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Statement on Recording of Class Sessions 2
Statement on Student Consent for Being Recorded 2
Statement on Use of Course Materials 2
Sharing Course Materials Online Is Prohibited 2
What You Can Do To Protect Your Personal Data 3
Statement on Student Absences from Class 3
Absences Related to Documented Disability-related Accommodations 4
Absences for Religious Reasons 4
Absences for Athletic Contests 5
Worcester State’s Attendance Policy 5
Academic Calendar with Important Dates 6
Definition of the “Credit-Hour” 6
Worcester State University’s Core Values 6
Student Accessibility Services 7
Support for Students from the Academic Success Center 7
Math Help from the Math Center 7
The Writing Center Helps Students with Writing Projects 8
Support for Students from the Student Intervention Team 8
Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, and Title IX Plan 9
Bias Incident Reporting 10
Food Assistance 11
LASC (Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum) 11
Academic Honesty 11
IT – Information Technology Services 12
Worcester State University Library 13
Institutional Review Board 13
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Statement on Recording of Class Sessions
Whether delivered in-person, virtually, or by another means, lectures and other comments by
instructors are their intellectual property, and comments made by other individuals in a class are
their own intellectual property. Without express written permission, student audio recording,
video recording, photographing, or creation of verbatim transcripts of any portion of what
transpires in a course, including a class meeting held on Zoom or another online platform, is
prohibited. Furthermore, use of any permitted recordings or transcripts is limited to their
educational purpose in a course, as determined by the instructor.
Statement on Student Consent for Being
Recorded
Some courses use video or audio recordings of instructor and students, both online and in
person, to better support learning. Such recordings are for personal educational use only.
Recordings that include student names, voices, or likenesses are educational records protected
under FERPA, and must be available only to individuals currently enrolled in the class, unless
express permission is granted otherwise.
It will always be announced when course activity is being recorded. By accepting this policy, a
student gives their consent to being recorded in a class. The student may withdraw consent to
be recorded by informing the course instructor in writing.
Statement on Use of Course Materials
Unless otherwise indicated, all course materials, including but not limited to video recordings,
audio recordings, transcripts, physical documents, electronic documents, and creative works,
are the intellectual property of the instructor and/or Worcester State University. Course
materials can be used only for individual educational purposes within the course, as defined by
the instructor. Without authorization, no copying or dissemination of course materials is
permitted.
Sharing Course Materials Online Is Prohibited
A number of websites offer students opportunities to share course materials from their classes
and to access course materials posted by others. Unless another copyright holder is indicated,
all hardcopy and electronic course materials are copyrighted by the course instructor
and/or Worcester State University, whether this is stated on a given material or not. Any
sharing of course materials through a website or other means outside of the approved
activity of the course as determined by the instructor and without the instructor’s
express written permission is prohibited and may subject the individual sharing that
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material to legal action and discipline pursuant to the Worcester State Student Code of
Conduct.
What You Can Do To Protect Your Personal Data
Here are some general guidelines to follow:
● Keep mobile devices and apps updated
● Don’t click random links or visit unknown websites
● Delete or report suspicious emails to avoid granting access to accounts
● Update and secure all home devices connected to the internet
● Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication and confirm privacy settings
● Practice safe social media use; be careful not to post personal/sensitive information
● Avoid free Wi-Fi networks to prevent compromising sensitive information
● Secure home Wi-Fi networks and digital devices by changing the factory password
● Optimize operating system, browser, and security software by installing recommended
updates
For more on information security, check out the WSU IT Security Awareness webpage, at
https://www.worcester.edu/information-technology/security-awareness/.
Statement on Student Absences from Class
Worcester State University does not have a university-wide attendance requirement. Class
attendance rules and handling of absences are matters to be resolved between individual
faculty members and students. When a student is unable to contact faculty directly (in cases of
hospitalization, accidents, family emergencies, and lengthy illnesses), the University CARE
Team will work with the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of Student Affairs to ensure
students are being supported appropriately.
