Copy of Leadership Styles in Career Technical Education Crisis Communication

Leadership Styles Section

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* 1. INFORMED CONSENT FORM

You are invited to participate in a research study entitled “Leadership Styles in Career Technical Education Crisis Communication.” You were selected as a potential participant due to your proximity with Career Technical Education as either an administrator, staff support, or faculty member. Please read this form and ask any questions you may have before acting on this invitation to participate in the study.

This study is being conducted by Jordan D. Smith, a doctoral candidate at the University of the Cumberlands and has been approved by the UC Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Background Information:

The purpose of this study is to assess any differences between leadership styles and management of institutional reputation during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study will analyze features of leadership and crisis response using a 35-question survey with an estimated time of completion at 15 minutes.

Inclusion Criteria:

You can participate in this study by meeting the following criteria:

§ Are or have been employed at a Career Technical College in North America during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

§ Are at least or older than 18 years of age.

Procedures:

If you agree to be in this study, you will be asked to answer questions by accessing a link emailed to you by the Association for Career Technical Education. The survey link will present the background information and consent form to be agreed to by indicating ‘yes’ as the response to question 1. The survey is hosted by the company SurveyMonkey©.

Voluntary Nature of the Study:

Your participation in this study is strictly voluntary. Your decision whether or not to participate will not affect your current or future relations with the University of the Cumberlands or the Association for Career Technical Education. If you initially decide to participate, you are free to withdraw at any time later without affecting those relationships.

Risks and Benefits of Participation:

There is no more than minimal risk associated with participating in this study and there is no individual benefit to participation in the study. However, study findings may provide the overall benefit of better preparing crisis managers in Career Technical Education settings for reputation management and student care.

Compensation:

There will be no compensation provided for your participation in this study.

Confidentiality:

Any data or records gathered from your participation will be kept private. Any identifiable data gathered will be coded to protect your identity. Research records will be securely stored and only accessible to the researcher.

Contacts and Questions:

The researcher conducting this study is Jordan D. Smith. The researcher’s faculty advisor Dr. Ray Bynum (ray.bynum@ucumberlands.edu). You may ask any questions you have related to the consent to participation. If you have questions later, you may contact them via jsmith6596@ucumberlands.edu or the UC Institutional Review Board (IRB) office at irb@ucumberland.edu.

Consent

I have read the above information, been given adequate time to consider the information, and understand my participation is voluntary so I may stop participation at any point. I have asked questions and received answers. I consent to take part in this study and understand I will be offered a copy of the completed form.

Yes

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* 2. Which category best describes your role at the institution you work in?

Executive Administration

Administration

Staff

Teacher/Educator

Student Counselor/Advisor

Career Development Professional

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* 3. Which of the following best describes the classification of your institution of employment?

Two-Year Community College & Technical College

Four-Year University & Technical College

High School/Secondary Education

Area Technical Center

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* 4. What is your responsibility level when it comes to managing institutional-wide crises in your organization?

None at all.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 5. What is the regional location of your organization?

Pacific Northwest

Pacific Southwest

Southwest

Mid-West

Atlantic Northeast

Atlantic Southeast

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* 6. What gender do you identify as?

Male

Female

Non-Binary

Prefer not to answer.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Please specify your ethnicity.

Asian-American

African-American

Caucasian-American

Native-American

Hispanic-American

Native-Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Prefer Not To Say

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* 8. Approximately, what is the size of your student population?

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* 9. I go beyond self-interest for the good of the group.

Never.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly Often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 10. The best decision will be the one with the largest consensus.

Never.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 11. I make decisions without consulting others due to time pressures upon the task.

Never.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 12. I make clear what one can expect to receive when performance goals are achieved.

Never.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 13. I avoid making decisions.

Never.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 14. I tend to overcome barriers to reach goals.

Never.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 15. I keep track of all mistakes.

Not at all.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 16. I consider the moral and ethical consequences of my decisions.

Never.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 17. I welcome others to constantly challenge my ideas and strategies.

Never.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 18. I rarely back down when I am truly passionate about something.

Never.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 19. I provide recognition/rewards when others reach their goals.

Never.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 20. Whatever others want to do is ok with me.

Never.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 21. I'm good at finding practical solutions to problems.

Never.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 22. I help others develop their strengths.

Never.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 23. I try to delegate as many tasks as possible in their complete entirety.

Never.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.

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* 24. I need to push most people into completing their work to a higher standard.

Never.

Once in awhile.

Sometimes.

Fairly often.

Frequently, if not always.