Faculty teaching a class in which students use live, vertebrate animals for classroom exercises or for individual research projects, should complete the Classroom Study Form (IACUC002). This should only be used when the type of projects that will be conducted and the types of animals that will be used is known. By signing the Classroom Study Form, the faculty member agrees to serve as the "principal investigator" and to educate the students on the proper use of animals in research (see Animal Welfare Act and Appropriate Animal Use Guidelines.) The faculty principle investigator will monitor the student projects for compliance. Faculty principle investigators are also responsible for having the students complete a Student Research Project form (IACUC002S) that will be kept on file and made available to the IACUC upon request. The Classroom Study Form is submitted by academic year - one form to cover Fall, Spring and/or Summer sessions.

A student conducting research that is not covered by an approved Classroom Study protocol, must complete the Animal Study Protocol Review form (IACUC001), and receive IACUC approval before beginning the research.

Research by Faculty or Students without appropriately approved protocols is prohibited. Misconduct in research measures will be exacted.