Students are expected to communicate directly with their course instructors when a crisis or
illness prevents them from attending class. If a student is unable to do this due to circumstances
or the absence will be for three (3) or more consecutive school days, the University supports
students through the CARE Team, the Office of Academic Affairs, and the Office of Student
Affairs. Students in this situation and anyone else who becomes aware of a student needing this
support are asked to contact the CARE Team as soon as possible by emailing them at
CareTeam@worcester.edu.
The CARE Team will assist the student and collect any appropriate documentation pertaining to
long absences. As part of this process and when appropriate, the student may also be referred
to other departments or offices across campus for assistance.
Students who find it necessary to be absent for shorter periods of time (i.e., fewer than three (3)
days) should contact their faculty members regarding their absence in advance, if possible, or
as soon as they are able.
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Students must work directly with their faculty members to address all noted absences. Please
note that each faculty member has full discretion regarding covered absences and will make the
decision regarding the appropriate way to address any covered absence. Students must still
meet all course requirements as defined by their faculty members.
Procedure: When student must miss three (3) or more days or is in a situation the prevents
communication with faculty members, they (or another person authorized by the student) should
provide the CARE Team with the following information:
● Name
● Student Identification Number
● Dates/anticipated duration of absence
● Reason for absences (formal documentation of illness, hospitalization, family
emergency, etc.)
When appropriate, the notification to faculty members will come via email from Early Support on
behalf of the Care Team. For questions, concerns, and/or information to be shared should be
directed to the Academic Success Center at 508-929-8129.
Absences Related to Documented
Disability-related Accommodations
Students who have documented disabilities and chronic illnesses may be absent as a result of
episodic flare ups of their conditions. Students seeking accommodations related to their
disability or chronic illness must register with Student Access Services (SAS) and complete an
intake process to determine their reasonable accommodations. If “Flex attendance” or “Flex
extension” accommodations are listed on a student’s accommodation letter, they are expected
to notify their faculty and SAS, each and every time they have a flare up of their condition.
Students are provided minimal absences above what is provided to all students regardless of
ability status, and are expected to attend class, participate whenever able, and make academic
progress in their courses. If students are experiencing disability-related absences to the extent
that it impedes academic progress in their courses, they are encouraged to connect with
Student Accessibility Services to discuss additional accommodations or options available to
them.
Absences for Religious Reasons
Worcester State University abides by Chapter 375 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, An
Act Excusing the Absence of Students for Their Religious Beliefs. Section 2B of this law states:
“Any student in an educational or vocational training institution other than a religious or
denominational educational or vocational training institution, who is unable, because of his
religious beliefs, to attend classes or to participate in any examination, study, or work
requirement on a particular day shall be excused from any such examination, study or work
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requirement, and shall be provided with an opportunity to make up such examination, study, or
work requirement which he may have missed because of such absence on any particular day;
provided, however, that such makeup examination or work shall not create an unreasonable
burden upon such school. No fees of any kind shall be charged by the institution for making
available to the said student such opportunity. No adverse or prejudicial effects shall result to
any student because of his availing himself of the provisions of this section.”
Absences for Athletic Contests
The Department of Athletics makes every effort to schedule each athletic contest with a
minimum of disruption to the academic schedule.
Prior to the start of each academic term, each student-athlete must discuss with each individual
instructor the specific team schedule, the possibility of missing classes and procedures of
making up academic work due to participation in an athletic event. If any instructor requests
verification, a dismissal request can be obtained by the student-athlete through the Department
of Athletics. This form does not guarantee a student athlete's clearance to miss or leave a class
early; they must obtain approval from their professor.
Worcester State’s Attendance Policy
For the full Worcester State policy on undergraduate student attendance, please go to
https://catalog.worcester.edu/undergraduate/academic-policies-procedures/standards-progress/.
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Academic Calendar with Important Dates
You can access Worcester State University’s official Fall 2024-Spring 2025 Academic Calendar
by clicking on https://www.worcester.edu/academics/catalogs-calendars/. The academic
calendar includes a listing of key Spring 2025 dates, including:
Jan 13 Classes begin for Early College Worcester (Worcester Public School
students only; not included on Academic Calendar)
Jan 21 Classes begin: day, evening, graduate
Jan 27 The last day to ADD a regular day course
Feb 3 The last day to DROP a course
April 2 The last day to WITHDRAW from a course or school
May 5 All classes end
May 8-16 Final exam period (Some classes meet during this period.)
