The graduate program has now expanded to all locations across Illinois. Robert Morris University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Each IRB committee includes members of more than one profession. Each IRB committee includes at least one member who represents the perspective of research participants. Each IRB committee includes at least one member whose primary concerns are in scientific areas and at least one member whose primary concerns are in non-scientific areas.
The institution that the IRB serves provides administrative support for its activities including designation of an individual within the institution to oversee research and IRB functions. The institution also files an Assurance with the federal government that describes the procedures and guidelines that the IRB must follow.