[Intl-stu] FW: Research Invitation
International Students
intl-stu at TAMU-Commerce.edu
Tue Sep 18 15:45:05 CDT 2012
Apologies, the link was not included with the email below. Please take a moment to complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XJCXQ72.
John Mark Jones, Director
International Student Services
Texas A&M University-Commerce
PO Box 3011
Commerce TX 75429
(P) 903-886-5097
(F) 903-468-3200
www.tamuc.edu/isso
From: intl-stu-bounces at TAMU-Commerce.edu [mailto:intl-stu-bounces at TAMU-Commerce.edu] On Behalf Of International Students
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 3:11 PM
To: intl-stu at TAMU-Commerce.edu
Subject: [Intl-stu] Research Invitation
Jiashi Zhao is inviting you to take part in a research study. Jiashi is a doctoral candidate at Texas A&M University-Commerce, running this study with the help of the adviser, Dr. Jon Travis. The purpose of this research is to examine international students’ experiences and difficulties in adjusting to American higher education institutions in Northeast Texas.
Title of the Research
International Students' Adjustment to American Higher Education Institutions in Northeast Texas
Description of the Study and Your Part in It
Jiashi Zhao is inviting you to take part in a research study. Jiashi is a doctoral candidate at Texas A&M University-Commerce, running this study with the help of the adviser, Dr. Jon Travis. The purpose of this research is to examine international students’ experiences and difficulties in adjusting to American higher education institutions in Northeast Texas.
Your part in the study will be to complete an online survey about the adjustment process to American Higher Education Institutions
It will take you about 30 minutes to be in this study.
Risks and Possible Benefits
There will be minimal risks, no more than that expected in daily life.
We do not know of any way you would benefit directly from taking part in this study. However, this research may help us to understand international students’ experiences and difficulties in adjusting to American higher education institutions in Northeast Texas and facilitate the adjustment process.
Incentives
No financial or other compensation will be offered
Protection of Privacy and Confidentiality
We will do everything we can to protect your privacy and confidentiality. We will not tell anybody that you were in this study or what information we collected about you in particular. All data will be stored in a password protected computer located at the researcher’s apartment. Only the researcher will have access to all data and access to the independent account of Survey Monkey software.
Choosing to Be in the Study
You do not have to be in this study. Participation is voluntary. You may choose not to take part and you may choose to stop taking part at any time without penalty. You will not be punished in any way if you decide not to be in the study or to stop taking part in the study.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this study, or your rights in this research study, or if any problems arise, please contact the researcher:
Jiashi Zhao
Doctoral Candidate
Department of Educational Leadership
Texas A&M University-Commerce
936-645-6878
jzhao1 at leomail.tamuc.edu <mailto:jzhao1 at leo.tamu-commerce.edu>
or the researcher’s adviser:
Dr. Jon E. Travis
Professor and Coordinator of SCI-Higher Education
Department of Educational Leadership
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX 75429
903-86-5609
Jon.Travis at tamuc.edu <mailto:Jon_Travis at tamu-commerce.edu>
Or Contact the IRB Chair:
Dr. Carmen Salazar
Chair, Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX 75429-3011
(903) 886-5634
Carmen.Salazar at tamuc.edu <mailto:Carmen_Salazar at tamu-commerce.edu>
Consent
By beginning the survey affirms that the subject is at least 18 years old, has received a copy of this consent form, has understood the above information, and agrees to voluntarily participate in this research.
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