May 27 Final grades for Spring 2025 due in the Registrar’s Office
The calendar also includes the detailed final exam schedule, including for Continuing Education
and Graduate courses.
Definition of the “Credit-Hour”
Worcester State University follows a modified Carnegie Foundation definition of the credit-hour,
known as the “Carnegie Unit.” For Worcester State courses, 1 credit hour is equivalent to 1
hour of classroom instruction coupled with a minimum of 2 hours of expected coursework
outside of the classroom by the student, over a semester of approximately 15 weeks. Please
note that “1 hour of classroom instruction” is actually 50 minutes. A 3-credit course would thus
entail approximately 45 classroom hours of instruction (= approximately 37.5 actual hours in
class per semester) and a minimum of approximately 90 hours of work outside of class.
Courses offered in abbreviated terms, such as summer and winter sessions, are the academic
equivalent of courses offered in a full semester format. Students receive one credit for each
credit hour of courses taken.
Worcester State University’s Core Values
As a public institution, Worcester State University embraces the belief that widespread access
to high-quality educational opportunities is the cornerstone of a democratic society. Members of
the Worcester State community share the following core values:
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● Academic Excellence: We are committed to providing opportunities to excel in a
close-knit learning environment characterized by distinguished faculty, excellent
teaching, and creative linkages between classroom learning and real-world experiences.
● Engaged Citizenship: We are committed to promoting community service, social
justice, the democratic process, environmental sustainability, and global awareness to
prepare students to be active and informed citizens.
● Open Exchange of Ideas: We are committed to inviting and considering the most
expansive range of perspectives in teaching and learning, in scholarly and creative work,
and in the governance of a complex, diverse institution.
● Diversity and Inclusiveness: We are committed to being an inclusive community in
which our diversity enhances learning for all and in which people from all cultures and
backgrounds have the opportunity to participate fully and succeed.
● Civility and Integrity: We are committed to respecting the dignity of all members of our
community and to demonstrating this commitment in our interactions, decisions, and
structures.
For more on Worcester State’s core values, mission, and the plan for achieving them, go to
https://www.worcester.edu/Mission-Statement/ and https://www.worcester.edu/Strategic-Plan/.
Student Accessibility Services
WSU is committed to providing equitable access and appropriate reasonable accommodations
within courses and programs for students with disabilities. If you have a disability that requires
reasonable accommodations, please visit the Student Accessibility Services’ website
https://www.worcester.edu/Student-Accessibility-Services/, contact us at SAS@worcester.edu,
call 508-929-8733, or stop by the office, Suite 131 in the Administration Building. Student
Accessibility Services is open 12 months out of the year to assist students throughout their
academic journey. Students are encouraged to register in advance of needing accommodations
as accommodations and services are not retroactive.
Support for Students from the Academic
Success Center
Tutoring Services for a variety of courses are hosted in The Academic Success Center (ASC).
ACS also offers testing services related to CLEP and math and writing placement tests.
General information about the ASC is available at
https://www.worcester.edu/Academic-Support-Services/ . The interactive ASC webpage is
available through the student portal, “MyWSU.”
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Math Help from the Math Center
If you are looking for tutoring for a mathematics course or a course with mathematical
components, the Math Center is here to help. Operated by the Mathematics Department, the
center is staffed with peer tutors who can provide you with a conceptual mathematical
understanding that will enable you to succeed in your courses and complete your assignments
independently. Drop-in services (no appointment needed) include tutoring for all Mathematics
Department courses from developmental math through Calculus II, assistance for certain other
courses with mathematical components, and placement test preparation and practice materials.
Tutoring will begin the Monday of the first full week of the fall and spring semesters in Sullivan
140 and the schedule will be published by the center at
https://www.worcester.edu/SP-Math-Center/. The schedule is also available from your professor
in these courses or by emailing the math department admin at etracy1@worcester.edu. Contact
Professor Antonelli (tantonelli@worcester.edu) or Professor Hardin (jhardin@worcester.edu) if
you have questions or need assistance.
