The LREB has the responsibility to:

  • Ensure that no research involving humans proceeds without prior ethical review and approval by the LREB.
  • Consult with and provide feedback to the appropriate Dean regarding proposals for the establishment, or to amend the on-going operation, of Course-Based Research Ethics Review Panels.
  • Review on an on-going basis for their ethical content all Langara College policies and procedures affecting research involving humans and report any issues requiring attention to the appropriate individual or body. 
  • Maintain a list of all active projects approved by the LREB.
  • Review, at its discretion, on-going projects according to the projects' schedules (through interviews, written updates from investigators, or other means) so that the LREB is assured that approved research is being conducted according to this policy. Ongoing research shall be subject to continuing review. The rigour of the review shall be in accordance with a proportionate approach to ethics assessment. As part of each research proposal submitted for LREB review, the researcher shall propose to the LREB the continuing review process deemed appropriate for that project. Normally, continuing review should consist of at least the submission of a succinct annual status report to the LREB. The LREB should be promptly notified when a project concludes.
  • Maintain current copies of statutes, regulations, policies and guidelines pertaining to research involving human subjects, and help relevant members of the College community to become familiar with them.
  • Investigate reports of non-compliance with this policy and procedures or complaints of improper research involving human subjects.
  • Prepare, maintain and retain comprehensive records, including (but not limited to):
    • Minutes of meetings, including a record of LREB members’ attendance, deliberations and decisions,
    • Copies of all applications for research approval and related documentation,
    • Any notifications of changes to approved research, 
    • Written reasons regarding the acceptance or rejection of applications, and
    • Records of investigation of complaints or reports of non-compliance with this policy and procedure.
  • Promote awareness of the highest ethical standards in research involving humans throughout Langara College by meeting with Departments, instructors, staff, students and by promoting research ethics education at Langara College through offering workshops, symposia, public lectures, and other events.