Texas A&M University-Commerce requires all individuals conducting/participating in research projects (including faculty, staff, postdocs, research assistants and students, etc…) that involves living vertebrae animals to complete training for Animal Care and Use and Responsible Conduct in Research.  This requirement is met by the successful completion of the online training module from the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) website.

Instructions to access the online training modules

Required Compliance Training before you can submit a protocol.

Instructions for Animal Care Protocols
The Animal Care & Use Committee meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm. Protocols should be submitted at least one week in advance for review. Please submit your protocols electronically to Mona Gilley at mona_gilley@tamu-commerce.edu. You may fax your signed cover page as part of your electronic protocol or fax (903-468-8784) or hand deliver to Mona Gilley, Office of Sponsored Programs, BA 132.

Research Protocols Form A
Teaching Protocols (PDF Format) (Rich Text Format)
Demonstration /Display Protocols Form C
Venomous Animals Protocols Form D

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

University Procedure for Animal Care and Use

PHS Assurance

Resources

Guide for the care and use of Laboratory Animals
Ag Guide for use of ag animals
AAALAC International, Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International
Animal Welfare Information Center- research animals
APA Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in the Care and Use of Animal
NIH Animal Care and Use
USDA Animal Care Publications and Policy
Wildlife in research guidelines (includes mammals, fish, herps, birds...)