The Writing Center Helps Students with Writing
Projects
Our Writing Center supports students across the university community by offering consultation
sessions with trained peer consultants who help students realize more control over, and more
success with, their writing projects. We are able to assist students at any stage in their writing
process, from brainstorming to final revisions. Our goal is to see clients gain confidence in both
an immediate writing task and an overall ability to write effective texts in any situation that calls
for an act of writing. Our writing consultants are all WSU students drawn from majors across the
university and understand the challenges of balancing multiple writing assignments successfully.
We help get at deeper issues of writing, which is why even confident writers can benefit from a
visit, or visits, to the Writing Center. The Writing Center is in Sullivan 306. You can reach us at
508-929-8112 or writingcenter@worcester.edu.
Support for Students from the Student
Intervention Team
Worcester State University is committed to the safety and success of all members of the
campus community. To support this initiative, WSU has a Student Intervention Team which
works to support campus community members, including students, by reaching out and
providing resources in areas where an individual may be struggling or experiencing barriers to
their success. The program allows faculty to be proactive, supportive, and involved in
facilitating the success of our students through early detection, reporting, and intervention. A
faculty member might contact the Student Intervention Team if they sense a student is in need
of additional support which individually they are not able to provide.
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Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, and Title
IX Plan
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The University is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The University is
dedicated to providing educational, working, and living environments that value the diverse
backgrounds of all people. The University does not discriminate in admission or access to, or
treatment or employment in, its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or parental status, or Veteran
status. The University prohibits discrimination or discriminatory harassment on all of those
bases. Such behaviors violate the University’s Policy of Nondiscrimination, will not be tolerated,
and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination or expulsion. The University
has appointed an Equal Opportunity Officer (“EO Officer”) to oversee its compliance of
applicable policy, as well as the state and federal nondiscrimination and equal opportunity laws.
Anyone with questions, concerns or complaints regarding discrimination, discriminatory
harassment, or retaliation may contact the EO Officer at: Edgar Moros, Executive Director for
Inclusive Excellence and Belonging, Administration Bldg. 337, 508-929-8784 or
Emoros@worcester.edu Furthermore, the University does not discriminate in admission or
access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs and activities on the basis of
sex, including sex characteristics, sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, or pregnancy, childbirth, and other related conditions, and prohibits sex
discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including as required by Title
IX and its regulations. Such behaviors violate the University’s Policy of Nondiscrimination, will
not be tolerated, and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination or
expulsion.
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a
complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to: Jennifer Quinn, Assoc. Dean of
Student Affairs Compliance and Education, Student Center Office 344, 508- 929-8243,
Jquinn@worcester.edu Stephanie Teixeira, Title IX Coordinator for Students, 508-929-8884,
Steixeira1@worcester.edu or A report may also be filed at this link:
https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?WorcesterStateUniv&layout_id=7.
SEX-BASED DISCRIMINATION
Sex-based discrimination is any discrimination that depends in part on consideration of a
person’s sex and can be due to sex characteristics, sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, and pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.
Sex Characteristics - Physiological characteristics, such as anatomy, hormones, chromosomes,
and other traits, associated with male, female, or intersex bodies.
Sex Stereotypes - Fixed or generalized expectations regarding a person’s aptitudes, behavior,
self-presentation, or other attributes based on sex.
Gender Identity - A person’s internal view of their gender. “Gender identity” covers a multitude
of identities including, but not limited to, male, female, transgender, nonbinary, or
gender-nonconforming individuals, and includes any person whose gender identity or gender
presentation falls outside of stereotypical gender norms.
Gender Expression - Refers to the ways in which individuals manifest or express masculinity or
femininity. It refers to all of the external characteristics and behaviors that are socially defined as
either masculine or feminine, such as dress, grooming, mannerisms, speech patterns and social
interactions.
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Sexual Orientation - Actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality,
pansexuality, asexuality, or other sexual identity either by orientation or by practice.
Pregnancy, Childbirth, or Related Medical Conditions - Issues such as pregnancy; childbirth;
lactation; using or not using contraception; or deciding to have, or not to have, an abortion.
