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Hello:
You are invited to participate in a research study as part of doctoral research in sustainability education at Prescott College. I am researching curriculum goals of campus farms in liberal arts higher education institutions. This information is provided to help you decide whether or not to take part. If you decide to take part in the study, check agree to terms box and continue with the survey.

What is the purpose of this study?
This is a research study for the completion of my PhD studies in Sustainability Education at Prescott College. You are invited along with other farm educators to participate in this study identifying common and differentiating curriculum goals of campus farms. I will be using this survey to develop a picture of how campus farms may impact students intellectually and emotionally. By checking the box below you are agreeing for this information to be utilized in this way.

What will happen during this study?
If you choose to participate by checking agree to terms box, you will be led to a survey of ten questions asking about your campus farm, curriculum goals, and university goals. It should only take a few minutes. All questions are institutional and do not require personal information beyond name, title and contact information.

Are there any benefits to me?
My hope is that existing and newly designed collegiate farms and curriculum will benefit from learning the results. I will share a final report with participants and publish my dissertation as a part of this process.

Will there be any costs to me?
Aside from your ten minutes of your time, there are no other costs associated with taking part in this study.

Will I be paid to participate in the study?
There is no compensation associated with this study, however I will share any published or publically available papers done during my doctoral course work.

Will video or audio recordings be made or photographs taken of me during the study?
No video or audio recordings will be made.

Will the information that is obtained from me be kept confidential?
Individual names or titles will not be used in any reports or publications resulting from the study. Due to the nature of this study of college or university programs, institution names will be referred to. It is possible that representatives of the Federal Government will want to come to Prescott College to review your information. If that occurs, a copy of the information may be provided to them but your name will be removed before the information is released.

What if I am harmed by the study procedures?
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point.

May I change my mind about participating?
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. You may decide to not begin or to discontinue your participation in the study at any time. Your refusing to participate will have no effect on your employment or evaluation. You can discontinue your participation with no effect on your employment or evaluation. Also any new information discovered about the research will be provided to you. This information could affect your willingness to continue your participation.

Whom can I contact for additional information?
You can obtain further information about the research or voice concerns or complaints about the research by contacting the Principal Investigator Kerri LaCharite, PhD Candidate at (412) 781-0179 or [email protected]. If you have questions concerning your rights as a research participant, have general questions, concerns or complaints, or would like to give input about the research and cannot reach the researcher, or want to talk to someone other than the researcher, you may call the Human Subjects Committee Chairperson for this study at toll-free (877) 350-2100. If you would like to contact the Human Subjects Committee Chairperson by email, please use the following email address: [email protected]

Your Signature
By checking the agree to terms box, I affirm that I have read the information contained in the form, that the study has been explained to me, that my questions have been answered and that I agree to take part in this study. I voluntarily agree to take part in this study, and I understand that I can withdraw at any time. I do not give up any of my legal rights by agreeing to the terms outlined in this form.

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Agree To Terms box.

I Agree