[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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