Informed Consent
University of the Virgin Islands
Institutional Review Board
CONSENT TO TAKE PART IN RESEARCH AS A HUMAN SUBJECT
Institutional Review Board
CONSENT TO TAKE PART IN RESEARCH AS A HUMAN SUBJECT
Title of Project: University of the Virgin Islands Alumni Survey
Principal Investigator: Laurence Blake
IRB Number: IRB-FY2025-26
Principal Investigator: Laurence Blake
IRB Number: IRB-FY2025-26
Introduction:
You are being invited to participate in a research study conducted by the University of the Virgin Islands. This document provides information about the study and your rights as a participant. Please review the information carefully and feel free to ask any questions you may have before deciding to participate. Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are entitled.
You are being invited to participate in a research study conducted by the University of the Virgin Islands. This document provides information about the study and your rights as a participant. Please review the information carefully and feel free to ask any questions you may have before deciding to participate. Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are entitled.
Purpose of the Study:
The purpose of this study is to gather feedback from UVI alumni regarding their educational experiences, career outcomes, and overall satisfaction with their time at UVI. Your responses will help inform future university programs and policies aimed at enhancing student and alumni success.
The purpose of this study is to gather feedback from UVI alumni regarding their educational experiences, career outcomes, and overall satisfaction with their time at UVI. Your responses will help inform future university programs and policies aimed at enhancing student and alumni success.
Study Procedures:
If you agree to participate, you will complete an online survey hosted on SurveyMonkey. The survey includes questions about your educational background, career progression, and connection to UVI. Completing the survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes. By clicking the “Next” button and continuing to the survey, you confirm your consent to participate.
If you agree to participate, you will complete an online survey hosted on SurveyMonkey. The survey includes questions about your educational background, career progression, and connection to UVI. Completing the survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes. By clicking the “Next” button and continuing to the survey, you confirm your consent to participate.
Risks and Discomforts:
There are no anticipated risks or discomforts associated with this study. You may skip any questions that you do not wish to answer.
There are no anticipated risks or discomforts associated with this study. You may skip any questions that you do not wish to answer.
Benefits:
While there are no direct benefits for participants, the findings will contribute to enhancing UVI’s educational programs and support services, benefiting current and future students.
While there are no direct benefits for participants, the findings will contribute to enhancing UVI’s educational programs and support services, benefiting current and future students.
Confidentiality:
Your responses will be kept confidential. No personal identifiable information will be collected in the survey, and responses will not be linked to email addresses or names. Data will be stored securely and only used for research purposes. Although every effort will be made to protect your data, there is a minimal risk of online data interception.
Your responses will be kept confidential. No personal identifiable information will be collected in the survey, and responses will not be linked to email addresses or names. Data will be stored securely and only used for research purposes. Although every effort will be made to protect your data, there is a minimal risk of online data interception.
Compensation:
There is no compensation for participating in this study.
There is no compensation for participating in this study.
Voluntary Participation:
Your participation is voluntary. You may refuse to participate or discontinue at any time without penalty. Your decision will not affect your relationship with UVI.
Your participation is voluntary. You may refuse to participate or discontinue at any time without penalty. Your decision will not affect your relationship with UVI.
Questions:
For questions regarding the study, please contact Laurence Blake at lblake@uvi.edu or (340) 693-1017. For concerns about your rights as a participant, contact the UVI Institutional Review Board at (340) 693-1202.
For questions regarding the study, please contact Laurence Blake at lblake@uvi.edu or (340) 693-1017. For concerns about your rights as a participant, contact the UVI Institutional Review Board at (340) 693-1202.
Consent Confirmation:
By clicking “Next” and proceeding to the survey, you indicate that you have read and understood the above information and agree to participate.
By clicking “Next” and proceeding to the survey, you indicate that you have read and understood the above information and agree to participate.