedited
11/4/2014
11/4/2015
14-063a
Sevensma, K.
& Diekema, J.
(Student)
Education
Effects of student led discussion on Math SelfEfficacy of Students with Learning Disabilities
Expedited
11/8/2014
11/8/2015
14-063b
Riek, B.
Psychology
Perceptions of Alcohol Norms
Expedited
11/8/2014
11/8/2015
14-064
Boerema, A.
Education
An Exploration of Leadership in Christian
Schools
Expedited
11/16/2014
11/16/2015
14-065
Sevensma, K.
& Wanner, Z.
(Student)
Education
Artist’s Statement: What’s the Purpose
Expedited
12/1/2014
12/1/2015
14-066
Moes, J. &
Doornbos, M.
Nursing
Nursing Department Communities of Interest
Expedited
12/1/2014
12/1/2015
14-067
vanDijk, D.
Geology, Geography Investigating the impacts of the first year
and Environmental research in Earth Science (FYERS) Project
Studies
Expedited
12/4/2014
12/4/2015
14-068
DeJong, M.
Education
Successful Implementation of Co-teaching
Partnerships
Expedited
12/4/2014
12/4/2015
14-069
McBride, B.
Political Science
Disney, Culture & Progress
Expedited
12/15/2014
12/4/2015
14-070
Jones, E.
Psychology
Hiring Decisions
Expedited
12/17/2014
12/17/2015
IRB #
PI
Dept.
Project Title
Category
Approval
Expiration
14-071
NOT USED
14-072
Buursma, D &
Siaahan, M.
Education, Grad
Student
Framework of integration of faith & learning
of Education faculty of an Indonesian Teachers
College
Expedited
12/23/2104
12/23/2015
14-073
Buursma, D. &
Napitululu, I
Education, Grad
Student
Redesigning a Physics Teaching Unit: The
implementation of inquiry-based teaching in
Indonesia National Curriculum
Expedited
12/23/2014
12/23/2015
14-074
Buursma, D. &
Wolf, E.
Education, Grad
Student
The role of teacher aids in Spanish immersion
setting
Expedited
12/29/2014
12/29/2015
14-075
Buursma, D. &
Wigger, P.
Education, Grad
Student
Using movement to engage 2nd grade students
in math
Expedited
12/29/2014
12/29/2015
14-076
Buursma, D. &
Frans, F.
Education, Grad
Student
The effects of story-telling on students’
communication/speaking skills in kindergarten
level at Sekolah Pelita Harapan International,
Indonesia
Expedited
12/29/2014
12/29/2015
15-001
Sevensma, K. & Education, Grad
De Young, E.
Student
Music to my ears: Gauging parental &
adminstrative perceptions on the goals of a new
district orchestra program
Expedited
1/3/2015
1/3/2016
15-002
Buursma, D. &
Handjojo, S.
Education, Grad
Student
How do High School Teachers in Christian
Schools Seek to Foster Students’ Cultivation of
Christian Virtues
Expedited
1/5/2015
1/5/2016
15-003
Buursma, D. &
Kelder, P.
Education, Grad
Student
Literature Circles-Fostering Comprehension for
Struggling Readers
Expedited
1/5/2015
1/5/2016
Buursma, D. &
Fusta, L.
Education, Grad
Student
Preparing Teachers for Implementing a Thematic
Curriculum in Indonesia
Expedited
1/5/2015
1/5/2016
15-005
Buursma, D. &
Pennings, D.
Education, Grad
Student
SAIL: Parents’ Perspectives of Student Learning
Expedited
1/7/2015
1/7/2016
15-006
Buursma, D. &
Boerkoel, K.
Education, Grad
Student
The Effect of Digitization: How Reading
Comprehension Scores are Affected by Digital
Assessment
Expedited
1/14/2015
1/14/2016
15-007
Buursma, D. &
Tan, J.T.
Education, Grad
Student
Collegiality Between and Among Elementary
Level Teachers and Administrators of Sekolah
Pelangi Kasih
Expedited
1/7/2015
1/7/2016
15-008A
Buursma, D. &
Bareman, A.
Education, Grad
Student
Graphic Organizers and At-Risk Students
Expedited
1/13/2014
1/13/2015
15-008B
Luchies, L.
Center for Social
Research
Calvin Theological Seminary’s Study on
Economic Challenges Facing Future Ministers
Expedited
1/6/2015
1/6/2016
15-009
Buursma, D. &
Visser, K.
Education, Grad
Student
The Relationship Between Faith & Science
Expedited
1/7/2015
1/7/2016
15-010
Buursma, D. &
Sall, K.
Education, Grad
Student
Storytelling in the Spanish Elementary
Classroom Exploratory Qualitative Research
Study
Expedited
1/8/2015
1/8/2016
15-011
Buursma, D. &
Choi, I.
Education, Grad
Student
What has Shaped my Professional Identity as an
EFL Teacher
Expedited
1/12/2015
1/12/2016
15-012
Rossman, C.
