CHRS# 22-51 CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH
This states that you agree to participate in a survey being conducted by the Triton Advising Center, under the University of Guam's Enrollment Management and Student Success division Triton Advising Center Mentorship Project.
I. INFORMED CONSENT. As the investigator of this project and a University of Guam staff respecting the privacy and protection of all research participants is ensured, this form presents general but obligatory information about your participation in this project.
II. OBJECTIVE. The objective of this survey is to measure University of Guam students' participation in activities conducted by and/or facilitated by Triton Advising Center Project staff to be able to evaluate the program's objectives. The Triton Advising Center Project is a federally funded grant. The survey will also be used to measure staff participation in training as part of the objectives of the Triton Advising Center grant.
III. PROCEDURE(S). Respondents will be asked three to 12 pre-determined questions posted on the web-based platform QuestionPro. Respondents will electronically input answers to the respective questions, also using QuestionPro.
IV. RISKS, SAFEGUARDS, AND CONFIDENTIALITY. The information obtained about you will be kept in confidence. Any significant new findings will be provided to you during the course of the study. Your responses will be recorded using a feature on QuestionPro that stores all inputted text and information. This information will only be accessed by the Triton Advising Center Project staff and evaluators who will then be coded and analyzed. Any follow-up questions will be done in person or via email. Participants' identities will be kept anonymous and all data will be secured in password-protected files. Surveys will not be linked by IP addresses. Files will be permanently erased after five years or as soon as the research project is completed. No component of this study is expected to cause any emotional or physical harm to participants. Should a physical injury occur, appropriate actions will be taken to aid the situation, but no financial compensation will be given.
V. VOLUNTARY NATURE OF STUDY. Participation in this survey is entirely voluntary. You are free to withdraw from this project at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you would otherwise be entitled.
VI. QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION. If you have any questions or would like additional information about this survey, contact email@example.com.