ETHICS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Notre Dame of Dadiangas University
RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEE
Promoting ethical, responsible, and globally aligned research practices at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University under rigorous Marist academic traditions.
Protecting Human Participants
National Ethical Standards
Transparent ERC Decisions
Mission
To ensure that all research participants are protected through an intensive and efficient review process in accordance with the National Ethical Guidelines (2022).
Vision
The NDDU-ERC envisions that all research involving human participants is conducted upholding the Marist core values and the highest ethical standards.
History
Conceptualized on September 3, 2012 by university leaders to safeguard participant dignity, the committee operates as an independent, multidisciplinary review body.
Overview & Institutional Mandate
The establishment of the Ethics Review Committee (ERC) at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU) is deeply anchored in the institution's mission, vision, and core values. As a Catholic educational institution, NDDU's commitment to integrate faith and life resonates with the ERC's role in upholding ethical standards in research that respect human dignity and promote the common good. Guided by the Marist core values of simplicity, family spirit, and preference for the least favored, the ERC promotes fairness, compassion, and inclusivity in its review processes.
Through an Administrative Issuance dated October 1, 2025, NDDU mandated that all research activities conducted by faculty, students, and external collaborators involving human participants must undergo ethical review and approval by the ERC before implementation, ensuring total compliance with national and international standards.