Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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Research safety, compliance, and IRB

Compliance isn’t just about following policies—it’s about being safe and ethical in the research you do.

Departments

Tina Exercise research study being conducting in the Traustadottir exercise lab

Human research protection program

A project requires IRB review if the study meets both the federal definitions of research and human subjects.
Beakers in a lab

NAU’s culture of safety

As a leader in higher education we know that the risks inherent to our activities are real and must be managed. We also recognize the organizational benefits of working and learning in an environment that reflects industry standards and best practices.

Researcher swabbing the nose of German Shepard dog.

Animal care

The Northern Arizona University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) oversees the university and its staff and ensures compliance with federal regulations regarding use of animals in research or education.
Person placing lab containers in holder

Research integrity

NAU is committed to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and accountability in all aspects of research.
NAU Greenhouse

Export control

NAU strongly endorses the principles of freedom of inquiry and open exchange of knowledge. We recognize and respect its obligation under United States law to compliance with the United States export control regulations.

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