Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

Purpose or Function: The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), as an agent for the University’s obligations for humane care and use of animals, shall:

• Assure all activities involving animals meet the ethical and legal requirements for the humane care and use of animals.
  
• Maintain and promote an open and cooperative relationship with investigators, faculty and the greater University community.
  
• Educate the University community concerning the ethical and regulatory considerations for the humane care of animals.
  
• Review, at least every six (6) months, the University’s program and all animal facilities using USDA Regulations/Guide as a basis.
  
• Meet all federal requirements as defined in the Animal Welfare Act, the Public Health Service Policy on the Humane Care & Use of Laboratory Animals and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

Membership: Members are appointed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs in consultation with the Chair of the Committee on Committees, Faculty Senate for staggered four-year terms.  Membership must include a veterinarian, a community representative, a non-scientific representative from the University, and two scientific members from the University representing the wide diversity of activities utilizing animals on campus.

Chair: Elected for a two-year term by the Committee.