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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.