Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Albion College is committed to the humane and proper care of all animals used in teaching and research. The College endorses the guidelines of the Office for Laboratory Animal Welfare as specified in the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. To this end the College offers the following resources:
Members
W. Jeffrey Wilson, Psychology, Chair
David Carey, Chemical Hygiene Officer
E. Dale Kennedy, Biology
Daniel Mittag, Philosophy
Veterinarian
Non-affiliated member
Associate Provost (nonvoting)
Links to Albion College Animal Care and Use Forms
Application for Use of Animals (Word format)
Application page 2 (Word format)
Student Research Assistant Training Certification (Word format)
Animal Welfare Concern Report (Word format)
Links to online resources concerning federal regulations
- Animal Welfare Act
- USDA Animal Care Policy Manual
- Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
- Public Law 99-158, November 20, 1985 “Animals in Research”
- Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
Links to other online resources
- IACUC.org
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Guidebook, ARENA & OLAW, 2nd Edn., 2002
- Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals, National Academy of Sciences, 1997
Please contact John Woell with questions or comments about this page