Glossary of Terms

This act defines the rights of students and parents concerning reviewing, amending, and disclosing educational records and requires written permission to disclose personally identifiable information from a student’s education record, except under certain circumstances such as an order of subpoena.

A formal written, binding assurance filed with and accepted by the federal Department of Health and Human Services committing George Mason University to compliance with 45 CFR 46.

Non-Compliance in fact.

Review of proposed research at a convened meeting at which a majority of the membership of the IRB are present, including at least one member whose primary concerns are in nonscientific areas. For the research to be approved, it must receive the approval of a majority of those members present at the meeting. Generally, studies that undergo full board review are studies involving greater than minimal risk, risky, novel procedures, or vulnerable populations.