Under Title IX, the University must not carry out different treatment or separation on the basis of
sex by subjecting a person to more than de minimis harm except where permitted under the law
in limited circumstances. Adopting a policy or engaging in a practice that prevents a person from
participating in an education program or activity consistent with their gender identity causes
more than de minimis harm on the basis of sex.
Sex-Based Harassment or Harassing Conduct Otherwise Based on Sex
A form of sex discrimination that includes sexual harassment and harassment based on sex
stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender
identity; that is quid pro quo harassment, hostile environment harassment based on sex and/or
of a sexualized nature; or one of four specific offenses:
1. sexual assault
2. domestic violence
3. dating violence
4. stalking
EMPLOYEE OBLIGATIONS
Any employee who either has authority to institute corrective measures on behalf of the
University or has responsibility for teaching (credit and non-creditbearing instruction) or advising
(faculty and professional academic advisors) in the University’s education program or activity,
and who is not a confidential employee, is required to notify the Title IX Coordinator when the
employee has information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination
under this Policy.
SUPPORTIVE MEASURES
Supportive measures are individualized measures offered as appropriate and as reasonably
available, without unreasonably burdening a complainant or respondent, not for punitive or
disciplinary reasons, and without fee or charge to the complainant or respondent to: A. Restore
or preserve that party’s access to the University’s program or activity, including measures that
are designed to protect the safety of the parties or the University’s environment; or B. Provide
support during the University’s complaint investigation and resolution procedures or during an
informal resolution process. To request supportive measures please contact the Title IX Office.
Reports may be submitted at any time, even during non-business hours, but please note
the Title IX Coordinator does not monitor email on a 24-hour basis and may not review on
weekends and evenings. Therefore, contact may not be available during non-business
hours except by referral from University Police. If you are not safe, please contact
University Police immediately at 508-929-8911.
Bias Incident Reporting
All members of the WSU Community who experience or witness a bias incident on campus
based upon a person's or group's race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital/ parental
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status, or veteran status should report the incident through
https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?WorcesterStateUniv&layout_id=6.
Food Assistance
Thea’s Pantry provides food and other essentials to students, staff, and faculty in need. The
pantry is located in the Student Center on the 3rd Floor, Room 345. It provides a confidential
service for those in need. The only requirement for making use of the pantry is possession of a
WSU OneCard. Additional information and hours of operation can be found online at
https://www.worcester.edu/Theas-Pantry/.
In addition, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) office provides students
with peer support in a safe, confidential space. SNAP, the program formerly known as food
stamps, provides food purchasing assistance for low- and no-income people, including students.
The office provides information about the program and participant eligibility, and accepts
applications for SNAP benefits. For assistance or with questions, please email
UAI@worcester.edu.
LASC (Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum)
LASC is Worcester State University’s general education system. It supplements courses in a
student’s major(s) (and minor(s) and interdisciplinary concentration(s)) with an opportunity to
study a broader set of subjects and issues. For students entering Worcester State in Fall 2021
and later, LASC includes two foundation areas and nine different subject areas. For those who
begin their higher education careers at Worcester State as incoming first-year students, LASC
also includes the First Year Seminar. Not only does the LASC system offer students important
opportunities for intellectual and personal growth and enrichment, but it also provides
opportunities to develop skills and knowledge supporting engaged citizenship as well as the
intellectual flexibility and broad-based abilities necessary to succeeding in the “new economy.”
The economy you graduate into will be fluidly, and in your lifetime you can expect to have
multiple careers across many areas as professions disappear and new professions are created.
For more information on LASC, ask your faculty advisor and use this link:
https://catalog.worcester.edu/undergraduate/academic-policies-procedures/lasc-wsu-pathways- discovery/.
Academic Honesty
Academic Honesty is an important foundation of a teaching and learning community and taken
very seriously by Worcester State University. For the full statement of the Academic Honesty
Policy, please go to
https://catalog.worcester.edu/undergraduate/academic-policies-procedures/academic-honesty/ .
Among other elements, this policy includes definitions of relevant terms such as “plagiarism”
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and student appeal procedures. Please note that there are three main ways that academic
dishonesty is dealt with at Worcester State. First, instructors may impose sanctions within a
course, which might include such things as mandatory rewrites or reduced or failing grades.