Nursing
Measurement of Baccalaureate Nursing Students’
Self-Confidence and Satisfaction with a Pediatric
Community Simulation Experience
Expedited
1/12/2015
1/12/2016
15-013
Buursma, D.
& KrenkeHilgendorf, T.
Education, Grad
Student
Using Personal Narratives in the High-School
History Classroom
Expedited
1/13/2015
1/13/2016
15-014
Champion, L.
Health Services
American College Health Association/National
College Health Assessment (ACHA/NCHA)
Full
1/14/2015
1/14/2016
IRB #
PI
Dept.
15-015
Goetz, P.
Communication
Arts & Sciences
15-016
Fynewever, H.
15-017
Project Title
Category
Approval
Expiration
The Effect of Teaching the Social Model of
Disability
Expedited
1/22/2015
1/22/2016
Chemistry
Learning from and with Kathmandu University
Science Faculty
Expedited
1/29/2015
1/29/2016
Venema, R.
Sociology/Social
Work
Evaluation of Training in Law Enforcement
Response to Sexual Assault
Expedited
2/5/2015
2/5/2016
15-018
Hoeksema, S.
Sociology/Social
Work
Calvin Seminary Women Focus Group
Expedited
2/5/2015
2/5/2016
15-019
Jones, E. &
Nam, J
Computer Science
Major Student
Experiencing Virtual Reality Environments
Expedited
2/10/2015
2/10/2016
15-020
Jones, E.
Psychology
Making Judgements 3
Expedited
2/19/2015
2/19/2016
15-021
Mulder, M.
Sociology/Social
Work
Soc 302: Urban Poverty Analysis
Expedited
2/24/2015
2/24/2016
15-022
Walton, J. &
Merz, L.
Kinesiology Student
Relationship between Knee Angles and Ground
Forces in College Female Athletes During a Drop
Jump Landing
Expedited
2/26/2015
2/26/2016
15-023
Venema, R.
Sociology/Social
Work
KIDS HOPE USA: Character Cards Progress
Reports
Expedited
3/1/2015
3/1/2016
15-024
Venema, R.
Sociology/Social
Work
Kent County Health Start Satisfaction Survey
Expedited
3/1/2015
3/1/2016
15-025
Venema, R.
Sociology/Social
Work
KIDS HOPE USA: Mentor Feedback on
Character Cards
Expedited
3/1/2015
3/1/2016
15-026
Luchies, L.
Center for Social
Research
Multicultural Activities Council Climate Survey
Expedited
3/4/2015
3/4/2016
15-027
Couzens, S.
Nursing
Heartside Walking Program
Expedited
3/10/2015
3/10/2016
15-028
Venema, R.
Sociology/Social
Work
Criminal Justice Chaplaincy: Measures of Success Expedited
3/12/2015
3/12/2016
15-029
Riek, B.
Psychology
Media Perceptions
Expedited
3/13/2015
3/13/2016
15-030
Brenton, H.
Geneva College,
Graduate Student
The Role of Living-Learning Communities in
Integrating Student Athletes’ Academic, Faith &
Athletic Experiences
Expedited
3/18/2015
3/18/2016
15-031
Jones, E.
Psychology
Group Judgments
Expedited
3/25/2015
3/25/2016
15-032
Sparks, J. &
Cobb, T.
Kinesiology Student
A Comparison of Two Modes of Interval
Training on the Performance of Collegiate
Hockey Players
Expedited
3/26/2015
3/26/2016
15-033
Krannitz, M
Penn State Doctoral
Student
Work Attitudes, Emotions, Behaviors
Expedited
3/29/2015
3/26/2016
15-034
Venema, R.
Sociology/Social
Work
Center for Homicide & Sexual Assault
Investigation
Expedited
4/3/2015
4/3/2016
15-035
Rooks, J.
Kuyers Institute
Research om Teaching Bible and Theology in
Christian High Schools
Expedited
4/4/2015
4/4/2016
15-036
Koop, J.
Mathematics/
Statistics
Partners in Teaching & Learning Mathematics
Expedited
4/8/2015
4/8/2016
15-037
Helder, E.
Psychology
Long-term Outcomes Following International
Adoption
Expedited
4/25/2015
4/25/2016
15-038
Mack, R.
English Master’s
Student
Language Attitudes and Language Dominance:
A comparative Study between native English
speakers and native Spanish speakers
Expedited
4/28/2015
4/28/2016
15-039
Sandberg, S.
Communication
Arts & Sciences
Lines: The Lived Experience of Race Reprisal
Expedited
5/27/2015
5/27/2016
IRB #
PI
Dept.
Project Title
Category
Approval
Expiration
15-040
Luchies, L.
Center for Social
Research
The Great Start Collaborative of Kent County’s
Navigation of Services Survey
Expedited
5/12/2015
5/12/2016
15-041
Kreisman, B.
Speech Pathology
and Audiology
Speech Rate and Speech Perception
Expedited
6/1/2015
6/1/2016