As indicated in my internship “schedule,” I should have submitted my IRB this week. Clearly that has not happened! This is a process. I did work on making the suggested revisions (many thanks) and I also drafted a letter for HCPSS to sign. On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to present to all of the principals in HC. The meeting was organized by the Chief Academic Officer, and I was able to ask her permission to interview administrators who have attendedthe UDL trainings…she was happy to support this project. The director of assessment attended the meeting so I had the change to meet him face to face and discuss my interviews with him. He wasvery helpful and indicated that he would provide me with documentation. I followed up with an email last night, but I have not heard anything…. this is also a second follow-up, I had a similar conversation last week. I am learning that things happen slowly when it comes to IRB. I have a learned a lesson– if you want approval, start three months earlier than you think you need to start. I have also learned that it is easier (i think) to get people to talk to you and consider your project if you do it face to face. So now….fingers crossed that I hear back!
Hang in there Liz. These tings do take time. It’ll all work out in the end.
In response to your questions from your last post… you have on year to complete and defend the comps. The schedule is merely a reference point/agenda and is understood to be flexible Having said this, you should do your best to stay on your schedule.