Second, in conjunction with what they do in class, instructors may file reports of academic
dishonesty instances in the Academic Central File. Such reports form a record of conduct that
is tracked at the university level, and allows both instructors and the Worcester State
administration to determine if a student has been reported for multiple violations. While having
a report filed in the Academic Central File about one’s academic dishonesty does not in itself
carry any penalty for the student, reports in the file can be used for evidence in formal judicial
processes. In addition, faculty members can request to be told if a student has a prior report on
file and the Worcester State administration can institute formal judicial processes based on
Academic Central File reports.
IMPORTANT: Submission without correct citation of any material prepared with help from an
artificial intelligence tool, such as ChatGPT, is plagiarism, unless and only if you are
instructed otherwise by your course instructor. (NOTE: Such an exception applies ONLY to the
course in which that instructor has made the exception, no other courses.)
IT – Information Technology Services
If you need help with a computer, email, Blackboard, or another technology issue, IT is there for
you!
Help Desk: Located in the Learning Resource Center
Room: LRC-310, Phone: 508-929-8856
IT Services: If you need any assistance, you may submit a ticket to the IT Help Desk, by going
to Information Technology - Worcester State and clicking the "Submit a Help Desk Ticket"
button. You can also find Help Desk office hours for the semester at this link.
Laptop Support: If your laptop needs repairs, you can drop it off at the Laptop Repair Depot,
located on the 3rd floor of the LRC. It typically takes 24 to 48 hours to complete a repair.
myWSU Portal: Classes, OneCard, WebAdvisor, Gmail, and, soon, Self-Service with Student
Planning are all accessible through this portal.
Free Software Download: Available for download at http://worcester.edu/software.
Windows 8.1, and 10. The Adobe Creative Suite can also be obtained at low cost here.
Microsoft Office: This software can be downloaded at www.office365.com for FREE.
Click “Sign In” at the top right-hand corner of the screen and use your WSU email address and
password, in order to gain access to the download.
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Worcester State University Library
Contact or visit the Library for research help. The Library, located on the second and third floors
of the Learning Resource Center, provides access to print materials and items on course
reserve. Discover a wide variety of full-text online resources including e-books, journal articles,
newspapers, and magazines via the Library’s website, https://www.worcester.edu/library/.
Articles and book chapters not available from the Library may be obtainable from other libraries
by using Interlibrary Loan (ILL), https://www.worcester.edu/Interlibrary-Loan-Desk/.
WSU librarians can help you identify research strategies, develop research questions, search
for relevant and reliable information and data, select sources, and cite information. A librarian
can visit your class, or meet with you one-on-one or in groups (in-person and online). While all
librarians help students with projects in any discipline, liaison librarians provide customized
services in each academic department. Locate liaison librarians and make an appointment by
visiting the Ask a Librarian page, https://libguides.worcester.edu/askus.
Institutional Review Board
For Research that Involves Human Beings as Subjects
All proposed research involving collection of data from human subjects that is conducted at
Worcester State University (WSU) or by faculty, staff, or students at WSU, must be reviewed by
WSU’s Institutional Review Board (IRB). Research cannot commence until final approval has
been granted. “Research” is defined in federal regulations to mean “a systematic investigation,
including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to
generalizable knowledge.” See 45 CFR §46.102(d). “Human subject” is defined at subsection
(h). Students must have a faculty advisor to conduct research at WSU.
The IRB application process is managed online at an external site, Mentor
(www.axiommentor.com). Use your “short” WSU ID and password; the "institution" name is
“worcester”.
Using Mentor is fairly straightforward. The application materials can be found on the home
page. You will need to determine with your advisor whether your proposal qualifies for full,
expedited, or exempt review. Choose the form that applies to the appropriate level of review and
complete it. Also create a consent form if one is required.
Once the forms are complete, access Mentor and then click on the button "My Applications" and
then "Create New Application." Fill out the form that pops up, and then upload all required
documents. Then click “Submit” when all is complete. Your faculty advisor will receive an email
and will then approve the application at which point it will be submitted.