University Standing Committees and Task Forces

Duties

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) has oversight of animals used by any University employee or visiting scholar for research, teaching, or exhibitions and acts to ensure that current policies and procedures are followed concerning the humane care, welfare and use of laboratory animals as set forth Animal Welfare Regulations (9 CFR Ch 1. § 2.32), the Guide for the care and Use of Laboratory Animals, AALAC accreditation standards and OLAW standards.

Composition

This committee shall consist of three or more members appointed from the faculty and staff upon the recommendation of pertinent deans and a Faculty Senate representative. Included in this membership, the following shall serve as voting members: (Some members may serve in more than one capacity, but no more than three members may represent the same University department.) A representative from the Office for Research Compliance; Dean of Arts and Sciences or representative; the attending veterinarian; Director of the Animal Care Facility; Assistant Director, Office of Environmental Health and Safety or representative; and a member of the local community not affiliated with the University. The Associate Vice President for Research shall have administrative oversight of the IACUC. These members form the Assurance Committee which is required and confirmed by the federal government. Faculty shall be appointed for rotating two year terms, with the availability of renewal.

Reporting Channel

Dr. Joe Benson, Interim Vice President for Research

Membership

Amy Ward, Chairperson, Prof, Biology, 2009
Hal Barrett, Dir, Environmental Health and Safety
Milt Ward, Senior Assoc Dean for Research, College of Arts and Sciences, 2009
Paul LeBlanc, Prof, Biological Sciences, Director Animal Care Facility
Scott White, Veterinarian
Jane Rasco, Biological Sciences Lab Coordinator, 2009
Phillip M. Smith, Asst Dir of Animal Services
John B. Vincent, Prof, Chemistry, 2008
Tanta Myles, Research Compliance Officer

Faculty Senate Representative (voting)

John Mason - C&BA

Community Representative

Betty Thompson